Why REAPER???

[@chezchezchezchez]

Because the other DAWs don’t come with Kenny.

[@REAPERMania]

LOL

[@joetowers4804]

I'll say it's not a bad reason More than once I've recommended Reaper and mentioned the vast amount of knowledge in Kenny's videos.

[@kkiimmiinn]

Seriously Its true It is hard to find this amount of free quality well-organized education video about DAW

[@Agiyi]

@@REAPERMania Yeah, just in case you didn't know this already, we fucking love you Kenny.... Like seriously...

[@johnnymorell4974]

I wanted to choose my first DAW and was pulled towards Reaper because it felt more like a family than a business. I only needed to know if it could do the things I might need. I happened to find Kenny's videos and the rest is history. I'd like to give him a virtual hand shake for that. Thanks again, Kenny!

[@jovatd]

Please pay for the licence. It is totally worth it.

[@jerryfick8547]

It soooo is!!!!

[@mvh2275]

Because it’s the right thing to do

[@bubkasaurus]

Totally agree! Awesome DAW. ProTools can go pound sand. Pay the fee guys and gals. It’s affordable and worth it.

[@ΟΟύτις]

When i make some money from music i will buy it.

[@kbarrett8991]

@@ΟΟύτις even if you’re not making money it’s still totally worth it man. Sooooo many useful tools at your disposal!

[@LucaRossoDeVita]

I totally agree. The first time you use it, you feel lost because Reaper has no visual bells and whistles like other DAWs, but once you get acquainted with the interface, you realize you can speed up your workflow much more than with any other DAW. And it's very low demanding on PC resources, leaving all the CPU power for your works. Great tutorial, Kenny, just as always!

[@terrykeller3448]

A few years back I was using Cubase 7 Elements to record a project with a student and my elicense glitched (again!)... I couldn't open Cubase and my student was set to arrive in 10 minutes. Remembered about Reaper, and out of desperation downloaded it. Had it running in 5 minutes, and was able to do the recording session with my student; I was shocked how easy it was. Have used Reaper since and never looked back didn't even bother to get Cubase working again. Reaper runs as easily on my 7 year old HP laptop as it does on my beast desktop, and it has NEVER crashed on me! The price for a personal license is a steal! Last and not least, Kenny is one of the best tutorial presenters on youtube, period.

[@REAPERMania]

Thank you!!!

[@davidvosspoor4694]

The REAPER model is like some wonderful utopia of how all software and the internet should work. Frankel is a genius! And so is Kenny Gioia. Reaper love forever!

[@antrix1331]

Also, Schwa, the co-developer of our favourite DAW ;)

[@davidvosspoor4694]

@@antrix1331 I hadn't heard of him before. But YES! Much gratitude and respect!

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

may be you had used his stock JS plugins

[@ChernobylAudio666]

When you create WinAmp and sell it for nearly a billion dollars, you can afford this kind of a payment model. Frankel is still a genius, however, but being that he has absolutely zero financial burdens makes it far easier for such business model to work. :)

[@nibblrrr7124]

True!

[@nibblrrr7124]

00:00 Intro 00:48 No user-hostile copy protection 01:30 Size & speed 01:59 Portable installs 02:53 Customization (themes, mouse modifiers, toolbars) 03:33 Actions (~macros) 04:04 FX chains 04:25 Freeze tracks 04:46 Take FXs on individual media items 04:58 Only one kind of track for everything (video, stereo, mono, aux, MIDI...) 05:18 No switching between tools 05:59 Pre-fader automation envelope 06:32 Track templates 06:54 Copy tracks between project tabs 07:14 Track folders (~busses, organization) 07:35 Sweep multiple buttons, adjust multiple settings 08:10 Regions can be rearranged 08:35 Automation items & LFOs 09:05 Embedded FX UI in track/mixer 09:19 Included FX, Megababy sequencer 09:55 Screen sets (switching views) 10:07 Sub-projects as items 10:37 Render queue 10:56 Outro

[@evillano]

hero

[@alm5966]

As a programmer myself I'm amazed the download size is only 14mb. That's with a ton of effects included too. Completely awesome software with the added bonus of Kenny's NY accent doing great tutorials.

