When i record multitracks like drums i organize the tracks in a group and use the Playlist feature for every take. So far, so lovely.
Problem
When i have let’s say 3 takes done, the Playlist is set to Take 3 for every track. Now i want to switch to Take 1 or 2 i can do that easily in the Playlist menu … but just for the exact track i use the P-Button. Yes the group is enabled, yes if i select one region every other region in the group is also selected. So group mode in general works. And yes, adding a new Playlist affects all tracks of the group.
The cry for help
So is there a way to switch to former takes for ALL tracks in the group or do i have to do it each track manually?
I recreated your situation. I can successfully change the playlist for all tracks if I select any playlist other than the original playlist. Selecting first playlist only affects a single track. I don’t know whether this is intended or a bug but I suppose a workaround is to not use the first created playlist.
I just tested your suggestion with using any other than the original take. This seems to work for new takes as well as copied takes.
I then tried on a project where i encountered the problem. I had several playlist for my drum group where i separated all my edit steps. For example
fresh import -> copy take
do rhythm ferret -> copy take
clean toms, hihat, ride
But even when i want to switch from 3. back to 2. it doesn’t work.
I have to add, that i renamed the Playlist and had to do it for each track of the group seperately. I guess with this i messed up the Playlist-connection.
On the other hand, in my test-session i also renamed the Playlist of just one track but it successfully switched all tracks so renaming seems to be stable.
conclusion
Avoiding the first Take does to help as workaround but i can’t think that this is an intentional feature.
The session where i first encountered the problem seems to be more seriously messed up Playlist-wise.
This may explain things. BTW, I think there is now a script included with Ardour that collapses playlists as track layers enabling you comp if that is useful to your situation: collapse_playlists.lua .