I'm so glad that someone asked about the pauses. Kenny might think it's a weird question, but the tutorials would lose so much without his unique pacing. Maybe he just does it for clarity, but it makes learning a fairly complicated program feel easy and relaxing.
Kenny's format is absolutely superior online training. It's clear, direct, quiet and gets to the point very quickly in a calm, pleasing manner. Reaper is a complicated software that becomes more complicated with each new version. Kenny is one of the things that makes navigating this DAW with the least frustration.
I was in the boat of " Man, these tutorials are so simple and concise, but fucking hell, what the hell is up with those pauses when he speaks?!" Then in his 100k special video he explains why, and then my ignorant ass realised that THAT why I can follow them so easy; it's presented in a format that my dumb ass can follow. I felt like a piece of shit for that, and rightfully so. Thank you for all the videos, Kenny.
It's very refreshing to see someone talk naturally and so chill. Unlike the majority of YTbers that overexaggerate everything and try to be too over the top.
Old school, low tech, retired guy here, Kenny. My pass time is recording myself on guitar. I can do that fairly well now but it’s only because of YOU, Sir, and only after watching your clear and detailed videos on that magical tool called Reaper. I’d probably be sitting in a rocking chair watching traffic go by if not for you. Thank you, Kenny. Love you, man!
Not retired yet but getting close. Not a great musician but have really enjoyed learning about recording myself through Reaper and Kenny's videos. I always search his videos first before I go anywhere else. And the videos are short and to the point so it's easy to watch one or two while on a break or eating a meal. Thanks Kenny! Great stuff!
Reaper is fantastic isn't it? I have used most DAWs over the years. Reaper is the one WhiteLakeDan, and yes Kenny was one of those who made my transition from other DAWs all the more easier. Got me up and running quickly. Reaper is my favourite DAW. It isn't the prettiest sure, but functionally. It is the one! As a developer I also find it a fantastic environment for debugging my own plugins. It is just the best swiss army knife DAW that there is. You cannot go wrong with Reaper. :D.
I love Kenny even more after watching this video. I put off using a DAW for years because I thought I would never understand how to use one, they just looked overwhelming. But with Kenny’s help I have reached a level that I’m immensely proud of. I’m 70 years old and not trained in IT but Kenny is a supremely talented teacher and I’m so grateful to him.
I'm so glad to know that you're an employee of Cockos/Reaper. What you do is really great. Music channels have really gone downhill as of late. They used to impart knowledge but now it's just a constant gear 'review' to make money, and this channel never feels that way (obviously). Anyway, rant aside, I really appreciate this channel. Thanks to everyone making it, and making it possible.
@@J3unG Yeah it reminds me of a question I heard on a gaming podcast the other day. 'What advice do you have for when you don't feel motivated to play games'. The answer was 'I don't really have any good advice, but I can tell you one thing, the solution definitely isn't to buy more games'. I fear plugins have become retail-therapy for many people.
Because the people of cockos put their heart into this amazing DAW, I bought a license which costs around $60, if I remember correctly. If you like reaper and use it, please support these hardworking folks by buying a license - those people need to support their families too. And by supporting them economically, reaper can continue to make this fantastic daw. Thank you.
Definitely pay for it! It's well worth it! And I really appreciate that they have a personal use price without feature limitations for those of us that are starting out and learning.
I just decided to buy the license, had to go over the 60 day mark to make sure this software is what I'm looking for but yeah in the end I bought it so I'm not guilty ;p
It's the first program I bought out of principle. And once I asked if I can donate - the only way is to buy the more expensive license. Well, I'll just wait for the next payment which I will be glad to pay.
I've been mixing and recording since the early 1980's and used Pro Tools for the better part of 20 years. Reaper is a godsend because it makes creating art EASIER without the frustration of increasing expenses for gear, software and navigating the proprietary minefield music tech has brought on. Reaper forever, yo.
Feels kind of weird to finally see your face after hearing your voice in almost every month of the last two or three years since I started recording with reaper :D but hey it's happening :D Thank you for explaining reaper to me! :)
You are the man. Golden, clear, logical, and humble instruction. You are a great teacher and add so much value to reaper. Your instruction is one of the main reasons I have decided to stay with reaper.
I agree. I use reaper all the time and pretty much know it inside out, but if I ever get stuck the FIRST thing I do is open youtube and go straight to kenny's page and type the issue directly in HIS search channel.
Usually when I recommend Reaper for someone, one of the (many) pros I emphasize is that it has well made tutorials, also that "WATCH THESE FIRST" playlist is a lifesaver for a beginner. Otherwise we would just randomly search for videos and that really didn't work out well for me, and many others I know either. So once again, Thank you!
Kenny I came from Cubase everything was money. They nickel and Dimmed me to death. Tutorials, Upgrades, Etc. Reaper was the best move I everr made. I can not thank Justin, Shiva, You and others on the reaper team for all the goodies that come with reaper. I am not encouraging anyone to do this but for me I really appreciate the timer after the 30 day trial on Reaper it gave me time to learn how to use it and if it would work for me while I was switching from Cubase to Reaper. Reaper is so much more than a DAW it's great people behind it. To all Peace and be safe !!!!
Kenny. You are hands down the best of all of them and here’s why: You’re a born teacher. You understand the perspective of the learner and you always go at exactly the right pace AND.... this is the big one... you actually understand that the mouse move needs to be executed at a speed that allows the observer to actually SEE where it went. Why so many tutorials overlook this absolutely boggles my mind. Frankly it’s maddening!
Things I love in this video 1) Typewriter comment 2) I thought I was the only one who used Logic in that way. 3) Studio tour and PVC legs. 4) Learning more about the Cockos team 5) the outtro is an earworm.
