When someone does a beginners tutorial like this, it should always be done like this. Keep it simple just to get started. In the beginning all you need is to make it work, so you can hear a sound and be able to record at least something. You can find the fancy stuff later. GOOD WORK!
I got back into playing guitar after about 16 yrs. I got introduced to Amplitube and just learned about Reaper. I wasn't sure how to make the two work together, now I know. I am looking forward to doing some recordings now.
I want to cry haha. I have been searching for this, forever. You finally answered my questions about it. I was hoping I could do this. It’s sort of like reamp digitally. Thanks a million! You are the best!!!
Excellent tutorial video! I've always loved Reaper as a DAW, and I just purchased BIAS FX Professional; this will come in very handy. Thanks for the great work - looking forward to more "how-to" vids regarding this subject!
Cheers +John Blume, glad you enjoyed the video. I'm sure you'll love BIAS FX. I'd also recommend taking a look at the new series on building your home studio for free. Have a look at video 3 & 4; it's all about free guitar amp sims and stuff. Some great additions to expand what BIAS offers without spending any more cash 👍🏻
Hi mate, love the videos, definitely very helpful! Just a quick question, at around 6:00 in, you click on the numbers on mixer volume level, what does that exactly do? Thanks
It just resets the peak that the channel strip shows. So, if you want to retest your max level (as it now may be lower than your previous reading) it will reset the value. 🙂
I did not know about the monitoring feature, that's cool. Though i'm noticing a big of delay between when i strum the guitar, and when i hear the sound. Do you have any advice on how to maybe fix this?
Look at tweaking the ASIO driver settings for your recording interface. You can adjust the Buffer size and sample settings to get as low latency as you can without drop outs and sound problems. This should help lower your latency and reduce the audio issue you're finding when playing.
ReaperTV first of all thank you for the great the great video but I did change my buffer size to minimum I have to say the latency is reduced but yet unplayable would be great if you teach us more or make another video to make it clear... again thnk u sir...
Great, I find this after spending the last few months figuring it out myself, lol. Now would please tell us how we can get stereo tracks without two tracks? I know how to record two and pan them left and right. But people are doing it some other way and I can't find out how. I was hoping you would show us in this one.
Maybe you could duplicate the same recording and pan one full left and the other full right, and then choose one of the two and change the amp, or the pedals, or something to make it sound a bit different
Providing you have a way of getting your guitar into your computer or iOS device, yes you can. I use this method most of the time when playing at home.
Download Bias Amp for iOS and get an iRig interface for apple devices. That way, you can monitor the sound coming out of your Bias Amp app on your phone. Thats what I do currently to practice in quiet.
I've had nothing but trouble lately with bias fx 2. I even get an error box instead of a little white checked box by where it says which plug in is being used. I guess that's what I get for trying to update.
I just watched one of your older videos on gains staging. Should I be controlling the guitar level through the Reaper interface like you are here, or the actual VST amp/fx? Or does it not matter, as long as you achieve no clipping, without touching the fader? Thanks very much, your videos are simply the best.
Of course lol. I was just curious on HOW to control that level. I see how you arm the track to see where the track peaks. But where exactly is that input control? It looked like he clicked somewhere on the fader, but not on the actual fader.
Thanks for the video. I enjoy both your Reaper and Elementor tutorials. When I record my electric guitar plugging in my distortion pedal, it doesn't seem to have a very thick sound like some of the guitars here. In fact, some of the frequencies sound too high, making the electric guitar uncomfortable to listen to. I'm not sure if the gain is too high on something. How do I avoid this for future recordings and also fix existing recordings where this is the case? Is there some kind of EQ-ing I can do to reduce those frequencies and bring out slightly lower frequencies to make it more comfortable to listen to? Thanks
Question. So many virtual instruments now come with mixers in their interface or the ability to add effects such as reverb, panning. In fact, in EZ Drummer 2, you can keep all the midi in EZ Drummer 2 and never drag it to your DAW. I wonder though, for mixing a song is it better to keep the VSTi relatively dry and add reverb, panning, etc. visa the DAW?
+Fezzler61 I think when it comes to things like reverb / delay or any other time based effect that you would want to apply to more than one instrument, it still makes more sense to have a buss dedicated to that so you can ensure all the timings are the same. I'm looking in to doing a sort of 'shoot out' between a few guitar based VST's and some of them have their own FX chains as part of the software. So there will be a certain level of comparison included in the video. I still tend to EQ / compress separately but that may change with VST's like JST Toneforge that has a full signal path included.
+ReaperTV Cool. Agree. I always wondered who would add reverb in the VSTi when it may not fit the mix. Now compression may be different as you say. So, yea, time based. Thanks! Another great post.
