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Useful Links and Resources

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ScottChesworth: /* Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) */

= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Blind Producers server on Discord ===

This server has been started by an OSARA user who is keen to foster discussion about REAPER accessibility and wider production topics.

[https://discord.gg/uPFzNHv4U7 Join Blind Producers on Discord]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page in French]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://cloud.danielwproductions.com/s/FXLrBHQ47aCSJXj recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources, mainly preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled links to the audio, but Daniel Wolak kept them available for years and nowadays they live on The Hoard:

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/CAVI%20Courses,%20old%20resources,%20mostly%20preserved%20for%20posterity/1%20Audio%20essentials2017s1/ Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/CAVI%20Courses,%20old%20resources,%20mostly%20preserved%20for%20posterity/2%20reaper%20Beginners%20Course/ REAPER Beginners]

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/CAVI%20Courses,%20old%20resources,%20mostly%20preserved%20for%20posterity/3%20Reaper%20Advanced/ REAPER Advanced]

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/CAVI%20Courses,%20old%20resources,%20mostly%20preserved%20for%20posterity/4%20Reaper%20Midi/ REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with REAPER, although other standalone programs/instruments are supported as well.

As of December 2025, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter and u-HE plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, Kontakt 8.8 or newer, Raum, Plogue sforzando, Xfer Records Serum 2, Synapse Audio Zampler and various sample libraries for Kontakt. The script also supports emulating the Applications key as an extra feature.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for more details, setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts and FX for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of useful scripts and a handful of FX. Every package available is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in REAPER, [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe here is a NumPad emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

[https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk You can get the source code here.]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

A nifty feature of Andrew's script is it can remind you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps. You can configure how often you get reminded, or choose not to be. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used.

Hopefully self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

[http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities The Access4Music team offers some free utilities,] such as an Applications key emulation script and a handy tweak which makes it possible to read individual columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List on Windows.

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Yamaha SYXG 50, GM compatible sounds suitable for low resource machines ==

For those wanting a GM compatible synth that will run on older machines with limited resources, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ here is a free port of a Yamaha soft synth.] Its sounds are basic, but it's decent for sketching ideas.

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ScottChesworth: /* REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings */

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

Full accuracy overhaul completed 17th March 2025 by Scott and JennyK.

Last addition 22nd November 2025 by scott, added missing OSARA report project length action.

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Windows keystrokes are used throughout this article. Here's how to convert to Mac equivalents:

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Jump (go) to time window: Control+J

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Win+Delete

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items (requires SWS): Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Tempo/Time Signature Changes, Stretch Markers and Regions: ==

Insert Project Marker at Current Position: M

Insert/Edit Project Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Marker 1 through 10: 1 through 0 on top number row

Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play/Edit Cursor: Control+1 through 0 on top number row

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Edit region near cursor: Alt+Shift+R

Go to Region 1 through 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 through 0 on top row numbers

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Control+Alt+Shift+R

== Master Track: ==

View routing and I/O for master track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menu bar Accelerators (Windows only): ==

File: Alt+F

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Editing: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert note, advancing edit cursor: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

Join Notes: J

=== MIDI Processing ) ===

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Transpose Notes: T

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Reset all MIDI devices: Shift+F3

Reset all MIDI control surface devices: Control+F3

=== MIDI: Note Length and Snapping ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, whole: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, half: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Thirty-second: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter Triplet: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth Triplet: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

=== MIDI Editor Views ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Activate previous MIDI rack: Control+Arrow Up

Activate next MIDI track: Control+Arrow Down

Go to previous MIDI item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to next MIDI item: Control+RightArrow

Move backward to previous single note or chord: LeftArrow

Move forward to next single note or chord: RightArrow

Move backward to previous single note or chord and add to selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move forward to next single note or chord and add to selection: Shift+RightArrow

