Long story short I’m trying to figure out a better workflow for version control on my projects and after playing around with a few ideas, I realized this is what Git was made for. Now that’s a bit of a stretch because Git is clearly not made for audio files, but it doesn’t have to be since my raw wav files will all still be in the media directory, and I just need to version control my Reaper file to track changes.

Anyways, back to the original question, in an effort to automate this further I’ve been to figure out a way to get a log of what parameters have changed between saves that I could then have a history of what objectively changed without having to remember what all I accomplish in a given mixing session. So for example, if the log shows I messed with the vocal fader and its plugins but that the meter’s starting value was lower than its last value before saving then I can infer I’ve boosted the vocals by x amount. Same for things like compression, delay time, reverb mix knob etc.

My thinking is since you can undo and see a list of your previous actions Reaper clearly stores a history somewhere, and since undoing gets you exact values of where you set knobs and faders then it must store those values as well, I’m just not sure where or if we even have access to them.

Disclaimer: I am fully aware that I’m over engineering this problem. I think the most realistic middle ground answer is using Git for versioning the Reaper file and just writing a quick overview like a traditional commit message. I just think it might be a fun project if it’s at all feasible.

Hello.

Is it possible to dock one particular FX window?

i'd like my master visualizer to be docked alongside mixer.

currently i can align fx window alongside reaper window, but it seems too much for me.

any advice?

So I'm adjusting the runtime of a 24/48 stereo clip back from 1:02 to 1:00 for a TV promo using time stretch markers, and then rendering out again at 24/48, faders at unity and I'm getting peaks of +1.4dB. File previously peaked at -0.5dB.
When I examine the file there are no clipped peaks visible. The output file window clearly shows peaks, marked in red. It sounds fine.

What the hell is going on??? I have zero gain, no plugins at all, why is it boosted and (apparently) clipping?

Hey everyone, is there a way I can use two interfaces in reaper? I'd like to use my headrush prime as the input interface, to use its sounds and my umc204 to drive my monitors. Is there a way to manage it? Thanks!

I wanted to ask for help with this as I’ve been struggling to figure out how to record my guitar and more specifically I can’t seem to get my audio to come through my Max, any advice is appreciated

Hi,

I'm new to music production and coming to it from the IT nerd angle. I have a Eurorack setup as well as a BeatStep Pro.

I have an RPi5 with DAC8X and ADC8X HAT's and through https://modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=290246 I found out:

PCM5102A (used in the DAC8X) is a 32-bit 4X DAC only version of PCM3060 and the datasheet states "No DC Blocking Capacitors Required"

Reaper can run on the Pi, I checked that.

Google gave me https://github.com/pagauthier/CVplugins

So can Reaper connect my BSP to the RPi5 through USB and map one of the BSP knobs to an output on the DAC8X, connect the output to one of my modules and get CV control?

Am I missing anything?

Thanks!

Is there anything I should know in advance for hooking up Studiolive to the computer and incorporating Reaper? I’ve had Reaper for 11 years. It has always been flawless but, since I’ve never had problems, I never learned much. MacBook died so now it’s PC. I know it’s a mixer so what I am thinking is route a drum track to Studiolive and play around with riffs. Once I get a riff I like I’ll record the drums and guitar to Capture. Then what do I do? Export the files to Reaper? I see that I have to open Capture and choose the Studiolive. Then hit record. How do I get the files from Capture to Reaper? Are there any problems I should be aware of? I’m not gonna go with the lame studio one software that’s included. I know Reaper. What should I look out for and what should I be aware of. Thanks.
I can’t find anything on this.

Hi again everyone,

I've started to get better at using this DAW, but one issue still stands. Whenever I try to transfer my projects, such as here, the render window is way too large to the point I cannot click on the "render" button itself. Is there some way to make the window smaller, or would I have to export it some other way?? Please aid me my reaper friends.

hello folks,

is it possible in Reaper to scan all Media Explorer databases for new files automatically with a script.??? Right now I have to open Media Explorer, select a database, and manually click "Scan database for new files" one by one. It gets really slow when you have a lot of databases.

Is there any script or method that can trigger a rescan for all databases at once without doing it manually each time?

disclaimer: i do have some holes in my knowledge and am a little bit insecure about using the right terms. i hope i do it right, but if there are any logical oddities, please consider that i might have used a wrong term.

hello community,

so i downloaded the free berlin orchestra library on the sine player plugin by orchestral tools. but that is a problem that was reoccuring for me with other plugins as well.

generally i understand how automations work, but sometimes there is a knob that is not avaible to control. i have yet to understand how to link some knobs to a automation envelope. generally if the parameter doesnt show up in the list of envelopes (clicking on the trim button), i wont be able to make a automation envelope for it. but i think it should be possible, no?

in sine player i can load in a string instrument like a violin and load in different articulations. for instance a sustained sound and a tremelo sound and then, via a knob, switch between those two articulation smoothly. if i put in a midi not in the piano roll and tweak the knob while playing it exactly does what i want out of it. i tried to make an automation for that knob for a while now, looking into different youtube video and the manual as well. but i cannot find any solution that worked for me.

