Unpack take folders

You can unpack take folders using the original channel strip for all new tracks, or you can unpack take folders using different channel strips for each new track. Both methods replace the selected take folder—or take folders—with new audio tracks for each take and each comp. The first audio track reflects the active comp, followed by the takes and remaining comps in the order they appear in the take folder’s pop-up menu.

Unpack a take folder

Do one of the following:

  • Control-click the take folder header area, then choose Folder > Unpack Take Folder to Existing Tracks from the shortcut menu.

  • Choose Unpack from the Take Folder pop-up menu in the upper-left corner of the take folder.

    Figure. Choosing Unpack from the pop-up menu.

    The latter option affects only the selected take folder, not all selected take folders.

These commands use the original channel strip for all new tracks. All takes and comps, with the exception of the currently active comp, are muted. This ensures that the playback result remains unchanged. Any edits made to one of these tracks will be reflected in all others.

Figure. Showing an unpacked take folder.

Unpack a take folder to new tracks

Do one of the following:

  • Control-click the take folder header area, then choose Folder > Unpack Take Folder to New Tracks from the shortcut menu.

  • Choose Unpack to New Tracks from the Take Folder pop-up menu in the upper-left corner of the take folder.

    Figure. Choosing Unpack to New Tracks from the pop-up menu.

    The latter option affects only the selected take folder, not all selected take folders.

These commands use different channel strips for each new track, but automatically assigns the original channel strip setting to all of them. None of the takes or comps is muted. Edits can be made to each of the tracks independently.

Figure. Showing an unpacked take folder.