Recording two tracks at a time in Reaper

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Hey all! I was wondering how to record two tracks at the same time in Reaper.

I am using a Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 for the interface to my laptop.

Is it as simple as setting one input for say Input 3 and the other for Input 4?

Currently I use those two inputs for recording, and leave Inputs 1 and 2 open. It works for everything else I do.

Let me know if you need more info.

The goal is to have two players record "live" together for those two tracks.

Thanks in advance.
 
With my old Tascam US-2x2 and my newer Motu M2, I have recorded 2 Reaper tracks simultaneously quite easily - just the way you describe. Assuming the rest of each track's settings are already configured, just tell Reaper which inputs you're using and hit record.
 
Eric V said:
Is it as simple as setting one input for say Input 3 and the other for Input 4?
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Yes. One player goes into one input of the scarlett, the other player goes into another input, and you just go into Reaper, create two tracks, and arm each to record and change the input on each to match the channels that the players are plugged in to.
 
gecko zzed said:
Yes. One player goes into one input of the scarlett, the other player goes into another input, and you just go into Reaper, create two tracks, and arm each to record and change the input on each to match the channels that the players are plugged in to.
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Thanks Gecko!
 
I don't know if this changes anything regarding earlier responses, but we have electronic drums going to channels 2 and 3 on a Behringer X1204USB mixer. We have channel 4 on the mixer for guitar. The two MAIN outputs of the mixer go to Inputs 3 and 4 on the Focusrite. So all I do is set drums to Input 3 and guitar to Input 4 on the Focusrite?
 
Eric V said:
I don't know if this changes anything regarding earlier responses, but we have electronic drums going to channels 2 and 3 on a Behringer X1204USB mixer. We have channel 4 on the mixer for guitar. The two MAIN outputs of the mixer go to Inputs 3 and 4 on the Focusrite. So all I do is set drums to Input 3 and guitar to Input 4 on the Focusrite?
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What channels you're using on the mixing board don't really affect anything on the Reaper side if the board isn't connected directly to the computer anyway. Whatever you're sending to inputs 3 and 4 of the focusrite will be what Reaper sees on inputs 3 and 4. So if you want to isolate the drums and guitar, you'll have to hard pan them away from each other.

That said, why are you even using the focusrite? The mixer is a USB interface too, so you could just plug that directly into the PC and record that way
 
VomitHatSteve said:
What channels you're using on the mixing board don't really affect anything on the Reaper side if the board isn't connected directly to the computer anyway. Whatever you're sending to inputs 3 and 4 of the focusrite will be what Reaper sees on inputs 3 and 4. So if you want to isolate the drums and guitar, you'll have to hard pan them away from each other.

That said, why are you even using the focusrite? The mixer is a USB interface too, so you could just plug that directly into the PC and record that way
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Thanks regarding the explanation Steve, and as for why we are using the Scarlett. I thought I had to, but you are right it seems, I could just remove it and use it here at my home for recording new ideas!
 
OK. Got that cleared up. Just send that Scarlett to me. I'll check it out - make sure it's working properly. Shouldn't take more than 5 or 6 years . . :p:D
 
Not sure of your mixer, many are only two channel USB. based on what you are doing, that may still be the better option, but if it is only a two channel USB mixer, you will use one track in stereo for recording. Still have more mixing options, but it will be one track. You can add other tracks, so as not to confuse, but check the mixers USB input specs.
 
I have a question. If I remove the Scarlett from the equation, what would I pick for a driver to use the mixer, the ASIO driver seen highlighted below?

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Tell us your mixer, we can help with understanding the specs. If you can use the manufacturer's drivers, they are usually better than ASIO4ALL. Not always, but ...
 
DM60 said:
Tell us your mixer, we can help with understanding the specs. If you can use the manufacturer's drivers, they are usually better than ASIO4ALL. Not always, but ...
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A Behringer X1204USB
 
Eric V said:
I can't seem to find the drivers for this mixer
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From Behringers PDF manual:

"Connect the USB type B plug into the USB jack on the mixer, and the other end into a free USB port on your computer. There are no required drivers, but we recommend that PC users install the included ASIO driver. The driver can also be downloaded from behringer.com."

So Behringer, either I need the driver or not? LOL
 
I updated the ASIO4ALL driver, according to Behringer I shouldn't need a driver but its there just in case.
 
From the website:
Built-in stereo USB/Audio Interface to connect directly to your computer.
So just two channels.

You are right, they just use the ASIO4ALL driver.
 
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