Top 10 Reasons Reaper is the Best DAW

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  • @danbennett4192
    @danbennett4192 2 роки тому +189

    A number of years ago I transitioned from Mac to Windows, so I had to leave Logic behind. I downloaded Reaper to give it a try. In the first 10 minutes I had the following experience about three times: "I wonder how to... Oh! That was easy!" I've been with Reaper ever since. :)

    • @adamcosman8789
      @adamcosman8789 Рік тому +6

      Thats my boat currently. Nice to hear!

    • @Yu2beFool
      @Yu2beFool Рік тому +4

      This is Reaper Reality for me also. It's so intuitive to work with, anyone can talk about what they use and every time I wonder if they even know how Reaper works.

    • @kz6713
      @kz6713 Рік тому +4

      Im getting into recording my own music for personal use. Ive been playing guitar for 18 years. Its been my dream to record music

    • @Yu2beFool
      @Yu2beFool Рік тому +1

      @@kz6713 With a decent interface and Reaper, that will not be a problem. Success!

    • @kz6713
      @kz6713 Рік тому +2

      @@Yu2beFool i set it up finally cant wait to get home from work!!

  • @AudiblePhysicsProductions
    @AudiblePhysicsProductions 2 роки тому +177

    Reaper just plain kills everything else. I've used it for sync on the Sicko Mode video, to control lighting on a mixed media installation, for live recording on a raspberry pi, soundtrack and foley for a VR game, and to edit podcasts for NPR. No DAW can do everything Reaper does, but Reaper can do everything all the other DAWs do. Best media production tool on the market. Much gratitude yall!

    • @basswitch525
      @basswitch525 2 роки тому +2

      can reaper fuction as a tracker too? (renoise)

    • @graziebeats4490
      @graziebeats4490 2 роки тому +1

      U can't record with the vocal plugins already enabled. And u can't route tracks to record vocals or creating reverb busses. U also can't route them for sidechaining

    • @lucidalebeats
      @lucidalebeats 2 роки тому +7

      Bro you recorded on a raspberry pi 😂 Respect

    • @drk_fi
      @drk_fi Рік тому

      I'm sold 👊🏿🔥

    • @coldacre
      @coldacre 7 місяців тому +2

      Reaper is great… I love it. but Logic is better. has more features, more plugins, apple loops, its own drummer…. and for $200… you get life long updates. no re-paying every 2 version updates. $200… DONE.
      it’s nicer to look at…. Reaper has that air of Windows about it. Logic is beautiful on the eye. but i’m a massive fan of Reaper. i love that it uses less CPU… is more efficient than any other DAW.

  • @niclasnightflame
    @niclasnightflame Рік тому +19

    Another great reason why Reaper is the best DAW is that it is completely accessible for blind users. With extensions/plugins, such as "Osara", Reaper can be accessed by screenreader software which reads screen texts to blind people. Other DAWs don't support that feature at all. I even tried to talk to the companies like Presonus, Steinberg, etc. about the need of accessability in their DAWs but they just say it might be on the list for updates in the future. Reaper already has an entire working environment which is perfectly designed for blind people and the community develops it further.

    • @reallyqaiser
      @reallyqaiser 3 місяці тому +2

      yesss got my license just a few days ago completely blind and ive been able to create tracks record audio add fx adjust volume its so cool every other thing i tried just didnt want to work with a screen reader still got much more to learn but i love it so far.

    • @niclasnightflame
      @niclasnightflame 3 місяці тому

      @@reallyqaiser Actually Ableton 12 now shall be made accessible for us but I'll stick to Reaper. Nice that you found your way to a workflow that suits you. If you have any questions about Reaper and/or screenreaders, you have someone here you can ask anytime.

    • @reallyqaiser
      @reallyqaiser 2 місяці тому

      @@niclasnightflame i didn't get a notification sorry about that and thank you i was having some hickups but found out that it was just a narrator issue since i use that more installed and configured nvda and now it works a bit better its been crazy accessible so far im so happy.

  • @Sleezy.Design
    @Sleezy.Design 13 днів тому +1

    I made rap music as a teenager back in 2008 to 2011. I started in Audacity but soon discovered Reaper. It was so intuitive and easy to use. I got back into making music over 10 years later, so I also went back to Reaper. Just amazing how easy and fun it is. I think it's an overlooked software, I'd recommend it to any beginner, no matter how young you are!

  • @jiesus2596
    @jiesus2596 2 роки тому +55

    I don't really need convincing, I'm already a huge reaper fan and user. Just here to pat my back for choosing reaper in the first place.
    Shoutout to Kenny ✨✨✨

    • @JoeyRam.
      @JoeyRam. 2 роки тому +3

      So, by paying only $60 I can own the program.... is not a subscription or any of those nonesense that DAW's companys have lately. Just like in the early 2000's...you bought a DAW and there you have it like forever?

    • @DocKaosBeats
      @DocKaosBeats 2 роки тому

      @@JoeyRam. Correct

  • @jtaii2519
    @jtaii2519 Рік тому +17

    the fact that the daw can go on a thumb drive and do literally everything protools does is AMAZING i’ve been using it since the start and i make music like second nature with it

  • @wakinglife7065
    @wakinglife7065 2 роки тому +7

    Just updated DAWs to Reaper and it’s a breathe of fresh air in regards to the ease of using VSTs and working across both audio and midi tracks.

