Why no track template for master track?

[nofish]

Why can't I save/restore a track template for the master track?
When having only master track selected and trying 'Save track as template' Reaper says 'Error No tracks selected".

[beingmf]

Very good question! One might think, an FX chain would accomplish the same task, but it's also a matter of hardware outputs.

[rncwalker]

Save it as a project template.

ROBERT

[beingmf]

Originally Posted by rncwalker

Save it as a project template.

ROBERT

Yes, of course, but how to deal with an already existing external, or older, project you have to work on?

[nofish]

Well what initiated this thread was the A plugin for periodic muting? thread because I had the idea to do the periodic muting with a looped volume automation item on the master track which could be saved/restored via a master track template and was surprised it didn't work.

But then again loading the pre-made automation item is probably just as quick as loading the master track template, but hardware outputs assignments as mentioned is a good point for it imo. And agreed, project template doesn't cut it in this case for existing projects.

[beingmf]

There might be a workaround in the form of MPL's "Import Session" script though, which oddly enough can import/load/overwrite any track, including the master track plus i/o's and automation.
I haven't actually tried the latter myself, but usually the script works beautifully.