Fixing Silent REAPER and Having Issues of No Sound: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide

[@philippephil99]

Hello my friend, it is Philippe Bouchard here and I am a Blind Person that is learning Reaper right now with a Screan Reader on Windows and all thanks to these Keyboard Short Cuts!!! I am having this exact problem right now with the track cutting out every time, but with this video, I think that I am more well informed right now and Some Very Huge Thousand Thanks For All That nd my friend!!!!!!!! Thanks A lot!!!! Philippe Bouchard!!!! (From: Clair New-Brunswick Canada)!!!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kyleolin3566]

Hey Phillipe, cheers from British Columbia! My name is Kyle Olin, I am legally blind, have been a musician for almost 2 decades and am just getting started with Reaper. As of now, I can see decent enough, but my brother who is 4 years older than me and has the same eye disease is essentially completely blind. It gives me hope to see that I should be able to progress with producing, even as my eyes deteriorate :)

[@philippephil99]

@ Thanks A lot my friend!!!! I am beginning with Reaper and with Audacity as well!!!!! One for my music and one for my Pod Casts!!!!! I’ve been Totally Blind since Birth, but my passion for Music And Tech has been such a thrill so far and I am still learning So Much again today!!!! Thanks Again Buddy!!!!!! OXXOXO!!!!!!!! From: @Philippe Bouchard!!!!!!!!!!! (From: Clair New-Brunswick Canada)!!!!!!!!

[@GgWhyfye]

Reaper is the best program ever! Been using since 2014. Its so cool to see the community on the rise . People use to be like what??? Now we got whole KZbin holes and lore . Awesome man .

[@tonyhitz]

This program fucking sucks

[@alexthehunt1994]

This is a great video, definitely the best troubleshooting video for this issue that I have come across so far. Unfortunately, none of these things seem to be causing my problem... I have my guitar plugged into my audio interface and the audio interface plugged into my computer via USB. I have the manufacturer recommended ASIO4ALL driver installed, the input of my audio interface is recognised by Reaper, and when I play the guitar I can see the response of the mixer confirming that it is receiving the input from the audio interface, but I have no sound coming out of my speakers which are plugged into my computer. I have tried plugging my speakers directly into the output of the audio interface and I can hear the dry output perfectly, so presumably both the interface and my speakers are working fine. I suspect the issue lies in the audio device settings in Reaper but I don't know what exactly is wrong. When using the ASIO driver the audio interface input is clearly detected but I have no output. I have tried going into the ASIO configuration settings and checking that both my audio interface and the Realtek audio device are enabled, but no matter what settings I select in Reaper, none of them produce any sound through the speakers. Before installing the ASIO driver, I was using the default WASAPI option. This allowed me to hear sound, but it was horribly crackly, had latency above 20ms, and for some reason the notes I heard back were about 1.5 semitones higher than the actual pitch of the guitar. Since installing ASIO4ALL, and several uninstalls and reinstalls of Reaper and ASIO4ALL, I can no longer even use the WASAPI option because I get the following error message: "WASAPI error: could not initialize shared input device". Can anyone help me figure out what is going wrong here please? It is driving me insane!

[@chaosweber1834]

When I opened my project today and clicked play, the play button would show as playing and reaper would tell me the track is playing but nothing was actually happening. The cursor was stuck in place and not scrolling down the track like it should even though the track would show as playing. I still can not figure this out after trying a plethora of things.

[@wetwork6553]

I spent a few hours with this last night. Everything I tested was spot on, but when I pressed play, no sound at all. Finally, I gave up and simply decided to restart my computer. Of course, that did the trick- only it was too late to do any more recording. 🙄

[@jeremymurphy1731]

This didn’t work. And all my settings are identical

[@RechargeKarwaDoBabu]

hello! how is your sound now? is it working?

[@MadRiffer-w9z]

@@RechargeKarwaDoBabuyes it works now

[@DrOn09306]

Thanks, the first issue was mine. I had to select my Focusrite correctly and it worked.

[@unblindfoldserch]

Thank you!!!! I did not have the "Monitor Input" checked.

[@coley2032]

Really wish I could say I'm glad I watched to the end because it finally helped me out

[@Kwepso.]