  • @robertbrown2728
    @robertbrown2728 2 роки тому +15

    I completely agree with your list. Especially number 1! Brilliant support from other people using Reaper. It was a very different story when I was using Cubase - other users would just tell me to read the handbook more carefully. Also the Reaper Mania videos are fantastic.

  • @ettiennelane9173
    @ettiennelane9173 2 роки тому +64

    Other DAW users (mostly Pro Tools) suffer from Normalcy Bias - thinking things are fine when they're not. Example: I work for weeks (mostly months) in Reaper without a single crash.
    Edit: I've switched to Studio One two years after making this comment. Nothing against Reaper and I don't think Studio One is beter or worse than Reaper.

    • @getstew
      @getstew 2 роки тому

      It's THE best. I've recorded our weekly podcast for years... more than an hour straight at a time - using so many different pieces of hardware and never even had a stutter.

    • @raedius_music
      @raedius_music 2 роки тому +4

      Reason never crashed on me in 10years

    • @ettiennelane9173
      @ettiennelane9173 2 роки тому +1

      @@raedius_music I am glad to hear. I will check out Reason. Thanks.

    • @raedius_music
      @raedius_music 2 роки тому +2

      @@ettiennelane9173 its very stable purely because it is the opposite of reaper (open source access style) whereas reason is very (in house and closed). I don't comment on the reliability of reaper though as I dont have experience, it more a comment on vst platforms

    • @mikelecuyer1793
      @mikelecuyer1793 2 роки тому +1

      I can make Reaper freeze without even trying. The other day I deleted 5 or 6 tracks that weren't needed and it completely froze up. It happened a couple of times before.

  • @davidmcginnis16
    @davidmcginnis16 2 роки тому +6

    Reaper has been the only DAW I’ve used I barely used a laptop before but I was able to start putting tracks together instantly. It feels very intuitive I’m like blindly stumbling along and it still gets the result I’m going for. Well worth the money it’s a steal.

  • @andreasfranzmann9634
    @andreasfranzmann9634 2 роки тому +29

    Hey man,
    today was the day when I finally made my full switch to Reaper. It took me quite a while to set it up the way I wanted it (and this will keep on forever) but it was so satisfying and entertaining to watch your video. I have used Slow Tools, and Logic for the longest time and until now Studio One but that's now history.
    What a great video, youn took every word out of my mouth! Subbed and "bell-ranged" and look forward to seeing more stuff from your upcoming channel.
    All the best, Andy

    • @reapertutorials1947
      @reapertutorials1947  2 роки тому +2

      Any updates, how's it working for you. Any questions or concerns?

    • @andreasfranzmann9634
      @andreasfranzmann9634 2 роки тому +1

      @@reapertutorials1947 Hey, thanks for asking!
      Like every other Reaper user I haven't looked back ever since.
      Melting and molding Reaper's functionality around my needs will still take time and I'll come back to you're videos when I'm ready for creating icons and toolbars.
      I have tiny issues here and there but that's nothing compared to the walls I had run into when using PT, Logic or S1.
      But the "always learning new things-feature" along with the constant cost-free updates were worth the switch alone.
      Thanks for your videos and your cool channel. Wherever you go, I'll follow! :-)
      Cheers, Andy

  • @MatthewPolack
    @MatthewPolack 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this..I started using Reaper several years ago...and even as an 'occasional' user have loved having such a great software package to learn wtih. Community is indeed awesome. I also love the ease of customising midi controllers etc..I can change any controller to anything...there always seems to be a way to do anything you need to. Still lots to learn...and discover...saw in another DAW a very eay 'drag and drop' vst template feature...searched this..and it looks like someone has made a script to do it. This is certainly a great thing with Reaper..it is an open toolbox of possibilities!

  • @qomplex
    @qomplex 2 роки тому +15

    Glad to hear so many references to Acid Pro. That DAW was my bread and butter back in the day then I painfully switched to Pro Tools because I kept hearing it was the industry standard. I just purchased Reaper last week and I hope I can find creativity with Reaper like I used to with Acid Pro. Great video. Thanks man !!

    • @reapertutorials1947
      @reapertutorials1947  2 роки тому +2

      If youre anything like me you will Love the switch to Reaper

    • @baukadrun
      @baukadrun Рік тому

      Well the fact that reaper co founder stole some features from Acid pro or soundforge and put it in Reaper and make more features with the frequent updates its a huge plus!
      One thing Reaper can't copy on Acid pro is the acidized loops feature. Acid Pro has a better form of coding/ algorithm in these department!
      You can't just easily pick and paint loops , chop it in pieces and it sync in Reaper!
      So im sticking to ableton and acid pro still.. (for a quick fast rough sketches), since im composing tunes mostly in loops & midi!
      Anyway good luck with your music making journey on Reaper dude

  • @markbowers7664
    @markbowers7664 2 роки тому +1

    Not knowing anything about recording with Daw's I I am so glad that I chose to go with reaper ! ! Was able to use it for free while I was learning to use it, plus the knowledge that you get from Kenny at reaper mania and all his video tutorials it is the best $60 that I ever spent it is truly a great product !!!

  • @crissabater7698
    @crissabater7698 2 роки тому +1

    Totally agree with all you say mate. I've been using Reaper a long time now and just love everything about it. Great channel. Cheers.

  • @stevekobb3850
    @stevekobb3850 2 роки тому

    Many thanks. This is an outstanding overview and comparison.

  • @MusicWithMarky
    @MusicWithMarky 2 роки тому

    Great video! Best of luck with the channel!

