Reaper Beginners Tutorial - Recording Guitar and Vocals

[@NaturallyRC]

As the drummer forced to be the sound tech/engineer it's like you read my mind. Got me up and running in a minutes instead of days, answered all my questions. Pure gold. Thanks a million for this superb little walkthru.

[@TheAudioJourney]

Seriously appreciate the feedback, thank you! If you have any more questions, it would be great to have you in my Facebook group where I am active every day to answer people's questions: bit.ly/MPEgroup

[@paulh5295]

FYI for anyone wondering about the 'input' on the track - on my version of Reaper it doesn't show until you click on the red button with the white circle to the left. This "arms" the track and then brings up the dropdown to click on (input: mono, input: stereo, input: MIDI, input: none).

[@pryori]

but how do u select ur input from there? i dont see it

[@MrGrateful1]

This is exactly what i need in a tutorial. I am a complete beginner to recording. Thanks for breaking it down into an easily understandable way. Great job. Thanks again

[@TheAudioJourney]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment, really appreciate it! Let me know if there is anything else I can help with, my contact links are in the description.

[@stigm1318]

could not agree more..same situation for me..helped me a ton!! thanks!

[@pascalvictor1441]

my point exactly man

[@MichaelHullMusic]

Relevant username

[@kayge3272]

thank you, I am a singer/songwriter attempting to figure this out, so daunting, but you explained it well!

[@TheAudioJourney]

Glad it was helpful, Kay!

[@hankthecowdog8628]

how has learning been the past year?

[@jonkerrmusic]

I am moving into making music on Windows and Reaper from GarageBand, and honestly was nervous about "starting over" - thanks for assuaging those fears with a simple and straightforward tutorial! Subscribed.

[@miguelbarbedo6419]

Thanks, man. My recording journey has begun before I turn 50, and you have helped with it. Don't worry about your guitar skills - we all criticize ourselves in that area... such an easy-to-learn instrument, and yet so hard to master.

[@tommisabre666]

"Not gonna subject you to my gorgeous singing voice" Aw, come on, man! Joking aside, great tutorial, just got reaper today

[@TheAudioJourney]

I wouldn’t subject you lovely people to that 😂 Thanks for the feedback!

[@BFMV2xETFx7BMTH]

I really wanted to record my guitar playing and I always thought it would be hard to do but watching this video helped a lot and it seems easy. Thank you so much subscribed and liked your helpful video.

[@timhaggard9437]

Thank you for the simple and concise video that is truly directed to the beginner. There are way to many videographers out there that remind me of my math teacher. To them it's easy, so they just rush through figuring that you understand a lot of what's being taught already. I don't, that's the definition of a beginner! Looking forward to checking out more of your videos!

[@streetsofgold4112]

Not everyone is made out to be a teacher but you are the best. Do you have more tutorials on reaper?

[@TheAudioJourney]

Seriously appreciate it, thank you! I don't as of yet, but what would you like to see?

[@zandastone5879]

the mixing process. how to use the EQ's and compressors etc that u mentioned

[@e4Echo]

This is extremely helpful for someone just learning how to use reaper. You guys don't get enough credit for uploading these videos. Thanks very much.

[@jackdawes120]

Excellent! Clear and concise. Also convinced me that Reaper is an easier interface than, even Garage Band. Cheers!

[@rick4electric]

Thanks! This helped a lot! Reaper is a daunting piece of software for a newb!

[@juniorrumble]

this was an awesome tutorial thanks much. ill recommend others to stop by

[@craiglerbekmo1194]

Very easy to understand; especially when one is learning, and isn't necessarily wanting to pursue it seriously. Bravo

[@rodgerwilliamson8005]

Great tutorial thank you. I only recently connected my piano to my PC just for fun, so this is a whole new world. You are the first person I have seen to talk to me at the right level (simply) so things can only get better.

[@rij2392]

knowing things and teaching things are very different things and you my friend has just done it really well with this video and just earned yourself a Sub ;) will definately be following your video dude , keep up the good work.

[@noelgilmore7680]

Glad I watched this video, thanks you so much, can't wait to start using this with my children.Well done .

