im 56, I got 60% of hearing in my right ear from playing bass in a loud band for years. the meters are becoming more important for me to get a balanced mix.. Thanks again Kenny for the great content..theres always more to learn. look after your ears boys...
On every video you surprise me with a) pauses in your sentences where I least expect them and b) very useable knowledge for me as a Reaper newbie. Thank you man!
I see you're in a Tarantino mood today Kenny! Great vid as always! Trying to think what scenario I would want to change the display gain but can't think of any. Just thankful that REAPER gives so much control over all of this!
@@IDDQDSound I'm trying to figure out a way to get more subscribers to you. If you have any ideas, let me know. I'll give you another shoutout in the video that shows me using cycle actions.
@@REAPERMania Oh my god I'd really appreciate that and I'll be down to be in your videos any time! I do have a couple of fun ideas. Is it okay if I message you on Facebook? :)
That beat you're playing is hard fam! I just switched to Reaper from Traction Waveform. Your tutorials are fantastic and helping me tremendously. I appreciate all the hard work you and the team at Cockos are putting into this.
Thanks for info. I set up meters long time ago and have not checked current improvements there. So no need for firing up LUFS meter in case I need just quick LU check.
Great update. I had set my master VU a few years back, and this week I was wondering why I'd set it the way I had. This update shook off the cobwebs and got me to rethink how i was metering. I'd just acquired the bx_meter, but what you've shown me here does everything I need without the complexity of that other plugin, although it does more stuff. So many great build-ins in Reaper.
Great video! Something presumably as simple as meters can be a very interesting topic!! It's good to know that I actually can have this level of control over what I can monitor, including the integrated lufs together with the peaks, which is really handy. Thanks a lot!
Can you do a full video of how u mix and master a song in Reaper please? And also, is it neccessary for us to do the stereo panning after completing all the mixing and mastering? And also, do u have any email for me to send my song that I've mastered and mixed which I learned from all ur tutorial videos... For you to give me some feedbacks on how I do my mixing and mastering based on my understanding after watching all ur tutorial videos
I would have love to hear what reading to aim for in various context. Is there a good video you can recommend for that or do a part 2 video explaining the readings.
I really made this video for people who are aiming for specific levels. I wouldn't want to encourage people to worry about this stuff too much though. Making music or content is much more important than staring at meters.
@@REAPERMania I've never understood what meters to use when.... context would be extremely useful, otherwise the meters will continue to be useless to me and many others . Cheers.
This video is named wrong and you misspeak in it. "VU" is a very specific type of meter (the typical old analog needle and digital emulation) does not get used at all in this video. Names matter Kenny!
It stands for "Loudness Units Full Scale." It is a way of measuring how "loud" something is. LUFS is designed for human listeners, who hear different frequencies at different levels of loudness. It is a new measurement that was developed by audio engineers and audiologists a few decades ago. It is used for broadcasting standards, for example, in the USA, television programs cannot be louder than -23 LUFS on average. By contrast, RMS (Root Mean Squared) is an older way of measuring loudness, but it was based on voltages of the signal, and used more for scientific research. RMS is still used for audio books, but it is considered antiquated. Unless you are making audio books, chances are, you will never really need to use RMS. LUFS is your friend.
When a meter peaks, a little red mark shows up until you click on it to clear it. Technically clicking that mark should be an action, but it doesn't show up in the recent actions list. ?? I'd like to know how to access clearing meter peaks in the action menu.
I don't get that dialogue when I right click. I just get a bunch of options. One is "meters" and it has a bunch of these settings. No "integrated" Lufs, and definitely no option top open that dialogue box. I'm using Reaper v6.81.
Hey Kenny what is the master meter actually showing? If I put a VU meter on a track and hit about 0 it should be -18 DBFS, but on the master meter in Reaper it registers much higher.
Seems the AES/ EBU already changed the settings for some streaming platforms. It all starts with good intentions, and then you see alterations of the rules, lol
Yeah, i think it‘s in layout, and then tracks, and then you can change the way your tracks (the tabs on the left) display things. There are some layouts that will show the top readout, some will not (from what i‘ve found). Then it depends on the track size/width as well. If the tracks are too thin/collapsed, it won‘t show the readout. Hope this helps, i‘m new to Reaper myself, and have spent the last few days customizing mine. But i‘m really no expert at all.
@REAPER Mania - I'm using the Current version of Reaper 7.16 and the default theme, but I can't find the option to change the Master Track Meter from Vertical to Horizontal. Where do I find this? Cheers!
Hi kenny! Do you know anything about Amplitude 5.2.0 and Reaper 6.38 compatibility issues? When I try to open Amplitube, Reaper shuts down. Thanks for your channel!
Hi Kenny. Another issue I am struggeling with. I using Reaper and Cakewalk. My SI-Instruments, shows in both program, but they are all feiling to load. I have tried to sort it out but I can't find where or what the problem is. I have MT Power drums, but like the SI-Drum Kit better. Can you help me to find what is the problem? I have uninstlalled both reaper and Cakewalk 100% and installed it again, but nothing. The same problem. And when I try to install the SI-Instruments, they are installing, but they will not work. Please help me.
