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Topic: Reaper and Pianoteq

Are there any known problems or special issues when using Cockos' Reaper as the host for Pianoteq?

I do not presently own either one, but I plan to purchase Pianoteq in the next few months.  I have never used a DAW before, but in looking around I thought that Reaper seemed to have a good approach and excellent documentation and web help.

But, before I try to climb this steep hill (for me) to learn how to use a DAW I would like some assurance that the view will be wonderful when I get there, i.e. that Reaper will play nicely with Pianoteq.

Stand alone is another option.  But I do want to be able to record, and edit, using both audio and midi.  If stand alone and something like Audacity, which I have and have used a bit, would do what I want then that might save me a lot of grief, er. . . I meant, a wonderful experience in self improvement and expanded knowledge base.

Any advice is appreciated.

Mike

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Re: Reaper and Pianoteq

I use Reaper as my main DAW and I've not had any problems using Pianoteq in it

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Re: Reaper and Pianoteq

No problems here. Using latest Reaper and latest Pianoteq Pro. Everything works flawlessly, and that's because of awesome programming from both Modartt's and Cockos' side. Go for it!

Last edited by EvilDragon (02-03-2010 22:05)
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Re: Reaper and Pianoteq

Thank you for your responses, and assurances.  Actual experience trumps reading all this stuff any time.

I am on "day 7" of the beginner book.  Nothing ever seems to work as anticipated the first time.  But eventually either I find my errors or I get some help from other good folks.  Its just very slow.

Are there benefits to using Pianoteq within Reaper that are not available in its stand alone version  -  assuming that Audacity as an alternative can record and edit both midi and audio? I know it won't host a VSTi.

Thanks again for your support.

Mike

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Re: Reaper and Pianoteq

Well, Reaper > Audacity on all accounts. It's more flexible, you can automate parameters if you want (thought there's hardly any point with a piano), it's a damn good audio editor, and a cool MIDI editor to have.

Audacity is the simplest there is. Reaper shoots for the big league DAW players. I feel more comfortable and flexible in Reaper.

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Re: Reaper and Pianoteq

Thank you EvilDragon, both for you advice on this, and all the expertise you bring to this site on a near daily basis.  I've been lurking for awhile, trying to learn.

While most, or at least a lot, of what you and the several other outstanding participant here discuss is beyond my ken, I am delighted with your willingness to take the time and to share your knoweldge.

That goes for the particpants as well as the "employees" who respond here.

Thank you all.

Mike

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Re: Reaper and Pianoteq

A DAW program like Reaper is huuuuuge and has many many many features - don't expect to be able to learn them all in a week or two!

There's no need, anyways! For example, I've been using it for about 3 years... I know all the basics, but every so often I'll be working on something that needs a new detail, and that'll be when I learn about how to use that detail ... I imagine that's how most people progress.

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Re: Reaper and Pianoteq

<edited out, misdirected post moved>

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Re: Reaper and Pianoteq

Whether feline1 mistook the topic or not, I found his comments helpful.

There is no likelihood of my expecting to master Reaper in a week or two. Its been longer than that and I"m on "day 6" of the beginner's book.  So I will take it slow, as you advise.  In my case, I have no choice.

And I think your other advice is good as well.  Learn the basics, and then leave the more advanced stuff till I actually need it.  Makes sense to me.

Both suggestions say to me: don't get overwhelmed.  Learn at your own pace, take what you need, when you need it.

Thanks.

Mike

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Re: Reaper and Pianoteq

My reply wasn't to feline's post, it was to another member's post that got misdirected here.

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