+Fezzler61 The thing I love about the whole recording thing is that even though there are guidelines and best practices, it's still a case of 'if it works, who gives a sh*t what you do' :)
+ReaperTV For more control i agree. use a dedicated effect and bus for things like that. It gives you way more options not only changing the effect but also how the effect gets processed, like compressing the reverb or compressing the send for instance, EQing. Using the provided effects though can be usefull to get a quick idea when you dont have time to go messing around and just want to get something rough together.
+akoustixx Latency is one of those things that has so many variables - computer speed, RAM, interface, drivers, etc., that it is a complete topic unto itself. I generally find that the ASIO4ALL drivers give the most flexibility and good results. It is then a case of playing with the sample rate to ensure you get stability and no drop-puts. This then will dictate the latency being experienced. :)
So, for example, if I've created a drum track, bass track and keyboard track and a guitar track. If adding a lead guitar track, I need to lower the db settings to allowed the lead guitar part to be heard properly?
You didn't show the audio interface device and channel (input, output) set up. and explanation why you set up in that way. Can you post some more? Cheers.
Great video. Quick question: when you set your level to -18 dB for input and then played it back after applying the FX, your master got up to around -5.2 dB. I imagine you could lower the signal output from the FX itself to bring that master fader down if you wanted?
You could. It's more about the input signal level than the output. As long as your input is at a good level you can pretty much do what you want afterwards. Good quality input let's you do anything afterwards and the source is all good.
I cant get my asio drivers to work. I have roland quad capture and for some reason when i switch to asio i get a wall of noise in reaper and level is maxed in a constant stream. I switch to waveform and no issues beside the godawful latency issue. Ive got windows 7 and reinstalled driver but no go. What should i do?
You can either point Reaper to look at the folder you've installed BIAS or you can find the bias DLL file and drop a copy of that into your standard VST folder where Reaper looks for all your VST files.
in my pc, when i put the interface in the pc, my sond goes down, i see tha the sond is entering but i can´t hear a thing, not eaven a youtube video can someone help me
my sound is comming late ist not sync....how can i fix that everything else is working fine i can record and everything only problem is that when i start to play sound is comming late pls help i think my problem is whit inputs and outputs and dont know how to fix that
Why do i need an audio interface? i have connected my guitar directly into my PC into the motherboard and i seem to be getting a decent direct input sound in my DAW. Also some people also use a DI-Box?
Not sure if its just me, but how to I record and save the recorded clip once i'm done? its only saving the dry signal, i want to save my recorded sessions with the fx chain added?
Thanks for the video,i've done exactly are you said but for some reason the effects on my bias just dont work,im using bias fx demo,could anyone please help me? would appreciate it,I have my guitar plugged in a DI box and then from the di box to my presonus audiobox usb,and then into my pc,i use reaper as my DAW,i did exactly as the video said,but the effects just dont work,standalone,without Reaper they do work amazingly,would appreciate any help in how to enable them in reaper thanks!
i have a question , I have no problem using my amp sim as intended but... i need to put the FX (amp sim) on a sub track and set input too midi so i can use footswitch (fcb1010) too control software . only way i can get it too work but cant figure out how to achieve this
thanks for this video. I've finally bought my studio monitors, an interface (focusrite solo) and a new PC. when on reaper or any other time, I can only hear my guitar, with or without effects when I'm using headphones. How do I hear what I'm playing through my monitors?
When I installed biasfx in reaper, the default playback in reaper sounds distorted and delayed, regardless if I apply any effect or not. Do you know how to fix this?
I need help with understanding one part of this video. You said level should be between -12 and -18. I have a focusrite 2i2 and no matter how low I put the gain the meter shows around -2 and even hits 0 on hard hits. I do have the level for playback on my plugins so the meter is in that proper range then. Is my signal too hot right from the beginning and if so how can I solve that? Thanks for another great vid
K C you may have to adjust the input level using the settings in Windows. I use this method because I’m going direct to Reaper (guitar into Roland GT8 then plugging that straight into the mini-jack on the back of the pc).
Thanks from Seattle! How much is the Positive Grid plug-in, and what amps and effects does it have? 2nd part: can you point me to a good plug in for instruments like horns and synths? Cheers.
+MeArkitek Check out the Positive Grid pricing for your country here: store.positivegrid.com/ Synths and Strings, I'd look at Kontact from Native Instruments and look at the likes of Session Strings.
i have some serious bad latency, sounds great but cant figure out how to make it better using reaper and positive grid. works just fine if i record raw signal and add fx after but i like to have distorted guitars while recording for better performance. any suggestions?
sheldon benedictson first thing I'd look into is what drivers you're using for your input device. Try adjusting the sample rate until you find a balance between latency and any drop outs, clicks or other noticeable issues. Alternatively look at ASIO4ALL to see if you get better success with that as your driver. I'd also look at using a simpler amp sim just for recording and monitoring and then replace it once you're happy with your performance.
