Knowing basically nothing about recording/producing i need an interface....

[funkinbottom]

Reaper isn the software, yeah?

And one could use reaper and export to a file any other audio program could use?

What i mean is, the person i would likely be sending my files too would have a very high end studio. They would be able to use my output from reaper (or whatever)? Obviously yes, right?

Is reaper a free program or commercial?

Cheers, bud!

Yes, you can render your tracks as wav or mp3 files and send them to friends via file transfer like we send (free) Google drive Dropbox etc. (I do it fairly regularly) They upload files, record their track and send back. You up load to your DAW and done. Sounds confusing, but very simple once you get it down. Like anything, a little bit of a learning curve. You can download a free trial of Reaper, but it's only $60 USD.

 

[matante]

Reaper isn the software, yeah?

And one could use reaper and export to a file any other audio program could use?

What i mean is, the person i would likely be sending my files too would have a very high end studio. They would be able to use my output from reaper (or whatever)? Obviously yes, right?

Is reaper a free program or commercial?

Cheers, bud!

You need to talk to the person you're collaborating with to agree on a file format that you can make and they can use

 

[mike buzzetti]

https://www.thomann.de/ie/behringer_u_phoria_umc22.htm

 

[mike buzzetti]

You need to talk to the person you're collaborating with to agree on a file format that you can make and they can use

WAV files are the most common next is AIF for Apple format.

 

[lidl e]

Wouldn't hurt. It's the same thing but would let you record more instruments at once. 2 mics instead of one, for example.

Interesting, and you plug your instrument cable right into the hole in the middle of those inputs? ( i told you i know literally nothing! I can play, but I've always relied on others to record me)
What kind of mic cable does that take?

 

[lidl e]

You need to talk to the person you're collaborating with to agree on a file format that you can make and they can use

Gotcha.
But reaper would be able to export in any formst we agreed upon, yeah?

 

[lidl e]

Wouldn't hurt. It's the same thing but would let you record more instruments at once. 2 mics instead of one, for example.

So sorry to ask so many questions!

So on the one you can record a mic and an instrument at the same time, but on the one that is 50 quid more expensive you can use two mics at the same time, or a mic and an instrument, or two instruments?

 

[funkinbottom]

Would reaper be what people here generally use?

And not to sound ridiculous, but is this setup good enough to record for radio broadcast? Like singles that will be commercial?

Yeah, I think a bunch of folks here use Reaper. And yes, good enough to record for broadcast. But It would need to be mixed and mastered. I have friends that work in the recording industry, and there are a lot of pros/studios switching from Pro tools toReaper. It is quality

But reaper would be able to export in any formst we agreed upon, yeah?

Yes,l most used, as mentioned is wav files, any Daw should be able to upload. Some use MP3 because they are smaller and more easily emailed. I like We Transfer, free and can send a large files.

 

[lidl e]

Yeah, I think a bunch of folks here use Reaper. And yes, good enough to record for broadcast. But It would need to be mixed and mastered. I have friends that work in the recording industry, and there are a lot of pros/studios switching from Pro tools toReaper. It is quality



Yes

So awesome. Thanks so so much. I really appreciate your time.

Last question (for tonight!) It will work with my laptop which was fairly high end four years ago?? Is that too vague a question?

 

[SoulReflection]

Reaper isn the software, yeah?

And one could use reaper and export to a file any other audio program could use?

What i mean is, the person i would likely be sending my files too would have a very high end studio. They would be able to use my output from reaper (or whatever)? Obviously yes, right?

Is reaper a free program or commercial?

Cheers, bud!

Reaper is software and has a flexible free trial. It is only $60 US for a lifetime of updates. It does have a learning curve but most of these programs do. The main pluses are low computer overhead, inexpensive cost, and the ability to export files in virtually all formats, including those for "high-end" studios. It also provides "plugins" and allows others to be imported. Don't be concerned about plugins. You will learn about them and they expand the flexibility of DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations)

Watch out for other programs that are "free" but charge you for ongoing upgrades.

I am not an expert but, with the online tutorials, you should be able to function in short order. Let me know if I can offer any assistance.

 

[lidl e]

Reaper is software and has a flexible free trial. It is only $60 US for a lifetime of updates. It does have a learning curve but most of these programs do. The main pluses are low computer overhead, inexpensive cost, and the ability to export files in virtually all formats, including those for "high-end" studios. It also provides "plugins" and allows others to be imported. Don't be concerned about plugins. You will learn about them and they expand the flexibility of DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations)

Watch out for other programs that are "free" but charge you for ongoing upgrades.

I am not an expert but, with the online tutorials, you should be able to function in short order. Let me know if I can offer any assistance.

Amazing. Youve got me sold!

Cheers!

 

[funkinbottom]

Last question (for tonight!) It will work with my laptop which was fairly high end four years ago?? Is that too vague a question?

Should be no problem. When I first Started with Reaper, I used my laptop that was probably 6 -7 years old running windows 7. Seemed to work just fine. The program itself doesn't use much hard drive. If you start really getting into it, you might want an external drive to store your work, but definitely not necessary to get started.

 

[SoulReflection]

Amazing. Youve got me sold!

Cheers!

My invoice is in the mail !

 

[funkinbottom]

Reaper is software and has a flexible free trial. It is only $60 US for a lifetime of updates

Big part of why I went with Reaper. The "honor system" to pay, and free upgrades for the last 3 1/2 years. Every penny worth the $60.

 

[lidl e]

Now I'm excited!

Thanks, lads.

I did just look at the reaper homepage and it makes me nervous, but I'll dive in and figure it out!

 

[funkinbottom]

And too am not a pro engineer, but will offer any help I can. PM me any time if needed.

 

[funkinbottom]

Now I'm excited!

Thanks, lads.

I did just look at the reaper homepage and it makes me nervous, but I'll dive in and figure it out!

What's the matter.... scared? Kidding aside, go ahead and download, after a short learning curve you'll be tracking before you know it.

 

[matante]

Interesting, and you plug your instrument cable right into the hole in the middle of those inputs? ( i told you i know literally nothing! I can play, but I've always relied on others to record me)
What kind of mic cable does that take?

Yes. Use a standard guitar cable for that.

 

[matante]

Gotcha.
But reaper would be able to export in any formst we agreed upon, yeah?

I use GarageBand as I'm on a mac but most DAWs and can export in a variety of formats. You need to be sure though before you buy anything.

 

[matante]

So sorry to ask so many questions!

So on the one you can record a mic and an instrument at the same time, but on the one that is 50 quid more expensive you can use two mics at the same time, or a mic and an instrument, or two instruments?

Correct. It likely has a couple of more output options as well.