Shortcut for assigning multiple VI outputs to multiple auxes>>>

[take77]

I learned this one some time back and thought I'd share since I don't see it in the list of shortcuts.
It's an effective shortcut for auto-assigning multiple outs from a VI to multiple aux or instrument channel inputs simultaneously instead of one by one.

After configuring the VI for multi-output*, create the number of aux or instrument channels and Shift-select for multiple assignment.

Press Ctrl + Shift + Alt (Windows) or Command + Shift + Option? (Mac) Whatever the Mac equivalent is.

Click the input drop-down menu in the I/O section of the first aux or instrument track that have been added to the session.

Now choose "plug-in" > and the VI you want to assign. You will see a list of the VI's available outputs.

Output #1 is already assigned to the original instrument track.
With the shortcut keys still pressed select the next available output (#2 or 3-4).
The rest of the outputs will now automatically be assigned to each aux/instrument input in sequential order.

Of course, you may have a pre-assigned template already created.
You can use the shortcut when creating a new template or if you feel like starting from scratch.**

* Some VI's like Kontakt require a PT restart before the new output configuration takes effect and shows in the list.

** If you're starting from scratch & there are no other channels to interfere with, you can also just press Ctrl + Alt which will auto-assign ALL.

PS: I've been using multiple instrument channels to receive my VI drum outputs instead of aux inputs because the instrument tracks aren't created solo-safe by default like the new aux channels in PT.

[take77]

One of my favorite shortcuts to use anyway.

[its2loud]

Good tip. FYI this is called cascade assigning inputs.

https://youtu.be/3miVNuKzLy8?feature=shared

[K Roche]

OK just tried this and on my Mac It was hold =Shift + Option + Command
-select input in PT
Works great on stereo tracks BUT on mono tracks it assigns and cascades in pairs. So each (st) drum on the HD triggers two sequential tracks in PT So not very practical for mono

[take77]

Ahh yes. Cascading inputs is a good name for it.
Thanks for the video link and additional insights guys.