Record From One Project Tab to Another in REAPER

[@simbaking6338]

Reaper keeps surprising me each time..such a powerful DAW.

[@mhavock]

Yeah, if someone were to make a list of every feature it might take a couple hours to read thru. 😀

[@midiman5045]

Leaning so much from your channel Kenny. Thanks a million.

[@jakefauber7073]

Kenny, I have been following you for quite some time now and you never fail to impress with your depth of knowledge and continued support of the Reaper community by sharing it with us all. Truly, Thank You!

[@MINDoSOFT]

Wow !!! Crystal clear explanation ! Very useful feature . Reaper never ceases to amaze me. I've been a user for 14 years.

[@megatedassaultituary6783]

Wow, just the thing I needed. I'm using markers in Reaper as a sampler of sorts, like a songwriting tool , so I can test live playback of sections and see how they all fit into one another. This is perfect for me instead of having to use another program. Thank you.!

[@genuinefreewilly5706]

Wow that is a powerful tool and feature. Great information! Works great Thinking this is another way to output stems in real time, ride the mixer levels etc.... Tons of possibilities love the new intro

[@iainmackenzieUK]

Really interesting. Thank you Kenny. I have a friend who is just starting with reaper. I recommended your videos to her - of course :)

[@TokkanFX]

A great way to mix your stems and keep them seperate. Thank you.

[@RoyArrascaeta]

That's amazing! We do live looping with my band, and I needed a way to be able to have master mix and final routing for all projects in one, and I think this is the solution for us. Thanks!

[@dawsondavidable]

I like the new intro!

[@REAPERMania]

Thanks

[@PocketSunlight]

He got tired of swiping across the intro screen…🤭

[@Shen_Gera]

this is a great titanic job i respect you Kenny!!!

[@JAVERDO_69]

This is amazing!!!! Thanks Master Kenny.

[@roadrunnerplaying]

Man, I've been struggling to do this and it is so simple once you know how... thanks Kenny!

[@pdppdp3854]

great to see this method highligted!!

[@AdamFaulkner375]

Thanks again Kenny. You're the best!

[@cupboardhomestudio971]

Hi Kenny thanks ..... the new "Intro" 😉🎼👍🏽 is very nice

[@ChosenOneVR]

hi thank you for making so many tutorials on reaper, I've learned so much from you!

[@normajardine6572]

Man, you're rocks! Thank You for your course !!! I've learned so much!!!

[@thiagofirewire6695]

Amazing my friend.....tks a lot

[@fabriceperriet1405]

as always, simple and effective. Many thanks to you for your tutorials

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

Makes also a big difference in rendering, on my system, tho. Now I have to render only 1 track with plugins included. Every time I see a new tutorial from you, I learn important stuff. Thanks for providing us with all these great features in Reaper. PS: also a great song, it's in my favorites now. Great work.

[@mukisajohnmary]

With all this power I see myself completely abandoning Ableton live

[@simbaking6338]

I only use Ableton when am performing live ether as a keys rig or backing tracks...Since discovering Reaper,I haven't turned back.

[@klllppoq2]

Only thing Reaper needs is a better sampler.

[@mukisajohnmary]

@@klllppoq2 true but that's a very easy problem to solve to horn this power

[@pvalenti]

I can finally record my vocal commentary in Reaper while mixing instead of having to strip it from the OBS file. Makes everything easier when creating tutorial videos. I can see lots of other uses as well.

[@REAPERMania]

You can also use as many portable installs as you want.

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

that's the use showcased in this video from 2016 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2aVpGCIlr5-q68

[@PocketSunlight]

Interesting variation on the other video you did relating to using a 2nd tab. Great as ever 👍

[@ercanbektasulger8206]

Another solution in Mac is; 1) Create an aggregate device (for example 2 channel built-in or external sound device and Blackhole 2 channel virtual sound device) 2) In Reaper's audio device preferences set the input to Blackhole 2 channel and output to 4 channel Aggregate Device 3) Send the first tabs master output only to the Blackhole, in this case channels 3-4. 4) In the second tab set the audio track input to 1-2(Blackhole). Master output already goes to 1-2 (built-in)

[@masterwong3837]

Genius!

[@cameronkanemusic7738]

What happened to the "Hi, this is Kenny Gioia."

[@mmc5003]

He never said that.

[@REAPERMania]

You don't know who I am?

[@banterbanter]

Thanks Kenny 🏆

[@frubo_ssg]

Exactly what I needed thank you!

[@pdppdp3854]

it should be noted... that by using the loopback method... it disables the standard rearoute outputs to external audio programs(unless this has channged in recent updates)

[@alcibiademinel]

Indeed, unfortunately...

[@AdmiraLimited]

If your audio interface supports the "loopback" function, then you can record sound through it.

[@joeheukerott9186]

Wow! That’s a pretty amazing trick. So cool. Thanks.

