The ULTIMATE GUIDE to REAPER BEAT MAKING 🎹 | Cockos Reaper Tutorial

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In this tutorial I'm going to show you how to make a trap beat in Reaper from start to finish. You'll learn about all the essential tools, VST plugins, recording and writing techniques and many more.
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🔌 Plugins I'm using w/ affiliate links:
- Air Music Technology Xpand! 2: bit.ly/32YAaU6
- Air Music Technology Hybrid 3: bit.ly/3gMXBYF
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- XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: bit.ly/3aRjySo
- Arturia Rev PLATE-140 Vintage Studio Reverb: bit.ly/3ead8jD
- Cockos ReaPlugs (Reaper's stock plugins): reaper.fm/reaplugs/
- Decomposer Sitala: decomposer.de/sitala/
- ReaSamplomatic5000 (my main sampler)
- VoS Epicverb: varietyofsound.wordpress.com/...
- TDR Kotelnikov: www.tokyodawn.net/tokyo-dawn-...
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- Xfer Serum Wavetable Synth
- Native Instruments Massive Synth
- Sonivox Orchestral Companion Brass
- Sonivox Orchestral Companion Strings
- Sonivox Orchestral Companion Woodwinds
- iZotope Vocal Doubler
- iZotope Vinyl
- Waves Tune LT
- Neural DSP Fortin Nameless Suite Amp Sim
- Neural DSP Archetype: Plini Amp Sim
- Neural DSP Archetype: Nolly Amp Sim
- TSE B.O.D. Bass Distortion Sim
🎛️ Studio gear I'm using:
- M-Audio Profire 2626 audio interface (studio interface)
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Gen 3 audio interface (travel interface)
- Akai MPD218 (mpd 218) midi controller (travel pads)
- Nektar Impact LX25+ midi controller (travel keys)
- Presonus Faderport v2 production controller
- Adam A3X studio monitors
- Resident Audio M8 studio monitors
- Yamaha NS-M125 passive speakers
- Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 250ohm open headphones
- Audio Technica M30x closed headphones
- Yamaha MG 10/2 mixing console
- Unitra Fonica GS461 vinyl player
- VOX Valvetronix VT20+ electric guitar amplifier
- MXL 770 condenser microphone
- MXL 2006 condenser microphone
⌚ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:54 What you'll learn from this video
1:52 My theme (iLogic V2.65 by Blankfiles)
2:24 Basics of Reaper
3:25 Drum Bus (track grouping)
4:13 ReaSamplomatic5000 (one-shot sampler)
5:18 Media Explorer (like in FL Studio)
6:09 Using ReaSamplomatic5000 with MIDI
7:12 Recording a hi-hat pattern
8:34 Quantizing in Reaper
9:40 Inserting a VSTi with multiple outputs
10:15 Sitala (a free drum sampler)
10:53 MIDI mapping in Sitala
11:53 Sitala features
13:43 Recording the kick and snare
14:27 Precise fader movements
15:21 Instrument Bus (for melodies)
15:15 Best plugins for making melodies in Reaper
16:08 Writing a MIDI melody in Reaper
17:06 Key Snap (Scales in Reaper)
18:50 Recording a MIDI melody
20:09 Making the 808s (Bass Bus)
20:46 Velocity in ReaSamplomatic5000
21:06 Semitone shifted mode in RS5000
21:47 Tuning the 808
22:33 Making the 808 pattern
23:46 808 glide/slide (portamento)
24:14 Sidechaining in Reaper
26:13 Reaper's stock EQ - ReaEQ
27:05 Precise EQ - ReEQ
27:40 Multi Waveshaper (808 distortion)
28:20 50Hz Kicker
29:06 TDR Kotelnikov (free mastering compressor)
30:06 TDR Nova (free dynamic EQ)
30:36 TDR SlickEQ
31:19 Paranoia Mangler (BitCrusher)
31:53 Writing automation in Reaper
34:19 MIDI Learn (controller configuration)
35:55 Recording automation in Reaper
36:42 Sends for reverb and other FX
39:34 Chord generator in Reaper
40:35 Humanizing MIDI in Reaper
41:07 Creating a beat template in Reaper

[@WodzuBeats]

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[@matiasgoinheix366]

42 minutes, all with timecodes? Epic work man, watching right now.

