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Recording Your Own Music: A Step-By-Step Guide for Musicians
SECTION 1: Introduction
Course introduction and welcome (4:07)
Project overview (1:28)
[Activity] Create your first REAPER project (4:45)
REAPER Version 6
SECTION 2: Setting up your audio interface
Understanding your audio interface (5:08)
Telling REAPER which audio device to use (PC) (4:46)
Telling REAPER which audio device to use (Mac) (3:44)
[Activity] Set up your audio interface (0:40)
SECTION 3: Recording your first tracks
Setting up the tempo for your song (3:54)
Using microphones (4:26)
Getting audio into REAPER (8:04)
Recording an acoustic instrument (2:53)
Recording multiple takes (2:53)
Recording vocals (4:57)
Using "auto punch" to fix mistakes (5:36)
Keeping your session organized (5:22)
[Activity] Record your first tracks (1:16)
SECTION 4: Adding overdubs
Programming drums using MIDI (9:24)
Adding percussion loops to your song (6:30)
Recording electric bass direct (without an amp) (3:57)
Installing virtual instrument plugins (11:38)
Setting up a MIDI controller (4:01)
Recording and editing a MIDI performance (11:11)
[Activity] Add overdubs to your project (0:59)
SECTION 5: Editing
Tracking changes and managing project files (4:23)
Correcting the timing of a note (10:15)
Combining the best sections of each take (7:27)
Cleaning up a "comped" vocal take (9:49)
Cleaning up your project, adding fades and removing silence (13:36)
Editing out a section of a song (12:19)
[Activity] Edit your project (0:49)
SECTION 6: Mixing and adding effects
Organizing your project before mixing (7:44)
Adjusting the levels in your mix (7:11)
Tuning vocals (10:05)
Using compression (8:11)
Using EQ (9:46)
Adding reverb (12:01)
Creating a realistic guitar tone without an amp (6:23)
Automating level changes (4:20)
[Activity] Mix and add effects to your song (1:10)
SECTION 7: Exporting
"Mastering" your final mix (10:14)
Exporting your song (6:18)
Exporting your song as an MP3 (4:32)
Exporting an instrumental mix of your song (2:03)
Exporting stems for remix projects or backup (6:27)
[Activity] Export your finished song (1:18)
SECTION 8: Conclusion
Project review
Course conclusion and thank you (1:03)
Organizing your project before mixing
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