Thanks John.  This does not preserve the Buss and Output structure but does correctly keep the individual drums/mics routed to direct outputs. The problem is if you build an EQ/Compression set on a buss, it’s dumped if you want to try another kit. I’ve found using multiple buss outputs to Protools sounds better than just a stereo instance and it would be helpful to preserve the setup even if it doesn’t load the full drum template.

Bear Face, thanks. Your direction “You can also load complete kits available in the Preset Part submenu items at the bottom of the preset drop-down.” may be the ticket and I need to experiment with this. Cumbersome but potentially will solve trying say a Hansa Kit and wanting a Kramer kick without loading the full Kramer Kit.

Brad, I use an external mixer for summing SD3 as follow: Kick sent to mixer channel 1, Snare sent to mixer channel 2, All other drums fed to Left and Right channels 3&4 on mixer. I then hang a DBX160x off the snare insert, and a couple of parallel comps available for other things.  I have been using aux busses on the L&R but track direct on the Kick and Snare. I will try your setup. It stills doesn’t maintain busses in SD3 for routing out but I can try your methodto be a step closer for changing major kits.

Thanks all.