10 Tips for Writing MIDI Drums in REAPER

[@ottodora9515]

I swear to god reaper content creators are on another level sharing all these infos.

[@XMetalChefX]

THIS IS FREAKING GOLD. Reaper owes you money.

[@jwebber86]

This is the most informative and zero-bullshit music tutorial I've ever seen! Thank you so much, please keep making content like this. You are really good at it.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Invaluable, I spent a lot of hours in front of this screen. Thank you Alejandro!

[@Reapertips]

Thank you so much Joao! 💙 I always recommend people to watch your drums video, it's so perfect!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYrdl3aOZ7icr5o

[@WodzuBeats]

I don't want to know how much time you've spend on editing this thing ;) So smooth!

[@WodzuBeats]

shit, even the djent cat is synchronized at the end

[@Reapertips]

Hahahahaha 💙 - omg. Yes it takes a while and I spend so much time in things probably no one will notice but reading that you noticed that makes it so worth it!! Btw super excited for your return!

[@BJ-fj6jw]

my friend for years staring down the high dive hesitating to take the leap into daw. I like your soft approach intros to Reaper which I recently purchased. Thank you. You are definitely reaching at least one person... me!

[@rcdmrl]

Yeah I don’t even use Reaper, but I still watch the videos :)

[@jennisonb37]

This was incredibly useful and helped me with my frustrations with midi-editing in Reaper.

[@DJ_Hadez]

This is really inspiring - I love everything about Reaper, from the pricing to the minimalist approach to the open-ness of the environment EXCEPT the Midi editor. Your vid has made me rethink it and realise how cool it can be. Thanks!

[@Reapertips]

That's so amazing to hear!! ❤️

[@ShurekHam]

This was INSANE! THANK U SO MUCH! One of the reasons I sometimes get lazy at creating new songs is jus imagining writing drum parts by hand (I don't like using pattern presets) now things are going to get a lot more fun! Thanks

[@FacundoTupac]

Every single video in this channel is a gem. I recognized so many things that usually annoy me that will be fixed by implementing these ideas, thanks a lot!

[@Reapertips]

Omg thank you! - Yesss I was hoping it could also help people with those tiny things ~

[@FacundoTupac]

@@Reapertips I also copied most of your MIDI toolbar following what I could see in the video and got a few extra awesome functionalities, like that crazy Mordi script to find the key of selected notes, but there is still like half of the toolbar that I don't know what is. Mind sharing it?

[@taylorbrown7791]

as a new aspiring producer I've gotta thank you. this really streamlines things and saves me tons of time and headache

[@miltonbra]

Dude... You've just saved me so many hours. I just began writing in midi drums. Last week I spent about 4-5hrs writing some songs that easily could've been 30min not to mention the frustration. Life saver! Thank you so much!! Great editing and easy to follow steps. Instant subscribe! Cheers!

[@monvey7291]

Man... Keep posting videos! I like how you explain, how your videos look. Everything is so satisfying to watch. And of course very very helpful!

[@wavynocturne]

I've just started messing around more within the midi editor in reaper and it still surprises me what I can do with it even now. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Reapertips]

Yesss! You can go into craaaazy rabbitholes with that haha, I am still learning to this day new things! Thank you for being here :)

[@2000jago]

INSTANT thumbs up for that cool dog!

[@lllw4473]

Thanks for this video, man! - I've been struggling with the midi drums workflow for years and always gave up. I finally got that a-ha! moment after going through your detailed instructions. Keep the vids coming!!

[@Reapertips]

Yeeeeeay so glad to hear! You made my day :) that's exactly why I love making these videos 💙

[@naveedahmedny]

Wowwww I’m gonna be coming back to this video a lot until it all becomes second nature. Thanks so much!

[@Reapertips]

Omg perfeeeect 💙

[@djabthrash]

Something helpful when you get new actions and shortcuts is to just put them in a custom toolbar, so that you can see them in a glance and be reminded they exist (and also see the keyboard shortcuts).

[@djabthrash]

02:54 damn i had no clue about that ! Total gamechanger !

[@zeliwong]

All the videos in this channel are awesome! I'll start implementing all tricks here, it'll make recording more enjoyable

[@matadam2901]

hey man, Im new to reaper, Ive get my hands dirty with the drum editing, and let me tell you, it can be quite exhausting to repeat same thing over and over again when editing like switching to subdivisions many many times to get desired pattern, NOW, I cant thank you enough with your tips and shortcut to make my workflow easier, you dont know how much it has ease me and save me from burnout of finishing a song . THANK YOU VERY MUCH BRO

[@Reapertips]

@@matadam2901 soso happy to read this thank youuuuu❤️❤️❤️

Hahaha it's incredible how the stickers are playing the drums in full synchronize time, I love it!

