AutoHotKey Batch Export?

So, I’ve got some good news and some, well, good news. :grin:

First, I succeeded in developing an AutoHotKey script that prompts for a track count and steps through a series of channels, exporting them, one by one. And it manages all the exports in the background, so you can multitask with other applications on your computer. Here’s a copy, in case anybody wants to reference it or develop it further: cubase_pro_11_batch_export.zip (2.7 KB)

Second, and more importantly, I’ve since discovered that Cubase 11 Pro can, in fact, perform this same operation natively, and with much greater flexibility.

To batch export a selection of Channel Groups (or Audio Channels, etc.) through your master bus, follow these steps:

  1. IMPORTANT: Enable Solo Defeat on your Effects Channels and Groups (or your exports will be dry because Cubase solos the target tracks during export, effectively muting your Effects Channels)
  2. Choose File > Export > Audio Mixdown…
  3. In the Channel Selection window, choose “Multiple” and select the desired channels to export
  4. Choose your desired File Location and File Format settings
  5. IMPORTANT: In the Effects drop-down, choose “+ Master/Groups/Sends (CSPM)” (or your exports won’t be routed through your master bus)
  6. Export (or Add to Queue and Start Queue Export)

Your exports will be uniformly processed - routed through the master bus, complete with insert effects, volume automation, etc. - ideal for producing stems, etc. and processing stems and alt mixes en masse, as you might in a mastering session.

I hope this is helpful.