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How do I save the parameter configuration of 3rd party plug-ins with a preset? I don't want to configure a plug-in again every time I insert a new instance.

Peter

Hi Peter,
you can save your particular collection of parameters by creating an Audio Effect Rack (or an Instrument-/MIDI Effect Rack if you are using such Plug-in-devices). Racks can be saved to your Library and loaded into other Sets. To create a Rack open the context menu of the Plug-in-device (ctrl-click the device's title-bar on Mac; right-click the device's title-bar on Windows) and choose the "Group" command.

Best,
Philipp

Hi Philipp,

thanks for the hint. But it would be nice if it worked without the rack workaround. Racks still have this evil habit that when you map a parameter to a macro, the parameter is set to zero. Ok, you don't have to map the parameters, but then it is more difficult to access them with the apc 40 when they are not at the first level of the rack.

Hi Peter,
I see what you mean and will add your concern to our wishlist.

Best regards,
Philipp

At least on Windows/Live 8.1.4 (what I'm using) there's a little "save" icon next to VST plugins that appears to let you save the patch in some format I'm unfamiliar with. Maybe this could help you?

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