@@richardmeborg4717 every pluging need permission to open mic from laptops or desktop, I really don't know that's your problem because exactly don't know what is doing no to load but I encountered this problem before whit my plugins they where there but couldn't opened if this happened to you give it a try go to settings and go to security and look for microphone scroll down and turn on wherever application or plugin you want to use and click on
im 56, I got 60% of hearing in my right ear from playing bass in a loud band for years. the meters are becoming more important for me to get a balanced mix.. Thanks again Kenny for the great content..theres always more to learn. look after your ears boys...
That sucks!!! Especially losing more hearing in one ear must make stuff even more complicated!
I was really high when I started watching this and the intro was unsettling because of it
On every video you surprise me with a) pauses in your sentences where I least expect them and b) very useable knowledge for me as a Reaper newbie. Thank you man!
Yeah, I think now I'll throw all of my metering plugins that shows me LUFS-I, didn't know Reaper can do this so nicely :) Thanks Kenny
Hi, Keny, nice to see you. thanks for all.
I see you're in a Tarantino mood today Kenny! Great vid as always! Trying to think what scenario I would want to change the display gain but can't think of any. Just thankful that REAPER gives so much control over all of this!
Yeah. I can't think of any reason either. BTW - I learned how to use Cycle Actions because of you today. :)
@@REAPERMania Wow really? I should really quit this UA-cam thing while I'm ahead. Doesn't get better than having you learn something because of me :)
@@IDDQDSound I'm trying to figure out a way to get more subscribers to you. If you have any ideas, let me know. I'll give you another shoutout in the video that shows me using cycle actions.
@@IDDQDSound I'll subscribe just because of this conversation. For real :)
@@REAPERMania Oh my god I'd really appreciate that and I'll be down to be in your videos any time! I do have a couple of fun ideas. Is it okay if I message you on Facebook? :)
I thought i have mastered the master VU settings but i was SO wrong about that. Thanks again Kenny!
That beat you're playing is hard fam! I just switched to Reaper from Traction Waveform. Your tutorials are fantastic and helping me tremendously. I appreciate all the hard work you and the team at Cockos are putting into this.
As always writing a comment to support the channel
You’re the MAN, Kenny!!! Thank you so much for all your help with these tutorials, brother! 👊🏻😎
Thanks for info. I set up meters long time ago and have not checked current improvements there. So no need for firing up LUFS meter in case I need just quick LU check.
Also try out the Dry Run in the render window.
As I have fast SSD I usually perform full render. And if needed I can drop the file into Youlean loudness meter, where I can see more details.
Great update. I had set my master VU a few years back, and this week I was wondering why I'd set it the way I had. This update shook off the cobwebs and got me to rethink how i was metering. I'd just acquired the bx_meter, but what you've shown me here does everything I need without the complexity of that other plugin, although it does more stuff. So many great build-ins in Reaper.
You are the BEST Kenny!!! Thanks for all your tutorials!
Great video! Something presumably as simple as meters can be a very interesting topic!! It's good to know that I actually can have this level of control over what I can monitor, including the integrated lufs together with the peaks, which is really handy. Thanks a lot!
We are truly spoiled... thanks again Kenny!
All succinct, to the point. RM - the BEST channel about REAPER! Thanks Kenny from Russia!
Another superb video Kenny. Cheers dude!
Thanks for this video. Another Reaper mystery solved!
Very detailed and clear explanation. Thanks Kenny :)
Omfg it's you! HAHAHAH good to actually see you sir.
Greetings.
Thank You Kenny....Thank you Reaper!
All Hail the Reaper Guru! He comes thru again!
Thanx Kenny.
Thank you for all the excellent, clear and descriptive explaining, awesome 😊
This is my favorite class.
thanks Teach !! ; )
Super, thanks Kenny!
Thanks Kenny! Love the videos!
Ah an Unbreakable Kimmy fan
I think the default rms window should be 300ms, just like the traditional vu meter attack and release,,, why in reaper jumps directly from 250 to 500?
Can you do a full video of how u mix and master a song in Reaper please? And also, is it neccessary for us to do the stereo panning after completing all the mixing and mastering? And also, do u have any email for me to send my song that I've mastered and mixed which I learned from all ur tutorial videos... For you to give me some feedbacks on how I do my mixing and mastering based on my understanding after watching all ur tutorial videos
I would have love to hear what reading to aim for in various context. Is there a good video you can recommend for that or do a part 2 video explaining the readings.
I really made this video for people who are aiming for specific levels. I wouldn't want to encourage people to worry about this stuff too much though. Making music or content is much more important than staring at meters.
@@REAPERMania I've never understood what meters to use when.... context would be extremely useful, otherwise the meters will continue to be useless to me and many others . Cheers.
enjoying your videos very much, kenny. thank you. j.