Thanks for the insight to your work. I have turned to your videos many, many times to search for answers, and your tutorials are always spot on. In addition to music, I am involved with documenting a web cam of a peregrine falcon nest in Wilmington, DE. Three years ago, when I was just getting started with Reaper, I thought I heard peeps from the falcon eggs, even though they hadn't hatched yet. The nest box is on the top floor of a high rise building, and the noise from air conditioning, etc. interferes with sound from the web cam. I thought, "how can I get rid of the noise" and turned to your videos. Of course, you had the answer. I pulled a .wav file from the video, and with the help of ReaFIR and your guidance I was able to reduce the machinery noise to a level where the peeps could be heard. All of the people who watch the web cam were astounded when I posted the video and they could hear the unhatched eggs peeping. The group now uses a Facebook page (Wilmington Falcons), but The first posting of the peeps was on CZcams. czcams.com/video/Sdo0gh5S3Ac/video.html
Thank you so much for taking the time and having the interest in educating us about Reaper...it was absolutely because of your instructional videos that I chose to purchase and use Reaper.
I've participated in some TDPri (Telecaster Discussion Forum) discussions about who uses what DAW, I was impressed that at least among musicians, Reaper keeps coming up and is recommended as frequently as the ProTools, Logic, and Ableton DAW's. Those discussions convinced me to throw down the $60 Reaper private user fee. Money well spent.
Working for REAPER sounds like the dream job! The fact that Cockos invests in having someone like you teach it for free is why REAPER is the DAW of the people. As you said, maybe it'll never be industry standard, but REAPER has made DAWs more accessible/affordable than anything I've seen out there! Folks in the US, UK, Canada, etc. can afford every DAW with relative ease, and therefore have a real choice to make there, but for young people all around the world in the middle east, Africa, and elsewhere, where the dollar is more expensive and wages low, REAPER is quickly growing to become the only good affordable option! REAPER's global reach outside the relatively small industry, will outgrow other DAWs over time and also help people who may not even look at audio as a career still able to express themselves. Also in Game Audio, REAPER is definitely one of the many industry-standard tools imo. Thank you all for creating the DAW of the people :)
i think people in underdeveloped countries lean more towards warez, not only because they're free but also because the options to pay for license may not be readily available due to, again, underdeveloped financial infrastructure, the hassle of payment may just be a real PITA
Hello from Russia. Guys Reaper is amazing thank you for this. As a software engineer and musical hobbyist I totally understand how complex and hard developing software like Reaper. Your licence policy and other human oriented decisions is awesome. Your contribution to the market which was poisoned of corporate giants with slow and glitchy software it’s change the game. Kenny my personal respect for you, you are really Reaper MANIAc, your videos so close, thank you for this.
I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart, I wouldn't know a single thing about recording if it weren't for you showing me everything I could learn ever since I was 16 and just learning how to work a daw.
You are THE man, Kenny. I have made a huge leap in my Reaper use over the past several months, and it's pretty much all because of you. Thank you, thank you.
I researched DAW's for over 1 year before committing to purchasing REAPER. OMG, what a beautiful, elegant, and universally versatile program. I was TERRIFIED of the DAW, and then your tutorials came into my life, and I followed your step by step getting started video series and have been hooked ever since! I am a church composer / conductor and because of your tutorials and REAPER, we are now on track to make a beautiful CD quality recording showcasing our skills! Thank you Kenny!!
Hey Kenny. A music enthusiast from Peru here. I want to address you the warmest words of gratitude. When the pandemic started and my band practically came to an end. You were the light of hope for us because we decided to record music. I knew nothing of daws and recording. I went with Reaper, I was scared and a bit desperate until I found your channel. Slowly but surely I gained knowledge and confidence. Not only was I able to learn from you but also I started to develop habits of my own, customisations and ideas. Every time I need some inspiration I come back and always feel like at home and find something new that I can use or share with others. Thanks for sharing your awesomeness with the world and best regards from Peru!!!
14:09 Studio tour. "Oh and I also have a pair of baseball bats to deal with any burglars trying to steal my gear." Great vids Kenny, couldn't live in Reaperland without them.
Hey Kenny thanks a lot for featuring my question. You are the best! I look forward to more videos. Whenever someone asks me where to start in reaper I just send them your way.
Thank you Kenny, for all your wisdom, knowledge, tips, tricks and hints. I have learned so much from you about Reaper. Keep up the great work! Absolutely love your tutorials. All the best, Sven from The Metal Foundry
Thanks a lot for all of your help Kenny! You're definitely the reason I bought Reaper and have been recording better and better. Keep doing the great work!
I love the PVC legs comment towards the end. Lol. That's something I would do. I can't express how much Reaper has opened up my world but I still wanted to say a heart felt thank you to you and all who are involved making Reaper and for making it possible for common folk to have such powerful tools made more accessible to them. You guys have made it fun and easy learning a DAW. Wish I had all this at my fingertips years ago. Keep up the good work!
I always consult your channel when I have a Reaper question. It's like a video manual of info you have here. Congrats on the subs and I am very grateful for all your hard work. And the entire Reaper team of course :)
I’ve used Reaper for over three years and I’m continually impressed by the features it offers. But your videos are, far and away, the most informative, easy to understand and thorough regarding my learning. I incorporate what I’ve learned from you in every recording session I do. I look forward to every one of your lessons. Thank you so very much Kenny 👍🏻👍🏻
Every time I have the chance to recommend Reaper I mention the forum and 3rd party developers, and your videos. They helped me start since I had never used a DAW. So, thanks for your work and helping me get closer to having a creative outlet.
