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To learn more about the Project Settings options, see the topics below: | To learn more about the Project Settings options, see the topics below: | ||
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==Project sample rate== | ==Project sample rate== | ||
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The list of available sample rates is determined by the capabilities of your audio device. | The list of available sample rates is determined by the capabilities of your audio device. | ||
+ | ''Note that this sample rate will '''override''' the global sample rate set in Options > Preferences > Audio > Device.'' | ||
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+ | Set the Beats Per Minute setting for the Project by entering a value in this field. The Project BPM setting is used to send Tempo information to plug-ins, to MIDI devices and to set Grid spacing. | ||
+ | ''Time Signature Markers added to the tempo map override the Project BPM.'' | ||
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+ | ==Time Signature== | ||
+ | Set the Time Signature for the Project by entering values in these fields. You may enter any number value. | ||
+ | ''Time Signature Markers added to the tempo map override the Project Time Signature.'' | ||
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+ | ==Timbase for items/envelopes/markers== | ||
+ | ===Beats (position, length, rate)=== | ||
+ | This is the default setting for all new project. When selected, changes to tempo automatically adjust start and endpoints of all items, envelopes and markers in sync with the grid. | ||
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+ | ===Beats (position only)=== | ||
+ | This mode is similar to previous, but it does not change media item length, only their time position to make items keep the same musical position. | ||
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+ | ===Time=== | ||
+ | Items, Envelopes and Markers are attached to an absolute time value. When this setting is selected, changes to Tempo or Time Signature settings only affect MIDI Items and the grid. | ||
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+ | ==Timbase for tempo/time signature envelope== | ||
+ | ===Beats=== | ||
+ | This is the default setting for all new project. Tempo markers adjust to changes which in turn keeps other tempo markers' musical position constant. This mode should always be turned on unless you explicitly need the other mode. | ||
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+ | Sometime ago Reaper's tempo map worked in a way that tempo markers' time position was absolute and it never changed. Instead their musical position changed. This mode will let you get that old and basically "wrong" behavior. | ||
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+ | ==Project start== | ||
+ | With many projects you will find that you have a few | ||
+ | seconds of recorded silence before the program material | ||
+ | (instruments and vocals) actually start. This can create | ||
+ | two annoying problems: | ||
+ | *Times shown on the timeline and on the big clock do not accurately represent the time within the song. | ||
+ | *When you go to the start of the project, there are always a few seconds of silence to be played before you reach the start of the song. | ||
+ | Whit these settings you can set project start time as you need it. | ||
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+ | ==Frame rate to use for Time + Frames time display== | ||
+ | Select the frame rate that will be used in the Timeline and Transport display (when "Hours : Minutes : Seconds : Frames" is selected) from the list. This affects video.<br> | ||
+ | [[Image:Reaper 160 project settings frame rate selection.png]] | ||
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+ | ==Resample modes== | ||
+ | These settings determine the quality of resampling of items whose sample rate differs from the default project sample rate. | ||
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+ | ==Pitch modes== | ||
+ | Settings for default method and parameter used for pitch shifting. | ||
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+ | =Media= | ||
+ | [[File:Project settings - Media.png]] | ||
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+ | ==Path To Save Files== | ||
+ | Enter a directory path, or select [[Image:Reaper 158 browse button.png]] to navigate to a directory that will be used as the default Save path for all Project-related files - e.g. Audio, MIDI, Peaks, etc. If this field is not set, REAPER will record audio and MIDI files to the default directory (the same as the REAPER install directory) or to the directory listed in Options > Preferences > Audio > Recording. | ||
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==Recording Format== | ==Recording Format== | ||
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Currently supported Recording Formats: | Currently supported Recording Formats: | ||
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• '''WAV''' | • '''WAV''' | ||
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16, 24, 32 and 32 bps float bit depths | 16, 24, 32 and 32 bps float bit depths | ||
Variable Modes | Variable Modes | ||
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==WAV bit depth== | ==WAV bit depth== | ||
This section is used to set the parameters of the Recording Format. The information is this section will change depending on the Recording Format you select. | This section is used to set the parameters of the Recording Format. The information is this section will change depending on the Recording Format you select. | ||
