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Grouped vs Individual prints

Grouped print

Forte combines all selected tracks into a single audio file.

Example: selecting four drum tracks for a grouped print produces one file, a combined mix of all those tracks.

Use when:

  • Delivering composite stems for mastering
  • Delivering to sync and music supervision
  • Broadcast deliveries requiring stem files
  • The client wants a simplified package

Individual print

Forte generates a separate audio file for each selected track.

Example: selecting four drum tracks for individual prints produces four separate files, one per track.

Use when:

  • Delivering full multitrack packages for remixing
  • Archiving a session for future recall
  • Sending to a co-producer who needs track-level control
  • Video game audio deliveries requiring separate assets

Shortcuts

  • Pro Tools, Grouped: ⌘ + ⌥ + C
  • Pro Tools, Individual: ⌘ + ⌥ + V
  • Logic Pro, Grouped: ⌘ + ⌥ + C
  • Logic Pro, Individual: ⌘ + ⌥ + V

To set up the prints themselves, see Custom Prints (Pro Tools) or Custom Prints (Logic Pro). To select which prints to export and run the bounce, see How to bounce your stems.