[@LibertyWarrior1776]

Kenny, what you're doing for those of us who are making the move from PT to Reaper is amazing and appreciated more than you know. Anytime I get stuck on something I can always find a video of your that explains what I'm looking for step by step. Thank you.

[@xenoneuronics6765]

Kenny you've got the best narration. It's clear, concise, and paced in a very stable way. When I'm in a hurry i can crank you to 1.5x and still understand what you're saying. This makes you incredibly valuable

[@dfizzbom]

Been a reaper user for over 10 years. It just gets better and better. Sometimes I use it easy, sometimes I need to dive deep and do things that I've never had to do before. Sometimes I've done complex things but it was years ago and I forget how it's done. And that's where you and this channel comes in. If I need to know how to do something quick or just a refresher, I always land back here. Even this very video enlightened me to some new things. Thanks sincerely for all you do.

[@REAPERMania]

Thanks

[@mgthesunman]

Kenny, you're a genius, and REAPER is THE BEST DAW IN THE PLANET THERE IS AND THERE WILL BE! I've used PT, Cubase, Ableton, FruityLoops etc... And there is nothing like REAPER. A Big Big THANKS for all your work Kenny! And another ENORMOUS THANKS to COCKOS INC. and the REAPER COMMUNITY for making SUCH an incredible job!!!

[@MatthiasLenardt]

Incredible! Oh yes, I choose it too. And with any edit I feel happier. Audio editing never made so much fun as with reaper (and I'm editing Audio for more than 35 years!) Thanks for this short summary! Best, Matthias

[@bclare2544]

One of the best features of Reaper are your helpful and informative videos Kenny.

[@REAPERMania]

Thank you

[@artysanmobile]

You’ve probably just sold Reaper to another 5000 users with this brilliant video!

[@necurrence1776]

When I first started home recording guitar, out of all the DAWs I tried (Ableton, Pro Tools, you name it) Reaper was the only one that I could figure out myself. Now some influencers said this DAW is kinda old school looking. I would call it practical looking instead and my best purchase ever.

[@AhmadAliff]

Thank you for your videos, Kenny. I'm a freelance classical musician. We spent most of our art getting the sound right at the source, not fiddling with software or equipment which compounds us with another technical hurdle. Most of the time, we can't afford to hire recording engineers during performances, so we have to record them ourselves. I've tried several DAWs before REAPER, they didn't click with me because their interfaces are not easily understood. After watching several of your many tutorials, I have recorded many projects, from solo to string quartet to even a chamber orchestra. Post-edits can be done in a breeze. And I can just sync it with my performance videos. With this software, there is always a new project to look forward to. With this level of ingenuity, I could not imagine this software was made by humans.

[@echopathy]

Because the community kicks ass and Justin Frankel and his crew LISTEN and CARE about the end user vs some bottom line.. At least that's how the philosophy feels. Thanks for all you do, Kenny.

[@REAPERMania]

Thank you!!!

[@antrix1331]

His crew = Schwa, only Schwa :P

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

not really, there're feature requests which hang out there for years, collecting dust and garnering new users who bump into the same obstacles and then bump these years old requests on the forum mainly to no avail it would be nice of Cockos to at least put together and publish a schedule of new features implementation or maybe just shut down FR section entirely so no false hopes are cherished

[@echopathy]

@@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP you're right. they don't care.

