Parallel FX on the Same Track in REAPER

Parallel FX on the Same Track in REAPER
Song used - • Mindme - See Me Now

[@guymanuel4260]

Has Kenny immensely helped anyone here with their careers in music? I'm sure there are many but I have to say personally, you have done so much for me. I'll always keep watching and learning.

[@PJBonoVox]

Not a career, just do it for fun. But I've learned so many tricks from his videos that I've lost count.

[@BillGraper]

I've learned so much! There are many times where I forgot how to do something, so I search on KZbin, " Reaper Mania _______ _________" using keywords. Either that, or I go to the videos section in his channel, scroll down, and then do a keyword search from my browser. I've done these so many times, I've lost count! 😎👍

[@zarlok5294]

He’s the best tutor I’ve ever found. He actually knows how to present information in a way that another human being can actually comprehend and he shows every step. Most videos are impossible to follow because the “teacher” moves the mouse too fast, assumes that everyone knows the steps he’s not explaining and simply doesn’t have communication skills. I discovered him on Groove 3 when I first started and Groove 3 ain’t what it used to be. If I’d known how effective Reaper’s FX were I’d have saved a lot of money on “shiny objects”. So ... thanks Kenny! Here’s to ya!

[@MoreMeRecording]

I wish I had Kenny 10 years ago I tell ya - although I do recall him offering up some great information on some of the recording the forums back then

[@Dougie-]

Not much career, but helped bigtime with my main hobby 👍

[@Zynn3d]

I have to say, I always look forward to that creepy, non-blinking stare into the camera, with oddly-cadenced voice. It lets me know I'm about to learn something! Thanks Kenny! 🍻

[@nibblrrr7124]

00:21 _Example_ - 01:28 _Delay_ - 02:03 _Filter_ *Parallel Routing Setup:* 02:42 - 03:02 _Plug-in pin connector_ · 3:53 - 04:29 _Channel Mapper-Downmixer_ · 05:15 *Refining the FX:* 07:09 _Auto-Pan_ - 08:18 _Reverb_ - 09:28 _Filter Modulation_ - 10:25 *Recap* - 00:00 Intro 00:21 *Example Project* 01:28 Delay 02:03 Filter 02:42 *The Problem:* Serial Routing 03:02 *Plug-in pin connector* 04:29 *Channel Mapper-Downmixer* 05:15 Wet-Only Delay 05:42 Adjusting the Level: User mix 06:20 *Soloing channels* 07:09 More FX: Auto-Pan 08:18 More FX: Reverb 09:28 More FX: Filter Modulation 10:25 *Recap* 11:19 Outro

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

this is probably the 1st ever playlist for a Kenny's video

[@earthlightsmusic2743]

A lot to unpack! This episode is worth bookmarking.

[@svornotten]

A HUGE thing that keeps me using Reaper is the excellent access to well delivered organized information! The tutorials are very straight forward, accurate and actually help! I have used software before where even AFTER having watched a tutorial I still how no idea how to do what I needed to. Thanks Kenny!

[@sorryguys1090]

how do you get so creative with every technique example? partially due to your experience of course, but it seems like you don't stuck to behavior routines and explore every new mix with a fresh mindset and genuine curiosity. it's a true miracle! and thanks for the technique itself! it's a useful and elegant way of parallel processing

[@gofidletterkerl5094]

This is so awesome. With the Downmixer and ReaSynth and all the other builtin Effects you have basically a builtin semi modular Synth in Reaper. I know you could kinda do this with track routing, but this takes it up to new level.

[@frankgeppert7698]

Interesting idea. It needs some more sound generators, we could use the sampler as an additional source, need control over playback like we have with wave-table synthesizers and then with an additional ADSR modulator we actually could create any imaginable sound. I mean it is just connecting LFOs to filters and other manipulators (shifting, bending, compressing and so on). But for daily work I still prefer a screen, where all that is visible and visual readable. So the basic features are already there but a good user interface would still make it a final success.