Don't ever change the way you talk with pauses, it helps me a great deal in learning what you teach. So many others talk too fast without breathing & one can't capture all that's been said. It's as though your pauses allows or gives us a chance to think about what you've just said each time & therefore it sinks in, so never stop this method of yours Kenny , it's so highly appreciated. You are very unique & there is no one else who teaches Reaper like you do, so ur always gonna be my first choice.!
Kenny you’ve been my guiding light through the years using reaper which is a brilliant daw . I can’t thank you and reaper enough for the amazing work everyone has done .
regarding the question at 3:25 i thought in the beginning that you might be a robot voice, you were so even in tone through so many videos. great stuff, thanks for helping me and others, for almost 3 years now
what a lovely face to match a soothing voice! love reaper and always am happy to find myself learning things. U have no idea how much your "Tempo Map" video helped me when making my guitar coverss
I've never used any daw besides Reaper and you have been a big reason why. Whenever I get stumped or can't figure out how to get something accomplished I always browse your channel and pretty much find what I'm looking for every time. Thank you so much!
Wow, Kenny, you are our hero, do you know that? Congrats for the 100+k and well, thanks for explaining all this. I was not sure if you were working so close with Reaper team. Reaper is the best thing that happened to me when I switched from Sonar back in the days. I am grateful everyday for what the whole Cokos team does and the way they approcah things. More "boutique" than "industry", I love it. Thanks Kenny!
Kenny, you cannot figure out how many people around the world that are thankful for your tutorials and help. I'm one of those. Thanks, thanks and thanks. Lots of health, peace and protection for you!
your videos are the sole reason i use Reaper. sure, Reaper is great, but there are a lot of good DAWs out there. what sets Reaper apart, for me, is how easy it is to learn new things quickly, so you can get back to your session as quickly as possible. i couldn't do that without you, Kenny. thanks so much!
Hi Kenny, I'm sure you have heard it many times from other viewers, but, just wanted to record my appreciation for what you do and how you do it. I watch a lot of DAW related CZcams material, some of it good, some of it not so good. However, you stand head and shoulders above the others with your calm, no-nonsense, get -to-the-point approach - which makes learning so much easier. I have learned much from you so thank you so much. Chris
Best DAW ever, i was a monitor tech for 25 years until digital desks took over. If i had you as a mentor i was still doing it but i did not cope with the digital desks. Anyway, started 2 years ago with Reaper and after a slow start i am really into digital recording thanks to your video's!! Just to give me the analogue feel i have the Imperial24 theme installed! Thanx again for the very educating video's!
Your videos are a big part of the Reaper value proposition. Reaper is not the most intuitive software and I would not have stuck with it without your videos. But with your great videos, everything made sense and I was able to take control of this fantastic DAW! Thank you!
Hey Kenny! Video guy here with some unsolicited advice. Your camera should be at eye level or higher with a slight downward angle. Adjust your framing so that the top of your head is closer to the top of the frame (look up the rule of thirds). Set your camera to manual exposure so that when you cover the lens with your hand the image doesn't get brighter.
Gbson456 have recently returned to Reaper after one and a half years of trying to understand other DAWs, and coming to the conclusion, that the' other video guys' had come down from the mountain with stone tablets on how to Work their DAWs. Thank God I found your tutorials. I have thought many times , that I'm just not smart enough to "GET IT". But after watching this tutorial, and now knowing Reaper wants us to learn, has made a difference in my attitude. Thank you so much Kenny- I believe you!
Your Reaper tutorials are EXCELLENT. Thank you so much for diving into the program and helping folks see it for the powerful DAW it is. It should be massively implemented into the industry.
Reaper in-whole is such a huge gift to us. It's so crazy cheap for the amount of functionality AND customer support that you get. It still blows my mind every day!
Although I'm still learning Reaper, your videos have changed the way I approach recording and mixing. Reaper hides no flaws or adds no surprises and even makes songwriting a joy. Thanks to you guys because there is no other DAW that gives the gift of teaching and learning. Thank you so much. Now, can someone show me how to reply and text in the reaper forum?
1) google reaper forums, go there, browse the forums you like 2) create a login if you don't have one 3) log in 4) either click the new thread or 5) click a forum topic, at the bottom you'll see a "post reply" button, click that, type stuff in the message area 6) when you're done typing click submit reply.
@@DThompson55 Thank you so much, and yes I did all that yet it asks me to place a target or something to that effect. I don't know what it is asking me to do.
that is funny. But, in my opinion, there is power in reaper I've never needed and probably never have to use it. Old School reel to reel tricks was a must to learn. Today's computer recording has to many tricks.😇
Growing up, I had some music teachers who were incredible players ...but were terrible teachers. You have the knowledge - AND are an outstanding teacher. Side Note: I love the pauses. They help me keep up with you. Thanks for everything you do.
The Greatest People in the world are TEACHERS. I mean true teachers whose main reward seems to be the delivery of useful tools to their students. Guess you had that one wrong huh, Kenny? Really glad you figured it out. Life's lessons are many, and never ending. Thank you for all you do.😏😍😎
You're a good man. Thanks for letting us see your mug. I've been using Reaper since Justin's beta (.5 anyone?) and what I love is being able to use it in a way exclusive to one's workflow. I occasionally work in a more obscure feature when it really makes sense to me.... There is so much under the hood that I don't use, for the simple reason that I don't have to. What I would like to see is Reaper's video editing capabilities advanced. The basic engine is so good and stable, it deserves attention, perhaps as a different branch on its own....