  • @reread2549
    @reread2549 2 роки тому +2

    I’ve used cakewalk since version 3, and changed over to Presonus studio one after Gibson killed Cakewalk sonar for me. I run Windows, Mac, and recently Ubuntu Linux. Reaper is the only DAW that runs on all three platforms without hiccups. Reaper loads up faster and it’s so easy to work with that I made the jump. I still use Sound Forge for Editing, and Acid pro for Looping-Syncing wave files to a click. But Reaper is my DAW of choice now. Thanks for the video

  • @BearTechNation
    @BearTechNation Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this informative video. I have been wondering which DAW to go for. You have helped me to make my mind up! It's funny... I tried Reaper before, bought a license and then my PC died. I am now about to purchase another PC geared towards music and video creation. Do you have any more tips? I am planning on buying an AMD based PC, with a 2 GB graphics card... Is that any good? Cheers!

  • @mastershredder78
    @mastershredder78 2 роки тому +37

    I spent over a decade using nuendo until my system crashed. When rebuilding my DAW I needed a more affordable substitution and at 60 bucks it was a no Brainer. I had no intention of using Reaper long term but after spending time using it I simply fell in love with the program. It does everything I need it to do at a fraction of the price that I would pay for the newer version of Nuendo.

    • @khalilturjman2010
      @khalilturjman2010 Рік тому

      what is the difference between a discounted license and a commercial license ??

    • @tdoto
      @tdoto Рік тому

      @@khalilturjman2010 it’s on the website check it out

  • @crausbeat
    @crausbeat 2 роки тому

    Thanks for helping me to make a right choose :) Great video!

  • @clunt2548
    @clunt2548 Рік тому +10

    Im so glad that I went with reaper back when I chose a daw. Like you said, its $60 for the full version, isn’t cpu intensive at all with a ton of plugins enabled and has grown with me as I’ve gotten deeper into mixing and production. I honestly couldn’t be happier, and to anyone on the fence about it, don’t hesitate. Its so versatile, and the learning curve is so small.

    • @hold_me_close
      @hold_me_close Місяць тому +1

      have you used Ableton? which one do you like better?

    • @clunt2548
      @clunt2548 Місяць тому

      @@hold_me_close Ill be honest, my use of Ableton is very limited, I used 10 when it first dropped. Id say that if your recording live instruments then reaper is the way to go, but for anything electronic Ableton is a powerhouse. Best of luck friend!

    • @hold_me_close
      @hold_me_close Місяць тому

      @@clunt2548 thanks!

  • @tm18.
    @tm18. Рік тому +13

    Reaper is so intuitive, I've only been working on music for about 2 weeks now but I feel like I can find out how to do anything I want to do without even looking it up online.

    • @fuckcensorship69
      @fuckcensorship69 Рік тому

      damn. as someone who has used audacity for 8 years, i find it quite the opposite. effects sends and routing are driving me crazy at times....but having these options are the reason im using reaper now

    • @tm18.
      @tm18. Рік тому +4

      @@fuckcensorship69 maybe its just to do with the fact i dont have any prior experience so i dont have names or places for things that im use to

  • @canuckproducer8446
    @canuckproducer8446 11 місяців тому

    I grew up with analog - when 2" tape was THEE medium.. Transitioning, the only real alternative then was the bloatware known as ProTools and then it was Mac only. I too stumbled through every known DAW, and finding Reaper (v3) was a game changer. I'm happy you covered the forum - unlike the 'other' snob DAW, the help you'll find with thre forum members. Nothing less than friendly help there.

  • @nahmalia1857
    @nahmalia1857 Рік тому +2

    just started getting into music. I was thinking about using protools until this video, thank you!

  • @Yu2beFool
    @Yu2beFool Рік тому +2

    I have to admit you're right. Daw's before Reaper didn't follow my mind flow. Constantly searching how to find what I need... uninstall was the option when I met Reaper (demo). I'm not lying to say that it took me less than a week before I paid the 55 euros. Also, the help you mention is true: whenever a problem occurs, I'll find a clear answer within a few hours (but that's because I have other things to do also... ;-)

  • @dbmdrums1105
    @dbmdrums1105 2 роки тому

    11:13 ooh broo you got to be a little faster than at delivering speech. But what an impersonation of Kenny🙌🙌. Marvellous . Loved the video and subbed. I will definitely look out for Reaper at discounted 60 Dollar price . Just one question folks:-
    Would I be able to use Reaper for a different device or does it work only for 1 particular device (Laptop to Pc or a old Laptop to a new one)?

  • @MikeMoroneyNZ
    @MikeMoroneyNZ Рік тому +25

    One thing I notice is that, while many may prefer their chosen DAW for a variety of reasons, nobody who has moved to Reaper has ever said they moved back to their old DAW because of something Reaper couldn't do.

    • @ppayne7490
      @ppayne7490 11 місяців тому +1

      That is not completly correct. I just did it. I don't think anyone switches back to Logic, Cubase, etc. But anyone who has used the completly underrated daw Mixcraft will immediately switch back to the new version 10. The usability in Reaper is really terrible when you compare it to Mixcraft. When it comes to features, Reaper is unbeatable, but if you really want to make music and don't want to spend hours for configuring and search endless context menus, then I don't think Reaper is the first choice. Just my thinking.

    • @kehindea
      @kehindea 8 місяців тому +3

      Most people use Reaper alongside their DAW. Reaper is like a mistress but you always go back to your faithful wife lol. Reaper has no synths of note so you can’t use it out the box. Reaper needs to bundle plugins with the program.