Move to lower note in chord: DownArrow

Move to Higher note in chord: UpArrow

Move to lower note in Chord and add to selection: Shift+DownArrow

Move to higher note in chord and add to selection : Shift+UpArrow

=== MIDI Editor Display Customizations ===

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+UpArrow

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+DownArrow

== global Options and toggles ==

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle track solo defeat: Control+Win+F6

Auto-crossfade media items when editing: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

== OSARA Actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report edit/play cursor position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report project length: Control+Windows+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report muted tracks: Control+Shift+F5 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report record armed tracks: Control+Shift+F7 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report soloed tracks: Control+Shift+F6 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report track/item/time/MIDI selection (depending on focus): Control+Shift+Space (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with record monitor on: Control+Shift+F8 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with phase inverted: Control+Shift+F9 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

Reset Peak Watcher first watcher: Alt+F10

Reset Peak Watcher second watcher: Alt+Shift+F10

== Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects: ==

New Project: Control+N

Open Project: Control+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

Save new version of project (automatically increment project name): Control+Alt+Shift+S

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

== Track Management, Navigation and Options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up (1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down(1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Toggle mute for selected tracks: F5

Toggle solo for selected tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home or W

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+Space

Play / Pause: Control+Space

Play / Stop: Space

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+Space

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

Toggle count-in before recording (requires SWS): Control+Shift+Graav

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals or NumpadPlus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash or NumpadMinus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+NumpadPlus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

About REAPER: F1

About OSARA: Control+F1

Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

2025-11-22T22:58:06Z

ScottChesworth: /* OSARA Actions */

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

Full accuracy overhaul completed 17th March 2025 by Scott and JennyK.

Last addition 8th June 2025 by scott, new OSARA MIDI navigation keystrokes.

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Windows keystrokes are used throughout this article. Here's how to convert to Mac equivalents:

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Jump (go) to time window: Control+J

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Win+Delete

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items (requires SWS): Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Tempo/Time Signature Changes, Stretch Markers and Regions: ==

Insert Project Marker at Current Position: M

Insert/Edit Project Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Marker 1 through 10: 1 through 0 on top number row

Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play/Edit Cursor: Control+1 through 0 on top number row

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Edit region near cursor: Alt+Shift+R

Go to Region 1 through 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 through 0 on top row numbers

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Control+Alt+Shift+R

== Master Track: ==

View routing and I/O for master track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menu bar Accelerators (Windows only): ==

File: Alt+F

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Editing: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert note, advancing edit cursor: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

Join Notes: J

=== MIDI Processing ) ===

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Transpose Notes: T

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Reset all MIDI devices: Shift+F3

Reset all MIDI control surface devices: Control+F3

=== MIDI: Note Length and Snapping ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, whole: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, half: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Thirty-second: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter Triplet: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth Triplet: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

=== MIDI Editor Views ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Activate previous MIDI rack: Control+Arrow Up

Activate next MIDI track: Control+Arrow Down

Go to previous MIDI item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to next MIDI item: Control+RightArrow

Move backward to previous single note or chord: LeftArrow

Move forward to next single note or chord: RightArrow

Move backward to previous single note or chord and add to selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move forward to next single note or chord and add to selection: Shift+RightArrow

Move to lower note in chord: DownArrow

Move to Higher note in chord: UpArrow

Move to lower note in Chord and add to selection: Shift+DownArrow

Move to higher note in chord and add to selection : Shift+UpArrow

=== MIDI Editor Display Customizations ===

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+UpArrow

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+DownArrow

== global Options and toggles ==

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle track solo defeat: Control+Win+F6

Auto-crossfade media items when editing: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

== OSARA Actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report edit/play cursor position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report project length: Control+Windows+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report muted tracks: Control+Shift+F5 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report record armed tracks: Control+Shift+F7 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report soloed tracks: Control+Shift+F6 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report track/item/time/MIDI selection (depending on focus): Control+Shift+Space (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with record monitor on: Control+Shift+F8 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with phase inverted: Control+Shift+F9 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

