Learning REAPER 5

Get up and running with REAPER, the up-and-coming DAW for Windows and OS X. Learn how to record audio and MIDI, edit tracks, and mix and master your project.

Introduction

• Welcome
• How to use the exercise files

1. Getting Started with the REAPER Interface

• Setting up the appearance and layout
• Understanding the menus and toolbars
• Working with tracks and the transport
• Working with windows and docking
• Setting up a new project
• Backing up your project
• Improving workflow with templates

2. Recording and Importing Media

• Setting up your inputs
• Recording audio
• Overdubbing mistakes with auto-punch
• Recording multiple takes
• Importing media
• Creating a MIDI performance

3. Editing Audio

• Setting up grid options
• Making notes with markers
• Splitting and trimming items
• Copying, pasting, and duplicating
• Performing a ripple edit
• Fading and crossfading items

4. Mixing

• Organizing your tracks
• Consolidating tracks with folders
• Add effects to your tracks
• Use automation for better control
• Prevent accidents with locking
• Mixing down
• Exporting your project

Conclusion

• Next steps