    • @MikeMoroneyNZ
      @MikeMoroneyNZ 8 місяців тому +2

      @@kehindea Nice analogy. I only record (no MIDI), mix and master, so it's my mistress AND my wife.

    • @independentjames1
      @independentjames1 7 місяців тому

      Reaper. Can’t double click an audio track in order to bring it up in an editing window, then left click and drag the section you need to edit. So no,, the single most common edit feature,, Reaper doesn’t do. Lose a LOT of potential customers because of it . Including myself

    • @independentjames1
      @independentjames1 7 місяців тому

      I didn’t like Cubase,, tried Reaper for two months ,, guess what??? I’m buying Cubase 12

  • @jasoncoetzeeadadjjzjdatune9617
    @jasoncoetzeeadadjjzjdatune9617 2 роки тому

    Mate, not blowing smoke but its refreshing to see and hear a concise clear and well produced message, and from a UA-cam creator. Not being funny or nothing, just alphabet media moguls can't Mike a reporter or just ruin the production and it's common to have high school students who know better than these glorified salespeople. I am aware you're promoting something but it doesn't feel that way, and you convinced me, I am getting the nicest package available, and I am very comfortable with my usual DAW caustic, I have wanted to get live as it seems like the industry standard but I got everything I ever needed from caustic and my process and mastering to presentation all bounce on my apples. Do I need a PC to get it man? Cheers, new sub jctzee

  • @erikpors9775
    @erikpors9775 10 місяців тому +1

    Well I have to say, I have been a Hard core Cubase User for a long time and I am now trying Reaper and I am thinking of buying it and using it next to Cubase for some projects i do it is truly a great DAW And Kenny's videos explaining the program are great too

  • @ididyermom3273
    @ididyermom3273 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks! I'm really looking into Reaper to replace my Cubebase. I like Reapers GUI and that to me is one of the most important elements in a piece of complex software.

  • @EuropaMan
    @EuropaMan 2 роки тому +1

    Tremendous overview and review of Reaper software. I agree totally with your Top 10 reasons why Reaper is the best DAW. After using Roland VS-880 & 1600 hard disk recordings since the 1990's, my journey lead me to Reaper. With a few easy programs to prepare my Roland backup files from CD, I was able to work with all my Roland recordings in Reaper. It was magic at the time and I have continued with Reaper for close to 8 years now. Love the software. Great video. Long live Reaper!

  • @TurntoGod7
    @TurntoGod7 2 роки тому

    Love Reaper!! Great video

  • @jakobole
    @jakobole 2 роки тому +19

    I think people care because they feel Cockos cares. That means the User wants it to succeed

  • @sectiondrecords4580
    @sectiondrecords4580 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for your videos! Reaper is all you say it is in audio and workflow. Not so in Midi. Every two or three years I try it again to see if midi for film scoring is up to the Cubase/Digital Performer/logic/Studio One standard. Three years ago it was not. Just starting the process again - we'll see. Been a Reaper user/not user since the .9 days.

  • @georgemickel6608
    @georgemickel6608 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video! Liked and subbed ✅

  • @scryne5578
    @scryne5578 2 роки тому +1

    ok the first thing absolutly insane, just when u start it for the first time, it scans all your vst plugins, which is SUPER AMAZING, when I was coming from FL to Ableton it took me quite a long time to even find where to scan VSTs :D

  • @Filipe_agb
    @Filipe_agb 7 місяців тому +1

    12 years using ableton, and finally move to reaper.
    A truly awesome tool❤

  • @philipgebhardt3453
    @philipgebhardt3453 2 роки тому +17

    I actually got up and running in Reaper quicker than other DAWS -already purchased a license after only a few days evaluation-it's that good....

  • @jethnavbeats
    @jethnavbeats 2 роки тому +6

    I’ve been a Reaper user more than a year now and have to experience it crashing yet!
    “Reaper doesn’t tell you how to behave, you tell it how to.”

  • @jourrue
    @jourrue 10 днів тому

    Silly question : I'm about to do a podcast, do you think Reaper would fit for podcasting and if so what plugins will I need in order to control my audio FX
    Or do you think is too much?

  • @sandranoonan3141
    @sandranoonan3141 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, thanks for the video. Can you tell me what Reaper Theme your using? And do you know how to change the appearance of the scrolling cursor so it is more visible?
    And also do you know how to say highlight a whole session and split every track on every bar start and end as a macro?
    Kind regards

    • @BLUEWATERTOO
      @BLUEWATERTOO 2 роки тому

      Also checkout REAPER MANIA...on UA-cam

  • @trevor_mounts_music
    @trevor_mounts_music 2 місяці тому

    switched from Mac back to Windows and was looking for something similar to logic that would run on my machine. Gave reaper a try and never looked back - really slick and easy to use. Never gets in the way. The stock plugins sound great and barely use any system resources. Took a little while to find a layout I like, but now it's just exactly perfect. Can't say that about any other DAW.

  • @fernandohood5657
    @fernandohood5657 Рік тому

    Love your custom toolbars with your favorite vsts

  • @malcolmturner110
    @malcolmturner110 2 роки тому

    been looking 4 ever for a daw ty ty

  • @havdaironman
    @havdaironman Рік тому

    Alright Im getting it tonight new to the channel I am sick of having issues with fl studio (on mac and windows) I didnt know if I could use my mpc studio controller with it and will it discover the mpc beats software? I have a ton of tracks saved in projects so plenty of loops and midi / pad edits. I am hoping I can play them into reaper and organize them. FL and Ableton have me totally annoyed.

