Members Jkater Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 I know Axeslinger and Wagdog do. I got it last month and can't believe I didn't buy it before. I love that software and it's making me record for no reason... the Reaper forum is wonderful (and civile...). Lots of helpful and knowledgeable folks there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 I used to use it when I was on Windows. It was about the only program that made sense by that point, as in everything else was too bloated and complicated, and Reaper wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SlickBack Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 Reaper all day all night, nothing but. I love Reaper. I love their business model. I can't say I love everything about Reaper. I don't like the manual at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mistersully Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 I use logic because I'm familiar with it... I'd used it a long time ago and needed a DAW for my job that I didn't have to re-learn While I like logic, if I ever switch from Mac to pc, I'll use reaper. I've been thinking about putting it on our home pc and seeing how long it would take me to get my head around it (properly) The trouble is I know my way around logic so well now, the thought of using anything else does my head in a bit I do know a lot of people have switched to reaper from pro tools/logic/cubase etc and been very happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 I use Cubase, but I've been using Reaper a little at a friend's house, helping him record his band. It seems to be a pretty good, I recall spotting a few features in there just browsing through the menus and whatnot that I was surprised to see.A few things that as a Cubase user I find a bit weird, but I've hardly had any time with Reaper yet. The main one that kept bugging me coz I just wouldn't remember, was double clicking on a track expecting it to open up in the wav editor. The main reason I've not really tried using Reaper for myself is that I do a lot of drum programming, and I keep hearing Reaper's just not as good on the MIDI sequencing side of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hand Amputation Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 I also used it before I got my mac. I absolutely loved it. Now I just use garageband. It does what I need it to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Will Chen Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 I moved from SONAR to Reaper a couple years ago. Best "downgrade" I've ever done in my life. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members backtoblue Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 Another plus one for Reaper. Does everything I need it to do. It's well worth the measly $60 license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 Does Reaper have a Demo/Trial? I've got PT8 and it's fine for what I do but probably is overkill. However I go it because I needed a way to get signal into my computer and rather than buy a preamp or sound card with a pre I got a deal on an Mbox2 mini with PT 8 LE. I wouldn't mind trying Reaper but if I lost all of the goodies that I get with PT (all the plugin that came with it) it probably wouldn't be worth it. And if I would need to get another pre in order to use it again it probably wouldn't be worth doing the "downgrade"..at least not right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members backtoblue Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 Originally Posted by nuke_diver Does Reaper have a Demo/Trial? I've got PT8 and it's fine for what I do but probably is overkill. However I go it because I needed a way to get signal into my computer and rather than buy a preamp or sound card with a pre I got a deal on an Mbox2 mini with PT 8 LE. I wouldn't mind trying Reaper but if I lost all of the goodies that I get with PT (all the plugin that came with it) it probably wouldn't be worth it. And if I would need to get another pre in order to use it again it probably wouldn't be worth doing the "downgrade"..at least not right now With the latest update, it looks like they are limiting their full version to a 60 day trial. Before the update, you could download the fully-functional version for free indefinitely until you decided to pay for the license. I guess the honor system isn't working out so well for Cockos anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 A 60 day full trial would be enough to answer my questions. I'll take a look over the weekend Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Into Nation Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 Originally Posted by backtoblue With the latest update, it looks like they are limiting their full version to a 60 day trial. Before the update, you could download the fully-functional version for free indefinitely until you decided to pay for the license. I guess the honor system isn't working out so well for Cockos anymore I'm kind of glad they are going this route. Fantastic product, and $60 is CHEAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slvrsrpnt Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 I purchased a license for Reaper and use it as my recording software. It enables a direct in kind of thing from my Line 6 Guitar Port and Fender Mustang amp. I used to use Cakewalk Guitar Tracks a while ago, and found the unlimited tracks in Reaper to be a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xrleroyx Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 Originally Posted by honeyiscool I used to use it when I was on Windows. It was about the only program that made sense by that point, as in everything else was too bloated and complicated, and Reaper wasn't. Exactly this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Arr0wHead Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 Originally Posted by backtoblue With the latest update, it looks like they are limiting their full version to a 60 day trial. Before the update, you could download the fully-functional version for free indefinitely until you decided to pay for the license. I guess the honor system isn't working out so well for Cockos anymore Does the trial end after 60 days? I didn't get that impression.The old trial was 30 days, I believe, but never ran out. I assume the new one is the same thing. Because in actuality, the honor system has done very well for Reaper thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bumhucker Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 I love Reaper. Its worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members backtoblue Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 Originally Posted by Arr0wHead Does the trial end after 60 days? I didn't get that impression.The old trial was 30 days, I believe, but never ran out. I assume the new one is the same thing. Because in actuality, the honor system has done very well for Reaper thus far. To be honest, I didn't read the fine print. I just noticed some verbiage about a 60 day trial period when I did an update last night. Seems kind of a silly change to go from a 30 to 60 day trial - when either way - you're getting the full version for free. Regardless, they made a paying customer out of me, so whatever they're doing is working! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted November 15, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 Originally Posted by backtoblue With the latest update, it looks like they are limiting their full version to a 60 day trial. Before the update, you could download the fully-functional version for free indefinitely until you decided to pay for the license. I guess the honor system isn't working out so well for Cockos anymore 60 days for a full version trial. That's more than fair. Beyond that and one becomes a user and yes, you're supposed to pay for the product. At $60, doing what it does, it's a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Axeslinger Posted November 15, 2012 Members Share Posted November 15, 2012 Absolutely! There is only one thing I miss from Sonar that I'd like to have and that's the Sonifex effects package.. I DL'ed the Kjaerhus Audio bundle of free effects modules and between them an adding iZotope Ozone5 I feel I'm way better off.. I bought Cubase 6 Studio prior to trying Reaper and that was a total waste of $249 I soooo wish I'd tried Reaper first.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members americansinner Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I use Reaper. I do like the price but that wasnt an issue for me, it simple has easier routing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Y'all know there is a Mac OS X version too, eh? I use it on my pc and Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members clickonce Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I've used it for years.. it's a great product. I also own Ableton Live, Sonar x1 & x2, and studio one v1 and v2. I demo'd cubase at one point and hated it. I always keep going back to Reaper tho. I still use Live (for experimenting and scratching out ideas) and S1v2 for the mastering tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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