I'm using FL Studio 20 (trial version, yes im broke) and when I record with Bias fx 2 (also demo also broke) the track sounds WAY more saturated than what I'm hearing live (mids and highs get a HUGE bump in intensity). Is this a common issue? I can't find how to solve this anywhere.
How did you pull up Bias FX in Reaper? I tried to put it in the VST folder through the preference option and install it like a regular plug-in. Am I doing something wrong? (I know I am) Do you have a video explaining how to make Bias FX able to be open through Reaper? 🤦♂️ s.o.s
I think when you install bias there's a checkbook in the wizard to have it as an application but if you uncheck it you can have it as a plug-in. I'm not to sure I'm just learning about this stuff
hello there!! I have installed some plugins in my reaper v5.93, such as guitar rig5 but when I'm setting it up using the fx button I'm still getting clean sound on output. There's no signals on guitar rig5 input/output box. please help.
I've been sitting at my computer for two days now and still haven't had any luck. I've done everything possible and I still can only hear my guitar with direct monitoring but not through the amp sim
Check your audio interface to see if it has a Mix option to mix the direct sound and the monitored sound. Mine has a mix option so I can combine the input and the playback levels.
I am barely checking out Positive Grid so I have the Demo Version. While I try to add the Bias FX, it doesn't show it in the options. Would that be because it is the Demo Version?
It's more likely that the path for it isn't registered with Reaper. Check to make sure you've installed into the default VST folder and if not add the folder to your VST library in Reaper, refresh and it should pick it up for you.
hi great video. Can you explain to me, how the heck can I fully recored my guitar track and then using EZ drummer customize my drums for this particular track? thx
furiouzzzz You should 1) lay down the drum track first, then record the guitar track after, or 2) activate the metronome, set it to click on ‘playback’ (so you can practice in time to the beat, as well as ‘record’. That way you can just add the kit parts in after.
hmm, well i get bias amp up, added the vst etc but no sound or signal is coming through. But when I run bias head on my pc it own it works fine. any ideas where Im going wrong?
I'm using Bias Fx 2. Sound comes out through monitors fine and everything records, but the latency is horrible. How do I fix this? I've already checked the Pre-Zero Plug-In Output Buffers box but nothing seems to work.
@@ayushchoudhari3847 I figured it out. Theres another pre zero box to hit. When you start up reaper look at the top right for something that says "44.1k 16 bit DIRECTSOUND (because you might not have changed it yet) etc." And it'll be right there along with the option to set up your ASIO settings. Lmk if this helps
Each track you create has live monitoring available. If you look below the volume slider you'll see a play style button and In/Out next to it. Click the play button and you'll see it will highlight. This will now allow you to hear the track while playing.
Hiya! how to use the modulation effects like teh delay or chorus or whatever effects to not loosing the signal or volume, because if you set all of them in a single channel it will loose the volume strenght and signal. Do i have to use aux buses?? or how to attach them next to the main signal? you know what i mean right?
You can sidechain any FX you like to their own dedicated channel / track. This allows you to avoid various timing issues. I did a video here on how to do it with a dedicated reverb buss, but you can use it for any effects you like. ua-cam.com/video/UE41-3LA1H4/v-deo.html
i have a question.... how can i get 2 sounds on my headphones when i am recording my guitar and music on yt so i can listen to i it and play with music .... i whant both sounds on my headphones thogether is it anyway i can do that?? pls help tnx
Hi awesome video !!!!! I just wanted to know, i have a USB guitar cable is there anyway i Can just put that in my guitar and in the pc and play like that ? Or do i have to have all that extra gear ?
Honestly? I've never tried direct USB input but I would guess it's not going to give great results as there are no pre-amps being used. You'd probably be better off grabbing a used or low cost interface.
ReaperTV thx nvm i commented too early in the video. But thanks for the answer though ;) is there any decent FREE softwares since im only 15 and cant afford programs that cost Money ? ( again sry if its in the video ) xD
There a few DAW's that are free or cut down you could use. I'd recommend having a look here: routenote.com/blog/the-10-best-free-daws-available/ You can also check out our Building a Home Recording Studio for Free series here for more great freebies to help get you started. ua-cam.com/play/PLh1Qaso9T1U0_fju11m2guKN1ZghSa5gT.html
Thanks for this video, I have monitors and a Scarlett interface, but I can't hear my audio with or without effects thru my monitors, only thru headphones. is this a settings issue? I was told to wire my monitors into my computer and not in the line out outputs in the back of my interface.