Kenny, my friend, I recently switched from using Reason to Reaper. You saved my life with this video on automation: Quickly Finding an FX Parameter (Automation) in REAPER. I had really grown accustomed to simply right clicking a parameter and choosing to automate that specific parameter. Using the "last touched" approach in Reaper is essentially the same thing in a slightly different way. Thank you for this, and for all of your tutorials! You've made my transition from Reason to Reaper very easy! I REALLY appreciate it bro:) Rock on!! -Shae
Your pauses are what told me how much you cared about what you do and how you are received. I've been 'trying' to record for over 30 years and yes, I started with Cakewalk and moved on however, I finally learned of Reaper and have never looked back. So much packed into what essentially is free for the using. Yes, I donated and have a license. Until discovering you, the frustration of the multitude of details required to sound good, were beyond my attention span. I am a guitar player/singer/songwriter for 50 years now and I have been looking for you and Reaper for decades. Thank you so, so much for your superb tutorials. I have scrolled through and watched most of them however, there is one you don't seem to have in your list and probably for a good reason that I am not aware of however, if you ever see your way to providing it, I'm sure it will be well received. I often record vocals and guitar simultaneously in a single take. Though my timing is usually fairly accurate, sometimes there are spots where I detect issues. What can be done to adjust (quantize?) a single take of audio to better match the metronome? Your assistance is most appreciated. Fan For Life!
So glad that Cockos greenlighted your VST instruments series. That's been my favorite series that you've done! I've re-created many of those projects myself, and then used that as a jumping off point for my own creations. Now I'm starting to use the instruments and techniques you highlighted in my original work. Just recently I had a situation where the Spitfire hand bells were the perfect thing.
That's the first time I ever see your face. And I'm very glad you are a part of REAPER. You've made such a good tutorials in the past and continue doing so, that's just amazing. Thank you and to al REAPER team.
I’m so glad you did this, and particularly appreciate your shout-out to Justin & Schwa (et al). I also enjoyed your clarification of the non-imperialist vision of Cockos to simply make great software for its users, and the recognition of their relentless diligence in that pursuit. You guys rock.
You’re the best Kenny. And your delivery style, pauses et al, and the way you thoroughly go through every step and repeat shortcuts and demonstrate how to find things in Reaper is nothing short of brilliant. Your sister may have been the teacher by trade but your instructional videos are the bomb. Don’t ever change a thing. You teach and allow people to retain the information. How could anyone ask for more. 👊🏼👍🏼
Kenny, nice job in your delivery of the ins and outs of Reaper vids. I'll have to echo what someone says below...the mechanics of the delivery is perfect. cadence (pauses), explaining the subtle details of recording. When I need to learn something I go directly to your channel. It's like I get the feeling you developed the software. I know you didn't but man they picked the right guy to show us how it's done. I bought into Reaper a little more than 10 years ago and have not looked back. I use it where I work instead of what I'm given. By the way I'm a 40 plus years veteran radio guy (still working) as production director for a radio corporation. Reaper can handle anything I throw at it...music beds, VO, SFX...The company I'm with uses Adobe Audition. I'm familiar and tried just about every DAW out there. My first introduction to digital recording was with SAW Plus (1995). I also have a side gig in voice over and voice pay-per-click spots and drop in tons of 800 numbers ( I might be one of the best know unknowns) and musician (since pandemic I've been working from home studio) so Reaper has become even more relevant. Thank you Kenny. ATTA-BOY.
Kenny thanking us? Man, I don't think you understand how much of an impact you had on people's lives. Thank YOU.
I'm so glad that someone asked about the pauses. Kenny might think it's a weird question, but the tutorials would lose so much without his unique pacing. Maybe he just does it for clarity, but it makes learning a fairly complicated program feel easy and relaxing.
I agree..the delivery is a bit unusual...but really..when you think of it..it really plays well..into the whole sound.
Kenny's format is absolutely superior online training. It's clear, direct, quiet and gets to the point very quickly in a calm, pleasing manner. Reaper is a complicated software that becomes more complicated with each new version. Kenny is one of the things that makes navigating this DAW with the least frustration.
That's one of the things that I found makes it very easy to follow his tutorials...the cadence of his speaking.
@@minkorrh i find it soooo annoying and distracting.....takes forever to get to the point
I was in the boat of " Man, these tutorials are so simple and concise, but fucking hell, what the hell is up with those pauses when he speaks?!"
Then in his 100k special video he explains why, and then my ignorant ass realised that THAT why I can follow them so easy; it's presented in a format that my dumb ass can follow.
I felt like a piece of shit for that, and rightfully so.
Thank you for all the videos, Kenny.
For the number of things you taught me I consider you a friend.
It's very refreshing to see someone talk naturally and so chill. Unlike the majority of YTbers that overexaggerate everything and try to be too over the top.
Old school, low tech, retired guy here, Kenny. My pass time is recording myself on guitar. I can do that fairly well now but it’s only because of YOU, Sir, and only after watching your clear and detailed videos on that magical tool called Reaper. I’d probably be sitting in a rocking chair watching traffic go by if not for you. Thank you, Kenny. Love you, man!
I feel the same - especially during the lockdown. It gave me a way to collaborate with people from a distance.
Being another old retired guy, but with some tech experience (programming computers), I also find Kenny's tutorials the BEST on CZcams. He's great!
Not retired yet but getting close. Not a great musician but have really enjoyed learning about recording myself through Reaper and Kenny's videos. I always search his videos first before I go anywhere else. And the videos are short and to the point so it's easy to watch one or two while on a break or eating a meal. Thanks Kenny! Great stuff!
@@benewman62 Sometimes.... it is just all about the fun :D.
