Reaper 3.75

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Hey all,

Just recently downloaded Reaper (from their site) to test it out. I'm a complete beginner in recording; just recently purchase my mic, etc. I will be recording purely vocals; will be adding piano tracks in the future once I start practicing again ;), but no other instruments (other than virtual) . I don't need anything that is too complicated although I know any software has a learning curve and from searching, Reaper seems to have gotten mostly positive reviews.

Anyway, is Reaper a good choice for my needs or is there anything else I should try, whether it be free or trial paid software to test out? Thanks for reading!
 
I don't use a computer for recording but since my gear is now obsolete :( , I've been looking into pooter based stuff and when I do, it'll be Reaper mainly cuz of the good feedback it gets.
From what I've read, it's a pretty intuitive program and gives good results.
I'd think you'd be fine with it. ;)
 
I recently download Reaper, and its not something I could just jump into and start using. I was somewhat familiar with FL Studio and its kind of similar to that. It took me an hour or two of reading and watching tutorials to get started editing imported MIDI files and installing new VSTi's. I haven't tried composing, recording, or exporting anything yet, but learning all that will be worthwhile eventually. Its not super simple but its as powerful as any other DAW and can handle any size project.
 
Awesome. I've used it for 6 months and love it. No program is simple (except GarageBand in iPad) but reaper is on the easier side of recording programs. To answer your question it'll be great for pretty much anything you would want a daw for.
 
Thanks for the feedback everyone- I'll definitely stick with Reaper for now. I'll also check out the book- I have a lot to learn! :)
 
I feel like Reaper pretty much smacks any other free program in the face.
 
Yep! Been using Reaper for over 1 year. Former Cakewalk/Sonar Studio user. Reaper is easier and more reliable. It just doesn't feel bloated. Their user forum is great. Lots of people eager to help. The trial software is not crippled in any way and The pricing is more than fair. I bought it during V3 and I wont have to pay again until V5 is released.

Mike
 
I find it alot more intuitive for me than ProTools, It's not clunky and filled with 500 different windows that I have to switch back and forth. It's great for a one monitor setup, alot of other programs always seem to be more geared towards the 2-3 setup but I don't have that kind of money.
 
After a lot of reading and a bit of frustration, finally figured out how to record my AT2035 w/ reaper! Worked great and the recording came out really nice. Thanks for all the feedback!
 
I found Reaper to be the most beginner friendly DAW Ive tried, though Studio One was close. If you need video, or will need it in the future, look at mixcraft as well though Reaper will handle any audio situations you throw at it.....
 
Plus video is already implemented and with the new 4.0 should be getting better and better! :D
 
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