[@ArtisanSmithy61]

Have just downloaded a copy of Reaper, as I've heard good things about it.This is a very good introduction to first steps in recording with it, and is just what I needed. Thanks :)

[@TheAudioJourney]

Really appreciate the feedback, Colin! Thank you. Get in touch if there is anything else I can help with, I’m active inside my Facebook group every day to answer questions, it would be great to have you in there: bit.ly/MPEgroup

[@bekacynthia]

It is exactly what I needed. Now I just needed to know how to turn this recording into an MP3. I wanna share my work with people.

[@davidlalremruata]

So awesome 👍 Thank you. I have finally placed an order for the Indian version of the cheapest audio interface available on the planet, the Teyun q12. In our India, it is called SRK something something. So, in preparation for it's arrival I'm watching your tutorial and I feel it has armed with with enough to make the first few trials real fun in a meaningful manner 😃so, thanks. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄

[@Halffastpaddler]

Nicely done beginner tutorial. Thank you for explaining terms and going one step at a time. Very helpful.

[@charlieleonardo]

Good teaching & learning session!

[@TheAudioJourney]

Glad to hear that!

[@DJSuPreme7]

Thank u very much! I was looking two days for software to record. I've struggled thru Ableton, Protools First -what a daunting experience it was. But I heard about Reaper, clicked on this n' was recording within minutes! Blessings Mate!

[@fatdaddy2859]

You only skipped over half of what I needed to learn to hook up to Reaper. Not one single thing you did worked or looked any where near the same on my reaper. Thanks for nothing

[@richardbailey1447]

Many thanks. I'm just getting started with Reaper..this video is perfect.

[@abigailkoshy89]

Thanks you! Your instruction are clear and concise. Since I want to use this to record an audio book I think this video has shown me that this software seems perfect for my requirements.

[@relok_8056]

Nice bro! I just downloaded reaper yesterday and bought the scarlette 2i2 ty for this tutorial homi!!🔥🔥💪💪💪

[@briand317]

Thank you for an excellent tutorial. I am now up and running

[@theoneroomworkshop5862]

I really appreciate the clear tutorial. Very helpful.

[@alexanderhobson5585]

Absolute perfection in a tutorial. Thanks for the great work!!!

[@pryorjordan8026]

Perfect beginner tutorial. Thank you.

[@bretts5070]

That was perfect man, simple and straight forward. Great job, thank you 👍

[@reecejaksec3619]

Thank you so much! Very clear and straight to the point. Just the video I needed

[@TheAudioJourney]

Thanks very much, Reece! Glad this helped

[@peterlabrie9762]

Great tutorial - simple, clear, and friendly. Well done.

[@bearded_riffs]

great tutorial man learned alot from this...i have 2 questions,1 - when i record my guitar cover in reaper it becomes very noisy like squeaks,slide sounds and other unwanted noise even when i play tight2 - is it better to record DI track first then apply amplitube fX or is it better to record with already applied FX (i am new to recording any help would be much appreciated )

[@filipebotelho3548]

That was absolutely clear and useful! Thanks a lot and cheers from Brazil! 😁😁

[@tannnetto5630]

Loved your tutorial! Thank you very much!!!

[@zaverkanji7867]

VERY WELL explained! Excellent video for beginners!!! God bless!

[@GloomyPookie]

Thanks, your tutorial was really helpful!

[@zionherbert]

Really helpful. Thank you so much.

[@stratter71]

Just got the software and this was a huge help. Thanks!

[@bjornekbjornek]

Thanks a bunch for your tutorial. I've shunned programs like Cubase, ProTools, etc for years since there are tons of stuff to get familiar with before you can even start recording. Well, I'll be downloading Reaper and give it a try. Thanks again!

[@reza_qn]

man thank you I've just started using reaper and I was lost but you explained it really well in this video ! 🤘

[@MrBobNLinda]

Other tutorials on here led me to select Reaper as my DAW, but yours is the first that actually showed me how to record tracks, as a totally inexperienced user. One simple question comes to mind that many reading here might wish to know: Can I use my digital effects pedal between my guitar and my recording interface, rather than using the plug-in effects? I am using a Behringer UM202-HD, which is very similar to the Focusrite in this video.