Reaper is fantastic isn't it? I have used most DAWs over the years. Reaper is the one WhiteLakeDan, and yes Kenny was one of those who made my transition from other DAWs all the more easier. Got me up and running quickly. Reaper is my favourite DAW. It isn't the prettiest sure, but functionally. It is the one! As a developer I also find it a fantastic environment for debugging my own plugins. It is just the best swiss army knife DAW that there is. You cannot go wrong with Reaper. :D.
We love you Kenny!!! Thankyou so much for choosing to make this channel to help us with Reaper!!!
I love Kenny even more after watching this video.
I put off using a DAW for years because I thought I would never understand how to use one, they just looked overwhelming. But with Kenny’s help I have reached a level that I’m immensely proud of. I’m 70 years old and not trained in IT but Kenny is a supremely talented teacher and I’m so grateful to him.
I'm so glad to know that you're an employee of Cockos/Reaper. What you do is really great. Music channels have really gone downhill as of late. They used to impart knowledge but now it's just a constant gear 'review' to make money, and this channel never feels that way (obviously). Anyway, rant aside, I really appreciate this channel. Thanks to everyone making it, and making it possible.
I agree. I have plugin fatigue, bro.
@@J3unG Yeah it reminds me of a question I heard on a gaming podcast the other day. 'What advice do you have for when you don't feel motivated to play games'. The answer was 'I don't really have any good advice, but I can tell you one thing, the solution definitely isn't to buy more games'. I fear plugins have become retail-therapy for many people.
Because the people of cockos put their heart into this amazing DAW, I bought a license which costs around $60, if I remember correctly. If you like reaper and use it, please support these hardworking folks by buying a license - those people need to support their families too. And by supporting them economically, reaper can continue to make this fantastic daw. Thank you.
I bought it years ago, I’m about to have my first expiration happen next year. I will probably buy the same day it expires!!
Definitely pay for it! It's well worth it! And I really appreciate that they have a personal use price without feature limitations for those of us that are starting out and learning.
I just decided to buy the license, had to go over the 60 day mark to make sure this software is what I'm looking for but yeah in the end I bought it so I'm not guilty ;p
It's the first program I bought out of principle. And once I asked if I can donate - the only way is to buy the more expensive license. Well, I'll just wait for the next payment which I will be glad to pay.
You and the Reaper folks are angels. You've empowered thousands of people to make their art Thank you.
I've been mixing and recording since the early 1980's and used Pro Tools for the better part of 20 years. Reaper is a godsend because it makes creating art EASIER without the frustration of increasing expenses for gear, software and navigating the proprietary minefield music tech has brought on. Reaper forever, yo.
Feels kind of weird to finally see your face after hearing your voice in almost every month of the last two or three years since I started recording with reaper :D but hey it's happening :D
Thank you for explaining reaper to me! :)
You are the man. Golden, clear, logical, and humble instruction. You are a great teacher and add so much value to reaper. Your instruction is one of the main reasons I have decided to stay with reaper.
I agree. I use reaper all the time and pretty much know it inside out, but if I ever get stuck the FIRST thing I do is open youtube and go straight to kenny's page and type the issue directly in HIS search channel.
Usually when I recommend Reaper for someone, one of the (many) pros I emphasize is that it has well made tutorials, also that "WATCH THESE FIRST" playlist is a lifesaver for a beginner. Otherwise we would just randomly search for videos and that really didn't work out well for me, and many others I know either. So once again, Thank you!
Kenny is the man and Reaper is the best DAW! Thanks for everything you do man!
Kenny I came from Cubase everything was money. They nickel and Dimmed me to death. Tutorials, Upgrades, Etc. Reaper was the best move I everr made. I can not thank Justin, Shiva, You and others on the reaper team for all the goodies that come with reaper.
I am not encouraging anyone to do this but for me I really appreciate the timer after the 30 day trial on Reaper it gave me time to learn how to use it and if it would work for me while I was switching from Cubase to Reaper.
Reaper is so much more than a DAW it's great people behind it.
To all Peace and be safe !!!!
Kenny. You are hands down the best of all of them and here’s why:
You’re a born teacher. You understand the perspective of the learner and you always go at exactly the right pace AND.... this is the big one... you actually understand that the mouse move needs to be executed at a speed that allows the observer to actually SEE where it went. Why so many tutorials overlook this absolutely boggles my mind. Frankly it’s maddening!
Things I love in this video 1) Typewriter comment 2) I thought I was the only one who used Logic in that way. 3) Studio tour and PVC legs. 4) Learning more about the Cockos team 5) the outtro is an earworm.
And you can't find that outro song anywhere.
Thanks for the insight to your work. I have turned to your videos many, many times to search for answers, and your tutorials are always spot on. In addition to music, I am involved with documenting a web cam of a peregrine falcon nest in Wilmington, DE. Three years ago, when I was just getting started with Reaper, I thought I heard peeps from the falcon eggs, even though they hadn't hatched yet. The nest box is on the top floor of a high rise building, and the noise from air conditioning, etc. interferes with sound from the web cam. I thought, "how can I get rid of the noise" and turned to your videos. Of course, you had the answer. I pulled a .wav file from the video, and with the help of ReaFIR and your guidance I was able to reduce the machinery noise to a level where the peeps could be heard. All of the people who watch the web cam were astounded when I posted the video and they could hear the unhatched eggs peeping. The group now uses a Facebook page (Wilmington Falcons), but The first posting of the peeps was on CZcams. czcams.com/video/Sdo0gh5S3Ac/video.html
That's amazing!!!!
Brilliant...
I appreciate everything you do for the artists.
Thank you for the years of being a great teacher, Kenny!
Your videos have brought me to the next level!
Thank you so much for taking the time and having the interest in educating us about Reaper...it was absolutely because of your instructional videos that I chose to purchase and use Reaper.