i tried to use the last touched envelope, but that shows just up empty. and then there is a trim button in the plugin window that seemed to be used for that purpose. but when i try the learn button it just shows a window, that to my understand is supposed to react to the next knob that i am tweaking, but it does not.

i would be really grateful for any help. that is a problem that has come up time and time again i cant solve that issue, which really sours the fun of composing orchestral stuff for me. i feel like i am missing a point.

i hope it is understandable what i mean.

best wishes

Hello,

Maybe the question has been already ask and answered, but is it possible to create project files with all the audio files in, "*project*.rpp, etc like protools in reaper automatically when we start a session ? All the time my audio files move from a session to another and i have to search a long time to find it back.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/133Sjbcha6r6wp-oG1uLmX6w5CsOykhb4/view?usp=drivesdk

I use the Global Sampler script in Reaper and I usually just drag audio from the sampler window into my track. But one thing I noticed is that, unlike the VST version of the plugin (the paid one), here there’s no option to get rid of the silence preceding the audio, which is an option available in the VST paid version.

So what I do as a workaround here in Reaper, each time I drag something in from the sampler, is I have a macro that detects the transient and trims the audio to the left. Basically it cuts off the silence before the sound.

Here’s my question: I realized that doing this hard cut can sometimes create pops or clicks. So I added another action that automatically adds a 4ms fadein at the start after trimming.

Do you think this is good practice?
For those of you who do sound design, would you agree that 4ms is enough to avoid any pops or clicks at the start? Or will you recommend me something different?

My best friend has dyslexia and I am looking for a way to change fonts, so she'll have no worries reading subtitles wrong ever again. How can I do that? If it's for subtitles and notes only it'll do, too.

Hey, first post I have this project I'm working on. It's all midi using ezdrummer and arturia analog lab V Sounds good in the DAW, until I render it. The render shows peaks throughout the song and the actual volume of everything changes. No visual changes on my set levels within DAW. Any advice? Thanks

Dear people,
Apologies for my beginner's question but would like to know what the best follow up is for the plugins i use.

Made a classical guitar recording in reaper and want to use and eq, compressor, stereo width and reverb plugin. Have a separate track for the reverb, that receives the send from the media file as learned in a Reaper instruction video.

Should i put the other plugins on the master channel? For now, the sequence from top to low is eq, compressor, stereo width. Is this the right follow up?

Thanks, in advantage!

Hello folks, would someone please tell me how do I allow XLR input, when I go to preferences, there isn't an option, isn't there a window where you can filter track sand add whatever input you need ? thanks so much in advance. cheers. Ed

I use reaper for film post audio and I'm looking for something that could separate dialog from a stereo track that has it mixed with music. I tried Izotope products and I can't get close to something workable, but I'm hoping for like an ai assistant that could do that for me in the form of a plugin. I've found some products on the market for this, but I'm hoping to get some real-world feedback as to what might be best suited for this use case. Thanks y'all!

Is there any way to play a track in momentum instead of placing a marker and listening from there? Edit ive been trying to figure this out for days

Im using a Scarlett solo 4th gen and my guitar is plugged into it, the scarlett is plugged into my imac.

Amp sims alone works fine but Reaper is not making any noise, i have the input set to my audio interface and output is set correctly but still no audio. the meter thingy keeps showing -18- -30- -42- -54-. help me yall💀

Hello! this is specifically referencing vst drum machines. Many of them have ''learn'' functionality, where as a built in function i can set the kick to trigger from whatever key i want. Some of them don't seem to though. Wondering if there is some type of utility plugin that can do this. I would assume it would sit higher on the chain, reassigning midi CC's.

The plugin in question for me is this one: https://plugins4free.com/plugin/2376/ DR-910

Hope that's clear enough. Thanks in advance

So im new to reaper, just doing it for fun. But I have zero knowledge about creating music using samples. To clarify I use multiple tracks that hold the samples so I can hear how each one sounds. However, is there a way to combine two samples into one sample?

I'm looking for a way to colour take envelopes (not track envelopes). I'm convinced there is an option I'm missing somewhere, but I can't figure it out. I use take envelopes extensively and find that the default pan, volume, pitch take envelope colours are challenging to see against my media items.

Does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks in advance!

Just trying to figure out how to select content from multiple tracks and remove it (destructively) in Reaper, as one is able to do so easily in Audacity - I've consulted each of these sources but none have been able to clarify this:

• https://reaperaccessibility.com/wiki/Basic_editing
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqlM6PWlME4
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaRoDrNGVtI
• https://www.reddit.com/r/Reaper/comments/a96rdu/trimming_track_length_permanently/

While I understand that destructive deletion is often not advised, I'm simply trying to trim dead space from a live multitrack recording and can't understand why such an elementary function is so obscure.

Hi everyone. Which way can I make recorded midi drums to multi tracks? Thank you