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==Write "BWF" (text) chunk== | ==Write "BWF" (text) chunk== | ||
This enables a text chunk in the wave file which is compatible with the "Broadcast Wave Format" or "BWF", that allows it to remember its offset and place in a project. [http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWF&sa=X&oi=answers&ct=result&usg=__3V7b1A1SEJfZvmKt-nbFG1bd5vw= BWF format @ wikipedia] | This enables a text chunk in the wave file which is compatible with the "Broadcast Wave Format" or "BWF", that allows it to remember its offset and place in a project. [http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWF&sa=X&oi=answers&ct=result&usg=__3V7b1A1SEJfZvmKt-nbFG1bd5vw= BWF format @ wikipedia] | ||
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==Allow large files to use Wave64== | ==Allow large files to use Wave64== | ||
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This enables usage for the "wave 64" format [http://media.vcs.de/download/content/show/04345113457 (wave 64 info here)] which, among other things, allows for higher filesizes (+4GB) than conventional wave formats. | This enables usage for the "wave 64" format [http://media.vcs.de/download/content/show/04345113457 (wave 64 info here)] which, among other things, allows for higher filesizes (+4GB) than conventional wave formats. | ||
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==Item mix behavior== | ==Item mix behavior== | ||
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*Replace enclosing | *Replace enclosing | ||
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*Mix | *Mix | ||
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*Replace | *Replace | ||
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- | == | + | ==Allow feedback in routing== |
- | + | Select this check box to allow feedback routing. This setting allows you to create a feedback loop by routing signals back to themselves. USE '''CAUTION''' when enabling this setting. Feedback is generally not a good thing in an audio system, but can have some uses as an effect. If you must use this setting, make sure you have the '''Automatically mute master output if volume exceeds -- dB''' option enabled. | |
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==External timecode synchronization== | ==External timecode synchronization== | ||
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+ | ==Limit project length, stop playback/recording at _ _ == | ||
Select this check box to limit the length of a Project to the value entered in the field. | Select this check box to limit the length of a Project to the value entered in the field. | ||
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Select a default Pan Law for each Track from the list. | Select a default Pan Law for each Track from the list. | ||
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===Pan mode=== | ===Pan mode=== | ||
Set the default Pan mode here. See [[Pan mode]] for explanation. | Set the default Pan mode here. See [[Pan mode]] for explanation. | ||
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=Notes= | =Notes= | ||
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Use this section to write notes about your project -- the checkbox below allows you to display these notes on project load. | Use this section to write notes about your project -- the checkbox below allows you to display these notes on project load. |
Revision as of 00:23, 5 February 2013
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Overview
Recordings made in REAPER are saved as Projects. A REAPER project file has the extension .rpp - e.g. MyRecording.rpp. REAPER Project files are saved in plain text format and can be opened, viewed and edited in any text editor.
Project Settings are saved with each .rpp file and are specific to that particular Project. Certain Project Settings override standard REAPER Preferences while the Project is open.
REAPER Project Settings are accessible by selecting File > Project Settings (Alt+Enter).
Selecting the Save as default project settings button will make your changes apply to any new Project.
To learn more about the Project Settings options, see the topics below:
Project settings
Project sample rate
Select this check box to enable the sample rate to be set by the Project. Select the sample rate from the drop-down box by scrolling and clicking on the sample rate you wish to use:
The list of available sample rates is determined by the capabilities of your audio device. Note that this sample rate will override the global sample rate set in Options > Preferences > Audio > Device.
Project BPM
Set the Beats Per Minute setting for the Project by entering a value in this field. The Project BPM setting is used to send Tempo information to plug-ins, to MIDI devices and to set Grid spacing. Time Signature Markers added to the tempo map override the Project BPM.
Time Signature
Set the Time Signature for the Project by entering values in these fields. You may enter any number value. Time Signature Markers added to the tempo map override the Project Time Signature.
Timbase for items/envelopes/markers
Beats (position, length, rate)
This is the default setting for all new project. When selected, changes to tempo automatically adjust start and endpoints of all items, envelopes and markers in sync with the grid.
Beats (position only)
This mode is similar to previous, but it does not change media item length, only their time position to make items keep the same musical position.