So good to put a face to the name. Thank you for your years of amazingly helpful videos
Great to put a face to the voice, Kenny. Thanks for all the work you and the Cockos team put in!
Such a legend. You the man, KG!
Old retired guy here who didn't know what DAW stood for 2 years ago. You are my "go to" for help on using Reaper. Thank you for your GREAT videos!
his voice immediately gets me motivated to work, no matter the technique/approach. gold!
Thanks for the videos Kenny - I'm sure I speak for most of us watching this, that you have helped us with problems so many times! Nice to see you too!
I can't imagine trying to use/learn Reaper without your videos. Congrats (101K) and thanks again. Reaper Rocks.
I've participated in some TDPri (Telecaster Discussion Forum) discussions about who uses what DAW, I was impressed that at least among musicians, Reaper keeps coming up and is recommended as frequently as the ProTools, Logic, and Ableton DAW's. Those discussions convinced me to throw down the $60 Reaper private user fee. Money well spent.
Working for REAPER sounds like the dream job! The fact that Cockos invests in having someone like you teach it for free is why REAPER is the DAW of the people. As you said, maybe it'll never be industry standard, but REAPER has made DAWs more accessible/affordable than anything I've seen out there! Folks in the US, UK, Canada, etc. can afford every DAW with relative ease, and therefore have a real choice to make there, but for young people all around the world in the middle east, Africa, and elsewhere, where the dollar is more expensive and wages low, REAPER is quickly growing to become the only good affordable option! REAPER's global reach outside the relatively small industry, will outgrow other DAWs over time and also help people who may not even look at audio as a career still able to express themselves. Also in Game Audio, REAPER is definitely one of the many industry-standard tools imo.
Thank you all for creating the DAW of the people :)
Thank you for also being a great part of it.
i think people in underdeveloped countries lean more towards warez, not only because they're free but also because the options to pay for license may not be readily available due to, again, underdeveloped financial infrastructure, the hassle of payment may just be a real PITA
Hello from Russia. Guys Reaper is amazing thank you for this. As a software engineer and musical hobbyist I totally understand how complex and hard developing software like Reaper. Your licence policy and other human oriented decisions is awesome. Your contribution to the market which was poisoned of corporate giants with slow and glitchy software it’s change the game. Kenny my personal respect for you, you are really Reaper MANIAc, your videos so close, thank you for this.
What a champion, a great guy & proper diamond geezer! Thanks for all the help over the years 🎹🎚🎛 🎶👍🏼
I've learned so much from you that I don't know how to thank you. a big hug from Spain.
That rock album question caught me off guard. Wouldn’t Reaper be one of the best (if not the best) options for recording a rock album?
hey, man. Not a question, just want to say thank you. Your videos helped me a lot
I not strong in the grey areas,your vids are a God send for me with a constant struggle with my dumb brain.
I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart, I wouldn't know a single thing about recording if it weren't for you showing me everything I could learn ever since I was 16 and just learning how to work a daw.
You are THE man, Kenny. I have made a huge leap in my Reaper use over the past several months, and it's pretty much all because of you. Thank you, thank you.
Discovered Reaper accidently and haven't look back since, thanks to your videos. Great resource.
I researched DAW's for over 1 year before committing to purchasing REAPER. OMG, what a beautiful, elegant, and universally versatile program. I was TERRIFIED of the DAW, and then your tutorials came into my life, and I followed your step by step getting started video series and have been hooked ever since! I am a church composer / conductor and because of your tutorials and REAPER, we are now on track to make a beautiful CD quality recording showcasing our skills!
Thank you Kenny!!
Thanks for the advice Kenny. Keep doing what you're doing. ✌️
i just got into reaper about 9 months ago and i can honestly say that without these perfect videos i probably would have given up already.
Hey Kenny. A music enthusiast from Peru here. I want to address you the warmest words of gratitude. When the pandemic started and my band practically came to an end. You were the light of hope for us because we decided to record music. I knew nothing of daws and recording. I went with Reaper, I was scared and a bit desperate until I found your channel. Slowly but surely I gained knowledge and confidence. Not only was I able to learn from you but also I started to develop habits of my own, customisations and ideas. Every time I need some inspiration I come back and always feel like at home and find something new that I can use or share with others. Thanks for sharing your awesomeness with the world and best regards from Peru!!!
Only Kenny can have a CZcams video with zero dislikes
Guy made it possible for me to understand enough about Reaper and recording to have fun and make my little music things.
14:09 Studio tour. "Oh and I also have a pair of baseball bats to deal with any burglars trying to steal my gear." Great vids Kenny, couldn't live in Reaperland without them.
Hey Kenny thanks a lot for featuring my question. You are the best! I look forward to more videos. Whenever someone asks me where to start in reaper I just send them your way.
Thank you Kenny, for all your wisdom, knowledge, tips, tricks and hints. I have learned so much from you about Reaper. Keep up the great work! Absolutely love your tutorials. All the best, Sven from The Metal Foundry
Thanks a lot for all of your help Kenny! You're definitely the reason I bought Reaper and have been recording better and better. Keep doing the great work!
Thanks for helping us get the most out of the best DAW out there.
yet another reason to love reaper. Kenny you are a shining example and representative of the company
I love the PVC legs comment towards the end. Lol. That's something I would do. I can't express how much Reaper has opened up my world but I still wanted to say a heart felt thank you to you and all who are involved making Reaper and for making it possible for common folk to have such powerful tools made more accessible to them. You guys have made it fun and easy learning a DAW. Wish I had all this at my fingertips years ago. Keep up the good work!
The PVC thing was supposed to be temporary. For some reason it just stays on there. For now. Thanks.