Thank you!!! Helped me out big time. I couldnt press play and it didnt locate the interface at asio, then did the wasabi ish thingy and now it works

[@bycsvk]

Thank you very much for your video. It took me 1:06 to diagnose and solve the issue with inproper device selected.

[@DuaneCarltonMerrittmusic]

I'm having this weird issue where I can't hear anything in the piano roll when drawing notes, it happens right after I modulate. I can get the sound back if I scrub through, but if I play it I won't have the preview sounds anymore.

[@thenameisty]

Currently getting a feedback from the meter when i play the guitar, but not hearing anything. I follows everything in this video and even checked my computer settings. I only have my interface plugged in.

[@decaliusarchive]

same, did you get it fixed?

[@kayekeo]

​@@decaliusarchivebro same. It says its playing but can't hear anything in my second track. I can only play and hear stuff in my first track. Any tips?

[@kyleolin3566]

Did you try going to Direct Sound instead of ASIO in your audio device settings? It worked for me; although I am uncertain it is the best solution.

[@kyleolin3566]

I want to monitor through my computer speakers (routed through my computer monitor). can I do this on ASIO, or do I have to use Direct Sound? From my understanding, ASIO has the lowest latency, but I cannot get it to recognize my routing.

[@evanbates1212]

I keep getting no sound. Would love to hear in headphones without interface but...all i can figure is reatarting everytime i make a change to see if that helps. Or maybe I'll just change DAWs

[@congtrinh3717]

Thank you so much!

[@leomiguel]

Thanks. It was simple the check on the input!

[@andreaplaysbass]

All my PC outputs are fine ( I am listening to your sound), all of the Reaper settings are assigned as per your video. My microphone shows input in Windows sound settings, but nothing in Reaper. My Korg Liano DOES show input in Reaper, and will record. I just cannot get any sound on playback, it's really frustrating. I installed Audacity, everything worked straight away!. Thanks for your tips, but I still can't solve my issue. I paid for Reaper too before trying it out properly, so I would really like to get it working. I've even tried configuring all of the other Output options, like WASUPI, Direstsound, and Waveout.

[@xfremenx]

Thank you! you just saved me from a headache!

[@TheHomeMusicMaker]

Excellent. I'm glad it helped.

[@noname91784]

@@TheHomeMusicMakerhey man i seriously need help, i can’t get sound on ANY daw, not reaper or cubase, ive done nearly everything there’s no thing more i can do

[@noname91784]

so close to giving up, i bought all this equipment for recording but i can’t get mic monitoring to work on ANY workstation

[@drumsbymark]

Thanks man. Saved me a ton of time.

[@chevellethewolfredthewolf3909]

Thanks so much! You help me !!! I’m suscribe now.

[@RichardPFranklin]

Yep, for some reason REAPER chooses channel 1 for my guitar input even though it's channel 2. I wish I could make channel 2 the default. But thanks a bunch for the fix.

[@CM-sd4gi]

helpful, Thank you. I have a reoccurring issue with my set up using a scarlet 18i8 4 input. GTR when monitoring always has the dry output with the wet and I cannot sort why. Do you have any thoughts? Thanks

[@Andy1000]

Hi I've got an issue where I have to keep reconfirming the audio preferences (just "OK" every time) and then it works fine until the sound goes again (erratic time intercals). Also occasionally get a sound glitch or two before it happens. It's a new laptop windows 11 and never had the problem with Windows 10 and an older laptop.

[@TheHomeMusicMaker]

Hey Andy. Based on your description, here are a few things you could try to troubleshoot the issue. Check for driver updates for your audio interface and install the latest drivers. Manufacturers often release updates to improve compatibility with new operating systems. Adjust the audio buffer settings in REAPER's Preferences > Audio > Device. Try increasing the audio buffer size if you are getting sound glitches. This reduces load on the CPU. (We do have a video on this.) Disable power management for your audio interface device in Windows Sound settings. This prevents the device from turning off to save power. Try different audio drivers in REAPER like ASIO, WASAPI, or DirectSound to see if one works better than others. Make sure you are running the latest version of REAPER and check their website/forums for any known compatibility issues with Windows 11. Try increasing CPU performance in REAPER's Preferences > Audio > Device, by adjusting the number of cores, priority, etc. Let me know if any of those suggestions help resolve the problems you are seeing. Cheers!