Reset Peak Watcher first watcher: Alt+F10

Reset Peak Watcher second watcher: Alt+Shift+F10

== Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects: ==

New Project: Control+N

Open Project: Control+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

Save new version of project (automatically increment project name): Control+Alt+Shift+S

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

== Track Management, Navigation and Options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up (1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down(1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Toggle mute for selected tracks: F5

Toggle solo for selected tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home or W

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+Space

Play / Pause: Control+Space

Play / Stop: Space

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+Space

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

Toggle count-in before recording (requires SWS): Control+Shift+Graav

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals or NumpadPlus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash or NumpadMinus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+NumpadPlus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

About REAPER: F1

About OSARA: Control+F1

Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

2025-06-08T17:46:33Z

ScottChesworth: /* REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings */

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

Full accuracy overhaul completed 17th March 2025 by Scott and JennyK.

Last addition 8th June 2025 by scott, new OSARA MIDI navigation keystrokes.

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Windows keystrokes are used throughout this article. Here's how to convert to Mac equivalents:

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Jump (go) to time window: Control+J

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Win+Delete

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items (requires SWS): Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Tempo/Time Signature Changes, Stretch Markers and Regions: ==

Insert Project Marker at Current Position: M

Insert/Edit Project Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Marker 1 through 10: 1 through 0 on top number row

Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play/Edit Cursor: Control+1 through 0 on top number row

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Edit region near cursor: Alt+Shift+R

Go to Region 1 through 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 through 0 on top row numbers

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Control+Alt+Shift+R

== Master Track: ==

View routing and I/O for master track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menu bar Accelerators (Windows only): ==

File: Alt+F

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Editing: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert note, advancing edit cursor: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

Join Notes: J

=== MIDI Processing ) ===

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Transpose Notes: T

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Reset all MIDI devices: Shift+F3

Reset all MIDI control surface devices: Control+F3

=== MIDI: Note Length and Snapping ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, whole: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, half: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Thirty-second: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter Triplet: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth Triplet: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

=== MIDI Editor Views ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Activate previous MIDI rack: Control+Arrow Up

Activate next MIDI track: Control+Arrow Down

Go to previous MIDI item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to next MIDI item: Control+RightArrow

Move backward to previous single note or chord: LeftArrow

Move forward to next single note or chord: RightArrow

Move backward to previous single note or chord and add to selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move forward to next single note or chord and add to selection: Shift+RightArrow

Move to lower note in chord: DownArrow

Move to Higher note in chord: UpArrow

Move to lower note in Chord and add to selection: Shift+DownArrow

Move to higher note in chord and add to selection : Shift+UpArrow

=== MIDI Editor Display Customizations ===

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+UpArrow

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+DownArrow

== global Options and toggles ==

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle track solo defeat: Control+Win+F6

Auto-crossfade media items when editing: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

== OSARA Actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report edit/play cursor position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report muted tracks: Control+Shift+F5 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report record armed tracks: Control+Shift+F7 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report soloed tracks: Control+Shift+F6 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report track/item/time/MIDI selection (depending on focus): Control+Shift+Space (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with record monitor on: Control+Shift+F8 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with phase inverted: Control+Shift+F9 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

Reset Peak Watcher first watcher: Alt+F10

Reset Peak Watcher second watcher: Alt+Shift+F10

== Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects: ==

New Project: Control+N

Open Project: Control+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

Save new version of project (automatically increment project name): Control+Alt+Shift+S

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

== Track Management, Navigation and Options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up (1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down(1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Toggle mute for selected tracks: F5

Toggle solo for selected tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home or W

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+Space

Play / Pause: Control+Space

Play / Stop: Space

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+Space

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

Toggle count-in before recording (requires SWS): Control+Shift+Graav

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals or NumpadPlus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash or NumpadMinus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+NumpadPlus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

About REAPER: F1

About OSARA: Control+F1

Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

2025-06-08T17:43:23Z

ScottChesworth: Updated MIDI Navigation keystrokes

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

Full accuracy overhaul completed 17th March 2025 by Scott and JennyK.