[@WodzuBeats]

That video length allows me to call the video "ultimate" 😎

[@croay]

Thanks for the effort man, there's no one talking about Reaper when it comes to beatmaking...poor people, little they know 👀

[@WodzuBeats]

Someone's gotta pave the way!

[@MS-1]

Renoise rewired in Reaper is a lethal combination as if the two were made for each other.

[@rogerrinkavage]

@@MS-1 what is it? I could look it up myself but...

[@MS-1]

@@rogerrinkavage Basically, using the Renoise sequencer inside Reaper with any midi controller will do. (Reaper and Renoise working in tandem laying the bars and, sequences down with timelines and, transport controls in sync).

[@Cheecken]

I really appreciate this guide! I am a beginner when it comes to music making and as someone who tends to open a DAW, stare at it for 20 seconds and then give up, you really make the process of making music feel more approachable by suggesting a sort of process for creating a track. I also really appreciate that you at times mess up in the loop recording (on purpose or not) to then show the glueing feature and the possibility of recording multiple takes! Great video!

[@DJe1957]

A big thanks from Finland! This was time well spent. Reaper is such a beast to explore that this brought many useful things up. Liked & subbed!

[@Chiko700]

Man that is one of the best summarized tutorials I've ever seen, not only in reaper software but any daw! Thanks man!

[@WodzuBeats]

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[@nicoamicone]

Been using Reaper for 6+ years for sound design. Never found such a good tutorial on beat making!! 🔥

[@MrHvfan]

one of the best beats tutorials ive seen for reaper. Thanks for this

[@djzayp852]

This was my first video when I came across your channel a few months ago. It really has helped me a lot with Reaper and inspire me to make my own tutorials.

[@WodzuBeats]

Would love to see them 😀

[@fairytale9143]

Świetny angielski! Ogrom wiedzy! Talent muzyczny! A jesteś w wieku mego syna. Podziwiam, szanuje, świat należy do ciebie!

[@PauloMatix]

Wow! After having learned many basic tuts from Reaper Mania, who are also highly recommended, everything comes together in a real practical way with this ultimate beat making guide. Great work man! Love it!

[@minesimusic1447]

Bro you're a life saver. I've been using reaper for a month and Ican barely use it because I've changed from Logic Pro. Thank you for that theme for reaper.

[@Machoniak]

Dzięki Wodzu za interesujący materiał. To właściwie to czego szukałem. 👍

[@markocrljenica531]

This the best Reaper Beat making guide by far dude, you are really thorough in your explanations, and you really give basically everything you need to start making your own beats in one video, thank you so much and have a great day ✌

[@WodzuBeats]

That's my exact intention. Glad to hear that it works 😀

[@tinyt.w.i.m7291]

So epic. Made an easy to follow tutorial while making a beat. Gonna have to sub after this masterpiece.

[@HRLDmusic]

I'm Asian and I think what you said is not offending. I agree with you too that it sounds like an Asian Ethnic Stringed Instruments. :)

[@WodzuBeats]

I was kinda worried if it's not just "orientalism" which sees all the eastern cultures as "Asian" and doesn't recognize particular ones, but everyone with a little humor will be chill 😜 Ta da da da dun dun dan dan dun 🎹

[@puregroove5171]

you are literally the man. this is the best video i've ever seen in my life. I love you!

[@WodzuBeats]

Haha, thanks 😀 Glad I could help and greetings from Poland 🇵🇱

[@eniolotero8808]

Most awesome and complete Reaper tutorial I've ever seen. Worth the watch 100%

[@WodzuBeats]

Thanks man! Just dropped a new one, a little bit shorter and I've included a nice beatmaking template

[@chrisrettig7444]

Wow, dude. Where so many tutorials would be a 10 minute video to cover one concept with ads, ad-reads, etc..., you've put them all into one comprehensive video with absolute gems of knowledge sprinkled in. The psuedomaster bus and reverb bus tips seem like real gamechangers. Just need to figure out the best way to fit Maschine into this workflow cause I lowkey hate the default of it, but love its organization. Can't wait to watch more of your stuff, thanks a ton.

[@walkingriver6104]

Thanks so much for this!!! You’ve gone into so much depth

[@lueberry9445]

You took the words "ULTIMATE GUIDE " to next level with this Video

[@WodzuBeats]

If you're doing something do it 100%! 👊 Thanks

[@lcd1957]

Excellent Tutorial. I'm considering moving from cakewalk to reaper so needed to know about drums. This is so above my head, I'm now happy Reaper can cope with my simple drumming demands. Thanks for this knowledgeable Video.