[@Andy1000]

Hi thanks for the feedback. All drivers are up to date. I can't see how to increase the CPU performance for the device there doesn't seem to be an option. Will look at the power management setting and feedback... cheers

[@Rednaxicus]

normal audio recordings work but i can't hear programmed midi

[@NikkoooS69]

How can I select the output device? I can't find it when selecting ASIO, but when selecting other audio systems. That would be my problem.

[@artiickqe]

thank u so much!! I almost kms because I couldn`t record nothing

[@n00bicle]

I have a weird issue where a plugin is unticked (disabled) on a vocal track, but if i go to remove said plugin from the track, the vocal won't playback anymore. The vocal media item is still on the timeline but no audio happens.

[@Michael-xi7dz]

You saved me lol Thanks man!

[@theilluzonist]

Worked thanks bud

[@TheVioletBunny]

i just want to add drums via vts to stuff i already recorded prior i get "Error initializing ASIO buffers" cant figure it out i cant even hear the drums to record it.

[@tomlombardo1]

Jack, I have just gotten a new computer (a powerful HP Pavilion laptop). My interface is a little Phenyx Pro (it shows as “USB Audio Codec” I am using ASIO 2.16). Here’s the problem: I was trying to open a new project in Reaper: 1. I opened Track 2 and plugged in my guitar to my interface. 2. I armed Track 2 to record Track 2 will not record my guitar. The recording function IS working but there is no input. Track 2 reads "Not Connected". I take this to mean that the Reaper software is not reading the input from the guitar. My interface appears on the output list but not in the input list. The interface is not on my device list. Any suggestions? TomL

[@Ferrera14]

Hi! I'm actually trying to use WASAPI audio system. It was working fine like that, I use REAPER to edit podcasts, so I don't really need to record anything in that part. Suddently after some REAPER updates the WASAPI or any other onboard audio device show as "audio device closed". Now the only way REAPER works is when i plug in my external audio device. Already tried to reinstall all the drivers (onboard and external interface) but still does not work. Any ideia what could cause that?

[@TheHomeMusicMaker]

Hey man. Here are some possible reasons. A recent REAPER update may have caused a conflict with your onboard audio drivers. Try rolling back to a previous version of REAPER to see if that fixes the problem. Your onboard audio drivers may be outdated or corrupt. Try reinstalling the latest drivers from your motherboard manufacturer's website. Your onboard audio device may not be compatible with WASAPI. Check your device's documentation to see if it is specifically listed as being compatible with WASAPI. If you have tried all of the above and you are still having problems, you can try the following: Disable any other audio applications that are running in the background. Some audio applications, such as Skype or Discord, can interfere with REAPER's use of WASAPI. Try using a different audio output device, such as your external audio interface. If your external audio interface works with WASAPI, then the problem is likely with your onboard audio device. I hope that helps.

[@codenamestudios6390]

So, I've got two tracks that have the same plugin enabled on them, and every time I try to player them both at the same time tracks cut all audio from both. Tracks without the plugin still work, and when I re-open reaper they work for a few seconds before buffering the whole program and cutting the plugin again. Seems to work with only one version, and the CPU/ RAM seem to be unaffected, in fact other more intensive tracks can be played at the same time without this issue occurring. Can anyone help? edit, it's a MIDI track, and it does get to 0.90%-odd in a section.

[@Sabin77michael]

Why are my inputs labeled Analogue 1 instead of Input 1?

[@ashleyhanks9608]

THANK YOU

[@NeilCampsie]

FYI, ASIO is probably the best ultra-low latency driver available

[@VoidOfBlack]

I don't have headphone that work with my interface, I'm using headphones plugged into my pc I can't hear any of my recordings. How can I fix this?

[@CODENAMECRISISOFFICIAL]

So I have this issue where it shows the sound in master but i forgot I had Reaper open while i was trying to download some vsts and no sound is playing since and I have no idea what to do. Do you have any tips?

[@robertosousa3229]

I got exactly the same! Did you manage to solve it?

[@robertosousa3229]

fyi I finally managed to solve this issue by restoring Windows to a date before I installed the VST Updates

[@howardworf6760]

Good video but didn't help me as I had already been through all of these steps. It's bizarre, I can record and monitor the recording as I play it, but playback has no sound at all. Most odd. And it was all working yesterday!

