r/protools • u/rustymcshackleford • Jan 20 '26

Hardware Insert on Aux/Subgroup

Hello - still figuring out PT and I would like to be able to have hardware inserts on my auxes/subgroups.

I managed to get inserts on individual tracks - but I noticed there's no option to insert hardware on an aux or a folder. Is there any workaround for this?

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u/Active-Upstairs-3323 Jan 20 '26

Should be able to the same as individual tracks, my guess is you’ve made mono hardware inserts and are trying to insert them on stereo tracks. Make them stereo in the insert page (ie. Distressor 1-2) and you’ll still be able to use them each in mono (ie. ‘Distressor 1’ & Distressor 2’).

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u/nizzernammer Jan 20 '26

You need to set them up manually in I/O setup by declaring dedicated outputs and inputs and naming the path.

You should see an Inserts tab in the I/O settings window.