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome 😎 Glad I could help

[@sangmalingre]

You give us gold here man. Just subbed, you're awesome!

[@BJ-fj6jw]

Definitely will be learning from you! Thank you for this information --- making this seem do-able.

[@jstylephotography]

I'll have to check this and donate for sure

[@capulitka]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 brilliant work process explanation. Thank you.

[@nebelorz]

That was super clarifying info man, thanks!

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome 😎

[@WodzuBeats]

Please share this vid in producer and Reaper related groups to blow it up! Join my group here: facebook.com/groups/mkngbtsinrpr

[@ethanbosch3227]

Best tutorial for reaper I've seen anywhere! Keep up the content!

[@WodzuBeats]

I'm really glad to hear that, man! 👊

[@TechViewOpinions]

Most excellent! Short, to the point and referenced.

[@kimvin9]

Best tutorial on reaper. You made it look so easy.

[@keithmiller597]

Dope tutorial but just a piece of advise: when it comes to a tutorial for total beginners, you should probably stick with the default UI even if you prefer a different one, because to a noob they look totally different and it's quite confusing

[@WodzuBeats]

I definitely get the point, but I've forgot how to use the regular theme long time ago, haha

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Epic brother!! Thanks for all of this!

[@BJ-fj6jw]

So clear, direct and efficient!!

[@pakfumejia6951]

my man!been waiting for this!thanks wodzu!!!

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome my man!

[@HRLDmusic]

maaaan, 42 minutes is fiiiiire

[@WodzuBeats]

Yeah, over 2 hours of footage I had to edit 😅

[@stefan_the_music_sorcerer]

Dope! I've made metal music in reaper before, but had no clue how to make beats in it, thank you!

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome 😎 hope i could help

[@gerbenwesterveld5193]

This is a fantastic video. You cover all the basics to get you started. Great work.

[@WodzuBeats]

New, refreshed one coming next year!

[@slittywitty3498]

Moving over from FL to Reaper, This is really cool man!!! Subscribed, love the vibe, Thanks for teaching!!!!!

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome 😎

[@PerraJ]

Great video. This was just what I needed to get a kickstart with Reaper. Thank you.

[@WodzuBeats]

Glad I could help! 👊 If you need anything more you can join my Discord server or just hit me up on Instagram or Facebook

[@Visionsofmortality]

This is great, I've been watching videos on how to make beats on FL Studio the most, but I use Reaper and this is going to be a nice guide. I'm coming back to this video very often, thank you very much for this!!!

[@WodzuBeats]

Glad I could help 😀

[@drinkinslim]

I use Reaper and man this was a great tutorial. I learned a couple of things too - like dragging the route button of the kick to the bass track (for side-chaining) - I was doing it manually before. Great job, dude - great pace (for me, anyway) and great explanations.

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome 😎 Glad I could help

[@SaintThomas13]

Yes sir, good one. Im going with Reaper

[@upstairstudio371]

12/10 Content. This is so good. I was planning on watching like 10-15 minutes. Watched the whole thing

[@WodzuBeats]

Thanks for the kind words! I just dropped a new, shorter video about making beats in Reaper and included a Reaper Beat Making template in it (free). Welcome on the channel 😎

[@LBT-sy4dp]

I really love this kind of work, thanks man, i sub for this contenta!!!

[@spotrebaaa]

Really nice and helpful... Thanks!

[@Orin-D]

PERFECT! 👏👏👏 I use & love REAPER so your advices are great for me! Thanks! 🙌

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome 😎

[@anonymouspenguin9930]

BRO THIS ROCKS

[@zachariahhenzel3518]

I've been using reaper for years but never had an understanding of it like this. Thank you for the great video!

[@WodzuBeats]

Same here, that's why I've made this tutorial 😀

[@KozmykJ]

I just wanted something to watch while eating dinner. BUT There's a load of Valuable Info in this, even if Beats aren't your final goal. Excellent choice of the AIR synths for Free/Low Budget 'VSTi's, well underrated instruments.

[@WodzuBeats]

Glad you liked the video, man!

[@a.u.3371]

Cant describe this with words ️‍🔥

[@WodzuBeats]

Haha, that's a really solid compliment!