Time
Items, Envelopes and Markers are attached to an absolute time value. When this setting is selected, changes to Tempo or Time Signature settings only affect MIDI Items and the grid.
Timbase for tempo/time signature envelope
Beats
This is the default setting for all new project. Tempo markers adjust to changes which in turn keeps other tempo markers' musical position constant. This mode should always be turned on unless you explicitly need the other mode.
Time
Sometime ago Reaper's tempo map worked in a way that tempo markers' time position was absolute and it never changed. Instead their musical position changed. This mode will let you get that old and basically "wrong" behavior.
Project start
With many projects you will find that you have a few seconds of recorded silence before the program material (instruments and vocals) actually start. This can create two annoying problems:
- Times shown on the timeline and on the big clock do not accurately represent the time within the song.
- When you go to the start of the project, there are always a few seconds of silence to be played before you reach the start of the song.
Whit these settings you can set project start time as you need it.
Frame rate to use for Time + Frames time display
Select the frame rate that will be used in the Timeline and Transport display (when "Hours : Minutes : Seconds : Frames" is selected) from the list. This affects video.
Resample modes
These settings determine the quality of resampling of items whose sample rate differs from the default project sample rate.
Pitch modes
Settings for default method and parameter used for pitch shifting.
Media
Path To Save Files
Enter a directory path, or select to navigate to a directory that will be used as the default Save path for all Project-related files - e.g. Audio, MIDI, Peaks, etc. If this field is not set, REAPER will record audio and MIDI files to the default directory (the same as the REAPER install directory) or to the directory listed in Options > Preferences > Audio > Recording.
Recording Format
By default, REAPER records to WAV format at a sample rate of 44.1kHz and a bit depth of 24 bits. The Recording Format drop-down box allows you to select the following alternative recording formats:
Currently supported Recording Formats:
• WAV
16, 24, or 32 bit floating point
• AIFF
16, 24 or 32 bit
• FLAC
16 bps
0-8 Quality
• MP3 (once the lame encoder is installed)
CBR, VBR default, VBR old, VBR new, VBR mtrh or ABR Modes
Stereo, Joint Stereo, Multi-Channel or Mono
8 - 320 Constant Bitrate
13 Quality options
• OGG Vorbis
VBR, CBR or ABR
Variable Quality and Bitrate options
• WavPack
16, 24, 32 and 32 bps float bit depths
Variable Modes
WAV bit depth
This section is used to set the parameters of the Recording Format. The information is this section will change depending on the Recording Format you select.
Write "BWF" (text) chunk
This enables a text chunk in the wave file which is compatible with the "Broadcast Wave Format" or "BWF", that allows it to remember its offset and place in a project. BWF format @ wikipedia
Allow large files to use Wave64
This enables usage for the "wave 64" format (wave 64 info here) which, among other things, allows for higher filesizes (+4GB) than conventional wave formats.
Advanced
Item mix behavior
- Replace enclosing
- Mix
- Replace
Track mixing bit depth
Allow feedback in routing
Select this check box to allow feedback routing. This setting allows you to create a feedback loop by routing signals back to themselves. USE CAUTION when enabling this setting. Feedback is generally not a good thing in an audio system, but can have some uses as an effect. If you must use this setting, make sure you have the Automatically mute master output if volume exceeds -- dB option enabled.
External timecode synchronization
Limit project length, stop playback/recording at _ _
Select this check box to limit the length of a Project to the value entered in the field.
Pan settings
Pan law
Select a default Pan Law for each Track from the list.
The Pan Law determines the amount of level reduction that is applied to a signal when centered -e.g. at a Pan Law setting of -3.0 dB, a signal will be 3 dB lower at Center than when panned fully Right or fully Left.
-3db will give constant power.
- Gain compensation (boost pans): Check this option if you want center to stay at 0bd, while panning increases volume with the above setting.
Have this checked if you want to take tracks in and out of folders without changing the volume of the track.
The default Pan Law is a Project wide setting, but can be overridden by the Pan Law setting available on each Track.
Pan mode
Set the default Pan mode here. See Pan mode for explanation.
Notes
Use this section to write notes about your project -- the checkbox below allows you to display these notes on project load.
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