Reaper

Powerful audio mixing and editing software.

Reaper is a DAW (digital audio Workstation) that, even though it is relatively new (if we compare it with other projects like Logic, Cubase or Pro Tools), is one of the more powerful alternatives for the user that decide to play music on their computers.

  This program will allow us to record and edit audio and MIDI, use VST/VSTi virtual instruments and effects, work with REX files and apply automation to any element by only drawing the process with our computer.

  All this from a very intuitive and attractive interface, that isn't only easy to handle, but also very practical, because it allows us to drag each element from the Windows explorer, to be able to insert effects, add sample or create new tracks for a MIDI instrument.

  Other features that are worth highlighting are the ReWire connection (that allows us to create a bridge between Reaper, Reason, ProTools and Ableton Live, among others), compatibility with ASIO and MME sounds cards, real time effect processing, sidechain options and a collection of effects and instruments to be able to work with the program as soon as we install it.

  If you are looking for an application to compose, record, mix and master your music, and you want to avoid using “the 3 big ones”, try Reaper and you will discover a complete and very intuitive application.