  • @matiaskritz
    @matiaskritz 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much! super useful video!

  • @superconnie5003
    @superconnie5003 2 роки тому

    Great site. I have a noob question: Is there a way of changing the recorded piano sound after recording with a VST plug in?

    • @crhkrebs
      @crhkrebs 2 роки тому

      Recording a VST is always as a MIDI track. So you would just change your VST and your track sounds different. Once you have your MIDI down perfect and withe the VST instrument that you want, you render it to an audio file and Reaper places it in another track. So easy. You can route the MIDI track to many sources at the same time like other VSTs and hardware synths.

    • @superconnie5003
      @superconnie5003 2 роки тому

      @@crhkrebs ok got it...I was confusing recording an audio track [e.g piano] then changing an effects plugin and thinking it changes the timbre of the audio.

  • @andrewblawson
    @andrewblawson 6 місяців тому +1

    I used Reaper exclusively for a while, but since moved to Logic for music, mostly for the included software instruments. Even still I prefer Reaper's editing tools and still use it for voiceover/podcast work.

  • @feracedomusica
    @feracedomusica 2 роки тому

    Great video!! Where can i find your theme, its really beautifull!!

  • @rastanz
    @rastanz 2 роки тому +9

    New to Reaper, loving it so far, no issues and I'm using the free version, I will buy the full and support the developers.

    • @biula3278
      @biula3278 Рік тому +2

      The "free" version IS the "full" functional version... no limitations, and no time expiration... this is class! I will say this is not "freeware" nor "shareware": this is "at-your-goodness-ware"! (I never found a better spent 60 dollars...)

    • @DashenBoi
      @DashenBoi 2 місяці тому

      @biula3278 wait wtf did you spend 60$ on then?

  • @heckensteiner4713
    @heckensteiner4713 8 місяців тому +3

    I personally prefer Waveform, but Reaper is a close second. The fact both of them have free versions with very little limitations is mind-blowing.

  • @rokko_hates_japan
    @rokko_hates_japan 3 місяці тому

    I've been using Ableton for years. I used to dj with Traktor ages ago, and then moved to Ableton for live performance.
    I'm finally going to give Reaper a fair shake.

  • @anthonysullivan5197
    @anthonysullivan5197 2 роки тому

    Got REAPER yesterday, loving it!

  • @KirkDilley
    @KirkDilley 2 роки тому

    Great video, I'm been a propellerhead since ReBirth, but have noticed some DSP issues lately and since I can still use the Reason rack as a VST I'm seriously considering giving Reaper a try. Custom keybinds are high on my list! Thx for the overview :)

    • @Unconsciouzone
      @Unconsciouzone 2 роки тому +1

      Reaper sometimes has trouble opening with Reason rack VST active in the project.
      I think it has something to do with the way Reason authenticates itself online.
      My best advice would be to offline Reason rack before saving.

    • @KirkDilley
      @KirkDilley 2 роки тому +1

      @@Unconsciouzone ah ok thx much

    • @Unconsciouzone
      @Unconsciouzone 2 роки тому

      @@KirkDilley Don't let it scare ya, it works brilliantly... (other than that quirk) it's just something to be aware of. It's never been fatal (knock on wood)
      Something else to keep in mind (assuming of course you haven't already tried the rack version in another DAW) is that any combos you created using third party plug in's won't work in rack mode. Only combis with Reason native instruments and devices can be accessed.

    • @KirkDilley
      @KirkDilley 2 роки тому

      @@Unconsciouzone So I would have to combine them differently/separately in Reaper?
      For example, I use Valhalla plugins quite a bit in the Reason Rack....i would just need to add that outside of the rack I guess, or on an aux/send?

    • @Unconsciouzone
      @Unconsciouzone 2 роки тому +1

      @@KirkDilley Yes, but to be clear I'm only talking about Combinator patches here
      .
      So for example if you created a combinator patch that includes any third party VST in Reason proper, it won't be available when switching to VST/Rack mode.
      What you described is a simple workaround for a simple patch. It won't be practical for Combis that employ multiple third party VST's
      In that case I would opt for printing stems in Reason on the effected tracks and porting them to Reaper, or if you still have access to Reason 10 you could use Rewire.
      Otherwise? Yes saving the settings on the plugs and recreating them in Reaper will work (assuming we're talking about simple sends and not complex pre-fader chains which would require you recreating the whole patch from scratch)

  • @randomvellachannal4476
    @randomvellachannal4476 4 місяці тому

    nice bro bro ... i have just tried reaper few days ago .. editing is allmost same as Acid pro ( use to work on it ) but in reaper i cant draw the media item again once i delete it ,, can u help me with it .. and how can i render to new track like acid pro

  • @lawrencedoliveiro9104
    @lawrencedoliveiro9104 11 місяців тому +1

    The main issue I notice with proprietary software is that each application wants to be the centre of your universe. They assume that any other functionality will be done as “plugins” to their platform.
    Contrast this with the component-based approach on Linux, centred around JACK or PipeWire, where each application is just another component, and it is the user that controls how they connect together.

  • @FurkanTopal
    @FurkanTopal Рік тому

    4:14 why are you putting that arrow on for additional sounds (idk what that means tho) but ableton itself is nearly 3 GB and when you set up files its 6 GB sth on my computer when I checked the total file size.