[@IDDQDSound]

Wowww that's amazing!!!! Is that a newer feature? Also love the new intro but miss your face :)

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

no, it's been around

[@mathumphreys]

Awesome Kenny - thx so much!!!

[@melodies_are_alive]

This will definitely speed up my workflow for mastering and reference track comparing! A HUGE golden nugget this was, thank you Kenny! Also I like the new intro for your video. The project file you showed as an example had a synth wave texture to it - who is the artist if I may ask?

[@REAPERMania]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIHUeaqHiMRprpI

[@vexphoto]

Yea, the little TV is cool.

[@deeskushun]

tuesdays tutorial , reaper brain surgery with our man that can , thanks kenny

[@domhatch]

Very cool, Kenny. Could you potentially record from one tab to another using mute/solo in the ‘play’ tab? Thanks for the tut!

[@oswsouza]

Além de você ser "o cara", a maneira que você expõe a explicação é de forma clara não deixando dúvidas.👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@jamesskylersager2057]

This guy has an answer ready for every question

[@soundtaxiproject]

Hi Kenny, it would be nice to get some clearance about the several force stretchmarker modes. - Thanks!

[@shanu6478]

Yoooo what an intro !

[@Focused2341]

Can I code reaper to allow Undos while reaper is recording like this? I like to edit and record at the same time and it’s a pain when I mess up an edit, because I have to wait for the recording to stop, before I can fix the bad edit.

[@avrahax7714]

Hi Kenny ;i really prefer the befor intro , where there's the real you

[@satori.studios]

I do love the loopback feature on here but unfortunately it disables the ReaRoute function :(

[@JanSandahl]

Gonna need more HDs... Background recording is very interesting. Is there a way to ditch it on the spot from within Reaper without having to go and delete it in the OS folder?

[@lucsloopablelessons]

Thank You!!! I have been trying to figure out a setup where I can record a live jam of my guitar/vocals along with my keyboard backing accompaniment while recording video on my phone but I want to be able to stop Reaper to edit backing parts or arrangements without having to stop and start phone video. Leaving the phone recording while Reaper is stopped creates too much syncing (creating multiple start points). My solution was to have a stoppable Reaper routed to a Reaper that records continuously with the phone creating only one start time to sync. I have tried opening two Reaper apps and routing via ReaRoute but every time I open my setup the audio devices all need to be reassigned. So recording from one tab to another should solve this issue seeing as it is one Reaper running on 1 soundcard vs 2 Reapers with independent soundcards. Testing now 🤞. It would be really great to be able to open a template, start phone recording, start Reaper recording, play, import video, done! I could do a jam or quick song every night after work and not waste time setting up Reaper to Reaper. I have also made cycle actions that split, group, colour, and add regions at every 4 bars and another custom action that cuts out unwanted 2 bar segments on the fly with ripple edit on, editing my jam as I listen back. Anyway Thanks Kenny

[@lucsloopablelessons]

Sorry cuts out 4 bar segments not 2. 2 is too fast to work with on the fly

[@mjklein]

Too bad the tabs can't be sync'd for playback. Or can they?

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

i think it's scriptable, depending on how you envision it's supposed to work

[@mjklein]

@@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP just that the transport would be locked to both tabs. I think my console automation will do that but I'm not sure.

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

@@mjklein and when you manipulate it under one tab it's mirrored in the other or is it only about starting simultaneously?

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

just discovered that they can, explained in this forum thread t=143150

[@AndyCampbellMusic]

Thinking of messing about with the ini file causes me to have a panic attack.... Reaper is amazing...

[@REAPERMania]

Just make a backup of it first. There's actually a lot you can do in there.

[@bobless5517]

Kenny gives us new features every time. But whose beautiful voice we are hearing on phonograms?... (rhetorical question). Thanks! 👍

[@iainmackenzieUK]

Whats the best way to reset it back to its original state? Or maybe you dont need to? Just leave open as an option?

[@REAPERMania]

You can change the channels added to 0. Removing the line doesn't seem to work once it's added.

[@iainmackenzieUK]

@@REAPERMania is factory default an option anywhere?

[@synkrotron]

Interesting...

[@TokkanFX]

Is there a released version of that song?

[@REAPERMania]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIHUeaqHiMRprpI

[@bloozerd]

Kenny...what is the filename for Windose...?...Thanks...!

[@AllAroundMusic360]

Hey! I've done exactly like you did, but for some reason my loopback inputs and outputs are called "Aux Loopback", and the signal doesn't go through. Do you have any idea how to fix that?

[@davesherry9212]

Love your channel, Kenny. But sadly this does not seem to work for me. I'm running Reaper 6.68 under Windows 11. As per your video, via the resource explorer I update reaper.ini in the [reaper] section with a reroute_loopback=2 & save it. When I restart Reaper & expand the Route button on (say) the master track there are no loopback options. I'm pretty confident I'm doing this as per your instructions.

[@spleaque]

You spelled it wrong it should be rearoute not reroute.

