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Well, Reaper's generous trial period policy got the better of my guilt, and I finally ponied up their very reasonable private user fee license and joined the family.
as expected, some growing pains...also a new Scarlett 18i20 interface in the rack, and having trouble assigning specific inputs to specific tracks in reaper. (I assume that's even possible, right?) Based on Reapers very user-friendly screens, I'm sure I'm overlooking the obvious, staring me right in the face. Interestingly, (and correct me if I'm wrong, Scarlett users) but the scarlett must be connected to a computer via USB to function--meaning I can't just monitor and mix inputs with headphones, without being connected? before connecting the USB-c to my macbook, I got power, but was unable to do anything like activate phantom power or monitor the input levels.
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Once you have the device set up in Reaper, on each track you go to the "input" selector and choose which input channel(s) (mono or stereo) you want to record on that track. If still not working, bring up the Focusrite Control app (from the bottom-right down-arrow System Tray) and see if there are settings there. I don't have anything relevant for the 2i2 but it's possible the 18i20 has some different settings. Quote:
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For example since you are using a Mac you do not need to worry about ASIO drivers which is for Windows PC ... But You may have to go into the Mac System Preferences/System Settings (depending on which Mac OS version you are running ? ). and go to "Sound" and make sure the Scarlett is selected for Input and Output. Also go to Applications > Utilities > Audio Midi Set Up... and again select the Scarlett for Input and Output Yes in Reaper and most DAWs it is not only possible to assign specific inputs to specific tracks but It is necessary to assign an input to a track to get the signal into the the track Couple thoughts the 18i20 uses AC power and I believe it can be set up to used as stand alone without being connected to a computer But I don't how to do that As far as Phantom Power Since I don't know how to set up "stand alone" mode on the Scarlett and I do not use a Focusrite at all --- I am not certain if you have to first have the Scarlett connected to computer to configure Stand Alone and then be able to activate Phantom Power But assuming you are pushing the 48 v buttons on the front of Scarlett if the red light is not coming on then maybe you do have to have connected to the computer to use it or configure Stand alone first ?????? As far as assigning inputs in Reaper (first) have you selected the Scarlett as the Audio device in Reaper if so then there is no doubt some menu option to view all the inputs available from the Scarlett. Reaper > Preferences > Audio > Device.
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Unless you have a radically different Reaper theme, there should be an Input selector drop-down on every track. You don't need to arm it to see. However, if you shrink your tracks very small vertically, the input selector does disappear, so if you don't see it, expand the track until you do.
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My Scarlett (2i4) is connected via USB to my PC. It also acts as my "soundcard" for listening with headphones.
In Reaper Preferences - Audio - Device, the input device is set to my Focusrite USB (Scarlett)
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Thanks all. Off this weekend, so locking myself in the studio and working this out.
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Anyone brand new to Reaper at this point in time will probably benefit from watching the Introduction to Reaper Version 7 video first: Last edited by Rudy4; 03-16-2024 at 07:42 AM. |
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OH, FER GAAAAWWWDS SAKES!!!!!
A whole afternoon of muttering obscenities, figuratively kicking the dog, and seeking help on AGF....... All I needed to do was expand the track window (by simply sliding the right edge), and VOILA! There is the simple "input" dropdown tab that I KNEW had to exist somewhere magically came into view! I appreciate all the advice here, all of which I either tried before or after asking....but apparently my tech-retardation was underestimated!
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I had never noticed you could do that. I guess in some ways Reaper is *too* customizable! Vertically, it does have a minimum height for each track; I'm surprised it lets you disappear everything when resizing horizontally. Glad it was an easy fix, in the end.
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But don't feel like you are bent over that contraption alone >There are things I am still discovering about Pro Tools I think the real Tech question is How does the chain cross itself without catching the links going in opposite directions Or maybe it's like an MC Escher drawing
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