[@ARE_YOU_SICK_OF_YT_CENSORSHIP]

quite a U-turn from your initial comment, unless it was sarcastic in the 1st place or at least one of them was

[@BrettWMcCoy]

I am part of the first cohort for Berklee Online's new Film Scoring master's degree and am the only one using Reaper (it's in the list of recommended DAWs, in addition to PT, Cubase and Logic). One or two classes we are required to use Pro Tools, but everything else for me is Reaper + OTR

[@diymusicbiz]

That was me in school although knowing pt is what's landed gigs

[@BrettWMcCoy]

@@diymusicbiz I am finding that PT is not as well suited for orchestral MIDI mockups. One issue is that PT has no way to do playback time offset, which is kind of essential for certain samples libraries, especially strings. Reaper has this right in the routing dialog! But yeah, knowing PT is good resume enhancement.

[@diymusicbiz]

@@BrettWMcCoy PT Hurts my insides

[@mixchief]

What is OTR?

[@BrettWMcCoy]

@@mixchief Orchestral Templates for Reaper

[@alexiz.7569]

Another thing that is very cool is, if you don't want to quantize a sample or correct a piece you can go to = right click the sample / stretch markers / transient guides / calculate transient guides and start shifting the green pieces where you want them.

[@ThatThereVelvet]

And another reason is Kenny...

[@REAPERMania]

Thanks

[@brownpunk1794]

@@REAPERMania hes awesome I agree..very knowledgeable

[@officialWWM]

Kenny uses Reaper because of Kenny? 🤔

[@arthurmee]

Kenny's the man. I should pay Kenny for all the hours he's saved me learning Reaper.

[@gigalyrics]

Once you go Reaper, you never go back. Period.

[@JAK_eM]

it's so true !!

[@Dmeekification]

Paschalis Theotokis yes, unless you never understood reaper in the first place (which I’ve seen a few people do). The ones who have conceptualized what their needs are, are the ones who won’t switch ever (because there is no other options that compare). 😉🤘🏻

[@MaschineMind]

I used Reaper and now I'm happily using Ableton instead

[@salintium]

I went Reaper now I'm Studio One.

[@Poshita697]

@@salintium what?

[@Vertlain]

Also Reaper can cope with any kind of vst2, vst3 both 32 and 64 bit.

[@vincent3060]

Thank you for letting me know, I'm downloading it now!

[@ayoitscat]

@@vincent3060 you won't regret it

[@zacksucks798]

Kenny, you're the reason I use Reaper. No joke. Thank you, my dude.

[@REAPERMania]

Thank you

[@ajhall9868]

totally agree!!

[@abdulmutaal9849]

Me too. Totally because of kenny.

[@ScoobyKong]

really nice overview... if people just try out Reaper after having used other cumbersome DAWs, they will see the thoughtfulness of how it's designed, how much goodness is in plain view, and how much more is lurking there just under the hood, also, want give a big shout out for the Reaper forum/community as well, which is a whole other level of usefulness to help you get the most out of this richly featured software... and of course, the Kenny tuts..really clear and accessible, and descriptive of the many options available in the program

[@LoopConnection]

You're my man Kenny! I started 4 yeara ago with no knowledge and know I produce my albums at home thanks to you and Reaper!

[@jonathanlee4653]

Damn living the dream

[@christianfoster3806]

When I got Reaper on my old laptop, I paid for the licence because I thought the trial would expire. When I got a new laptop, I knew I could use it indefinitely for free, I chose to pay for the licence, because what Cockos is doing is a gift to the world of music, and I want to support this kind of community. Not only do they offer a wordlclass DAW for free, they provide a series of instructional videos to unlock its potential to unlock any musician's potential.

[@JasonGillmanJr]

Kenny, I use a *tiny* fraction of Reaper's capabilities, so I'm glad you've made this video that I can use if I'm ever in a situation where I'm like "Check out Reaper, and this is why". And of course, the video also made me realize I really should do some more dumpster diving of the docs and videos - since I obviously don't know what I don't know :)

[@dlawlis]

This. Any time I run into something I don't understand I search Kenny's channel. That Canadian dude with the piercings is also very helpful.