[@Hermiel]

Whenever I want to use parallel processing on a track I end up just bussing it out to another track because ultimately it gives me more (and more immediate) control over the parameters and makes it easier to set up throws for rhythmic delays like the one in this video. This technique would be useful for a more integrated sound like an always-on slap delay.

[@danielhornbeck6588]

I love how you went from years of anonymity and mystery, then suddenly to something of a showman.

[@MrAlFuture]

It's so good to see some of the many features of REAPER brought together in a creative way. It's sometimes easy to become lost in the flexibility. Thanks, Kenny!

[@HippyDruid77]

I wasn't aware of the Channel Mapper-Downmixer. This is brilliant. Thanks for sharing!🤘

[@austindimatteo4981]

Kenny, you are the reason people like me are so loyal to Reaper - they owe you! Or maybe you are affiliated. Either way, you have made my life much easier over the past 8 years. You are tha best

[@christianmartinez1]

Kenny, you have been a pillar in my engineering career. Thank you to you and the rest of the Reaper developers for being so supportive to the community.

[@tomasoyarzunarenas]

Awesome content as always Kenny. Cheers from Chile my friend.

[@MrMockigton]

damn son. this started so simple and ended in yet another mind blowing. i didnt know about all that LFO Stuff, but i am sure there is a video on this channel on it. just proves again: even if you think "nah, im not gonna need that" you always wanna watch kennys videos. you learn SO. MUCH.

[@EricGoetzMusic]

Thanks, Kenny. I didn't anyone else mention this in the comments, but that example song is a total banger.

[@Hiyaitsjustme]

This is so cool! Saves me CPU cuz I used to just create duplicate tracks with the filter on and manually make the delay sound lol! Lifesaver!

[@holmesoffice5231]

Once again I have learned something new and valuable. Possibilities abound!! Really great, Kenny. Thanks!

[@SuperBeanson]

Another banger from the Kenny. Thank you Sir

[@KupalskiDziadok]

This is amazing! Thanks Kenny.

[@DavidSmith-ne1zp]

Thanks for another valuable one Kenny!

[@deeskushun]

anything that lets me do a thang, without going outside of reaper /js is my thang, excellent as usual bro

[@ThePilate30]

Simply brilliant! Game changer!

[@shaihulud4515]

This is a cool vid, Kenny! And I do understand that this is some sort of showcase. But may I add a word of caution, mainly for all novice Reaper users? This technique is totally legit, and ONE of the many cool things you can do with Reaper - routing is a big playground in reaper! But - I would recommend this approach only in very, very special situations, but not as common practice. And not as a mixing routine in genereal. The reason being: you can, no, you will get lost. Very. Very. Quickly. The more tracks you have, the more sophisticated your editing becomes using the channel outputs (other than 1 & 2) often lead to you getting lost in your project. You basically need to keep track of where exactly you did what - other than that, you'll find yourself wanting to hear that track without fx x and just turn it off, and wonder why all of a sudden there might be no more sound at all. IMHO: stick to dedicated tracks you can see in your arranger or mixer. Reaper has a routing matrix, and an easy to follow send/receive system. You can create FX folders if you feels so, you can create folders of folders, create groups, vcas and busses. Stick to those - it'll make your life easier.

[@Jazzmasterer]

You always seem to reveal something interesting and useful about Reaper that I usually skim over. And also things I thought Reaper couldn't do. Keep the videos coming!

[@uwutrazh]

Thanks for the tutorial ❤️

[@roncoleman5007]

Excellent instruction!! Node based fx setup coming soon.

[@grampa5116]

Jeez, I've watched this 4-5 times now, have it bookmarked, and took a bunch of notes down in my notebook, so I can reahash (haha) it as necessary (the disadvantages of being over 70). I've gone overboard with 3 amp sims per channel, (left, center right). can't thank you enough for all the knowledge you impart to us.