Last updated 10th May 2025 by scott.

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Windows keystrokes are used throughout this article. Here's how to convert to Mac equivalents:

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Jump (go) to time window: Control+J

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Win+Delete

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items (requires SWS): Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Tempo/Time Signature Changes, Stretch Markers and Regions: ==

Insert Project Marker at Current Position: M

Insert/Edit Project Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Marker 1 through 10: 1 through 0 on top number row

Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play/Edit Cursor: Control+1 through 0 on top number row

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Edit region near cursor: Alt+Shift+R

Go to Region 1 through 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 through 0 on top row numbers

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Control+Alt+Shift+R

== Master Track: ==

View routing and I/O for master track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menu bar Accelerators (Windows only): ==

File: Alt+F

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Editing: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert note, advancing edit cursor: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

Join Notes: J

=== MIDI Processing ) ===

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Transpose Notes: T

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Reset all MIDI devices: Shift+F3

Reset all MIDI control surface devices: Control+F3

=== MIDI: Note Length and Snapping ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, whole: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, half: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Thirty-second: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter Triplet: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth Triplet: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

=== MIDI Editor Views ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Activate previous MIDI rack: Control+Arrow Up

Activate next MIDI track: Control+Arrow Down

Go to previous MIDI item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to next MIDI item: Control+RightArrow

Move backward to previous single note or chord: LeftArrow

Move forward to next single note or chord: RightArrow

Move backward to previous single note or chord and add to selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move forward to next single note or chord and add to selection: Shift+RightArrow

Move to lower note in chord: DownArrow

Move to Higher note in chord: UpArrow

Move to lower note in Chord and add to selection: Shift+DownArrow

Move to higher note in chord and add to selection : Shift+UpArrow

=== MIDI Editor Display Customizations ===

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+UpArrow

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+DownArrow

== global Options and toggles ==

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle track solo defeat: Control+Win+F6

Auto-crossfade media items when editing: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

== OSARA Actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report edit/play cursor position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report muted tracks: Control+Shift+F5 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report record armed tracks: Control+Shift+F7 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report soloed tracks: Control+Shift+F6 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report track/item/time/MIDI selection (depending on focus): Control+Shift+Space (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with record monitor on: Control+Shift+F8 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with phase inverted: Control+Shift+F9 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

Reset Peak Watcher first watcher: Alt+F10

Reset Peak Watcher second watcher: Alt+Shift+F10

== Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects: ==

New Project: Control+N

Open Project: Control+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

Save new version of project (automatically increment project name): Control+Alt+Shift+S

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

== Track Management, Navigation and Options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up (1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down(1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Toggle mute for selected tracks: F5

Toggle solo for selected tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home or W

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+Space

Play / Pause: Control+Space

Play / Stop: Space

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+Space

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

Toggle count-in before recording (requires SWS): Control+Shift+Graav

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals or NumpadPlus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash or NumpadMinus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+NumpadPlus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

About REAPER: F1

About OSARA: Control+F1

Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

2025-05-10T18:14:10Z

ScottChesworth: /* REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings */

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

Full accuracy overhaul completed 17th March 2025 by Scott and JennyK.

Last updated 10th May 2025 by scott.

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Windows keystrokes are used throughout this article. Here's how to convert to Mac equivalents:

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Jump (go) to time window: Control+J

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Win+Delete

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items (requires SWS): Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Tempo/Time Signature Changes, Stretch Markers and Regions: ==

Insert Project Marker at Current Position: M

Insert/Edit Project Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Marker 1 through 10: 1 through 0 on top number row

Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play/Edit Cursor: Control+1 through 0 on top number row

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Edit region near cursor: Alt+Shift+R

Go to Region 1 through 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 through 0 on top row numbers

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Control+Alt+Shift+R

== Master Track: ==

View routing and I/O for master track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menu bar Accelerators (Windows only): ==