  • @TracingFlares
    @TracingFlares Місяць тому

    sounds good. will try this😊

  • @ricardoatutube4403
    @ricardoatutube4403 2 роки тому +1

    May i ask what script or mod are you using in reaper to have those plugins loading with logo? like FLstudio plugin picker?

  • @houdinididiit
    @houdinididiit 2 роки тому

    Very tempting. I jumped in with Studio One and it's a solid DAW. But it can be very non-intutitve at times. (You can't even nudge the playhead with a key command). Gonna download a trial of Reaper... right now. Thanks ✌️

  • @Noone-of-your-Business
    @Noone-of-your-Business Рік тому +4

    After doing my first UA-cam video with Da Vinci Resolve, I got pretty fed up with the massive bloat of this program - it took ages to load, was a fickle to use and liked to occasionally crash. Imagine my surprise when I found out that the Reaper I had been using for years for audio was just as capable (for what I needed) in _video_ editing. So the next videos after the first, I made in Reaper, and I dare anyone to spot the difference. 😉
    I once looked for a really niche application of a control surface mixer with automation and got an answer in the forums within a day, and the guy replied _several times_ until I was able to do *_exactly_* what I intended to do.
    Reaper is so friggin' OP in every aspect that if I was religious, I would call it a miracle. It is the direct opposite of corporate greed: it is the perfect product for a fair price, for everyone's enjoyment. I cannot thank the developers and the community enough!

    • @Noah6544
      @Noah6544 Рік тому +1

      Haha this is great Lol I’ve never seen this. I use hitfilm express to edit videos (2021 version cuz new version sucks) but I’d look into it if I were u

    • @SaintKines
      @SaintKines Рік тому

      The support, community, approach to pricing and customization is what keeps me loyal to Reaper. I not only don't believe in brand loyalty but I despise it. In Reapers case I just haven't found another DAW that can pull me away.
      The only advantages I can give any other DAW is a couple were more intuitive to a beginner like myself when I was starting out. I stuck it out with Reaper for all the reasons above and I'm glad I did.

  • @crambone4188
    @crambone4188 Рік тому

    Hi. Silly question: how would I change the number of items per se in an individual track in Reaper to match up them up “better” with the length of that of another track?? For instance, an item on one track is at 3.5 seconds total while there’s six items total at .7 seconds each
    on another and I would like to change that number of items to five if possible?? Thanks

  • @AlanMorrisTV
    @AlanMorrisTV 2 роки тому +3

    Using Reaper since 2010 and still love it so much for music production!
    Next step will be to use Reaper for editing my videos (yes, you can do this as well). 😁

    • @toothless2323
      @toothless2323 2 роки тому

      just use premier pro for video editing

  • @philipgebhardt3453
    @philipgebhardt3453 2 роки тому +5

    Even though Reaper doesn't come packeaged with instruments like other DAWS, there are so many free high quality VST instruments out there, as well as others which have had their prices slashed. Reaper works flawlessly with 3rd part instruments and plugins-it even works with 32 bit plugins without the need for JBridge-awesome...

  • @hotboislim6696
    @hotboislim6696 11 місяців тому

    I’m a underground rapper from karnes county! Is this DAW worth it for recording & making music? I’ve had questions! But I’m a long time user of mixcraft

  • @chessmusictheory4644
    @chessmusictheory4644 2 роки тому

    Iv been using Reason for 19 years now and now im looking at Reaper.

  • @dustythompson5382
    @dustythompson5382 Рік тому +1

    I would like to know do you ahve a copy of the exact theme that you are using with all of the stuff in it that you are explaining already installed in it?

    • @reapertutorials1947
      @reapertutorials1947  Рік тому +1

      Yea but its all spread out its not exactly a drag and drop type thing so it'll take more time explaining how for you to swap out the theme than you just create your own lol 😆 one of the very few irritating things in reaper... I'm sure they'll be a patch for it in the near future 😅

  • @FubarMike
    @FubarMike Рік тому +4

    A friend at work told me about reaper. It looks amazing. I haven't tried it fully yet but I am going to soon. The only downside is the lack of mainstream use. For instance as a noob I often look up how to make certain genres of music and the tutorial uses fl studio and never reaper and even Ableton is a bit rare.

    • @deliveraz9184
      @deliveraz9184 Рік тому +5

      You can watch these tutorials to find out which Elements these genres consist of and apply that to reaper.

    • @J77199
      @J77199 Рік тому +2

      Kenny Goia Reaper mania

  • @andreasurban6795
    @andreasurban6795 Рік тому

    I’ve just installed Reaper on my Mac, used it for only 2 hours, and I’m already sold! There’s so much goodness and intuition looking at me here, that all I can think of is, why haven’t the developers of the more outrageously priced DAWs thought of this and that! Greatest surprise… the project startup time. What the heck??? A software starting with C that shall not be named here sometimes takes 2 minutes just to load for me… I look at the many prompts and load up screens, waiting… and waiting… but with Reaper… Clicking on open… Vooom there it is! 🎉

  • @53strat55
    @53strat55 5 місяців тому

    As a dude who has l earned how to code and stopped music producing this seems like the perfect daw to pick up now I want to start producing again.

  • @mrcarrino
    @mrcarrino 11 місяців тому

    About 15 years ago I had purchased ProTools for the second time and was getting disgusted with how much of a pain the anti-theft devices were.A friend in the biz from Canada told me about Reaper. I tried it, got hooked and NEVER looked back. Plus, Reaper is only 1/10th the price. Recently I was at a production house working with a guy who was really great at producing and ProTools. I was looking over his shoulder and remembering and re-realizing how much more flexible and useful Reaper is.