[@howardworf6760]

Found it. The ASIO driver window has direct controls for the output pairs - the main was muted. Behringer UMC404HD, latest driver version. Muted the main outs on install. One has to ask why it would do that.

[@antonioherrera3740]

Hello, I'm fairly new to Reaper. I started running it on a PC and everything ran great. Now, I run it to a Mac and even upgraded to Reaper V7.03 and have problems getting signal for my analog inputs (level meter does not move and recorded audio is silent/empty). Could anybody point me in the right direction? I did some troubleshooting as follows: - cable connections are good - correct audio device is selected in preferences/audio/device - the track is armed - the correct input is selected - On my audio interface loop-back mixer, I can see the signal meter moving for both inputs - Volume levels are high enough on the inputs to capture signal Am I missing anything? Please help! Thanks!

[@AndyRec]

I'm having similar problems, did you get it to work?

[@antonioherrera3740]

@@AndyRec Mac System Settings - Privacy & Security - Microphone - Reaper Enabled

[@clintjones9848]

I have this exact problem. It's pissing me off.

[@Markpianist1]

None of the above. When I go to another Reaper song it plays. Nothing is muted or soloed either.

[@HothRaka]

What is an "audio system" how am I supposed to know which one I have? My devices show up on DirectSound, WASAPI, and WaveOut but none of them work even though I'm literally using them on the same computer on every other program just fine bleh

[@nilesrodriguez4343]

Yeah, still no audio unfortunately

[@VincVEVO]

Hello mr. Can you advice? I connected my v-drums to PC and set up the midi channels, can see input signal, but the VST pluggin is not doing any sound. Can you help? I try to use MT Power Drumkit 2 but I am new in this and midi. Thanks.

[@coley2032]

2:41 bruh what are you even talking about where tf are the inputs and outputs coming from/ going to??

[@coley2032]

What do the NUMBERS MEAN

[@evanbates1212]

Inputs and outputs on your interface i believe ​@@coley2032

[@venturo3066]

only thing i hear is myself it doesn't work for me

[@calvingudu9237]

Whilst these tips are indeed useful for trouble shooting, there is one particular universal setting that will stop you getting any sound into your daw no matter what settings you do on reaper, and you did not mention it.

[@coley2032]

Like bro I don't have an AUDIO INTERFACE im just tryna play some midi files off my SPEAKER off my LAPTOP

[@HarryOsirian]

Very well done. Great video. Subscribed! Where's my cookie? 😉😊

[@TheHomeMusicMaker]

lol. Awsome! :)

[@_lars]

Well fuck me, I plugged in my sound card in a different USB port and it started working again... that's an hour of my life I'll never get back. -__-

[@noname91784]

its broken it doesn’t work

[@keast18]

Yeah no idea; this is super annoying and I'm over it. Anyone looking to buy a TD27?

[@GG_optic]

Bro i just reinstalled my audio driver 3 times just to find out my record monitor wasn't armed😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

Still no sound for me...i honestly hate reaper and decided to give it 1 last try...now i just want to sell this fucking guitar cuz im sick of the HUGE suite of bad programs out there

[@jcstevegigs]

All this info is outdated - Reaper menu under "devices" has NONE of these settings!!

[@abagelperson3203]

yea it does, you just have to make sure audio type is set to asio

[@jcstevegigs]

@@abagelperson3203 I didn't realize this video was for a PC - I have a Macbook which doesn't have the ASCIO thing. I fixed mine by going into "Privacy & Security" under system settings and hit the toggle on to allow access to Reaper and microphone. Pretty simple once you find it.

[@TonyDaniels-o5e]

Will never pay for reaper as long as these ridiculously simple problems still exist that other softwares don’t seem to have an issue with. I think they have meetings to see how overly complicated and ugly they can make their daw

[@vrajakrsnadas1377]

This program is such a mess . I use garageband and its so easy to manage. Why it needs to be so complucated ?!!!

[@GgWhyfye]

Its always the device settings lol. Windows should use asio to record!

[@coleybrown178]

Please do like even the lightest explanation on what a driver is and the differences between the ones that are present. Oh no nvm just "For me its ASIO, for you it may not be" no responsibility youtuber

[@vekerz]

never updating reaper again

[@noname91784]

it’s broken

[@senorwoofwoof466]

beethoven used to composed and even play music while completely deaf, you have no excuse

[@noname91784]

ffs sake man wth is this