Shared storage workflow tool

Restore, backup, and create Pro Tools sessions remotely across your network.

Session Commander handles direct SSH-based transfers between storage and working locations, plus template creation, setup, users, and notifications in one browser app.

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Useful when someone needs to prep the next session before the current one wraps.

Restore and backup
New sessions from templates
Naming schemes
Multi-location setup
Users and auth
Email alerts

Session Commander showing side-by-side storage and working locations for direct session transfer

At a glance

Direct storage to working transfers
Compare before replace
Template-based new sessions
Saved naming schemes
Optional authentication
Email alerts

Workflow

Move sessions between storage and the room fast.

The main view is built for quick handoffs: browse both sides, choose the session, and run the transfer with the important details visible.

Restore or back up between storage and working locations.
Check size and modification dates before replacing.
Track progress, speed, and transfer logs during long copies.

Session Commander transfer details showing progress, speed, eta, and raw transfer log — Once the copy starts, progress, rate, eta, and logs stay visible.

Templates

Create a new session from a template without leaving the flow.

Template source, destination, compare checks, and naming all sit together so new-session prep is fast and predictable.

Copy from stored Pro Tools session folders used as templates.
Build names from reusable blocks and saved schemes.
Compare the destination before creating the new session.

Session Commander template source, destination, and session builder for creating a new session — Pick the template and destination in one pass.

Session Commander naming scheme builder using drag-and-drop blocks for client, project, date, and separators — The naming scheme builder is one of the standout features: drag blocks into place, save schemes, and keep session names consistent.

Setup and controls

Configure trust once, then hand it to the team.

Setup handles the SSH trust model, while auth and notifications make the tool practical in a shared studio environment.

Authorize container access and direct trust in both directions.
Support storage, working, and multi-room configurations.
Enable users, sign-in, and SMTP alerts when needed.

Storage

Backups and template source.

Working

Destination share or local folder.

Container

Coordinates SSH without relaying files.

Session Commander configuration screen for storage and working location setup — The setup flow prepares container access and direct storage-to-working trust.