Reaper Tutorial for Beginners

Overview

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Dive into a comprehensive 3-hour 37-minute video course on Reaper, a powerful and versatile digital audio workstation. Learn the fundamentals of audio production, from installation and workspace navigation to advanced techniques like MIDI editing, audio manipulation, and effects processing. Master essential skills such as live audio recording, virtual instrument integration, automation, and customization. Explore routing, envelopes, and rendering processes to enhance your projects. Suitable for beginners in music production, podcasting, voice-over work, sound design, and more. Includes practical demonstrations, downloadable course materials, and recommendations for free plugins to expand your audio toolkit.

Syllabus

1.1 Reaper Tutorial for Beginners
2.1 Install and Set Up Reaper for the First Time
2.2 Tour of the Reaper Workspace
2.3 Tracks in Reaper
2.4 Tempo, Grid, and Snap Settings
2.5 Recording Live Audio
2.6 Recording MIDI and Virtual Instruments
2.7 Editing MIDI
2.8 Editing Audio
2.9 Editing With Stretching
3.1 Using Effects in Reaper
3.2 Routing in Reaper
3.3 Automation and Envelopes
3.4 Folders and Groups
3.5 Markers and Regions
3.6 Actions and Customizations
3.7 Rendering
4.0 Conclusion & Plugin Recommendations