Two suggestions to improve the “Import tracks from project” function:
Currently, tracks are imported to the same position as they are in the original project. However, most of the time I don’t need them at the same position, thus there should be an option to import them to the playheads current positon (similiar to when importing audio from aaf).
It’s still not possible to import groups, effect tracks and folders, which breaks a mix if these types of tracks are used in the original project.
If my project starts later (in terms of TC) than the project I am importing from, data earlier than my project time line is not imported. This needs to be made available at user discretion.
I do not wish to alter my current project start times to get around the limitation of the feature.
I know several major label mix engineers who are wanting to leave the Avid/PT system. The lack of a proper Import Session Data is pretty much the only thing keeping them from the move
Importing an xml is great Nuendo to Nuendo, but still feels lacking when compared to protools import session data menu.
Also despite the competition, it would benefit Steinberg and Avid BOTH to work on being more compatible if both hope to remain industry standards (top two) in a competitive world especially when it comes to sound for television, ad, and short film picture since these are much more rapidly changing projects typically with teams collaborating all over the world.