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<p>
The <dfn>Bundle Manager</dfn> simplifies connecting I/O channels in cases
where similarly purposed instruments/mics are scattered across
a multi-channel audio interface. A common scenario is recording a drumkit
with 6 mics. If you need to re-route the mics in the session, instead of
connecting each and every one of them separately, you can create a bundle
and connect just the bundle.
</p>
<p>
Bundles can be created for both sources (e.g. mic inputs) and destinations
(e.g. studio monitors). You can create as many bundles as you like.
</p>
<figure>
<img src="/images/bundle-manager-main-window.png" alt="Bundle Manager main window">
<figcaption>
Bundle Manager main window
</figcaption>
</figure>
<h2>Creating a bundle</h2>
<p>
Click <kbd class="menu">New</kbd> button to create a new bundle.
In the newly opened dialog, give it a name, choose whether you want this
to be a bundle of source or destination channels, then connect the ports
that you want to collect to the bundle port.
</p>
<figure>
<img src="/images/bundle-manager-connection-setup.png" alt="Bundle Manager connection setup">
<figcaption>
Bundle Manager connection setup
</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>
Close the dialog to apply changes.
</p>
<h2>Connecting a bundle</h2>
<p>
When you connect a bundle to a port, it works as a convenience proxy
for the physical ports. Clicking to connect a bundle to an output
automatically creates connections in the actual ports.
</p>
<figure>
<img src="/images/bundle-manager-connection-setup.gif" alt="Bundle routing in the Audio Connection Manager">
<figcaption>
Bundle routing in the Audio Connection Manager
</figcaption>
</figure>
<h2>Editing and deleting bundles</h2>
<p>
At any time you can re-open the Bundle Manager window, select a bundle,
click <kbd class="menu">Edit</kbd> and change connection of physical
ports to the bundle. Close the window to apply changes.
</p>
<p>
You can easily delete an existing bundle. Open the Bundle Manager window,
select a bundle, click <kbd class="menu">Delete</kbd>.
</p>
<h2>Reusing bundles</h2>
<p>
As bundles are part of a session rather than a global setting, you can
save them as part of a template for further reuse. Simply create a new
session, create and connect tracks, busses, and bundles, then save your
session as a template. Choose this template when creating a new session.
</p>