[@Reapertips]

Aaaaa so glad you noticed 💙 hahaha it's my favorite part of editing

[@azeloliver3780]

What a great video! The Humanize function is such a time saver omg!!

[@vintagetelefly]

Your videos are awesome! The graphic, the speed and your explanation are perfect for me. Just as good as Kenny Goia! Like to learn more from you! 😅

[@Reapertips]

Woah!! Thank you so muuuuch. So happy to hear! Yess I can't wait to make more stuff 💙

[@djabthrash]

10:31 paint notes holy shit total gamechanger

[@dvolpatto]

Oh, man.. what a video! My first time on this channel, thanks a lot KZbin's recommendation system lol The tips are pure gold, got me subscribed way before the end of the video. Thanks for sharing this, Alejandro! Life and time-saving! I think it would take me a lot of time to learn a setup like this alone.

[@geroffmilan3328]

Really like this. I haven't finished watching so apologies if it's covered later, but for selecting patterns, try using the Filter (default is press F). Then select a note in a measure, and im the filter tell it what pattern you want selected. You can then e.g. copy/cut/delete those or give them a consistent velocity.

[@HarryOsirian]

Alejandro, I just started using Reaper as a total newbie and your video thaught me so much. I subscribed immediately 😊. Thank you for sharing this information 👍🏻

[@ERRORFOUR0FOUR]

Hey! We’re only months apart, I’m working towards career goals too and using KZbin as a hobby/side goal. My “friends” have pressured me over the same thing, and even (especially) not kissing anyone. It’s not that I’ve never had the chance, it’s that I’ve never made the choice. Thanks for this video! Stay encouraged

[@jamessharier7529]

I'm going to take notes from this video and work on it this weekend...great video

[@Reapertips]

Exactly the way to go!! Perfect 👌

[@seventhsam]

The quality of this video is exceptional. Clear, concise, well-presented and edited...and a great showcase of some of Reaper's MIDI Editing capabilities as well! P.S. I am 100% yoinking that "velocity sensitivity" custom action. Brilliant.

[@ericday492]

Really great work, super useful tips. I am a bit overwhelmed by the amount of changes I would need to make to get to your workflow, but I have to say, the things you do are all actions I wish I had started applying from the beginning of my composing journey. But it's never too late improve, and this is a huge step forward. And yes, please make a follow-up, this was super useful. Thanks!

[@Reapertips]

Ow - thank you! It's perfectly fine. Everyone's workflow is super different, which is very cool! I've met people that haven't changed a thing in REAPER and write waaaaay better drums than me hahaha. Thank you for being here and so cool that you look forward to more

[@ILoveCatsALot-z6n]

Dude you are a LIFE SAVER. Love this so much! thank you!

[@StNudge]

Great vid. Answered so many questions I was looking for. Thanks

[@joernbeckesch5980]

Great Video, was a pleasure watching. Thanks for your work.

[@NNATM]

Big thanks 🙏 It is exactly what I needed, so thank you very much to share this high quality content.

[@Nada-wd7kh]

Awesome video ! Thank you so sooo much ! And stoked for part 2 ! 😀

[@Reapertips]

Yess this motivates me a ton 💙

[@CircleOfSvlt]

Man, Reaper used to feel like an annoying co-worker I had to work with to keep a dream job… now feeling like a close friend id share my deepest secrets and wishes with! Your videos have opened my eyes to what an amazing DAW Reaper is. Thank you so much, very appreciated Alejandro!

[@LuanBermudez]

part 2, part 3, bro, this was an A W E S O M E tutorial !!!!

[@djabthrash]

Would love a part 2. Learned a ton here.

[@cedricsimonakafrozenjazz]

I am a long time Reaper video, but this tips were really cool and useful + the video is super nice to watch thanks to your nice editing. Bravo! Just bought your ReaperTips to make a small donation - and I am sure I'll get nice ideas from this ebook!