[@Rome_Emor]

Dude this helped me so much thank you!

[@lucianoblues]

Thank you for the tutorial. It is perfect for who like me is just starting from scratch.

[@valhope456]

Extremely helpful. Great delivery, clear and concise. Awesome job..Looking forward to learning more. Thank you

[@ishitagupta5191]

thanks for this simple professional guide Much appreciated!!!!!

[@backslap4]

Hi John, thanks for uploading the video. It really helped me get started on Reaper. I was wondering if you have created more videos on how to use the other options within this DAW. Would like to get an indepth perspective on it.

[@TheAudioJourney]

I’m glad this was helpful! I haven’t got any further Reaper resources yet, but I will certainly post here on the channel when I do. What would you like to learn?

[@nic_vocalist7503]

thank u man...I also started using the reaper software...the info helped a lot

[@daddydanny5588]

gr8 vid... whats your main daw?

[@spiralsofdanu]

Greetings from Scotland. Great video - thanks for helping out us newbs!

[@andrewsmail8307]

Thank you. I am totally loving this software with all guitar/vocal fx. Good vid, does what is says on the tin; or screen as tins are so 1950's...! lol

[@ThePedrozilla]

Hello Mr Holt… I enjoyed your reaper tutorial. ….. Would you have any experience with thunderbolt connections… I had a new machine built with thunderbolt three and four input connectors ,in the back….. My focusrite clarett is fairly old (2015) and clearly has a thunderbolt one and two output…. I downloaded thunderbolt three and four drivers for this new machine….. I cannot get any channel input on the meter…. Do you suppose I need to erase the drivers for three and four and download ones for one and two ?….thanks for your time, Pete K.

[@jockotolentino3201]

Hello, I would like to ask if I can use Gutar effects software and what Guitar Effects software I can use because I don't have an actual pedals.

[@videowatcher4006]

Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing

[@trevorfischer9900]

Very helpful, thank you John!

[@TheAudioJourney]

Thanks for being here, Trevor!

[@CharlesAlvear]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank You! Recording music looks so accessible now! I'm a guitarist and I want to also learn how to record drum tracks for some riffs I've been banking up. I'll check to see if you have some tips for drums. Thanks again!

[@r.v.9743]

thank you, this explanation is very simple and helpful

[@dailydadshub0314]

great vids man. may i know how will you put a backing tracks on your recording?

[@anthonylee5834]

thank you audiojourney all the way from Australia great tuition mate !!!

[@irontail4264]

Awesome! Demo made easy....thanks!

[@thepiperofsimms9974]

Just great ! Thank you John. Very well done. Yuma,AZ.

[@MarkRhodesSongs]

Are you playing the guitar changes to "Monster Mash"???? Good video, very helpful. Thank you.

[@MelbourneShorts11]

thanks mate sorted me out for my radio lay intro.CHEERS bud!

[@ParengGeorge]

Thank you for this video man, very simple and easy to understand.

[@girett012]

Ripah! Great Tutorial!

[@jebatman756]

Do you have another video that dives deep into how to use "buses" etc? Or a vid on the best amp sims?

[@anthonylee5834]

thank you audio journey for your introduction to reaper I followed your tuition alright , never used anything like this before . hoping you may help me regarding downloading karaoke songs etc , tony from Australia...thanking you mate .

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Good starting point for me. Thanks for sharing. Does the reverb have to be put on AFTER the vocal has been recorded? I ask, as I followed a different tutorial, that created a reverb channel and used what they called a send. This worked fine on the VST instrument (I was using a midi keyboard), but wouldn't work on the input channel for the voice.

[@henrytuton9403]

very easy to follow. thanks

[@ericsorensen8764]

Good clear instructions mate, any advice on why my signal (drum machine) track keeps cutting up when I play back. I think it's a buffering issue but not sure how to fix. Cheers

[@mlwsf]

Does Reaper not come with a Metronome for Tempo mapping in case you want to.export and swap files for people to add overdubs etc?

