Reaper

We explore a clever set of donationware scripts that transform the popular Reaper DAW software into a source‑destination editing powerhouse.

Any Reaper track can have up to 64 channels, and even in stereo mix projects that opens up a vast world of routing possibilities.

Did you know you can embed parameter control knobs and some plug‑in GUIs into Reaper’s project and mixer tracks? We reveal how...

In allowing you to create feedback loops, Reaper gives you access to a world of creative effects.

These four audio examples illustrate the ideas discussed in the Reaper workshop in SOS May 2023.

With a bit of fine‑tuning, Reaper can help you edit long podcasts at pace!

Why not use Reaper to find out what difference your 'character' plug-ins are really making?

Reaper's multichannel WAV support makes comping multitracks a breeze.

Create an auto-ducking talkback facility using Reaper’s ReaGate plug-in.

Reaper’s MIDI Editor can be customised to make programming your drum parts easier. We explain how...

Reaper’s Track Templates facility allows you to store and recall far more than a list of insert plug-ins!

We help you get to grips with Reaper’s new spectral-editing functions.

Reaper’s Region Playlists make it easy to sketch out new song structures or rework existing tracks.

Create a custom channel strip, complete with controls, in Reaper’s Mixer.

Here’s how to ensure your Reaper projects will still be accessible a year from now — or even a decade.

Reaper’s Stretch Markers feature intelligent linking, which can ease the burden of manual vocal alignment.

How do Reaper 5’s new VCA Faders complement the existing group and linking facilities?

What you don’t like about Reaper, you can probably change!

How to recreate open-reel tape trickery in Reaper.

Reaper’s automation lacks a relative trim mode, but now you can add your own.

Reaper 5.11’s new Subprojects facility opens up entirely new ways of working.