File: Alt+F

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Editing: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert note, advancing edit cursor: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

Join Notes: J

=== MIDI Processing ) ===

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Transpose Notes: T

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Reset all MIDI devices: Shift+F3

Reset all MIDI control surface devices: Control+F3

=== MIDI: Note Length and Snapping ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, whole: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, half: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Thirty-second: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter Triplet: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth Triplet: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

=== MIDI Editor Views ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Go to Previous MIDI Item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to Next MIDI Item: Control+RightArrow

Activate Previous MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Up

Activate Next MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Down

Move backward to previous single note or Chord: LeftArrow

Move forward to Next single note or Chord: RightArrow

Move to Previous Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord: UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord: DownArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord, & Add to Selection : Shift+DownArrow

=== MIDI Editor Display Customizations ===

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+UpArrow

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+DownArrow

== global Options and toggles ==

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle track solo defeat: Control+Win+F6

Auto-crossfade media items when editing: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

== OSARA Actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report edit/play cursor position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report muted tracks: Control+Shift+F5 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report record armed tracks: Control+Shift+F7 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report soloed tracks: Control+Shift+F6 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report track/item/time/MIDI selection (depending on focus): Control+Shift+Space (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with record monitor on: Control+Shift+F8 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with phase inverted: Control+Shift+F9 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

Reset Peak Watcher first watcher: Alt+F10

Reset Peak Watcher second watcher: Alt+Shift+F10

== Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects: ==

New Project: Control+N

Open Project: Control+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

Save new version of project (automatically increment project name): Control+Alt+Shift+S

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

== Track Management, Navigation and Options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up (1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down(1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Toggle mute for selected tracks: F5

Toggle solo for selected tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home or W

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+Space

Play / Pause: Control+Space

Play / Stop: Space

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+Space

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

Toggle count-in before recording (requires SWS): Control+Shift+Graav

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals or NumpadPlus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash or NumpadMinus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+NumpadPlus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

About REAPER: F1

About OSARA: Control+F1

Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

2025-05-10T18:13:48Z

ScottChesworth: /* Track Management, Navigation and Options */

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

Full accuracy overhaul completed 17th March 2025 by Scott and JennyK.

Last updated 9th May 2025 by scott.

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Windows keystrokes are used throughout this article. Here's how to convert to Mac equivalents:

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Jump (go) to time window: Control+J

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Win+Delete

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items (requires SWS): Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Tempo/Time Signature Changes, Stretch Markers and Regions: ==

Insert Project Marker at Current Position: M

Insert/Edit Project Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Marker 1 through 10: 1 through 0 on top number row

Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play/Edit Cursor: Control+1 through 0 on top number row

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Edit region near cursor: Alt+Shift+R

Go to Region 1 through 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 through 0 on top row numbers

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Control+Alt+Shift+R

== Master Track: ==

View routing and I/O for master track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menu bar Accelerators (Windows only): ==

File: Alt+F

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Editing: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert note, advancing edit cursor: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

Join Notes: J

=== MIDI Processing ) ===

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Transpose Notes: T

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Reset all MIDI devices: Shift+F3

Reset all MIDI control surface devices: Control+F3

=== MIDI: Note Length and Snapping ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, whole: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, half: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Thirty-second: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter Triplet: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth Triplet: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

=== MIDI Editor Views ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Go to Previous MIDI Item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to Next MIDI Item: Control+RightArrow

Activate Previous MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Up

Activate Next MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Down

Move backward to previous single note or Chord: LeftArrow

Move forward to Next single note or Chord: RightArrow

Move to Previous Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord: UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord: DownArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord, & Add to Selection : Shift+DownArrow

=== MIDI Editor Display Customizations ===

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+UpArrow

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+DownArrow

== global Options and toggles ==

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle track solo defeat: Control+Win+F6

Auto-crossfade media items when editing: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