Thank You
multiple masters? RMS? Loudness? Integrated loudness? I just set it so that it doesn't distort (clip)... I don't really understand the rest
superb - thank you Kenny
Making the master track larger changes nothing for me. The meters remain vertical.
Very Helpfull !! Thank you😀
Thank you
This video is named wrong and you misspeak in it. "VU" is a very specific type of meter (the typical old analog needle and digital emulation) does not get used at all in this video. Names matter Kenny!
what are lufs levels.. i heard you say for streaming services... i use reaper while streaming every single day... i should probably learn what that is
It stands for "Loudness Units Full Scale." It is a way of measuring how "loud" something is. LUFS is designed for human listeners, who hear different frequencies at different levels of loudness. It is a new measurement that was developed by audio engineers and audiologists a few decades ago. It is used for broadcasting standards, for example, in the USA, television programs cannot be louder than -23 LUFS on average. By contrast, RMS (Root Mean Squared) is an older way of measuring loudness, but it was based on voltages of the signal, and used more for scientific research. RMS is still used for audio books, but it is considered antiquated. Unless you are making audio books, chances are, you will never really need to use RMS. LUFS is your friend.
@@TheBigNoob thank you so much for the detailed reply, you explained it perfectly, Thank you. ❤
When a meter peaks, a little red mark shows up until you click on it to clear it. Technically clicking that mark should be an action, but it doesn't show up in the recent actions list.
?? I'd like to know how to access clearing meter peaks in the action menu.
I don't get that dialogue when I right click. I just get a bunch of options. One is "meters" and it has a bunch of these settings. No "integrated" Lufs, and definitely no option top open that dialogue box. I'm using Reaper v6.81.
Thanks!!!
Can you do one where you slap the camera in a happy way?
I usually film that after I'm done editing so I'm usually mad at this video. LOL
GANGSTA!
Hey Kenny what is the master meter actually showing? If I put a VU meter on a track and hit about 0 it should be -18 DBFS, but on the master meter in Reaper it registers much higher.
It's probably showing peak.
Heu Kenny, where did you found this "Loudness Targets For Streaming Platforms Chart" ?
www.masteringthemix.com/blogs/learn/76296773-mastering-audio-for-soundcloud-itunes-spotify-and-youtube
@@REAPERMania TY !
Seems the AES/ EBU already changed the settings for some streaming platforms. It all starts with good intentions, and then you see alterations of the rules, lol
and also what I want to know is, every track need to have Compressor only or other fx as well?
Nice one Kenny ;)
👍👍👏👏
Is there a way to make the mixer top readout peak visible on each track?
Yeah, i think it‘s in layout, and then tracks, and then you can change the way your tracks (the tabs on the left) display things. There are some layouts that will show the top readout, some will not (from what i‘ve found).
Then it depends on the track size/width as well. If the tracks are too thin/collapsed, it won‘t show the readout.
Hope this helps, i‘m new to Reaper myself, and have spent the last few days customizing mine. But i‘m really no expert at all.
So, what meter should one use for different scenarios like mixing and mastering stages?
@REAPER Mania - I'm using the Current version of Reaper 7.16 and the default theme, but I can't find the option to change the Master Track Meter from Vertical to Horizontal. Where do I find this? Cheers!
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how to change meter color?
how to change the color meter: peak?
Anyone know what skin this is?
Default.
Odd the faders look different but then again I haven't reverted back to default in a while. Thanks for the reply!
Hi kenny! Do you know anything about Amplitude 5.2.0 and Reaper 6.38 compatibility issues? When I try to open Amplitube, Reaper shuts down. Thanks for your channel!
Is this a new feature? I cant see it in v6.25...
Update
Kenny how do you stare so deep into my soul?
practice
Hi Kenny. Another issue I am struggeling with.
I using Reaper and Cakewalk. My SI-Instruments, shows in both program, but they are all feiling to load. I have tried to sort it out but I can't find where or what the problem is.
I have MT Power drums, but like the SI-Drum Kit better.
Can you help me to find what is the problem?
I have uninstlalled both reaper and Cakewalk 100% and installed it again, but nothing. The same problem.
And when I try to install the SI-Instruments, they are installing, but they will not work.
Please help me.
They are just failing to load or they are there but there is no signal or can't be opened.?
@@jcalzada74 They Are there, but failing to load
@@richardmeborg4717 have you try to open mic permissions for all
@@jcalzada74 ?? How to I do that?
I am not using microphones to record the drums. I try to use the plugin SI-Drum Kit
@@richardmeborg4717 every pluging need permission to open mic from laptops or desktop, I really don't know that's your problem because exactly don't know what is doing no to load but I encountered this problem before whit my plugins they where there but couldn't opened if this happened to you give it a try go to settings and go to security and look for microphone scroll down and turn on wherever application or plugin you want to use and click on
I've never heard "LUFS" pronounced as a word. I thought it was simply, "L U F S" (pronouncing each letter.)
First! Cool intro by the way, lol!
Thanks
Too many choices.