[@davidmcnamara7928]

I've used and owned SEVEN other major DAWS over the past 15 years and I still had to watch this video twice to wrap my head around how unique it is. Many of the functions mentioned are available in one or more other DAWs (usually only one other) but these are the things I noticed that no other DAW I know of can do. --Portable Installations: Multiple!!! installations of Reaper on the SAME machine that can be run at the same time! --Huge number of settings and actions... over twice as much as some DAWs that already allow control of thousands of actions. --Changing mouse modifiers... not sure any other DAW does that --Any type of media on any track: MIDI, mono audio, stereo audio, video, etc. --Automation items with names --Sub projects --Side chaining / routing any audio to any other audio --Powerful MIDI routing that's relatively easy to use compared to other DAWs (Logic) that can do similar routing P.S. Pretty much only excellent DAW marketing managers (and people at media outlets like SonicState) would have time to keep track of all the latest features of every major DAW so corrections to my list are welcome.

[@paulisthelegend]

What an incredible video. You really are the man Kenny. I'll be showing this to some of my music friends

[@XCenturionX]

Been using Reaper for many years. Always learned a lot of stuff from this channel. You will too, if you're heart is in it. Thanks, Kenny. Reaper 6 is just simply awesome.

[@correametal]

Reaper is the best DAW ever, and Kenny is the best at explaining and making Reaper tutorials!!! The best combination ever!!! Thanks Kenny you are the best!!!

[@WillClancyMcNab]

I'm a 30 year old man that has always loved music. In my teens I learn to play guitar and bass and have been playing ever since. One thing I always wanted to do was record some music, but a good quality recording, not the low quality I was doing at the time with phones or webcams. I had tried in recent years other DAWs (free versions or the basic versions) and always felt disappointed due to the limitations and having to spend lots of money on the better versions (money I don't have). And then I found Reaper which is amazing and affordable! But I must say that the main reason Reaper is such a great DAW is because of you as an incredible advocate for the program and teaching in a great deal of detail in a very understandable way. You are the cherry on top of the cake for Reaper! :D keep doing such a great job :D

[@spieglass3211]

Only DAW I've ever used. Simple, incredibly customizable, all I need.

[@JimGramze]

One thing I would add, is that after Freezing a track you can then add more plugins which effectively come after the ones frozen and invisible. THAT is powerful and I've not seen it anywhere else.

[@REAPERMania]

Thanks

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

You can do that in Cakewalk.

[@JimGramze]

@@BrunodeSouzaLino Very cool. Never used Cakewalk.

[@scotcherton]

Dude, seriously, great video series. Executed very well, perfect text delivery, just outstanding!

[@ITBprod.fr80]

Why Reaper? I also use it because it is compatible with all my old vst instrument plugins. I created a totally oriented template Abbey raod series with the theme redd 37 51 as well as the abbey road plugin suite of waves audio, it works wonderfully with my discreet audio antelope converter 8. it's been 5 years that I use reaper and I'm still not at the end of my surprises .Reaper is just a wonder !!!

[@Reyfox1]

In a Behringer XR18 Facebook group, when I asked what DAW that was "easy" to use, yet I can grow into, the overwhelming response was Reaper. And of course, the price was right! Kenny's tutorials are amazing for getting a 'noob' like me started in using the software.

[@asmundma]

Have had Reaper since 2008, but I recently found Studio One is actually more powerful except for Ambisonics. A lot of people are ignorant about other sw and think what they are using is unique.

[@jansonpig]

Reaper...clean, simple, very very light on the cpu and memory yet does everything you would expect of a full fledged daw. And...no other daws get such detailed and easy to follow tutorials from Kenny

[@ThisWakingLife]

Just started with reaper. Thank you so much for these videos. The way you teach the program is simply the best.

[@Dmeekification]

That was a fantastic overview! The only thing I would’ve included is how you can create a marker that you can jump to and if smooth seek is selected, it makes it really easy to come up with lead or vocal melodies and be spontaneous with your arrangements. I used to have to move everything and then copy and paste (fearing something might go wrong and not paste over). Now between the markers and the region options, I can quickly test out ideas and then drag them around within seconds. I had purchased FL studio a few months before I discovered these things about reaper and now it’s just a piece of software sitting on my desktop that I have no use for. Reaper rules!!!

