![]() The list of possible actions is enormous. So, I decided to do the unthinkable: customize Reaper’s navigation, zooming, and selection settings to match Pro Tools.Īre you a Pro Tools user thinking about switching to Reaper? Just getting started editing with Reaper? This post shares quick beginner’s tips for creating custom actions and simplified keystrokes for zooming, navigating, and selecting in Reaper. One of the biggest benefits to Reaper is that it can be customized to taste. It didn’t seem to match the zooming and scrolling behaviour of other apps on my computer, either. Why? Well, it was completely different from how I had worked for decades. When I first used it, I found it arduous to move around the edit window, zoom into media, and jump from clip to clip. ![]() However, one thing in particular about Reaper was jarring: navigation. The learning curve with any editing app takes time. Few editing apps display all their possibilities in a simple, immediate user interface. ![]() They’re complex programs that have features buried away in sub menus and right-click pop-ups. That’s normal for any editing app, of course. Initially, I was overwhelmed by the alternative style and method of working. I’ve used Reaper from time to time, but it wasn’t until recently that I began to invest serious effort into the app. As many have come to know, Reaper is a popular editing app that packs in a professional editing workflow, powerful scripts, actions, macros, and extensive customization at a very attractive price. Recently, I’ve begun to use Cockos’ Reaper more. I’ve been using Avid’s Pro Tools to edit and master field recordings and sound effects for over 20 years.
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