Welcome to my Track Routing Overview in Pro Tools! In this video, I’m diving into one of my latest song mixes, of the song “Fairytale of You”. I would like to show you how I organize and route tracks in a bigger session of my productions. This is a continuation and finale of my Routing Series, offering a complete overview of my approach to track routing in Pro Tools. If you’re new to mixing, I recommend watching my Routing Series first for a better foundation.
🔑 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 of ROUTING SERIES #8 How I route tracks in a bigger session
In this video, I’ll take you step-by-step through:
- ✅ The order of my single tracks and buses
- ✅ Routing single tracks to track groups before hitting the Main Sub Group Bus
- ✅ Main Sub Group routing to the Main Summing Bus
- ✅ Aux channel routing for effects inside the Main Sub Groups
- ✅ Routing from the Main Summing Bus (PT 2Track) to various busses
- ✅ Using VCA channels effectively
- ✅ Listen-back channels for monitoring
- ✅ Setting up Stem Recording for backup
I’ll guide you through my layout and show to you how I route tracks in a bigger session:
- Track Groups (e.g., combining overheads recorded with two mono mics)
- My Sub Group routing for a clear and efficient workflow
- The importance of consistent session organization for better navigation and more enjoyable mixing.
By the end of this video, you’ll fully understand how to implement these techniques into your setup. The goal? Work faster, spend more time on the **fun parts of mixing**, and create better results!
💡 Tip: Your track order might differ, but find a system that works for you and stay consistent for smoother workflows.
👉 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 for more videos on mixing, recording, and Pro Tools tips!
📥 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 in the comments—what’s your routing setup like?
