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REAPER

Complete digital audio production suite for multitrack recording, editing, mixing, and mastering

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Multitrack Audio Recording
Allows simultaneous recording of multiple instruments or sources
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MIDI Recording
Capture MIDI data for virtual instruments
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Third-Party Plugin Support
Use VST, VST3, LV2, AU, CLAP, DX, and JS plugins
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Built-in Effects
Hundreds of studio-quality effects for audio and MIDI
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Automation
Full automation recording, playback, and editing
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Custom Actions
Create custom actions to streamline workflows
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Scripting(ReaScript)
Powerful tool for advanced automation, custom functions, and extending capabilities
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Portability
Run from a USB drive or network drive
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OSC Support
Use Open Sound Control for external device integration
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Interface Complexity
Interface can be overwhelming for beginners due to its complexity and lack of intuitive design
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Lack of Built-in Instruments
Does not include built-in instruments or loops, requiring users to download their own
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Steep Learning Curve
New users may find it difficult to learn because of its extensive features and customization options
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Limited Industry Recognition
Not as widely recognized in professional settings compared to other DAWs like Pro Tools or Ableton
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Support Dependency
Support is primarily community-driven, which may not meet the expectations of users in professional studios

Platform

Desktop

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System Requirements

#Minimum
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  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7/8/10/11
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32 or 64-bit, Intel/AMD
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  • ASIO
  • WASAPI
  • Legacy Windows audio (waveOut/DirectSound/Kernel Streaming)
  • Dummy audio
#Minimum
1
macOS 10.5 - 14.x
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Intel/ARM64
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  • Core Audio
  • Dummy audio
#Minimum
1
x86_64/ i686/ ARMv7l/ AArch64
2
  • ALSA
  • JACK
  • PulseAudio
  • Dummy audio
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  • GTK+3
  • GTK+2 supported with additional effort

Ratings

4.07
5

AlternativeTo
4.8
5
based on 16 reviews
Capterra
4.7
5
based on 57 reviews
G2CROWD
4.5
5
based on 28 reviews
PCMag
4.0
5
based on professional's opinion
Softonic
3.7
5
based on 310 reviews
Softpedia
3.6
5
based on 39 reviews
Softpedia
3.2
5
based on 115 reviews

Developer

Written in

C, C++, Assembly language

Initial Release

23 December 2005

Repository

REAPER being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

License

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