REAPER question??

[sk8ersick666]

Ok, I'm sure there is a brain dead answer to this question but please be easy on me, I'm just starting up with Reaper.

I recorded some drum tracks in but I punched in the drummer in a separate group of tracks as you can see. What is the easiest way in Reaper to blend those 2 groups of tracks together to form a single group without losing cymbals sustain etc.

Also, another thing I'm sure there is a brain dead way around, how can I improve my workflow for recording on Reaper? I'm sure there has to be a way to punch in drums, guitars, etc in the same track. I tested it out when recording this and it split my drum track into different takes where they overlapped, didnt know exactly how to deal with this so to be safe I just made a new group of drum tracks.

 

[sk8ersick666]

40 views..no replys??... =[

 

[PhilR]

REAPER automatically defaults to splitting takes into lanes. So if you want to simply default to the last take recorded without showing any others then you'll need to create a custom action. Try creating a custom action that combines "Transport: Stop" with "Take: Crop active item in takes" and map it to a shortcut of your choice. This will automatically crop to the last recorded take. I created a "Stop & Crop" custom action for this. If you use "Transport: Stop (save all recorded media)" you bypass the track save confirmation as well.

It's well worth digging into all the options REAPERS actions system gives you. I ended up scrapping all the default options just so I could build my own.

As for your part combination question, that's difficult to advise you on without hearing the parts.

 

[AdamWathan]

Also, disable "Show overlapping items in lanes" in the Options menu.

To punch in, just set the record mode to "time selection auto punch", make a time selection where you want to punch in, put the edit cursor a couple bars before that point and hit record. It'll automatically punch in at the time selection.

I recommend reading the fucking manual.