Your monitors need to be connected to your outputs on your audio interface, not on the PC itself as the audio interface is your input and output device. Ensure that your PC is also using the correct audio inputs / outputs and not the internal audio soundcard on your PC for all audio.
ReaperTV thanks for the comment. this is what I had initially thought when purchasing but I was advised by a guitar center professional that I would only get a dry signal if I hooked it to the interface. lol I went and got the correct connections and I'm good. thanks tho.
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When someone does a beginners tutorial like this, it should always be done like this. Keep it simple just to get started. In the beginning all you need is to make it work, so you can hear a sound and be able to record at least something. You can find the fancy stuff later. GOOD WORK!
I got back into playing guitar after about 16 yrs. I got introduced to Amplitube and just learned about Reaper. I wasn't sure how to make the two work together, now I know. I am looking forward to doing some recordings now.
omg,finally someone did a nice explanation how to do it. THank you man
My pleasure, I hope you found it useful :0)
Indeed. Easy to understand and straightforward. Just what I was looking for, thanks!
I want to cry haha. I have been searching for this, forever. You finally answered my questions about it. I was hoping I could do this. It’s sort of like reamp digitally. Thanks a million! You are the best!!!
Thank you so much. spent days trying to get anywhere and I now can record from Bias FX!
Great to hear it's helped out :0)
You just saved me a lot of time and frustration my friend. Thank you!
David W that's my pleasure 👍😀
I can't believe how simply this was explained, thank you! This is the kind of thing I need being a complete noob!
we want a teacher like you 😊
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:D this a 'loudspeaker icon' button, not a 'play' button, just to make it clear
Excellent tutorial video! I've always loved Reaper as a DAW, and I just purchased BIAS FX Professional; this will come in very handy. Thanks for the great work - looking forward to more "how-to" vids regarding this subject!
Cheers +John Blume, glad you enjoyed the video. I'm sure you'll love BIAS FX. I'd also recommend taking a look at the new series on building your home studio for free. Have a look at video 3 & 4; it's all about free guitar amp sims and stuff. Some great additions to expand what BIAS offers without spending any more cash 👍🏻
Hi, this is really helpful, thank you. It's actually better than some Reaper training videos I paid for a while back! :-)
That's very nice of you to say John. :0)
The best channel! Thank you for sharing all this.
Diego Padovani out pleasure, hope you find it useful 🤘
Thank you for using reaper. Sick of tutorials in different daws
Hi mate, love the videos, definitely very helpful!
Just a quick question, at around 6:00 in, you click on the numbers on mixer volume level, what does that exactly do?
Thanks
It just resets the peak that the channel strip shows. So, if you want to retest your max level (as it now may be lower than your previous reading) it will reset the value. 🙂
I did not know about the monitoring feature, that's cool. Though i'm noticing a big of delay between when i strum the guitar, and when i hear the sound. Do you have any advice on how to maybe fix this?
I have same problem.
Look at tweaking the ASIO driver settings for your recording interface. You can adjust the Buffer size and sample settings to get as low latency as you can without drop outs and sound problems. This should help lower your latency and reduce the audio issue you're finding when playing.
ReaperTV first of all thank you for the great the great video but I did change my buffer size to minimum I have to say the latency is reduced but yet unplayable would be great if you teach us more or make another video to make it clear... again thnk u sir...
Limuel Dyson you can use Core Audio( equivalent to ASIO) if you are on mac. I believe you already found it.
Joseph Brady Thanks!
im just starting new content on my youtube channel and you help me a lot ! thanks m8
Great, I find this after spending the last few months figuring it out myself, lol. Now would please tell us how we can get stereo tracks without two tracks? I know how to record two and pan them left and right. But people are doing it some other way and I can't find out how. I was hoping you would show us in this one.
Maybe you could duplicate the same recording and pan one full left and the other full right, and then choose one of the two and change the amp, or the pedals, or something to make it sound a bit different
Welsh is the most metal accent ever.... thank you for making this video!
Can I use amp sims like Bias Amp just for silent practicing with my headphones? Since I'm living in a flat there's no point in buying a real amp.
Providing you have a way of getting your guitar into your computer or iOS device, yes you can. I use this method most of the time when playing at home.
Download Bias Amp for iOS and get an iRig interface for apple devices. That way, you can monitor the sound coming out of your Bias Amp app on your phone. Thats what I do currently to practice in quiet.
Excellent explanation. Thank you.