[@SunAndMirror]

I am halfway in amd already learned more than my college semesters taught me. They dont say anything about routing...matter of fact, the college just tells us to watch KZbin videos! YOURE THE MAN KENNY!

[@MLoerAudio]

Dang I’ve been wishing I had a way to do this for a long time. Thanks, Kenny!

[@Grinder-one]

Interesting. I've never really understood those pins and have always just left them alone. To do this, I would normally have just added another track with the delay and eq and then used a send. Certainly seems a neat way to do this.

[@EmmanuelB]

Very cool and clever way to do this effect! Thanks Kenny!

[@jimbeaux4988]

It's a cool optional alternative to simply sending to another all wet track. I am guessing that there are use cases where this might make more sense, maybe to limit crazy track counts?

[@Karlush]

Tbh, I prefer to send it to a separate track so I can have a visible fader for the added FX. Having to open the FX chain just to adjust the wet signal is a turn-off for me. And if you want to keep adding FX to the chain you'll have to fiddle with the connector for each added FX.

[@jrfoster1980]

yeah that's the way I do it. Add another track, send the original track to that 'FX' track (and use its own fader etc). Useful to know this way Kenny mentioned is possible if needed.

[@anonagain]

As always, I learned something I can use - thanks Kenny, this is great!

[@doughankins3996]

Whoa! That was sick!! There was soooo much in there!! Thanks Kenny!! Great job!!

[@wildturkeystudios7815]

Again Kenny, you turned on so many light bulbs in this video. Thanks for your time and dedication.

[@tam_ryan1036]

Constantly learning new stuff from you, Kenny. Thank you. Great track too.

[@JonHarris77]

Seems like controlling the level of the delay with the ReaDelay Wet parameter is better than using the channel mapper custom mix for a number of reasons. The main advantage is that you have a single fader instead of 2. Also, that control can be modulated, shown in the track control/envelope and automated, you can type in an exact value, and it has larger usable range including allowing positive gain. And while dialing in the delay effect, changing the other parameters might cause you to want to re-adjust the gain, so you would have everything in one place instead of switching between plug-ins. Maybe Kenny has a reason for wanting to control it from the downmixer, but I prefer from the delay. Thanks for this video and the explanation of the pin connector, which can be confusing.

[@davemguru12]

Brilliant, innovative, novel. Mr Gioa's ideas are not only suitable to Reaper - they are just great ideas. Bravo!

[@TheeCosmocrator]

This was very useful! Thanks, Kenny!

[@zhugeliang1000]

Kenny, kudos to you. I am inspired by, or learn something, whenever I tune into your content. Applicable methodologies no matter what daw one uses!

[@fromaggio7654]

This is really useful if you want to limit the sub freqs on a bass guitar

[@raimundolanas4273]

Hello Kenny, thank you again!!, reaper never ceases to amaze me and I still have so much to learn.

[@edwin-zone]

Awesome technique, will definitely use this. Thanks!

[@mondragon9282]

I've always wondered how they did this. It's way less complicated than I thought it would be. This is awesome!

[@cupboardhomestudio971]

Great .... thanks Kenny 😉 🎼👍🏽

[@yusa6046]

Pure magic. Thank You

[@RafaelSantos_]

aaaaaaah, I knew that it was possible to do the parallel processing on the same track via pins, but what was missing when i was experimenting with that was this JS Channel Mapper plugin, now everything makes sense!!! Thank you very much!!!

[@RafaelSantos_]

and if i wanted the reverb also separated from the delay and the main audio just add 2 more channels to the track and config the pins

[@tfmc3389]

If there is something I hoped Reaper can do and don't know how to do, All I do is look it up in Kenny's videos, and Voila, there it is! I could not have gotten as far as I have in Reaper without Kenny's help!

[@hansvans9437]

I just watched this tutorial jawdroppin, speachless and in awe. Amazing what is possible in Reaper, and even more amazing how it is explained by @ReaperMania

[@Markrspooner]

I had no idea that you could do this Kenny, an amazing way to create parallel effects.