[@ophic]

Great vid! Is there a way to set up a shortcut that simultaneously starts playing in one tab and recording in the other?

[@Jazzmasterer]

Something like this is very specific, so you have to make a custom action. You can find it in the action list, then click on "New action". You can then combine all the actions you need into that one action, then assign a keyboard shortcut to it

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

@@Jazzmasterer AFAIK actions are only applicable to the active project tab, can't manipulate transport in another one with them probably a script is needed

[@Jazzmasterer]

@@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP You are correct on actions only being on the active tab. That's why there is a "Next project tab" or "Previous project tab" action that can used. A script would make it run a little bit cleaner, but is not necessary, and takes more know-how to make.

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

@@Jazzmasterer actually yes, if it's meant for recording then recording can start earlier than the playback and the lag introduced by switching tabs with actions won't be a problem someone also asked if playback can be started simultaneously in more than one tabbed projects, which is something this method will probably not be suitable for

[@Jazzmasterer]

@@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP I do agree that with more complicated situations (like the one you mentioned), writing a script is more preferred. I do feel that I gave a solution simple enough so that Bob Goddard can quickly fix his problem and carry on with his other stuff.

[@patrickl.5087]

Ive got no reaper.ini. Working in windows10. Not sure what to do next. Thanks for the videos Kenny. Most are SUPER helpful!!!!

[@brentjeanneret]

Excellent. Question - does Reaper has a built-in ability to loopback midi or will it only work for audio? Have been using an external midi loopback device for this but it's something that needs to be set up separately (a nuisance).

[@REAPERMania]

On Mac you can use an IAC buss.

[@brentjeanneret]

@@REAPERMania on the pc, I use Loopback Midi. It works though would be better built-in. (FWIW, the reason I do it is to record midi as input, but _after_ transposing up/down an octave. Very useful if you are tracking session horns plug-in or whatever. Makes it very easy to switch between instruments on the same controller.)

[@mkak6760]

I can't find a video on how to record it, e.g. on KZbin. You used to show it. You can help?

[@jraw95-m6l]

Can someone help please I am new to reaper and I accidentally clicked the little red X by the tab at the top I think it’s the project tab. But I had 160 takes just all under that one tab and when I clicked it it erased everything. I did save before this happened tho yet when I re launch reaper it doesn’t load how it was it loads blank.

[@robertoestrellamusic]

Hello, great video! . I tried this and worked . However It is not possible to record in a project tab with a different sampling rate or bit depth. I mean, Is there a way to record in another project tab with a different sampling rate and bit depth???? or Is there another way to do it?

[@lunakamusic1315]

Hi!, I´m using Windows7 and when I modificate the file REAPER, the "loopback"works but I lose my personal configuration..!

[@XscrewdriverX]

Woa! This feature is amazing! But how am I supposed to learn about it if not for the Kenny's videos???

[@toddd.8496]

Since Cockos pays Kenny to make these videos... you're actually hearing from the horse's mouth.

[@XscrewdriverX]

@@toddd.8496 good point, but it's weird that such a feature has to be enabled by editing .ini file.

[@XRaym]

Other solution is using ReaStream.

[@REAPERMania]

PC Only?

[@XRaym]

@@REAPERMania Isnt ReaRoute pc only as well ? I have to admit I dont know

[@dougd1573]

This would be so helpful for film projects if video playback could be relegated to the parent project.

[@mvoproject]

Great feature! But I checked it just right away after I saw this video and ... I made working this smart trick (recording from mastering output) without these manipulations with ini file because my interface card (MOTU M4) have a Loopback mix capabilities by default. I just create the blank tab for new project, set up the loopback mix 1/2 for AUDIO IN, pushed REC and started the mastering mix from the parallel tab with loaded project. It works! I'm really so happy with it - soo helpful, it can save lot amount of time =) But (again) only if you changed the ini-file you can record the selected tracks through the separate outputs (created Reaper`s loopback (not a MOTU M4's in my case). Well, so I did the changes in my ini file too. I tried to do the same recordings with just a MOTU M4`s loopback mix technology with Reaper`s ReaRoute/ReWire - it didn't work at this time. Ah yes, one important thing. If you changed the ini file (just like in this video) you will lose all ReaRoute channels. Thank you very much, Kenny. It's really worth video tutorial.

[@ChosenOneVR]

I have been messing around Macros custom keybinds in reaper. I saw another tutorial which is this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5CynoGXf7iee7s I was wondering if there's a way to be able to use those macros while reaper is minimized. That would be a great tutorial to show as well for the future people that will be visiting your channel. Once again, thank you for making so many tutorials!

[@themiltongroupstudios7943]

👌🏿

[@AFuturePresentation]

This is INCREDIBLE. Thanks once again Sensei Kenny!

[@AntonovichHicksenbrau]

unable to find the reaper.ini text edit file within said folder 🤔 (future me; nevermind...) View Options button was set to 'not display known file extensions',.. (lame)