My pleasure :0)
I got it.. ended up copying the dll thats in c drive vst plugins folder than paste into reaper plugins folder and it is working now
It's an annoying but very common issue with VST's and Reaper not seeing them. Usually fixes the problem though :0)
I've had nothing but trouble lately with bias fx 2. I even get an error box instead of a little white checked box by where it says which plug in is being used. I guess that's what I get for trying to update.
looooooove your channel! So helpful & well explained, THANK YOU!!!
Totally my pleasure :0)
Fantastic - thank you.
I just watched one of your older videos on gains staging. Should I be controlling the guitar level through the Reaper interface like you are here, or the actual VST amp/fx? Or does it not matter, as long as you achieve no clipping, without touching the fader? Thanks very much, your videos are simply the best.
NecroBarl I'd control it before it's in Reaper. You're looking to get the best possible recording in your DAW.
Of course lol. I was just curious on HOW to control that level. I see how you arm the track to see where the track peaks. But where exactly is that input control? It looked like he clicked somewhere on the fader, but not on the actual fader.
NecroBarl ua-cam.com/video/Jb0yPeyyZJs/v-deo.html
This video should show you how I'd go about setting the best recording input levels. 😁
Thanks for the video. I enjoy both your Reaper and Elementor tutorials. When I record my electric guitar plugging in my distortion pedal, it doesn't seem to have a very thick sound like some of the guitars here. In fact, some of the frequencies sound too high, making the electric guitar uncomfortable to listen to. I'm not sure if the gain is too high on something. How do I avoid this for future recordings and also fix existing recordings where this is the case? Is there some kind of EQ-ing I can do to reduce those frequencies and bring out slightly lower frequencies to make it more comfortable to listen to? Thanks
Question. So many virtual instruments now come with mixers in their interface or the ability to add effects such as reverb, panning. In fact, in EZ Drummer 2, you can keep all the midi in EZ Drummer 2 and never drag it to your DAW. I wonder though, for mixing a song is it better to keep the VSTi relatively dry and add reverb, panning, etc. visa the DAW?
+Fezzler61 I think when it comes to things like reverb / delay or any other time based effect that you would want to apply to more than one instrument, it still makes more sense to have a buss dedicated to that so you can ensure all the timings are the same.
I'm looking in to doing a sort of 'shoot out' between a few guitar based VST's and some of them have their own FX chains as part of the software. So there will be a certain level of comparison included in the video.
I still tend to EQ / compress separately but that may change with VST's like JST Toneforge that has a full signal path included.
+ReaperTV Cool. Agree. I always wondered who would add reverb in the VSTi when it may not fit the mix. Now compression may be different as you say. So, yea, time based. Thanks! Another great post.
+Fezzler61 The thing I love about the whole recording thing is that even though there are guidelines and best practices, it's still a case of 'if it works, who gives a sh*t what you do' :)
+ReaperTV For more control i agree. use a dedicated effect and bus for things like that.
It gives you way more options not only changing the effect but also how the effect gets processed, like compressing the reverb or compressing the send for instance, EQing.
Using the provided effects though can be usefull to get a quick idea when you dont have time to go messing around and just want to get something rough together.
Agree
Are all these effect plugins like bias fx included with reaper? Or are you supposed to buy them separately?
buy separate
So that's what that voice looks like!!!! Cool
Many thanks for the Vid Paul, is it possible you can explain how to deal with latency when recording guitar DI?
Cheers again, Billy
+akoustixx Latency is one of those things that has so many variables - computer speed, RAM, interface, drivers, etc., that it is a complete topic unto itself. I generally find that the ASIO4ALL drivers give the most flexibility and good results. It is then a case of playing with the sample rate to ensure you get stability and no drop-puts. This then will dictate the latency being experienced. :)
I can hear my guitar just fine but there is no sound when I go to record and there is no indication of sound on my meters, I have no idea what to do.
So, for example, if I've created a drum track, bass track and keyboard track and a guitar track. If adding a lead guitar track, I need to lower the db settings to allowed the lead guitar part to be heard properly?
You didn't show the audio interface device and channel (input, output) set up. and explanation why you set up in that way. Can you post some more? Cheers.
Great video. Quick question: when you set your level to -18 dB for input and then played it back after applying the FX, your master got up to around -5.2 dB. I imagine you could lower the signal output from the FX itself to bring that master fader down if you wanted?
You could. It's more about the input signal level than the output. As long as your input is at a good level you can pretty much do what you want afterwards.
Good quality input let's you do anything afterwards and the source is all good.
@@ReapertvUk Thanks for the reply.
Great advice thanks for this explanation.
