2 The <dfn>Bundle Manager</dfn> simplifies connecting I/O channels in cases
3 where similarly purposed instruments/mics are scattered across
4 a multi-channel audio interface. A common scenario is recording a drumkit
5 with 6 mics. If you need to re-route the mics in the session, instead of
6 connecting each and every one of them separately, you can create a bundle
7 and connect just the bundle.
10 Bundles can be created for both sources (e.g. mic inputs) and destinations
11 (e.g. studio monitors). You can create as many bundles as you like.
15 <img src="/images/bundle-manager-main-window.png" alt="Bundle Manager main window">
17 Bundle Manager main window
21 <h2>Creating a bundle</h2>
24 Click <kbd class="menu">New</kbd> button to create a new bundle.
25 In the newly opened dialog, give it a name, choose whether you want this
26 to be a bundle of source or destination channels, then connect the ports
27 that you want to collect to the bundle port.
31 <img src="/images/bundle-manager-connection-setup.png" alt="Bundle Manager connection setup">
33 Bundle Manager connection setup
38 Close the dialog to apply changes.
41 <h2>Connecting a bundle</h2>
44 When you connect a bundle to a port, it works as a convenience proxy
45 for the physical ports. Clicking to connect a bundle to an output
46 automatically creates connections in the actual ports.
50 <img src="/images/bundle-manager-connection-setup.gif" alt="Bundle routing in the Audio Connection Manager">
52 Bundle routing in the Audio Connection Manager
56 <h2>Editing and deleting bundles</h2>
59 At any time you can re-open the Bundle Manager window, select a bundle,
60 click <kbd class="menu">Edit</kbd> and change connection of physical
61 ports to the bundle. Close the window to apply changes.
65 You can easily delete an existing bundle. Open the Bundle Manager window,
66 select a bundle, click <kbd class="menu">Delete</kbd>.
69 <h2>Reusing bundles</h2>
72 As bundles are part of a session rather than a global setting, you can
73 save them as part of a template for further reuse. Simply create a new
74 session, create and connect tracks, busses, and bundles, then save your
75 session as a template. Choose this template when creating a new session.