== OSARA Actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report edit/play cursor position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report muted tracks: Control+Shift+F5 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report record armed tracks: Control+Shift+F7 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report soloed tracks: Control+Shift+F6 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report track/item/time/MIDI selection (depending on focus): Control+Shift+Space (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with record monitor on: Control+Shift+F8 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with phase inverted: Control+Shift+F9 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

Reset Peak Watcher first watcher: Alt+F10

Reset Peak Watcher second watcher: Alt+Shift+F10

== Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects: ==

New Project: Control+N

Open Project: Control+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

Save new version of project (automatically increment project name): Control+Alt+Shift+S

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

== Track Management, Navigation and Options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up (1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down(1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Toggle mute for selected tracks: F5

Toggle solo for selected tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home or W

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+Space

Play / Pause: Control+Space

Play / Stop: Space

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+Space

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

Toggle count-in before recording (requires SWS): Control+Shift+Graav

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals or NumpadPlus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash or NumpadMinus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+NumpadPlus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

About REAPER: F1

About OSARA: Control+F1

Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

2025-05-09T17:59:16Z

ScottChesworth: /* REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings */

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

Full accuracy overhaul completed 17th March 2025 by Scott and JennyK.

Last updated 9th May 2025 by scott.

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Windows keystrokes are used throughout this article. Here's how to convert to Mac equivalents:

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Jump (go) to time window: Control+J

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Win+Delete

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items (requires SWS): Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Tempo/Time Signature Changes, Stretch Markers and Regions: ==

Insert Project Marker at Current Position: M

Insert/Edit Project Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Marker 1 through 10: 1 through 0 on top number row

Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play/Edit Cursor: Control+1 through 0 on top number row

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Edit region near cursor: Alt+Shift+R

Go to Region 1 through 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 through 0 on top row numbers

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Control+Alt+Shift+R

== Master Track: ==

View routing and I/O for master track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menu bar Accelerators (Windows only): ==

File: Alt+F

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Editing: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert note, advancing edit cursor: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

Join Notes: J

=== MIDI Processing ) ===

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Transpose Notes: T

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Reset all MIDI devices: Shift+F3

Reset all MIDI control surface devices: Control+F3

=== MIDI: Note Length and Snapping ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, whole: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, half: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Thirty-second: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter Triplet: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth Triplet: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

=== MIDI Editor Views ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Go to Previous MIDI Item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to Next MIDI Item: Control+RightArrow

Activate Previous MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Up

Activate Next MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Down

Move backward to previous single note or Chord: LeftArrow

Move forward to Next single note or Chord: RightArrow

Move to Previous Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord: UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord: DownArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord, & Add to Selection : Shift+DownArrow

=== MIDI Editor Display Customizations ===

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+UpArrow

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+DownArrow

== global Options and toggles ==

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle track solo defeat: Control+Win+F6

Auto-crossfade media items when editing: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

== OSARA Actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report edit/play cursor position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report muted tracks: Control+Shift+F5 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report record armed tracks: Control+Shift+F7 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report soloed tracks: Control+Shift+F6 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report track/item/time/MIDI selection (depending on focus): Control+Shift+Space (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with record monitor on: Control+Shift+F8 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with phase inverted: Control+Shift+F9 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

Reset Peak Watcher first watcher: Alt+F10

Reset Peak Watcher second watcher: Alt+Shift+F10

== Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects: ==

New Project: Control+N

Open Project: Control+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

Save new version of project (automatically increment project name): Control+Alt+Shift+S

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

== Track Management, Navigation and Options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Mute / Unmute Tracks: F5

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up (1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down(1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Solo / Unsolo Tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home or W

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+Space

Play / Pause: Control+Space

Play / Stop: Space

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+Space

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

Toggle count-in before recording (requires SWS): Control+Shift+Graav

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals or NumpadPlus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash or NumpadMinus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+NumpadPlus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

About REAPER: F1

About OSARA: Control+F1

Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

2025-04-30T04:56:46Z

ScottChesworth: /* Takes */

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

Accuracy checked 17th March 2025 by Scott and JennyK.