Great video. Are you plugging the guitar into the instrument input of the interface or the line input of the interface.
sir i cant insert backing tracks. the waves of the media files/backing tracks is not working please help me thanks
Thank you!
how do i mute the input signal without muting the output from bias fx... im still hearing the clean
I cant get my asio drivers to work. I have roland quad capture and for some reason when i switch to asio i get a wall of noise in reaper and level is maxed in a constant stream. I switch to waveform and no issues beside the godawful latency issue. Ive got windows 7 and reinstalled driver but no go. What should i do?
i dont have an interface i connect my amp with usb but the volume of recording is weak , is it because i dont have the interface ?
when i download bias fx how exactly do i get it into reaper? I take it i have to place the desktop app into the reaper folder or something?
You can either point Reaper to look at the folder you've installed BIAS or you can find the bias DLL file and drop a copy of that into your standard VST folder where Reaper looks for all your VST files.
in my pc, when i put the interface in the pc, my sond goes down, i see tha the sond is entering but i can´t hear a thing, not eaven a youtube video can someone help me
Alexandre Rodrigues I'm having the same issue
same i cant find a fix for it at all
Basically when you input a audio interface it cancels out the audio from foreign programs and it only gos through the daw.
If you interface has a direct monitoring headphone jack use it! By default the sound you play comes out of the interface
How did you get the plugins to be in that windows below? Mine just pop up into a window
my sound is comming late ist not sync....how can i fix that
everything else is working fine i can record and everything only problem is that when i start to play sound is comming late pls help i think my problem is whit inputs and outputs and dont know how to fix that
which licence do i need to purchase to be able to see all my vst? I am complitly new to reaper
This was awesome thank you very much!!!
My pleasure dude; glad you enjoyed it :)
Fantastic
hi bro, can you show me how to create a feedback noise on direct recording?
Why do i need an audio interface? i have connected my guitar directly into my PC into the motherboard and i seem to be getting a decent direct input sound in my DAW. Also some people also use a DI-Box?
Not sure if its just me, but how to I record and save the recorded clip once i'm done? its only saving the dry signal, i want to save my recorded sessions with the fx chain added?
Thanks for the video,i've done exactly are you said but for some reason the effects on my bias just dont work,im using bias fx demo,could anyone please help me? would appreciate it,I have my guitar plugged in a DI box and then from the di box to my presonus audiobox usb,and then into my pc,i use reaper as my DAW,i did exactly as the video said,but the effects just dont work,standalone,without Reaper they do work amazingly,would appreciate any help in how to enable them in reaper thanks!
When you plug your guitar in... are you taking it straight from the guitar itself?
cant see the positive grid plug on the fx list :(
Do you have a copy of BIAS FX installed on your computer? It isn't part of Reaper, it's a separate plugin.
how about the latency for this?
well time to save for a Di interface.
Behringer UMC 22 is around 50 bucks brand new.
i have a question , I have no problem using my amp sim as intended but... i need to put the FX (amp sim) on a sub track and set input too midi so i can use footswitch (fcb1010) too control software . only way i can get it too work but cant figure out how to achieve this
thanks for this video. I've finally bought my studio monitors, an interface (focusrite solo) and a new PC. when on reaper or any other time, I can only hear my guitar, with or without effects when I'm using headphones. How do I hear what I'm playing through my monitors?
Nice one!!
What is the setting for Record: ? (Input or output with stereo/mono latency compensated)
When I installed biasfx in reaper, the default playback in reaper sounds distorted and delayed, regardless if I apply any effect or not. Do you know how to fix this?
But How do you get your amp sim like guitar rig into reaper?????????
I need help with understanding one part of this video. You said level should be between -12 and -18. I have a focusrite 2i2 and no matter how low I put the gain the meter shows around -2 and even hits 0 on hard hits. I do have the level for playback on my plugins so the meter is in that proper range then. Is my signal too hot right from the beginning and if so how can I solve that? Thanks for another great vid
K C you may have to adjust the input level using the settings in Windows. I use this method because I’m going direct to Reaper (guitar into Roland GT8 then plugging that straight into the mini-jack on the back of the pc).
so when i put on a distortion sim for a solo it doesnt playback with the distortion pedal unless i manually turn it on. anyone know a fix for this?
How do I ad BIAS to my reaper file, it won’t work since bias is just an application
Do I need a daw if I'm not recording?
Hi thanks for the video. How did you get the FX to show at the bottom of the screen at 03:00? For me it doesnt show
Thanks from Seattle! How much is the Positive Grid plug-in, and what amps and effects does it have? 2nd part: can you point me to a good plug in for instruments like horns and synths? Cheers.