[@ghjiushiliu8722]

Thank you Wodzu! This tutorial super helpful!!

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome, glad you liked it 😀

[@davialbuquerque1880]

This video is a masterclass. Thank you.

[@statostheman]

I usually do in MIDI is take the overdub function on so it can re-record the midi. Also by choosing one recording, press ctrl+l to let the window disappear.

[@lutfiaramadhanti]

This is clear and short guidance, no ass long introduction. I have been reading Reaper's guides book but beat making sucks. Thanks!

[@vegardyrnes1793]

Hey, man! Thnx for great inspiration. Good to see you got your chops in order when it comes down to Reaper. Keep it up! :-D

[@WodzuBeats]

Thanks a lot, I'm really glad to hear that 😀

[@lukemccloskey6608]

This is incredible, thank you

[@ArexSant]

I needed this!!! I love Reaper, its my go to DAW, I wanna get better with beats but to be honest im not into learning FL or Ableton... So this is super interesting. Thanks

[@imtherealomg]

Just the video I was looking for......pretty thorough

[@WodzuBeats]

Glad I could help 😉

[@kedskies]

Thank you for this Legendary tutorial. Learned so many new stuffs here.. keep grinding bro

[@WodzuBeats]

I'm really glad to hear that! If you want to learn more please feel free to join my recently created Reaper Producers group (link in the pinned comment and descirption)

[@shubhamdash6519]

Wow, that was super helpful. You rock buddy!

[@WodzuBeats]

Thanks a lot 😀 Glad I could help

[@HarshitPR6644]

Dude you deserve much more than this, what an easy explanation of every thing you have given 🤔✌👍

[@WodzuBeats]

Share this video then 😀 Glad I could help

[@HarshitPR6644]

@@WodzuBeats Sure

[@matheusevaristo2171]

thank you so much, I've been looking for something like this!

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome 😎 if you have any further questions feel free to ask 😉

[@mrslickbeats]

great video man, thanks!

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome 😎

[@unclehorse3344]

You're simply amazing, thank you so much for the video!

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome, glad I could help 😉

[@doyouevendjentbro7281]

thank you for such a killer video and also showing me how to change the note to semitone shifted now my hi hats got some flavor

[@WodzuBeats]

Hope it helps you djent, bro

[@ErinIsBlueBlue]

You have a serious level my friend ! It's also very cool that you're using Reaper and not Fruity Loops to make this kind of music, it can be very eye opening for people and make them understand that Reaper is an incredibly powerful tool. Congrats !

[@WodzuBeats]

Thanks man! My goal was always to show that DAW doesn't really matter at the very end

[@ephraimwarrior6766]

@@WodzuBeats d0 lmms then j0kes l0l even that can be used l0l

[@WodzuBeats]

Well, everything has exceptions haha

[@ephraimwarrior6766]

@@WodzuBeats l0l a f0r kicks daw

[@locutz]

bro i have to say thank you very much for making this in depth video i thought you forgot about it lol i might have to re watch this one a few times for it to sink in

[@WodzuBeats]

Hey, my man! Thanks for tuning in 😀 I've put lots of timestamps throughout the video, so it's easier to find what you're looking for

[@chayannalvarez6039]

Amazing tutorial man!! Helps me out a lot.

[@WodzuBeats]

I'm really glad to hear that!

[@zakkmiller8242]

Great video! Thanks for putting it together.

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome 😎

[@jarradfarrer3106]

Best tutorial I have seen...I have been on and off with Reaper but I am going back to it and going to follow along to this again.

[@WodzuBeats]

I'm really glad to hear! If you ever have any questions just hit me up on Instagram or Facebook 😉 I'm also giving online lessons

[@jarradfarrer3106]

@@WodzuBeats Nice one, I just checked out your rates and will get back to you about some lessons.

[@WodzuBeats]

@@jarradfarrer3106 great, see ya then! 👊

[@Stateofmind_]

Thank you. Great video. Been recording live instruments for years, bout to make some beats. :)

[@greyhound2296]

awesome tutorial, very helpful. thank you!

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome 😎

[@GearAddict90210]

Really good video, thank you!

[@WodzuBeats]

Thanks Ivo!

[@johnathanbeats]

Logic user here thinking about switching. Great videos!