[@diogofs25]

Reaper is the best DAW by far, it's a revolution. It's not the standard for every studio in the world only because old engineers and producers just don't wanna try something new.

[@inarisound]

it is too complex for beginners imo ... if I started from Reaper I would've been very confused, in order to wield the power of Reaper you need to know what you want.

[@diogofs25]

@@inarisound I agree, but I started on reaper. If you are the type that has patience to search on forums and Kenny's videos you can grind it out

[@cryptonios]

@@diogofs25 i think it is the easiest to start recording and mixing, i tried cubase, it was far more complicated to get you going

[@xaosnox]

Different DAWs shine in different areas, for sure. If I was a film scorer, I'd probably spring the grand for Nuendo. That said, the "standard" that the dinosaurs can't seem to get away from is arguable the worst possible DAW you could ever want for anything. I can't think of one thing it does that something else doesn't do way better. Except for drain your wallet, of course. What really kills me are the guys who have been using REAPER for years, but still pay the Avid tax "just in case" they need to access an old file or collaborate. I know guys who haven't even launched that old DAW in over two years, but they keep on paying.

[@kurttomlinsoncompositions1067]

@@inarisound I don't know, I'm an incredibly slow learner when it comes to learning new software and switching to Reaper for me was quite seamless.

[@jeffnotti9932]

Kenny man i learn something every time i watch one of your videos. great work.. thanks J

[@KudjoTwum]

After I saw Kenny demonstrate mixing a Jazz tune with REAPER I was sold. Kenny is that Jazz tutorial still available?

[@RidtheXS]

where is that video? can you share the link?

[@ErickPaquin]

Totally agree! Amazing DAW!

[@tfmc3389]

Kenny, You are just plain Awesome. No one explains everything the way you do. That is why I use it.

[@REAPERMania]

Thank you

[@jsogman]

for me the clinker was the ease of slangin wave files around, chopping them, reversing, gluing, pitching, bouncing.... all of that stuff... I come from Sound Forge sound manipulation background so that was the killer for me, it LOOKs like a wave file editor sometimes I dont think other DAWS look that way (this is demonstrated around 5:20) nice work here!

[@YazadIrani]

Reaper n Kenny.. u both r brilliant!! Thanks!

[@alzy101]

I LOVE Reaper. I use it primarily for mastering and audio editing/sample pack creation. The things that keep me using FL studio for composition are the piano roll and midi tools such as the 'scale levels' tool as well as the step sequencer. The sequencer in reaper you mentioned is cool but after trying it, it's just not very seamlessly integrated into the workflow. It'd be great if it automatically created and reserved tracks for mixing and if I could create separate patterns for individual drum sequences. In FL, I like to make each sequencer pattern specific to a drum group (eq bongo sequences in one pattern, kick snare on another, hi hats and cymbals in another) which I can then mix and match later to create my compositions.

[@christravis1357]

Did you know that you can use FL Studio as an inserted VSTi on a Reaper track? That's what I do because I also love the MIDI implementation within FL Studio, but hate pretty much everything else about it. When you insert FL on a Reaper track, you just click the little fruit icon on the window that comes up and it opens a window containing FL which you can then add VSTs to and write MIDI, which is automatically piped to Reaper on that same track.

[@Siranonim]

@@christravis1357 That's sick. But the real question is can you run Reaper in a Reaper track?

[@chrs-wltrs]

I originally got Reaper just for voice over, and I would love to see your editing process for setting up and mixing a voice over file, either for narration or character acting.

[@justinTime077]

Man Reaper really rules!! As a kid I was equally intimidated as any other DAW, now I like the powerful simplicity!

[@one-eye1721]

Reaper really is miraculous. And the constant ongoing improvements and updates just give me complete consumer confidence.

[@krismil]

It is the only software (including upgrade) I have ever truly been happy to pay for!

