Workflow Utility Macros

Workflow Utility Macros in BitwigBuddy automate common production tasks to speed up your music-making process. These practical macros save time by handling repetitive operations that would normally require multiple manual steps.

Available Workflow Utility Macros

Macro Name	Description	Time Saved
Create 8 Tracks	Creates a standard project structure with color-coded, named tracks	~2 minutes
Color Tracks in Group	Removes track colors in a group to inherit the group color	~1 minute
Bounce In Place then Reverse	Automates the process of bouncing and reversing audio material	~45 seconds

Project Setup: Create 8 Tracks

This essential macro quickly sets up a standard project structure with color-coded, named tracks for different instrument categories. Perfect for starting new projects with a consistent layout.

Macro: "Create 8 Tracks"
Description: "Create eight tracks with colors: Drums, Bass, Bass 2, Pad, Keys, Lead, Arp, and Vocals."
Author: "Centomila"

// Track 1: Drums (Red)
Create Instrument Track
Track Color ("D32F2F")
Track Rename ("Drums")

// Track 2: Bass (Green)
Create Instrument Track
Track Color ("43A047")
Track Rename ("Bass")

// Track 3: Bass 2 (Teal)
Create Instrument Track
Track Color ("00897B")
Track Rename ("Bass 2")

// Track 4: Pad (Violet)
Create Instrument Track
Track Color ("7B1FA2")
Track Rename ("Pad")

// Track 5: Keys (Yellow)
Create Instrument Track
Track Color ("F9A825")
Track Rename ("Keys")

// Track 6: Lead (Cyan)
Create Instrument Track
Track Color ("00ACC1")
Track Rename ("Lead")

// Track 7: Arp (Fuchsia)
Create Instrument Track
Track Color ("C2185B")
Track Rename ("Arp")

// Track 8: Vocals (Pink)
Create Audio Track
Track Color ("EC407A")
Track Rename ("Vocals")

Track Select (1)

Track Organization: Color Tracks in Group

This utility macro makes it easy to visually organize tracks within a group by removing individual track colors, allowing them to inherit the group color. This creates a cohesive visual organization of your project.

Macro: "Color Tracks in Group"
Description: "Remove the color of all tracks in a group and inherit the color of the group track."
Author: "Centomila"

// Close the BitwigBuddy Panel
BB Close Panel
// Enter the selected group track
Enter Group

// Assign color (0) to the group track. 0 means no color
Track Color All (0)
Wait (100)
Track Select (1)

// Wait 100 ms to ensure the color is applied
Wait (100)

// Exit the group track
Exit Group

// Go back to the group track
Track Previous

Audio Processing: Bounce In Place then Reverse

This clever macro automates a common sound design technique: bouncing a selection in place and then reversing it. It handles the entire process including positioning the reversed audio.

Macro: "Bounce In Place then Reverse"
Description: "Bounce in place the Time Selection and reverse it 1 bar earlier."
Author: "Centomila"

BB Arranger Mode
BB Close Panel
select_time_selection_tool
bounce_in_place
Wait (500)

switch_between_event_and_time_selection
select_object_selection_tool
reverse
Wait (100)

Clip Move (-4)
Wait (100)

Right
Wait (100)

Clip Move (-4)
Wait (100)

Clip Offset (0)

When to Use Workflow Utility Macros

These workflow utilities are most valuable when:

1. Starting New Projects: Use "Create 8 Tracks" to quickly set up a standardized project structure
2. Organizing Complex Projects: Use "Color Tracks in Group" to create visual clarity in projects with many tracks
3. Sound Design Sessions: Use "Bounce In Place then Reverse" to quickly experiment with reversed audio without breaking your creative flow

Creating Your Own Workflow Utilities

These macros demonstrate how BitwigBuddy can automate your most common tasks. When creating your own workflow utilities, focus on:

1. Repetitive Tasks: Identify operations you perform repeatedly in every project
2. Multi-Step Processes: Look for processes that require several steps but could be condensed into one action
3. Project Standards: Consider how you can enforce consistent project organization
4. Sound Design Techniques: Automate your favorite sound manipulation techniques

By creating your own workflow utility macros, you can significantly speed up your production process and maintain consistency across projects.