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REAPER is a powerful application for multitrack recording and editing of audio. It will accept avi, mpg or wmv files & give you a video preview, thus enabling you to mix extra tracks in with your source audio!. You cannot perform any video editing within Reaper, but you can work on the soundtrack. You can edit the existing soundtrack, and/or add create new tracks and media items to be mixed with it.

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OS: Win Mac Linux
File size: 16MB
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7.79 (August 17, 2026)



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Software License

Shareware (Free download but time limited software. Full version from $60)



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Version history / Release notes / Changelog / What's New


REAPER 7.79: Towel of Babel

Import
add informational text to tempo-match prompt when importing from Media Explorer with tempo-match enabled, but Preferences/Media/Import 'prompt to adjust media to project tempo' is disabled
deprecate preference to prompt to adjust project tempo to imported media when media tempo is estimated
prevent crash when importing file with more than 128 channels •
prompt to stretch media when importing from Media Explorer, when tempo-match preview settings do not match global import preferences
regardless of preferences, automatically stretch media when importing from media explorer with tempo match enabled, and file contains tempo information
when prompting to adjust empty project tempo to media, also prompt to stretch media to project tempo, regardless of other preferences
Media explorer
allow renaming files with only upper/lower case changes •
do not allow creating/renaming files/folders with an initial dot (which would effectively hide them)
fix potential UI issue at end of playback with some files/resampling combinations •
improve selection handling when renaming items
notify of errors when renaming items fails
preserve unwritten metadata when renaming files or folders •
when editing metadata, left/right arrows navigate text rather than navigating columns
MIDI editor
copy more editor settings over to new instances when gluing, duplicating, etc •
display tempo correctly when beat basis is not equal to time signature denominator •
fix time selection when using alt+right-drag default mapping (7.77 regression) •
option 'Drawing or selecting a note sets the new note length' also affects inline editor •
if a floating MIDI toolbar is enabled and inline editor recently focused, target inline MIDI editor
ReaScript
add GetSetTempoTimeSigMarkerBasis, to get/set the tempo beat basis
GetSetProjectInfo supports VKB_NOTECENTER/VKB_LASTVEL/VKB_CHANNEL
support high unicode codepoints in gfx windows via IME on Windows
add Undo_GetNumEntries, Undo_GetCurEntry, Undo_GetEntryDesc, Undo_GetEntryTime, Undo_IsEntryAltTree, Undo_SetCurPos
Actions
rename actions to reset meter peak indicators, for consistency
check that media is online when running render item actions
ARA
fix fades potentially being applied incorrectly when FX output is shifted early
fix potential crash when switching takes, changing fixed lane playback, or deleting media items (7.78 regression) •
FX browser
fix incorrect targeting of folders when dragging to an overlapping window •
improve selection behavior when renaming FX chains
JSFX
Reset JSFX Loudness Meter when running actions to clear peak indicators or reset track meters
support disabling tooltip for MCP-embedded FX via gfx_ext_flags & 0x400 •
Render
add actions to calculate stereo loudness of selected tracks via dry run render, regardless of number of track channels •
fix embedding project regions/markers when applying start pad in render postprocessing settings •
fix render statistics error when rendering multiple files at once to lossy format and normalizing as if all files play together •
Timecode
reword 'BWF start offset' as 'BWF timecode start offset' in various places
reword 'LTC' as 'LTC (linear timecode generator)' in various places
Toolbars
fix closing toolbars via ESC key on macOS/Linux
fix initial focus of 'open toolbar at mouse cursor' actions
VST3
fix restoring window size for Melodyne and other plugins that implement Presonus::IPlugInViewScaling •
set kSmpteValid for VST3 process contexts
Windows
fix unicode character input in various combo boxes/media explorer
improve support for IME with various unicode characters
support high unicode codepoint input via IME on JSFX/ReaScript IDEs
Actions window
improve behavior when running actions in the MIDI editor section, with multiple editors open
Arrange view
avoid accidental item moves across tracks/lanes when resizing track panels on click •
Crossfade editor
allow selected items to be affected by both fade-in and fade-out edits •
Crossfades
respect auto-crossfade setting when using mouse modifier 'move item contents and right edge' •
Extensions
add Preferences/Plug-ins/Extensions page, support viewing/enabling/disabling installed plug-in extensions
Item drawing
fix glitches when using faster-item rendering at non-100% scaling
JSFX/ReaScript/Video IDEs
support high unicode code points
License import
improve behavior of import button in About window, show more helpful error messages when license import fails
Linux
remove various special handling for ctrl+W which was meant to be a macOS-only combination
Localization
correct configuration setting when installing language packs via shell integration
macOS
add option to disable retina drawing for arrange view (Preferences > Appearance > Media items)
Marquee zoom
improve handling of pinned tracks, spacers •
Media item properties
improve handling of case-change renames on macOS/Linux
Meters
add action to reset meters for selected tracks
Mixer
improve behavior of escape key when closing undocked mixer
Mixer/track panels
modifiers to toggle FX bypass/send mute for all/selected slots do not affect master track unless context is master track
Project load
when explicitly loading in recovery mode, ignore project setting to bring FX online after load •
Ruler lanes
update ruler lane manager checkboxes when settings are changed via action •
Theme tweaker
use synonyms in search field •
Unicode
fix display of high unicode codepoints in various contexts (legacy text rendering enabled, video, etc)
Video
fix display of high unicode codepoints