[@banterbanter]

Thanks again Kanny! 🏆🍻🍰❤️

[@garyewart9185]

Ach! (speaking as a weekend warrior) this is absolute GOLD! Thanks Kenny, you're a genius teacher. And Reaper is just THE BEST! Kenny, if you take requests... could you do a tutorial or two on how to create in the "psychedelic" music genre ? Clearly, the tips in this video are a great start!

[@sebguyader]

Instead of the channel mapper down mixer, couldn't we insert a volume/gain plugin that receives channels 3 and 4 on its input, and sends the output to channels 1 and 2? Then we could blend the delay/filter signal with the plugin gain fader/knob?

[@REAPERMania]

I think that would work.

[@PateFamily_Sunny]

You’re tutorials are always the best for reaper. Great job. Just learned something new

Always blown away by all the possibilities to route and tweak sound in Reaper ! (The channel mapper / downmixer is another great JS tool) Great video as usual ! (The way plugin are used are also very interesting ans useful on a mixing technic and musical production point of view !) Thank you Mr Gioia ! 🙏

[@stavrosfrg19]

Wooooow ok that’s dope! Thanks Kenny!

[@donm1547]

Kenny, did the devs even realize this was possible when they built this thing? This is definitely awesome for keeping Channel count down, but I think I'll stick with a parallel channel for this application. You are still the Bad ReapAss!

[@anantwashere]

wow Kenny. just wow!

[@stevecrockett6619]

damn Kenny! what a powerful video! your content is always so packed with helpful and awesome information! thanks so much for your clear and concise tutorials. I'm only a recent convert to Reaper but the more I watch your videos, the more I'm amazed by it's powerful tools :)

[@CristianCifuentes61]

Oh wow, what an amazing voice you have ! Great video. Thanks !

[@LordSneferu]

Wow. This was completely new and a revelation to me. Thanks Kenny.

[@drutgat2]

Great stuff, Kenny, but that did my head in.

[@ophic]

Great vid. Have dabbled in this myself. Can't quite figure out where the dry signal comes from. There must be a hidden pass-through somewhere. If the delay plugin receives on 1/2 and sends on 3/4 and has the dry signal turned off, there must be an implicit dry signal left untouched on 1/2 which isn't quite logical.

[@REAPERMania]

No. You have it confused. And I don't blame you. It can be confusing. Think of it like a mult. Where it's sending things to both 1 & 2 and also 3 & 4. So the dry signal exists in 1 & 2 by default. Then you branch the dry signal off to the Delay which carries forward to 3 & 4. The Delay doesn't affect anything that moves on thru 1 & 2. The dry control in the Delay (now going only to 3 & 4) only controls the dry in 3 & 4. The dry signal goes around the Delay and continues thru 1 & 2 unchanged.

[@ophic]

@@REAPERMania thanks for the explanation! Yeah I gathered that that was the way it worked, but it's just a little unintuitive to my mind. If I "use up" the 1/2 channels with a delay I'd expect them not to go anywhere else. So I learned something! Thanks!

[@AbrahamCloud]

Wow......explosive new information.....Thank you Kenny !!!

[@gibson2623]

This was pretty cool and smart..... Thanks Kenny ;)

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodNitpicker]

That is just freakin' cool!

[@grobinson9352]

Great stuff! Thank you for this

[@jharris6089]

This is THEE most ridiculously efficient thing I’ve EVER seen in a DAW. I have buyers remorse for Cubase, Studio One, and most recently Digital Performer. Reaper is best HANDS DOWN!

[@bobless5517]

Kenny, as always, is very interesting and lucid and very useful! Thanks! But... many sound engineers have a poor understanding of the routing logic in Reaper. This is a very interesting and extensive topic in the new release. It will be very useful to study such a video for understanding for us. Thank you very much!

[@correametal]

Kenny = Blessing to Reaper users!!! Thanks!!!