[@skripnigor]

Can’t stop wondering at Reaper - it’s too good to be true! Plus we are so lucky to have Kenny and Jon (the Reaperblog)!

[@marilu2517]

Superb! I don't regret by moving to Reaper. Question: at 10:20 SubProjects part, how you did label those projects items? ("Project A" "Project B" and so) I tried with notes notepad, but it don't work. Despite I wrote anything don't appear in item .

[@audiomidi8413]

I was not able to find it in the user guide subprojects section, maybe Kenny used them as reference in the video, since subprojects items contain an audio mix and this one are empty items used for text and image. Unless there is a way to use empty items as a shortcut to go to a subproject or to anywhere. Not sure about.

[@DopamineOverload]

Reaper is the best DAW, period. I have used nearly all of them since 2000. Thanks for everything, Kenny!!!

[@jimmythebold589]

works fabulous on persistent USB MX Linux., self-contained install. i can't use it with VST's though, except the included Tyrell, which i like a lot...

[@BWP-u3y]

We've been using Reaper a couple of years now, and it just keeps getting better! 'Grows with you at your own pace, and is ready for anything you decide to throw at it. Great video, featuring very useful info. Thanks!

[@underscoreisnotvalid]

Just when you think you know it all, Kenny drops like 10 more mind blowing capabilities that Reaper has. Reaper really is insanely good. Everyone thinks it sucks because it doesn't hold your hand, and is free, and the interface is a bit dull, but it's amazingly powerful, efficient and leightweight.

[@JimGramze]

Another thing I would add is that in the plugin wrapper, the frame the outlines every plugin you open, there is a little mix knob. So even if the plugin you are using does not provide a mix knob Reaper still provides one. I've never seen that in another DAW, someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[@uniqueflowsnake]

FL Studio has it. It's ofc a totally different daw and I'm not saying you should switch to it because of this. :D

[@Theccrstudio]

@@uniqueflowsnake Can You explain, I haven't found that yet

[@Daysofsamara]

Auto color, parameter modulation, 64 channels per track, anticipative FX processing, cycle and custom action, scripts, routing flexibility, project tab sync play, web control interface, input FX, real time resampling, monitoring FX chain, drag and drop everything, integrated bridge, rock solid, DCA and pre fader DCA, independant pan laws per track, snapshots, ...

[@REAPERMania]

The video had to end eventually. LOL

[@zeeceefourovksk2837]

Wow. lots of great features that i have not use yet. thanks for the tips!

[@shinamisound]

Please, begging for these features! For Composers: 1) Better (more convenient) integration with Kontakt vst plugin 2) Articulations (not external scripts...) For Sound Designers: 3) We're not given an option to uncheck "Preserve pitch when changing rate" in Media Item Properties as a default setting For Recording MIDI: 4) Retrospective Record (There's a script which I use, but I'd like to see it as a built-in option) Thank you. This DAW was more like a joke at a first glance for many folks out there... now it's the main work-horse, affordable and powerful, with frequent updates and great community.

[@kloa4219]

It already integrates well with Kontakt in comparison to a DAW like FL Studio

[@lokin42]

"Preserve pitch when changing rate" can be toggled off project-wide in the project settings, that helps quite a bit

[@shinamisound]

@@kloa4219 But not that convenient compared to using Kontakt in Logic Pro

[@shinamisound]

@@lokin42 Oh, thanks! That helps

[@dustamc]

Best things about reaper are video tutorials by Kenny & others also the community. I love all daws a great time to be productive

[@phitoman6964]

when I hear something like "oh Fl/Cubase/Logic etc is the best DAW I just roll my eyes and smile

[@jamessharier7529]

I’m learning new things everyday thanks to your videos, your videos are a godsend. Thanks Again

[@AYCProduction]

Kenny you’re the main reason that i am using reaper. In case you would hv not Made reaper video tuitorial I would hv left reaper within 2-3 days and never look back again.Using reaper since 2016.