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Hi would I be able to edit like a Song/ the audio and take the voice out of the song but keep the music can that be done or would you need a other software

Review by barry25 on Jan 11, 2025 Version: 12 OS: Windows 11 Ease of use: 10/10 Functionality: 10/10 Value for money: 9/10 Overall: 8/10




Having been in the "computer music" industry since 1987, I've witnessed the evolution of software, from early "trackers" to fully functional Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). Over the years, I’ve worked with a variety of tools, including Pro 16, Pro 24, and Cubase for Atari and PC, as well as Cool Edit Pro, Adobe Audition, Triple DAT, and Pro Tools. Each of these platforms has had its strengths, but they also came with significant frustrations.

Common issues I've encountered include:

Incompatibility with previous versions, often rendering older projects unusable (Cubase).
Proprietary file formats that don’t play well with other software.
Bloated installation files due to intrusive DRM software.
Background processes that tax system resources.
Hardware exclusivity.
Exorbitant update costs.
Incompatibility of expensive plugins with newer software versions.
These challenges often turned me from a multimedia engineer into a reluctant software specialist, diverting my focus from creativity to troubleshooting.

By 2006, after nearly two decades of navigating these obstacles—and after countless prayers that expensive updates would simply work—I began searching for an alternative. That’s when I discovered Reaper. Initially, I ran it alongside Pro Tools and Adobe Audition, but by 2012, I had become so impressed with Reaper's performance that I made the switch, abandoning Pro Tools and Adobe Audition altogether.

One of the first things that stood out was Reaper’s remarkably small installation size—far less than 2GB. Initially, I was skeptical; how could something so lightweight be a full-featured DAW? But I soon realized Reaper was more than just a versatile tool—it became the cornerstone of my studio setup. By 2014, I completed my first project entirely in Reaper and have since removed all Avid and Steinberg products from my system.

Reaper delivers on promises that other DAWs often fail to fulfill, even after costly upgrades. It’s a comprehensive solution, offered at an incredibly affordable price, with regular updates driven by user feedback. These updates have consistently improved the software without bogging down system resources or requiring constant investment.

One of Reaper’s standout features is its compatibility with both 32-bit and 64-bit plugins, something no other DAW offers. Beyond handling both MIDI and audio seamlessly, Reaper also excels at video editing. Its lightweight CPU usage allows for smooth 4K video rendering without issue, making it a capable tool for basic video editing as well.

In terms of cost, my 12 years with Reaper have cost me less than half of what a single Pro Tools update once did. Additionally, with the wealth of tutorials available, Reaper is one of the easiest DAWs to learn and use.

As a professional with over 35 years of experience in radio, TV, film sound editing, mixing, artist production, and music composition, I can confidently say that Reaper is a game-changer in the world of multimedia software.


Review by Raphael J. on Oct 15, 2024 Version: 7.25 OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10 Functionality: 10/10 Value for money: 10/10 Overall: 10/10




Does seem to need a lot of fixes from each released version to the next! A lot may be minor, but puts me off buying it as I've had crashes in my system.

Review by A. Peterson on Apr 19, 2024 Version: 7.15 OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 5/10 Functionality: 7/10 Value for money: 6/10 Overall: 6/10




Rating by Daz on Jan 11, 2024 Version: 7.08 OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10 Functionality: 10/10 Value for money: 10/10 Overall: 10/10




Let's be objective now! Fixes are for rare bugs which you might not encounterand as the software is evolving or developing. Not easy to use I concede, but one must spend time on anything in life. There's a helluva lot of hard work involved in producing quality software like this-go to its website and just read its help guide to see its functions. Taken onboard these things Realer is impressive!

Review by B Allan on Nov 28, 2023 Version: 7.06 OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 7/10 Functionality: 9/10 Value for money: 9/10 Overall: 9/10


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