+MeArkitek Check out the Positive Grid pricing for your country here: store.positivegrid.com/
Synths and Strings, I'd look at Kontact from Native Instruments and look at the likes of Session Strings.
Can I just plug my headphones into my laptop or do I need to plug them into my interface?
Can plug into interface
i have some serious bad latency, sounds great but cant figure out how to make it better using reaper and positive grid. works just fine if i record raw signal and add fx after but i like to have distorted guitars while recording for better performance. any suggestions?
sheldon benedictson first thing I'd look into is what drivers you're using for your input device. Try adjusting the sample rate until you find a balance between latency and any drop outs, clicks or other noticeable issues.
Alternatively look at ASIO4ALL to see if you get better success with that as your driver.
I'd also look at using a simpler amp sim just for recording and monitoring and then replace it once you're happy with your performance.
For some reason positive grid doesn't show up when I look through the effects. Plz Help
Do you have it installed on your computer? You can download it with the link provided in description
make sure to install the correct Version for your OS 32/64 bitand make sure to put the .dll file in the VST Folder of your daw
I'm using FL Studio 20 (trial version, yes im broke) and when I record with Bias fx 2 (also demo also broke) the track sounds WAY more saturated than what I'm hearing live (mids and highs get a HUGE bump in intensity).
Is this a common issue? I can't find how to solve this anywhere.
How did you pull up Bias FX in Reaper? I tried to put it in the VST folder through the preference option and install it like a regular plug-in. Am I doing something wrong? (I know I am) Do you have a video explaining how to make Bias FX able to be open through Reaper? 🤦♂️ s.o.s
I think when you install bias there's a checkbook in the wizard to have it as an application but if you uncheck it you can have it as a plug-in. I'm not to sure I'm just learning about this stuff
hello there!! I have installed some plugins in my reaper v5.93, such as guitar rig5 but when I'm setting it up using the fx button I'm still getting clean sound on output. There's no signals on guitar rig5 input/output box. please help.
I've been sitting at my computer for two days now and still haven't had any luck. I've done everything possible and I still can only hear my guitar with direct monitoring but not through the amp sim
Check your audio interface to see if it has a Mix option to mix the direct sound and the monitored sound. Mine has a mix option so I can combine the input and the playback levels.
thank you.
I am barely checking out Positive Grid so I have the Demo Version. While I try to add the Bias FX, it doesn't show it in the options. Would that be because it is the Demo Version?
It's more likely that the path for it isn't registered with Reaper. Check to make sure you've installed into the default VST folder and if not add the folder to your VST library in Reaper, refresh and it should pick it up for you.
do i have to get the full version for this?
hi great video. Can you explain to me, how the heck can I fully recored my guitar track and then using EZ drummer customize my drums for this particular track? thx
furiouzzzz there's a bunch of superior and ez drummer tutorials
Rudy Ayoub none of them explain step by step how to do it from the scratch;(
furiouzzzz You should 1) lay down the drum track first, then record the guitar track after, or 2) activate the metronome, set it to click on ‘playback’ (so you can practice in time to the beat, as well as ‘record’. That way you can just add the kit parts in after.
hmm, well i get bias amp up, added the vst etc but no sound or signal is coming through. But when I run bias head on my pc it own it works fine. any ideas where Im going wrong?
Have you enabled monitoring in Reaper and have audio coming out of Reaper on normal sample based audio?
yep all sorted thanks :)
Do you use "ASIO" to make it work ? is sound terrible for me.
+F4R3LL1 Yeah, I'm using ASIO4ALL to deal with the devices. What do you mean by sounds terrible? Can you record an example?
I'm using Bias Fx 2. Sound comes out through monitors fine and everything records, but the latency is horrible. How do I fix this? I've already checked the Pre-Zero Plug-In Output Buffers box but nothing seems to work.
have you got any method to do this?? I'm facing same prblm.
@@ayushchoudhari3847 I figured it out. Theres another pre zero box to hit. When you start up reaper look at the top right for something that says "44.1k 16 bit DIRECTSOUND (because you might not have changed it yet) etc." And it'll be right there along with the option to set up your ASIO settings. Lmk if this helps
How do i get live sound when using Reaper? When i record i can playback the sound just fine but i can't hear it while i play
Each track you create has live monitoring available. If you look below the volume slider you'll see a play style button and In/Out next to it. Click the play button and you'll see it will highlight. This will now allow you to hear the track while playing.
I bought BIAS FX Standalone to record along side Band in a Box , how would you add BIAB as background to BIAS FX ?
Sorry, I've never used Band in a Box so I can't advise on the best way to use it with BIAS.