[@Reapertips]

Cedric!! - just saw the purchase. Made my day! Thank you soooo much 💙

[@cedricsimonakafrozenjazz]

@@Reapertips Ooh that was really nothing, I should have bumped the amount up... your videos are great and full of inspiration. Right now I am reorganizing my "Empty TCP menu" to have direct access to a more organized Track Template menu. Yours looks so clean :) But a question is: how/where can I specify icons to be displayed in front of each folder? Maybe it is a Mac only feature?

[@Reapertips]

@@cedricsimonakafrozenjazz 💙 ooo I only just recently realized that you can add emojis to your folder and toolbar names haha, so I just find an emoji and paste it there. Helps a lot!

[@cedricsimonakafrozenjazz]

@@Reapertips Thanks for the tip! Too bad on windows they seem to appear black and white (both on explorer and within Reaper)

[@Reapertips]

@@cedricsimonakafrozenjazz ooooo good to know! Then it's a Mac thing only. That's unfortunate. Emojis help a lot

[@warp5704]

Omg these tips will save me so much time

[@Reapertips]

Thank you friendo 💙

[@raoulzillani7763]

This video has changed my life and I haven't even finished watching it.

[@cthulpaspawn]

Awesome vid. The drum view has been SUPER useful

[@shane_taylor]

HOLY MOLY! Dude just blew my mind and opened up a world of possibilities.

[@Reapertips]

Yes yes yes that's the reaper effect 💙

[@Optical_Ollusion]

Great video and super helpful thank you! Tons of good stuff in here, love your style!

[@JonasBombeke]

Oh man, this is going to save me so much time! Thank you so much for making this video, awesome!

[@drkhrs_]

Thank you for this video

[@stevewoodyt]

Thanks again. Its so far between doing this stuff I always forget.

[@3LLT33]

Exactly the video I needed right now! Thanks!

[@adamtremblett]

Excellent video! I'm finally starting to organize my midi editor and this helps a lot!

[@huchmow]

Thank you ! I was searching something else, but i learnt many very usefull stuff ! Thank you. My life with paint mode will be better x)

[@D16-i5n]

you saved my life you are god the mouse insert tip ive searched about it i really want to thank you so much

[@aldyusdrummer]

That tutorial was SO helpful! Thank you!!!

[@ptbempire]

Dude you have saved me so much time Ty my worst thing is drums

[@eduardolorandi3628]

Damn thats exactly the video I was looking for, how to get effective when writing drums on Reaper. Super nice tips bro! Kudos for the nice job

[@Reapertips]

Yeee. Happy that it helped, Eduardo!! :D

[@lynnstanphill2293]

great video -- am just starting out on using a daw - but this was extremely helpful - thanks

[@Relaxate-Inc]

Very good stuff dude!

[@GarySSBM]

Awesome, helpful, high production content! Thank you!

[@Reapertips]

thank you so much Gary!!

[@dathioz]

I personally use keyboard shortcuts to up/down velocity and divisions ... saves soooo much time

[@Visionsofmortality]

You've earned a new subscriber, very nice channel!!!

[@david_farmer]

Lots of really cool tips here - thanks for making this!

[@fearbabyriffs]

Thank you. Really well done tutorial.

[@dmitryklimov9706]

You're definitely has talent to make such splash screens to the videos 🤘😎

[@rodrigosallesguitar]

Some super useful tips here! Thanks!! 🤘

[@Atezian]

Im going to try out the mouse wheel for vel, checker deselect, the custom action sequence for toggle drum view vs melodic view, and last and most significant the single click to enter a note! Been annoyed by having to drag a little bit to enter a note for about a year, keen to try out not having to deal with that. Thanks

[@Reapertips]

ooooo yesss!! - the toggle drum view is my favorite. Having a super focused view of just my drums without the unnecessary extra notes is super helpful!

[@valentinneufeld6182]

This was awesome.please make a part 2.

[@fbgmduck]

a decade using this fucking DAW and I'm STILL learning shit from people.

[@igorkhomenko9680]

🤣😂🤣 same here...

[@threepe0]

Really liking your videos. Thanks man

[@Hocus_Tokus]

Great video, super useful tips as usual! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Always cool content on your channels.

[@Reapertips]

Super happy to always see you, Toko. It's super motivating to hear you love these, I appreciate that so much 💙

[@EliasDorneles]

Great video, excellent tips! Thank you for sharing! I've just discovered your channel -- I look forward to more Reaper tips! Good day to you!

[@EliasDorneles]

btw, I love the combo video + blog post!!

[@vlad_crisu]

Some very helpful tips, thanks a lot!