I always consult your channel when I have a Reaper question. It's like a video manual of info you have here. Congrats on the subs and I am very grateful for all your hard work. And the entire Reaper team of course :)
I have knowledge now in home recording and made some demo's because of you sir Kenny. I owe you a lot.
I’ve used Reaper for over three years and I’m continually impressed by the features it offers. But your videos are, far and away, the most informative, easy to understand and thorough regarding my learning. I incorporate what I’ve learned from you in every recording session I do. I look forward to every one of your lessons. Thank you so very much Kenny 👍🏻👍🏻
A million "Thank You's" Kenny. The Reaper experience wouldn't be the same without you, and your videos!!!
I'm joined reaper for 2 Month already. This guy is my hero.
Every time I have the chance to recommend Reaper I mention the forum and 3rd party developers, and your videos. They helped me start since I had never used a DAW. So, thanks for your work and helping me get closer to having a creative outlet.
You have THE BEST Reaper vids, hands down. I pictured you looking completely different.
It would be weirder if you pictured me correctly though.
So glad I found this video at Random. I've been missing recording, and really want to get it all happening again just for fun
The self-deprecating studio tour really made me laugh.
This was a fun video. Thanks for all the work you've put in.
I am glad to see you on screen Kenny. I learned lots of things thanks to you. Thank you :)
Don't ever change the way you talk with pauses, it helps me a great deal in learning what you teach. So many others talk too fast without breathing & one can't capture all that's been said. It's as though your pauses allows or gives us a chance to think about what you've just said each time & therefore it sinks in, so never stop this method of yours Kenny , it's so highly appreciated. You are very unique & there is no one else who teaches Reaper like you do, so ur always gonna be my first choice.!
Kenny you’ve been my guiding light through the years using reaper which is a brilliant daw . I can’t thank you and reaper enough for the amazing work everyone has done .
regarding the question at 3:25 i thought in the beginning that you might be a robot voice, you were so even in tone through so many videos. great stuff, thanks for helping me and others, for almost 3 years now
what a lovely face to match a soothing voice! love reaper and always am happy to find myself learning things. U have no idea how much your "Tempo Map" video helped me when making my guitar coverss
I've never used any daw besides Reaper and you have been a big reason why. Whenever I get stumped or can't figure out how to get something accomplished I always browse your channel and pretty much find what I'm looking for every time. Thank you so much!
Wow, Kenny, you are our hero, do you know that? Congrats for the 100+k and well, thanks for explaining all this.
I was not sure if you were working so close with Reaper team.
Reaper is the best thing that happened to me when I switched from Sonar back in the days. I am grateful everyday for what the whole Cokos team does and the way they approcah things.
More "boutique" than "industry", I love it.
Thanks Kenny!
We need to see more of your face Kenny. You've helped a lot of us out there and I thank you for that 🙏
Kenny, you cannot figure out how many people around the world that are thankful for your tutorials and help. I'm one of those. Thanks, thanks and thanks. Lots of health, peace and protection for you!
your videos are the sole reason i use Reaper. sure, Reaper is great, but there are a lot of good DAWs out there. what sets Reaper apart, for me, is how easy it is to learn new things quickly, so you can get back to your session as quickly as possible. i couldn't do that without you, Kenny. thanks so much!
Hi Kenny, I'm sure you have heard it many times from other viewers, but, just wanted to record my appreciation for what you do and how you do it. I watch a lot of DAW related CZcams material, some of it good, some of it not so good. However, you stand head and shoulders above the others with your calm, no-nonsense, get -to-the-point approach - which makes learning so much easier. I have learned much from you so thank you so much. Chris
I'm from France. I'm listening to you for years, since I went from cubase to reaper : thanks a lot!
Like Reaper, your videos are reamarkable and for me, a part of my daily life.
Best DAW ever, i was a monitor tech for 25 years until digital desks took over. If i had you as a mentor i was still doing it but i did not cope with the digital desks. Anyway, started 2 years ago with Reaper and after a slow start i am really into digital recording thanks to your video's!! Just to give me the analogue feel i have the Imperial24 theme installed! Thanx again for the very educating video's!
Your videos are a big part of the Reaper value proposition. Reaper is not the most intuitive software and I would not have stuck with it without your videos. But with your great videos, everything made sense and I was able to take control of this fantastic DAW! Thank you!
Hey Kenny! Video guy here with some unsolicited advice. Your camera should be at eye level or higher with a slight downward angle. Adjust your framing so that the top of your head is closer to the top of the frame (look up the rule of thirds). Set your camera to manual exposure so that when you cover the lens with your hand the image doesn't get brighter.
Exactly the kind of advice I need. Thank you.
It’s lovely to see your smiling face - we know your voice so well 😉👍
Gbson456 have recently returned to Reaper after one and a half years of trying to understand other DAWs, and coming to the conclusion, that the' other video guys' had come down from the mountain with stone tablets on how to Work their DAWs. Thank God I found your tutorials. I have thought many times , that I'm just not smart enough to "GET IT". But after watching this tutorial, and now knowing Reaper wants us to learn, has made a difference in my attitude. Thank you so much Kenny- I believe you!
Your Reaper tutorials are EXCELLENT. Thank you so much for diving into the program and helping folks see it for the powerful DAW it is. It should be massively implemented into the industry.
Wow! How fun was that! So nice to know the people. The "how to record your Band" series did the trick for me and got me going in reaper.
Reaper in-whole is such a huge gift to us. It's so crazy cheap for the amount of functionality AND customer support that you get. It still blows my mind every day!
Although I'm still learning Reaper, your videos have changed the way I approach recording and mixing. Reaper hides no flaws or adds no surprises and even makes songwriting a joy. Thanks to you guys because there is no other DAW that gives the gift of teaching and learning. Thank you so much. Now, can someone show me how to reply and text in the reaper forum?