  • @williamdonut1571
    @williamdonut1571 2 роки тому

    how does you Ableton look like that? mixer down bottom, piano roll on side?

  • @srikrshnachaitanyaswami3625
    @srikrshnachaitanyaswami3625 2 роки тому

    Question: What operating system is recommended to use with Apple Silicon (M1) to play nice with Reaper? Is Big Sur supported?

  • @HOLLASOUNDS
    @HOLLASOUNDS 2 роки тому +1

    I might try Reaper, I like the idea of creating My own graphics for it. Making grafics for plugins or other stuff like sliders and knobs, and I learned how by seeing how custom win amp skins where put together.

  • @robertl.6919
    @robertl.6919 2 роки тому +9

    I've been thru the same process of choosing a new DAW.
    Reaper is quite good. But...
    Very complicated to work around and
    " optimization " to your needs is no simple task. The HUI plugins and setup
    is way to ancient and not user friendly at all. Reaper sessions can't easily be exported cross-platform with AAF or integrated options. No integrated Autotune or Melodyne - like software.
    No drag and drop FX directly on tracks.
    No mastering integrated setup.
    And many othet editing options not mentioned in this video.
    That is why as a 35 yo veteran in the business I chose Studio One 5 .

    • @michatroschka
      @michatroschka 2 роки тому +2

      it has autotune, called reaTune in the cocos plugs. "complicated" i agree ;)

    • @notmybadd
      @notmybadd 2 роки тому +1

      I drag and drop effects all the time. I think you need to go back and learn where such things are. I have yet to find something I cannot do with Reaper

    • @robertl.6919
      @robertl.6919 2 роки тому +1

      @@notmybadd Ahhhh.... I like challenges ! 😉😉
      Lets say track 3 is the snare. At one point in the song few shots sound thinner but you already got Eq and compression on track 3 which is perfect for every other shots.
      Can you select just those weaker parts, drag another Eq and additionnal compression on directly on those parts to match them with the rest , and keep it on track 3 so you still have the track 3 setup on those parts ?
      Other question: Melodyne is integrated in Studio One so you can adjust every notes real time while the song plays and in the same window like a plugin... Is it in Reaper now ?
      Can you import/export any session cross platform with integrated AAF yet ?
      Could not 2 years ago and since I do lot of mix for other clients it was complicated...
      Later !

    • @robertl.6919
      @robertl.6919 2 роки тому

      @@ranajoyshil Hey Ranajoy,
      Thanks for your kind reply. I was using SoundScape, a Daw from Belgium built in the late 1990 till 2012. By far the most unknown and underrated Daw at that time. I have Reaper. I worked with it.
      But since I was looking to replace SoundScape, Studio One is the most similar to SoundScape of them all. Studio One advantage is its quite " young" and developers are very active at ramping it up. The HUI is much better than Reaper and it has integrated AAF cross-platform software which Reaper lacks big time.
      But the thing is it depends on what you lije and how you feel using a Daw...
      I have tried them all... And choose Studio One because it felt good for me...
      But it needs lots of tuning and I think
      they are watching the competition closely so they know where to put
      the extra efforts.
      Cheers.

  • @abirtariq3692
    @abirtariq3692 2 роки тому

    I want to use reaper for neural DSP! Can you tell me if Reaper will sound the same as other daws like pro tools and logic in terms of sound quality? Also will it sound the same for pc and Mac? Plz let me know thnx

  • @corybusby5097
    @corybusby5097 Місяць тому

    Can’t believe I’m just now realizing how great this DAW this

  • @aphilzitrone
    @aphilzitrone 5 місяців тому

    Is it worth changing to this when coming from Mixcraft? Have to switch because no ARA2 Support for Tracklist in Mixcraft. I want to record Harmonics

  • @TheBinaryWolf
    @TheBinaryWolf 2 роки тому

    Looks powerful, but one major negative is the juvenile penchant for eschewing contrast: black text on a gray background makes reading the labels a chore; and if you want to post a tutorial, the text menus are unreadable. For all the touting of customization, there is nothing in Preferences to modify the colors. Is the only alternative hopefully finding a skin (theme) that offers more readable text? If an option exists for, say, changing the colors in the GUI, it is well-hidden.

  • @wayneburnett5098
    @wayneburnett5098 2 роки тому

    When I found out how easy COMPING is to do in Reaper, and that you normally have to pay for the Pro versions of other Daws to get this same feature, (if they are even able to do it!), I was sold!
    Comping is separating the best out of each Take, and melding them together into one track. i.e. 6 vocal tracks ( take 1, 2, 3, 4, etc), then cut and pasted into one "perfect" track. Industry standard for decades. What took me hours to do by hand before, is just a few clicks in Reaper. And the process is so easy and infinitely customizable.

    • @shanekayat3217
      @shanekayat3217 Рік тому

      Is that when you click on the preferred takes and "Glue Items"?

  • @tndStudios
    @tndStudios Рік тому +5

    Reaper being extremely lightweight and performant, along with its very direct and hands-on workflow is what convinced me that it was a good program. I tried it based on a friend's recommendation and it really upped my audio editing capabilities.
    Most people use Reaper for music stuff, but I tend to use it more for editing audio for tv/film... while you can technically do this in video editors, you simply don't get the same level of control. After all these years I'm finally just now getting into the music production aspects of reaper.