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Windows keystrokes are used throughout this article. Here's how to convert to Mac equivalents:

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Jump (go) to time window: Control+J

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Win+Delete

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items (requires SWS): Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Tempo/Time Signature Changes, Stretch Markers and Regions: ==

Insert Project Marker at Current Position: M

Insert/Edit Project Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Marker 1 through 10: 1 through 0 on top number row

Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play/Edit Cursor: Control+1 through 0 on top number row

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Edit region near cursor: Alt+Shift+R

Go to Region 1 through 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 through 0 on top row numbers

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Control+Alt+Shift+R

== Master Track: ==

View routing and I/O for master track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menu bar Accelerators (Windows only): ==

File: Alt+F

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Editing: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert note, advancing edit cursor: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

Join Notes: J

=== MIDI Processing ) ===

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Transpose Notes: T

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Reset all MIDI devices: Shift+F3

Reset all MIDI control surface devices: Control+F3

=== MIDI: Note Length and Snapping ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, whole: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, half: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Thirty-second: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter Triplet: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth Triplet: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

=== MIDI Editor Views ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Go to Previous MIDI Item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to Next MIDI Item: Control+RightArrow

Activate Previous MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Up

Activate Next MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Down

Move to Previous Chord: LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord: RightArrow

Move to Previous Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord: UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord: DownArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord, & Add to Selection : Shift+DownArrow

=== MIDI Editor Display Customizations ===

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+UpArrow

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+DownArrow

== global Options and toggles ==

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle track solo defeat: Control+Win+F6

Auto-crossfade media items when editing: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

== OSARA Actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report edit/play cursor position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report muted tracks: Control+Shift+F5 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report record armed tracks: Control+Shift+F7 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report soloed tracks: Control+Shift+F6 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report track/item/time/MIDI selection (depending on focus): Control+Shift+Space (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with record monitor on: Control+Shift+F8 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with phase inverted: Control+Shift+F9 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

Reset Peak Watcher first watcher: Alt+F10

Reset Peak Watcher second watcher: Alt+Shift+F10

== Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects: ==

New Project: Control+N

Open Project: Control+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

Save new version of project (automatically increment project name): Control+Alt+Shift+S

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

== Track Management, Navigation and Options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Mute / Unmute Tracks: F5

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up (1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down(1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Solo / Unsolo Tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home or W

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+Space

Play / Pause: Control+Space

Play / Stop: Space

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+Space

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

Toggle count-in before recording (requires SWS): Control+Shift+Graav

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals or NumpadPlus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash or NumpadMinus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+NumpadPlus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

About REAPER: F1

About OSARA: Control+F1

Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

2025-03-17T18:44:01Z

ScottChesworth: /* Cursor Movement */

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

Accuracy checked 17th March 2025 by Scott and JennyK.

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Windows keystrokes are used throughout this article. Here's how to convert to Mac equivalents:

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Jump (go) to time window: Control+J

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Shift+T

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items (requires SWS): Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Tempo/Time Signature Changes, Stretch Markers and Regions: ==

Insert Project Marker at Current Position: M

Insert/Edit Project Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Marker 1 through 10: 1 through 0 on top number row

Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play/Edit Cursor: Control+1 through 0 on top number row

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Edit region near cursor: Alt+Shift+R

Go to Region 1 through 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 through 0 on top row numbers

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Control+Alt+Shift+R

== Master Track: ==

View routing and I/O for master track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menu bar Accelerators (Windows only): ==

File: Alt+F

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Editing: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert note, advancing edit cursor: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

Join Notes: J

=== MIDI Processing ) ===

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Transpose Notes: T

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Reset all MIDI devices: Shift+F3

Reset all MIDI control surface devices: Control+F3

=== MIDI: Note Length and Snapping ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, whole: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, half: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Thirty-second: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter Triplet: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth Triplet: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