[@mateuszsotysek6408]

Thank you so much for this. I'v been using FL Studio for producing for quite a long time and Reaper for everything else, as tracking, mixing and editing in FL is trash to say the least, it's only superior for sampling and midi editing to be honest. So I decided that it would be much better to just do everything in Reaper and your video was just super helpful. Thanks

[@yeetz3508]

Awesome tutorial, timestamps and all. It's about time someone who uses reaper can provide in depth and comprehensive tutorial about beatmaking in the DAW.

[@WodzuBeats]

Glad I could help! 👊

[@justinbonewitz5511]

dang! nice vid. starting out the video with a whole written lesson plan! ha! well done ( ::

[@WodzuBeats]

Hope it could help you 😀

[@FawnDoeMusic]

This tutorial has been greatly helpful. Thanks bruv!

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome 😎

[@randomhumanonearth777]

bro is the real pro

[@rogerrinkavage]

Docking the media explorer is genius! I've started using logic too but I never thought of that

[@WodzuBeats]

Definitely helps a lot 😀

[@AttamanKing]

You killed my bruh!!!! the best tutorial bout beat in reaper straight up!!!! Me learned a lot give thanks and keep grinding!

[@WodzuBeats]

I didn't kill your bruh, mane :O Haha

[@WodzuBeats]

Thanks, means a lot!

[@AttamanKing]

@@WodzuBeats LOL...

[@MichaelBLevi]

Ten thousand subs! You're doing alright man. Well done👊

[@WodzuBeats]

Thanks man!!

[@Artcollecta]

Thanks for this

[@asiullopes]

what an amazing video and really necessary!! thank you

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome 😎

[@raul0725]

I watched many videos about FL Studio and MPC Beats Software and tried to work on them, but I found them somewhat complicated. But Reaper seems simpler to me! I haven't tried it yet, but from watching the video it seems simpler!

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

sounds can also be tuned with REAPER's native ReaTune didn't know about gluing takes, great tip

[@WodzuBeats]

Absolutely! I could've mentioned it

[@marcodontplay]

Thanks for this video 🤲🏾

[@WodzuBeats]

You're very welcome!

[@yarekgalvez8447]

i learn too much from this channel thanks a lot!! blessings bro

[@WodzuBeats]

Glad to hear that, haha :D Thanks a lot!

[@teashea1]

another very fine video ------- quite well done -

[@WodzuBeats]

Much appreciated!

[@plan3s]

I really enjoyed the joke you made when talking about Sitala: "When you find the snare you like"

[@WodzuBeats]

Ba dum tssss! 🥁

[@rayderrich]

Fantastic guide, you sure know what you are doing and how to do it in Reaper. Thanks!

[@WodzuBeats]

You're welcome man! Thanks for being on the live yesterday 😎

[@ReachingWisdom]

Thanks for sharing! Subscribed!!!

[@WodzuBeats]

Welcome on board! 👊

[@JesusPiano]

Brilliant!

[@WodzuBeats]

Thanks!

[@artsandtechnology]

thank you so much ! I'm happy to have found your channel

[@WodzuBeats]

Welcome on board! 👊

[@BrianWilliamsTheEngineer]

Resamplomatic can run more than 1 sample at a time. If you click on the sample name (on the far left with the checkbox), you can copy/paste (control C, Control V) and set a different sample to that. You just need to change the Note Start/Note End of each sample to correspond with what the sound mapped to (depends on your midi controller). Reaper Mania has a good tutorial on this. It allows you to play all the drums at once. However I do like having each sample on a separate track. If you put multiple samples on one track, you can always explode them out to separate tracks later via midi channel.

[@WodzuBeats]

Good to know! I'll check that out 😀

[@MoveTrueRecords_]

NEW SUB BRO. YOUR AMAZING

[@MarcelTrindade]

I must admit that Jay really got his shit togheter without Silent Bob around. Jokes aside, great work! Thanks for this video.

[@WodzuBeats]

Indeed, but I miss him though 😢

[@eternalcustomchannel]

In place of the Pseudo-Master, I usually add a trim plugin as my first plugin on the master track. Actually I usually just throw ReaEQ on there and use the level control to adjust level into my Master track plugins. Saves a few second on routing each channel as you create it, lol. The Pseudo-Master does have some benefits, like routing to FX tracks perhaps? Thanks for the video man!