[@ccwatcherc]

I'm not a Reaper user but this is Awesome ! Thank you Mr. Kenny.

[@PunchDrummer]

What a nice introduction to a really cool feature! It allowed me to make some already convoluted tracks with multi instruments/effects even more convoluted, but with elegance! Thanks Kenny!!! :)

[@aklosabbaothofficial]

Wow! Awesome tutorial, as usual, thank you very much man. 👌👌👌

[@EduNecropolis]

Amazing lesson!! 👍

[@fuzztony3940]

Kenny I am a huge fan and believe you are one of the best teachers on KZbin. If I could offer some constructive criticism, it's that I have noticed over the past year or so that there have been a few videos (like this one) that describe the HOW but forget the WHY. Particularly when it's something where there's a much easier and less convoluted method of achieving the same end result. Surely you'd never actually be mixing this way?? Can you elaborate on why anyone would want to use this method? Only example I can think of would be creating track templates for something like vocal monitoring. Can someone help me see what I'm missing here?

[@REAPERMania]

Fair point. The main use case would be if you were doing something that only involves one source. FX sends and returns make more sense for something like this if you're going to be sending may different things to the effect. But if it's only going to be one thing, than using two tracks seems unecessary.

[@Chalisque]

Reaper should learn from the example in Ableton and Bitwig where we have racks/groups. While this kind of thing is _possible_ in reaper, it is more fiddly than it needs to be.

[@EqDior]

Wow! Amazing tutorial

[@atashbeats8055]

WOW! Awesome.

[@matthiaskruger556]

nice, thanks for another great video! and also kudos because I already had a rough idea how to do that after just reading the title. because of another of your videos I watched in the past 😎

[@jamessharier7529]

That was pretty cool, always enjoyed using delay and slap back on my guitar tracks I might give this a try…just to be adventurous 🎸🎸🎸

[@emmrodriguez]

Amazing vid man!

[@jamesbruno6266]

That's a great tip! Thanks 👍

[@midiman5045]

So Awesome Kenny. Great tip I have to give this a try. One question for ease of adjusting and remembering would it be easier to do this on a separate track?

[@sitgesstudio]

There should be a Grammy for tutorial gurus. And it'd go to Kenny Gioia maestro

[@richarddresden6869]

Your stuff is amazing. Keep it up!

[@dashobradors]

Holy shit! This is amazing! 🤩

[@mousaey]

Gamechanging as always Kenny. Combining this with some clever sidechaining and automation, who know what wondrous sounds we'll be able to create.

[@muslimuhammed2705]

after the vocal riding tut ive never seen someone genius like you mr kenny دمت سالما❤

[@PocketSunlight]

Really useful, as ever 👍

[@ulfsvensson9710]

Amazing!!

[@henkka4062]

So cool, thanks! Would be nice to be able to rename channels on channel mapper tho. Anyways this is pretty cool way to make vocal templates with basically everything on one track (paraller comp, verb, couple delays etc...).

[@dariusmolark6820]

your videos are all excellent, sir! i have decided to dispense with pro tools and retake and then do all my work in reaper. gracias! ☺

[@a-certain-one]

What sort of witchery is this? Whatever the topic of a Kenny's new video is, it's what I need at this particular time.

[@pakozdiattila]

Kenny! It's fantastic... thanks of lot... your trick is simple genius.

[@jonmemolo8482]

You sir are awesome!

[@MYLIFE-hq7je]

Thank You

[@howtodostuff1244]

Awesome !! and with all stock plugins of course. Kenny rules as usual. ?

[@falschnehmung]

... would have taken me 3 days to find out ... ;-) THANK YOU !!!

[@MCAlvesPortugal]

Amazing técnic. 🔥💯🔥

[@ElbowEddie]

This is absolutely brilliant and exactually what I'm after. A slight Grumble- I do find the dry Reaper interface a bit confusing on this VST and a graphic UI wouldn't have my little brain as confused - but I'm sure I'll get with it as it's what I'm after...and free:)