Is there a better way to Save multi-layered Instrument tack

Cubase
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Hey all,

I wanted to know if there is a better approach to save multi-layered instrument tracks in Cubase than what I m currently doing

This is my workflow: I’m layering sounds across multiple tracks: let’s say one track is a VSTi, another is a different VSTi, and the third might be an audio sampler track. To manage this, I:

  1. Save my samples to a location on my computer.
  2. Select all the tracks together and export them as a track archive (using File > Export > Selected Tracks).
  3. I make sure all the layered tracks are routed to a single group track, and I have a MIDI track controlling them as a group (just like I used to do in Ableton when working with parallel chains).

Then, when I need this setup in a new project, I just go to File > Import Track Archive and bring in everything I saved.

This method works, and I’ve been experimenting with it for the last couple of weeks, but I was asking myself if there is a more efficient approach in Cubase for handling this type of setup, where I want to save and reuse multi-layered instrument tracks ? Or should I just stick with this method?

Thank you

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Using Track Archives is what I would do.
Is there anything about that process that you are missing?

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Thank you. @mlib
I have the impression it is too long. But yeah maybe because I was used to another DAW where this functionlaity is more optimised.

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Your intuition is correct in that this could be better handled by Cubase. Currently, Track Presets do not retain routing, so you’re forced to use a Track Archive to save your particular “multi,” which is not recognized by MediaBay, making recall less than seamless.

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Select the tracks then export, it takes less than 5 seconds, how would it be possible to make it simpler? How does it handle it the other DAW?

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Studio One treats it like a Track Preset. Or rather, its track presets retain routing configurations. The issue isn’t in the export process, it’s in recalling those track archives.

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I see.
As a workaround If you usually send to the same group you can create a simple PLE to apply to all selected tracks and with just a click you get it solved…