[@reiortiz]

Thanks Kenny! Reaper should become the industry standard. The only reason I open PT now a days is to export the audio of a session and bring it to reaper.

[@rjbkrb]

Kick ass content. I'm an old Tascam user from a couple decades ago. Tried messin with a pirated version of pro tools using an MBox I found on offer up. So freaking complicated for an old man like me. Heard about Reaper from Glen Fricker with SMG a year ago and love it. Found some usb drivers to make it work. Recently bought a Behringer umc22 that I connect a couple pedals to. I get really kick ass sound I'm happy with. I dont feel mentally fucked using reaper as I did with pro tools. I still have an issue getting good sound pre record using ir's that's why I opt to use pedals.

[@vanhaze2000]

What a neat advertisement for Reaper, welldone Kenny and many thx !

[@REAPERMania]

Thank you Rob.

[@jorgeauden1698]

Excellent DAW better explanation! I'd love more content for voice over like radio production. Thanks Kenny

[@utai4571]

gonna be honnest, i didn't care for Reaper at all but still watched the video, i've been using Ableton for the past 12 years or even more, but i might give Reaper a try now, looks very complete and nice!

[@adl0815]

Been using Ableton since version 4 but Reaper looks definitely interesting! How are you doing so far, coming from Ableton? Any main "Aha"-moments?

[@utai4571]

@@adl0815 i'm confused haha! didn't really use it for long, no time lately, but i'm always struggling and comparing it to ableton, i think i need to just start a project inside it and start fresh without thinking about my ableton routine. i think the most confusing part is how everything is customisable, i like simple stuff!

[@adl0815]

@@utai4571Yeah, I like the very clean gui of Ableton as well. It's just so straight forward. Every other DAW to me looks so cluttered.

[@markbolton6200]

Kenny is my Reaper Jedi.....!!! Invalualbe resource I have learned so much from your videos man.

[@Vinchid]

I wanted a pick a daw that was easy and powerful at the same time, but has a lot of tutorials I can learn from easily. You guys know the rest of the story.

[@DThompson55]

This is gold. So many great nuggets here.

[@djstapler]

Reaper is the winrar of DAWs. Even though nothing happens when the trial is over, you feel guilted into finally buying it

[@TedRichley]

Very well said, exactly my view! And as I'm quite new in using Reaper, I just learned some things in this video - thanks a lot!

[@Hexspa]

Is that live waveform feature new? Where it shows waveform amplitude relating to the volume envelope? Anyway, one of my favorite features is how it handles VCA groups - it doesn't move the visible fader! I love that and no other DAW I've tried does that.

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

Next month, I'll kick out ProTools MP9, It's a light version of ProTools anyway, and they gave me zero discount to crossgrade to a full standard license. So Reaper charmed me many times, especially how you can route tracks, makes it very versatile. So you guys have a new costumer. And thanks Kenny to put me over the line. Another thing, I'm done with dongles, which always fills up my USB ports. Thanks again.

[@franklynvasquez4087]

Kenny is simply the best tutorial presenter in history!! If you cannot learn with that man leading the tutorial, then you are definitely in the wrong field.

[@user-hl9rw4ww9o]

That was a very well put together overiew of the advantages of Reaper! The only thing I miss is an Ableton / Bitwig style clip recording mode - being able to record any length of clip alongside other audio clips of varying lengths and have them loop playback is great for sketching out ideas, especially when jamming / overdubbing guitar parts for example. It's also a good way to store recordings that don''t take up space on the main project timeline until you're ready to use them. Other than that, Reaper kicks every other DAWs butt - at least for me that is!

[@Btvstudio]

I was using ACID since 2.0, they finally dropped the ball on some things and I was done. Reaper was very easy to get into, I paid for it after about 2 days of using it.