Seems that every DAW has a red button that instantly makes BIAS FX sound crap and the guitarist unable to play ... speaking from experience
Hiya! how to use the modulation effects like teh delay or chorus or whatever effects to not loosing the signal or volume, because if you set all of them in a single channel it will loose the volume strenght and signal. Do i have to use aux buses?? or how to attach them next to the main signal? you know what i mean right?
By the way i have the same setup as you, roland ua 55 + bias fx pro + paulin lecab with rosen and messiah impulses and Lepou amps
You can sidechain any FX you like to their own dedicated channel / track. This allows you to avoid various timing issues.
I did a video here on how to do it with a dedicated reverb buss, but you can use it for any effects you like. ua-cam.com/video/UE41-3LA1H4/v-deo.html
So I can use my BOSS gt-1? Will try today!
Should work OK, my Line 6 HD500 worked a treat.
I've gotten Reaper to recognize it but cant hear the output... going through videos and forums like crazy
thanks allot
at 3:17 mark , im trying to do exactly taht but my bias fx isnt showing up in that list.. any ideas why? thnxz
Do you have a copy of BIAS FX installed on your computer? It isn't part of Reaper, it's a separate plugin.
I can t believe i found someone that is not using a focusrite
i have a question....
how can i get 2 sounds on my headphones when i am recording my guitar and music on yt so i can listen to i it and play with music ....
i whant both sounds on my headphones thogether is it anyway i can do that?? pls help tnx
Hi
Is this channel now abandoned? I don't see any recent replies to the posts.
Which theme you are using on Reaper? I like that dark layout!
It's Default Commala 5 :)
***** Thank you! Now that I googled it, it seems I'm not the only one asking about it :D
Lol, not by a long shot.. enjoy it; it's a great theme :)
Where can I find one of these items? And what would be the cost?
+Tyrone Redd Hi! Which part are you referring to specifically?
Both the reaper program and the unit.
+Tyrone Redd Reaper will set you back $60 (www.reaper.fm) and the Quad Capture is around $249 (sold by Amazon). :0)
Hi awesome video !!!!! I just wanted to know, i have a USB guitar cable is there anyway i Can just put that in my guitar and in the pc and play like that ? Or do i have to have all that extra gear ?
Honestly? I've never tried direct USB input but I would guess it's not going to give great results as there are no pre-amps being used. You'd probably be better off grabbing a used or low cost interface.
ReaperTV thx nvm i commented too early in the video. But thanks for the answer though ;) is there any decent FREE softwares since im only 15 and cant afford programs that cost Money ? ( again sry if its in the video ) xD
Panda By programs, do you mean a free DAW or free VST's, Impulse Responses, etc?
ReaperTV like a program where the Sound come out so you Can use example bias with it. Like reaper i guess :D
There a few DAW's that are free or cut down you could use. I'd recommend having a look here: routenote.com/blog/the-10-best-free-daws-available/
You can also check out our Building a Home Recording Studio for Free series here for more great freebies to help get you started. ua-cam.com/play/PLh1Qaso9T1U0_fju11m2guKN1ZghSa5gT.html
Hi, I have Yamaha THR10C , would that work with Reaper .... cheers
Should work ok via the USB. :0)
Thanks for this video, I have monitors and a Scarlett interface, but I can't hear my audio with or without effects thru my monitors, only thru headphones. is this a settings issue? I was told to wire my monitors into my computer and not in the line out outputs in the back of my interface.
Your monitors need to be connected to your outputs on your audio interface, not on the PC itself as the audio interface is your input and output device. Ensure that your PC is also using the correct audio inputs / outputs and not the internal audio soundcard on your PC for all audio.
ReaperTV thanks for the comment. this is what I had initially thought when purchasing but I was advised by a guitar center professional that I would only get a dry signal if I hooked it to the interface. lol I went and got the correct connections and I'm good. thanks tho.
ReaperTV how exactly would you do that?
TopTenMemes do what?
ReaperTV making sure the pc is using the correct audio input and output instead of the sound card
I cannot seem to get Bias FX to show up when I click to add FX. Do I have to somehow import Bias into Reaper before I can use it?
Noah McCoy make sure Reaper is looking in the folder you installed Bias in and also clear the cache. That generally gets things working.
That did it!! Thanks for the quick reply, man!
Noah McCoy no worries, glad it's all sorted 😉
Can we use guitar USB interface in place of audio interface
Ashad Hussain you could, but will generally have a lot more latency.
but I have bought behringer guitar to USB interface
Can I use that
Ashad Hussain to be honest, I've never tried a guitar to USB interface, so couldn't say yes for certain.
this is legit the first time I've seen your face lol😄😄😄