    • @JoeC1977
      @JoeC1977 22 години тому

      I’ve found it great to edit my music videos, or make a music video using just the recorded audio then add-in video and graphics. Much easier than the free tools my Mac provides.

  • @honeysucklecat
    @honeysucklecat 2 роки тому

    I actually saw Dave’s first ever top ten list.
    I love Reaper but am watching this anyway

  • @jvdm9317
    @jvdm9317 10 місяців тому

    You guys are clearly more intelligent than me. I tried for an hour to install Ableton Live Lite on my pc. The bloody thing kept getting stuck halfway through the installation process telling my that I don't have permission to access some file. He is talking nonsense, it's my computer and I have permission to use it and access the files. So I left it after had to erase a hundred Ableton files that were then left behind in every corner of my hard drive. Then I tried Reaper. Apart from the guy on the Reaper website (who talks you through the setup process) making me sleep, when someone eventually woke me up and after having a can of Red Bull, I found this DAW really tough to set up. Really tough. All I was looking for was to find a place to plug my electric guitar into and get a sound into my earphones. Instead, I had to navigate though one highly technical setting after another. I got so many error messages that didn't want to go away , that I just uninstalled it. I guess I'm too stupid for this. Can anyone tell me where in the world I can find a piece of simple software that will take my guitar plug and make a sound. To my credit I have a Scarlett. But that clearly does not help. Heck, that's all I want man. Just a sound when I play my guitar. That's all.

  • @mrblablablabla
    @mrblablablabla 8 місяців тому

    I’m a total noob in Reaper. Which free plugins should I get? Or do they already come with the program nowadays?

  • @zachary963
    @zachary963 2 роки тому

    I’ve heard that there are themes to make Reaper look/feel like Cubase, Pro Tools and Logic. Is there one that does this for Ableton? I’ve really enjoyed Ableton but 400$ for the standard license is too rich for my blood

  • @bletheringfool
    @bletheringfool 2 роки тому

    Tell me this. can I fix wow and flutter on voice recordings in Reaper, from audio cassettes that I have digitally transferred?

  • @nansenscat9315
    @nansenscat9315 2 місяці тому

    I’m fed up with Avid for so many reasons and I’m heading into all new territory as I abandon Pro Tools after many years.
    Thank you for this video. You’ve helped me make a decision! I’m going for Reaper!

  • @yoadmaimon2007
    @yoadmaimon2007 Рік тому

    What is the theme you use in 7:44?

  • @joestewart-paul3260
    @joestewart-paul3260 3 місяці тому

    Is reaper also an audio editor or just strictly daw?

  • @arthritic
    @arthritic 3 місяці тому

    Started using Reaper in June of 2020. Haven't looked back since. Reaper just hands down owns any other DAW out there . . . . Period!

  • @yesbutactuallyno8305
    @yesbutactuallyno8305 6 місяців тому

    Is there an FL theme for Reaper and does it have the FL rec button??

  • @dwaynesturge5556
    @dwaynesturge5556 2 місяці тому

    I have a specific issue I have a Yamaha S08 and windows and my problem is MIDI clock - I can speak to my keyboard via DIN 5 and USB but I prefer DIN 5 MIDI but again the MIDI clock between keyboard and software doesn’t sync or stay locked to software between MIDI songs - any ideas to solve this issue? I keep my keyboard set at MIDI sync not Int sync…….. help

  • @BMonse
    @BMonse 2 місяці тому

    If you start with the free trial of reaper and customize it, is there a way to transfer the customization if you buy the application?

  • @Wyklepheph
    @Wyklepheph 4 місяці тому

    I bought the producer edition of FL Studio and have been using it for like 15 years. I've never paid for an additional plugin from them or an update. Any other plugin I need is usually free. As a producer I don't really worry too much about size of files and being able to transport my DAW with me. If I record at a friends house I bring my track stems and then we mix them as a rough draft using whatever DAW is available, then I just take the recorded tracks and the rough draft version home with me and mix in the vocals in FL Studio. And now that they have AI mastering it's kind of a no brainer.
    Reaper looks cool but even if I was new I'd go with FL Studio if I had the money.

  • @tomassofianopoulos8957
    @tomassofianopoulos8957 2 роки тому

    Nice video mate what theme you use?

    • @reapertutorials1947
      @reapertutorials1947  2 роки тому +1

      It's my own edit of the Smooth 6 V2... Google Smooth 6 V2 by Rozko. I will also be posting a video soon about how I edited my version

    • @tomassofianopoulos8957
      @tomassofianopoulos8957 2 роки тому

      @@reapertutorials1947 Thank you!

  • @Zatoichi8106
    @Zatoichi8106 Рік тому +1

    Hi am blind. Word is, reaper is very accessible. Do you have any tips or lessons to refer me to where I could learn the key commands for using reaper without vision? Much appreciated.

  • @destinyreturns4885
    @destinyreturns4885 Рік тому +3

    I started using Ableton some time back and got pretty good at doing basic things, but never really felt like I have an actual firm grasp. I recently had a real issue trying to get it to read some new plugins that I wanted to try and got really frustrated and hence the reason that I now want to further evaluate Reaper. Thanks much for your evaluation here.

  • @johnerodz7
    @johnerodz7 2 роки тому

    Hi Does it works with Sierra high? 10.13 Thank great video

  • @mojoefelix
    @mojoefelix Рік тому

    The only DAW I have ever been even slightly productive in has been ACID Pro. Will I get along with Reaper?