[@DirkBelig]

I used ACID from ACID Music 1.0 (back when it was a Sonic Foundry product) to ACID Pro 2 thru 7. As it became orphaned by Sony, I drifted away from doing loop-based music into straight rock music (which is my original forte) and began using REAPER back around v.3.75 or so. I see Magix resurrected ACID Pro after a decade, but haven't heard anything about it beyond promo hype. Is it any good or best to stick with the ancient AP7? Thanks.

[@Btvstudio]

@@DirkBelig If you're doing loops & not doing vocals the new version is good, but for vox with 5 plugins on 40 tracks it lags and skips really bad. that's why I like Reaper.

[@DirkBelig]

@@Btvstudio Thanks for the reply. My Acid music is just instrumental, though I'd possibly add guitars and stuff. Wonder if I can just ReWire it to REAPER?

[@danielbailey1727]

Best move I've ever made. I've learned more with reaper in a short time which gives me more time for writing. Best Daw no matter what the experience level.

[@luke847]

Really nice overview, thanks! Reaper continues to amaze me years on.

[@The_Absurdistt]

I didn't even need to watch the video, gave it a thumbs up immediately b/c Kenny spits facts and truth. REAPER is King.

[@thestourvalleysynthesizerc6543]

Really helpful and informative video. Thank you

[@kelvinfunkner]

with apple and avid both making suicidal decisions over the last few years, I've been looking for legitimate alternatives. You've done a great job at showing some features that I've never seen implemented in PT and quite simply, amazed me. I've seen a lot of ppl switching to Reaper, but seeing this makes me realize why. Just being able to have multiple sessions open...that alone is incredible. Thanks for posting this Kenny!

[@REAPERMania]

Thank you

[@MarcoPolux]

EVERYTHING I like very much. I will give it a try maybe next December that I've got time, but I was also thinking of trying Digital Performer (from MOTU). Onlly thing I would like, if I will be watching it all day and sometimes night long.... couldn't it be more nice looking!

[@winddealer1]

Reaper sets the high bar for the most cost effective, open and extensible platform for those ready to make the commitment . Thank you Kenny and the Reaper community for the continuing journey of keeping me focused on a single product that continually delights and surprises me year after year after year. It's the gift that keeps on giving. Gratefully.

[@plummetplum]

That regions feature is great, very helpful for trying different arrangements.

[@chrisstevens2069]

Kenny, what synth is that you're using for the intro and outro of this video? great video by the way!!

[@kennygioia7184]

Pretty sure it's Serum. Thanks

[@MattLeFaitMusic]

SUCH a powerful daw! So glad I started with Reaper!

[@thisbusinessofmusic1276]

Ive been looking at Reaper for a while. One of the main deal breakers for me is a dedicated control room mixer in Reaper. Yeah...Ive seen all the responses in the forms that you can set this up depending on the template, but Ive never been able to. This is why Im sticking with Cubase 10.5 . Id like to try Reaper but the one time I put it on my machine I spent most of the day trying and failing to hook it up to my Motu 24 I/O boxes.Everything is easy when you know how but as a newbie on Reaper, 6 hours of noodling with it to not being able to hook it up to my audio card is a bit much.

[@edsonxmusicproducer]

all respect to cockos team !!!

[@jppagetoo]

I thought I was pretty good at Reaper but Kenny just slapped me down and showed how much morr there is to learn. Thanks Kenny!

[@TocoaPuffs]

My god I am such a rookie.

[@richarsenault1004]

What can I say, Reaper is great and bought my license. Kenny is the bomb and what a great teacher. thank you.

[@BurningBushPedagogy]

Mind boggling awesome and just powerful...Am very grateful for Reaper Cockos DAW and Kenny should be Awarded the best Teacher on Earth...

[@InnerSyncMusic]

Question: When i lower a fader from mixer it doesn t lower the visuals.Anyone know why?

[@zeeceefourovksk2837]

4:47 - kenny, can i know which video in your playlist that has a demonstration on this trick (putting efx on media items). thanks! 😊

[@gokulv.k.2347]

This is one of the versetile and coolest DAW that I've ever came through!!!!