Among the digital audio workstations (DAWs) revolutionizing the way we create and manipulate sound, REAPER stands out as a comprehensive and customizable solution. Written by two professional sound engineers with extensive credentials, this book helps you make the most of this DAW by guiding you through each step of using REAPER, from initial setup to advanced professional techniques, to produce high-quality audio content.
Starting with the basics, you’ll learn how to install and configure the software to suit your specific needs. Through practical examples, you'll explore REAPER’s extensive features, covering everything from initial recording sessions to the final stages of mixing and mastering. You'll also be guided through creating a complete musical production, learning how to utilize REAPER's tools to capture the best takes and edit them to perfection. Whether you're working on music, podcasts, or sound design for video, you will discover techniques for mixing and mastering your projects, ensuring they achieve optimal sound quality and volume for distribution.
By the end of this book, you’ll have gained a thorough understanding of how to harness REAPER’s full potential.