1) google reaper forums, go there, browse the forums you like 2) create a login if you don't have one 3) log in 4) either click the new thread or 5) click a forum topic, at the bottom you'll see a "post reply" button, click that, type stuff in the message area 6) when you're done typing click submit reply.
No way, you are STILL learning Reaper??
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@@DThompson55 Thank you so much, and yes I did all that yet it asks me to place a target or something to that effect. I don't know what it is asking me to do.
that is funny. But, in my opinion, there is power in reaper I've never needed and probably never have to use it. Old School reel to reel tricks was a must to learn. Today's computer recording has to many tricks.😇
@@danielbailey1727 i havent a clue
Growing up, I had some music teachers who were incredible players ...but were terrible teachers. You have the knowledge - AND are an outstanding teacher.
Side Note: I love the pauses. They help me keep up with you. Thanks for everything you do.
The Greatest People in the world are TEACHERS. I mean true teachers whose main reward seems to be the delivery of useful tools to their students. Guess you had that one wrong huh, Kenny? Really glad you figured it out. Life's lessons are many, and never ending. Thank you for all you do.😏😍😎
You're a good man. Thanks for letting us see your mug. I've been using Reaper since Justin's beta (.5 anyone?) and what I love is being able to use it in a way exclusive to one's workflow. I occasionally work in a more obscure feature when it really makes sense to me.... There is so much under the hood that I don't use, for the simple reason that I don't have to. What I would like to see is Reaper's video editing capabilities advanced. The basic engine is so good and stable, it deserves attention, perhaps as a different branch on its own....
Kenny, my friend, I recently switched from using Reason to Reaper. You saved my life with this video on automation: Quickly Finding an FX Parameter (Automation) in REAPER. I had really grown accustomed to simply right clicking a parameter and choosing to automate that specific parameter. Using the "last touched" approach in Reaper is essentially the same thing in a slightly different way. Thank you for this, and for all of your tutorials! You've made my transition from Reason to Reaper very easy! I REALLY appreciate it bro:) Rock on!! -Shae
Thats brilliant Kenny .So thankyou also Reaper for the videos that Kenny produces ,it makes the whole process run smoothly .Some companies are great .
1426 view, 468 likes, no dislikes! show that how much people thanks for the knowledge that you and reaper team give us. Thank You K!
I'm addicted to your speech pattern, so concise and easy going at the same time
Your pauses are what told me how much you cared about what you do and how you are received. I've been 'trying' to record for over 30 years and yes, I started with Cakewalk and moved on however, I finally learned of Reaper and have never looked back. So much packed into what essentially is free for the using. Yes, I donated and have a license.
Until discovering you, the frustration of the multitude of details required to sound good, were beyond my attention span. I am a guitar player/singer/songwriter for 50 years now and I have been looking for you and Reaper for decades.
Thank you so, so much for your superb tutorials.
I have scrolled through and watched most of them however, there is one you don't seem to have in your list and probably for a good reason that I am not aware of however, if you ever see your way to providing it, I'm sure it will be well received.
I often record vocals and guitar simultaneously in a single take. Though my timing is usually fairly accurate, sometimes there are spots where I detect issues. What can be done to adjust (quantize?) a single take of audio to better match the metronome?
Your assistance is most appreciated.
Fan For Life!
So glad that Cockos greenlighted your VST instruments series. That's been my favorite series that you've done! I've re-created many of those projects myself, and then used that as a jumping off point for my own creations.
Now I'm starting to use the instruments and techniques you highlighted in my original work. Just recently I had a situation where the Spitfire hand bells were the perfect thing.
Awesome!
I agree with you, the VST series is one of my favorites
I can't tell you how much I've learned from you. All I can say is thank you.
That's the first time I ever see your face. And I'm very glad you are a part of REAPER. You've made such a good tutorials in the past and continue doing so, that's just amazing. Thank you and to al REAPER team.
I’m so glad you did this, and particularly appreciate your shout-out to Justin & Schwa (et al). I also enjoyed your clarification of the non-imperialist vision of Cockos to simply make great software for its users, and the recognition of their relentless diligence in that pursuit. You guys rock.
You’re the best Kenny. And your delivery style, pauses et al, and the way you thoroughly go through every step and repeat shortcuts and demonstrate how to find things in Reaper is nothing short of brilliant. Your sister may have been the teacher by trade but your instructional videos are the bomb. Don’t ever change a thing. You teach and allow people to retain the information. How could anyone ask for more. 👊🏼👍🏼
Love you, bro ❤️
Thank you for all the time and effort!
Kenny, nice job in your delivery of the ins and outs of Reaper vids. I'll have to echo what someone says below...the mechanics of the delivery is perfect. cadence (pauses), explaining the subtle details of recording. When I need to learn something I go directly to your channel. It's like I get the feeling you developed the software. I know you didn't but man they picked the right guy to show us how it's done. I bought into Reaper a little more than 10 years ago and have not looked back. I use it where I work instead of what I'm given. By the way I'm a 40 plus years veteran radio guy (still working) as production director for a radio corporation. Reaper can handle anything I throw at it...music beds, VO, SFX...The company I'm with uses Adobe Audition. I'm familiar and tried just about every DAW out there. My first introduction to digital recording was with SAW Plus (1995). I also have a side gig in voice over and voice pay-per-click spots and drop in tons of 800 numbers ( I might be one of the best know unknowns) and musician (since pandemic I've been working from home studio) so Reaper has become even more relevant. Thank you Kenny. ATTA-BOY.
The man behind the voice. You are amazing dude