[@ScrewballMcAdams]

Good tutorial for a nube like me. Thanks!

[@cloudchaser9951]

i recorded my guitar, electric guitar everything sounds quiet, flat and warm even though i rendered it to stereo mp3 it still sounds like mono what am i doing wrong? thanks

[@DerekAQR]

Low gain from ur sound Card Mb adjust it

[@poefamily8686]

Thank you. This really help me

[@ironsharpensiron4800]

thanks brother

[@mrjamba4368]

Why can I hear the audio during playback, but not see any movement or marks along the track?

[@pucksheet4456]

Damn best tutorial I'm not an English speaker but still i can follow ur tutorial

[@rockonthebasketinc9974]

very good tutorial sir thank you help me alot

[@arkamitra14]

Hi, much informative it was! Bdw, I don't have a pair of studio monitors yet. In that case how I can I do a post FX monitoring, or live monitoring?

[@stizzy76]

how come i am only getting clean tone? I DL a VST plugin and cant do anything with it. tse audio is the plug in, but i cant get distortion or even adjust volume other then through my scarlett .

[@jebatman756]

Thanks for the vid. Very helpful. That first amp sim is horrible though lol

[@brotherj22stops84]

Hay, John quick question ,easy question Is the master track the one you put a limiter on ? why is there no decent tutorials at how to get the best level using the master track and which plugins for limiters on the master track it appears that most tutorials are always on about the darn drums . I like to get a karaoke track from you tube sing along with a vocal , is there a tutorial on this . I guess one still does comp eq reverb on the vocal track although what is done on the master track ? What is the best level for the karaoke track . What is the best level for the audio to match the Karaoke track , let say an Elvis Karaoke track, There is nothing on this for reaper ,any help towards appreciated . I have chronic arthritis and like to sing along , have reaper a mic a mixer . looking forward to some input. Warmly J

[@stephenhunt7760]

Great Vid. I have an amp and effects pedal board can I connect that into the usb interface and use my own amp and pedals so I can cut between clean / distortion guitar?

[@sempei58]

being a novice i am thinking of trying reaper after using Mixcraft but i can not believe you had to download effects for the guitar. Mixcraft has effects already installed in the software

[@DingleDut]

If I had my amp mic'ed up with my Focusrite, I wouldn't need any amp simulator right?

[@rep1508]

Nope you’re good👍

[@ricardoron3395]

Thank you for the great intro to recording man!

[@davidkahan]

Excellent tutorial. I may have missed it but... where would you plug-in your headphone when you record an extra track for smallest latency ? In PC or Scarlett Sole ? thank you

[@JollyGoblin666]

Loved this video. Really useful! Thank you!

[@TheAudioJourney]

No worries! Thanks for the comment

[@njcranes]

Cracking tutorial! Thanks

[@KILKISNETNET]

Thank you very much for the tutorial , it is very usefull , continue like this! I like your channel you helped me very much!

[@TheAudioJourney]

Thanks for the comment DJ Deeve, really appreciate it!

[@guitarandknivesetc4219]

Thank you .really helped a lot 😊🤘♥️

[@rzx-ku1ul]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@ExodusAttacKGR]

Scarlett for LIFE

[@dpakmagar4585]

Pretty good , man. Thanks a lot.

[@ajboyd9389]

Thank you mate. Very well explained

[@unicorn_bones]

I'd liked to know how to finish this process with the mixing and mastering

[@toshalazarus]

it is a journey isn't it? :) couldn't get metronome to sound , when I realized "Built In Output" wasn't selected. I am figuring out my Midi Controller and using that. Also when rendering the 17 track "first midi song" tutorial, Piano never got on board. Didn't know why. But later trying it on its own, it sounded. I must have missed a button somewhere. so it can be confusing for the beginner. but love knowing more and more each time at it.

[@RK7252]

Great video. I downloaded Soft Tube. I’ll be damned if I can get it into my Reaper VST dropdown. I think it has something to do with directories etc. I am computer stupid. Maybe a quick tutorial on loading third party effects Thanks

[@TheAudioJourney]

Thanks for the suggestion!