[@nirmaldev1]

This is very informative! Thank you for the video

[@XselfwillrunriotX]

Hahaha 2:21 😂😂😂😂😂 💀 I am so grateful for this video! Badass. Really just cured so many headaches Thank you! 🤘 I left this comment less than halfway thru. It just keeps coming! So awesome

[@HealyHQ]

Incredible tips! Thank you, I learned something today.

[@drutgat2]

Many thanks, Alejandro. This is good stuff.

[@Reapertips]

Aw yay! Thank youuu

[@Benjamin-om3ih]

Your videos are so professional man. I love watching your stuff. The thing is with reaper. You can’t master it, it’s got too much stuff

[@nadussias]

Bro where have you been all my life lol. These vids are extremely helpful!

[@Reapertips]

Aw so glad that it helped you 💙💙

[@olymoon2008]

Thank you, very complete explanations.

[@RyanLafford]

So many good tips! Thank you Alejandro, your website and videos are such incredible resources :D

[@Reapertips]

And you are an amazing and supportive friend 💙 💙

[@Moruial]

This is gold, so much tips! thanks!

[@Reapertips]

Yaaay - glad it's helpful!

[@АлександрЗиновьев-п7ц]

thank you so much for the video, I discovered a lot of new things!

[@Reapertips]

that's so awesome!! happy to hear!

[@velopitex]

Thank you Thank you and Thank you!!!

[@stephanedelrieu5883]

Thanks a lot Alejandro, a lot of good ideas ! Thumbs up.

[@Reapertips]

Thank you so much for being here and checking it out Stephaneeee. Super appreciated!

[@JohnPaulGiancarlo]

Great video very comprehensive and well explained

[@fazsound]

Great video as always 👌 reminded me to go back and fix up my MIDI systems 🙏 thanks!

[@nathansilveira94]

That helps so much. Thanks

[@ProPainAD]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@Pedozzi]

recently bought reaper, you have an amazing channel, subscribed right away. 😊 Can i ask you what stops you from switching to logic pro since you already went through the pain of buying a mac? the only thing that stopped me was not Logic's price but indeed having to buy a mac. I personally find very annoying having to install vst instruments for everything and everything has a different user interface. i know logic has a lot of integrated stock instruments so you can just download the thing and start composing right away, something you cannot do with reaper.

[@daviHuggMonster]

woaaa thanks for those tips, I actually found the diamond view, but I got a few drum machine vsts but was afraid on using them in the piano roll.

[@Reapertips]

You are welcome Davi!!

[@adeisidaemon]

Really helpful, cheers!

[@dusanrybarik]

Dude, thanks a lot for this video! Very helpful! 🤘

[@Reapertips]

Thank you a LOT for being here!

[@ChristianRichardson]

Amazingly helpful info :)

[@ale_drummer]

Thanks for your work, that was helpful!

[@cyrildelecraz]

Thanks for those great tips. I have a question, please: how can you increase the size of the note name font? It's so small on my 4K screen. For info, I'm running Reaper on Windows 11, with your Reapertips theme.

[@ColeMizeStudios]

This was so incredibly helpful along with your theme! You rock man! Certainly gonna have to get you a few coffees! Thanks for all of your generosity and hard work. Much respect! ✌😎 - Cole Mize

[@Reapertips]

Thank you so muuuch cole ❤️❤️❤️

[@dylanjastle]

Earned a new sub. Great video. I love Reaper but I do fight with it sometimes

[@Reapertips]

Understandable! Happy to assist with anything tho! Lemme know. I'm most active on instagram and discord 💙

[@MrBikboi]

Can you share the GM text file so I can import it, I also have bought a GGD kit and I always used Ez Drummer for the libraries, I'm not super experienced so I was disappointed you have to map them yourself. Apologies if I missed a download but I didn't see one.

[@martinslavik8557]

wow, thank you for this!

[@bobless5517]

Ok. About routing. Are virtual channels 3-4 unique for each sidechain when assigning a sidechain, or are they the same for the entire project? If I send a sidechain from kick to bass to channels 3-4, then the sidechain from lead to pad should go to channels 5-6? Or is it also possible for 3-4? If I send a lead to 3-4 too, will it affect the bass? Thanks!

[@lividnoise]

I am so happy I found your channel

[@Reapertips]

im so happy to have you here!

[@sheldonswan45]

Hi, I inserted a one measure midi drum sample and then drug it out several measures. If I want to edit the initial measure without it affecting the subsequent copied measures, how do I do that? Thanks!