=== MIDI Editor Views ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Go to Previous MIDI Item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to Next MIDI Item: Control+RightArrow

Activate Previous MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Up

Activate Next MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Down

Move to Previous Chord: LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord: RightArrow

Move to Previous Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord: UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord: DownArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord, & Add to Selection : Shift+DownArrow

=== MIDI Editor Display Customizations ===

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+UpArrow

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+DownArrow

== global Options and toggles ==

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle track solo defeat: Control+Win+F6

Auto-crossfade media items when editing: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

== OSARA Actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report edit/play cursor position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report muted tracks: Control+Shift+F5 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report record armed tracks: Control+Shift+F7 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report soloed tracks: Control+Shift+F6 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report track/item/time/MIDI selection (depending on focus): Control+Shift+Space (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with record monitor on: Control+Shift+F8 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with phase inverted: Control+Shift+F9 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

Reset Peak Watcher first watcher: Alt+F10

Reset Peak Watcher second watcher: Alt+Shift+F10

== Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects: ==

New Project: Control+N

Open Project: Control+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

Save new version of project (automatically increment project name): Control+Alt+Shift+S

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

== Track Management, Navigation and Options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Mute / Unmute Tracks: F5

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up (1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down(1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Solo / Unsolo Tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home or W

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+Space

Play / Pause: Control+Space

Play / Stop: Space

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+Space

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

Toggle count-in before recording (requires SWS): Control+Shift+Graav

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals or NumpadPlus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash or NumpadMinus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+NumpadPlus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

About REAPER: F1

About OSARA: Control+F1

Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

2025-03-17T18:40:53Z

ScottChesworth: /* Notes for Mac Users */

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

Accuracy checked 17th March 2025 by Scott and JennyK.

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Windows keystrokes are used throughout this article. Here's how to convert to Mac equivalents:

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Shift+T

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items (requires SWS): Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Tempo/Time Signature Changes, Stretch Markers and Regions: ==

Insert Project Marker at Current Position: M

Insert/Edit Project Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Marker 1 through 10: 1 through 0 on top number row

Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play/Edit Cursor: Control+1 through 0 on top number row

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Edit region near cursor: Alt+Shift+R

Go to Region 1 through 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 through 0 on top row numbers

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Control+Alt+Shift+R

== Master Track: ==

View routing and I/O for master track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menu bar Accelerators (Windows only): ==

File: Alt+F

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Editing: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert note, advancing edit cursor: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

Join Notes: J

=== MIDI Processing ) ===

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Transpose Notes: T

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Reset all MIDI devices: Shift+F3

Reset all MIDI control surface devices: Control+F3

=== MIDI: Note Length and Snapping ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, whole: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, half: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Thirty-second: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter Triplet: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth Triplet: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

=== MIDI Editor Views ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Go to Previous MIDI Item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to Next MIDI Item: Control+RightArrow

Activate Previous MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Up

Activate Next MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Down

Move to Previous Chord: LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord: RightArrow

Move to Previous Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord: UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord: DownArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord, & Add to Selection : Shift+DownArrow

=== MIDI Editor Display Customizations ===

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+UpArrow

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+DownArrow

== global Options and toggles ==

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle track solo defeat: Control+Win+F6

Auto-crossfade media items when editing: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

== OSARA Actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report edit/play cursor position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report muted tracks: Control+Shift+F5 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report record armed tracks: Control+Shift+F7 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report soloed tracks: Control+Shift+F6 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report track/item/time/MIDI selection (depending on focus): Control+Shift+Space (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with record monitor on: Control+Shift+F8 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with phase inverted: Control+Shift+F9 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

Reset Peak Watcher first watcher: Alt+F10

Reset Peak Watcher second watcher: Alt+Shift+F10

== Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects: ==

New Project: Control+N

Open Project: Control+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

Save new version of project (automatically increment project name): Control+Alt+Shift+S

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

== Track Management, Navigation and Options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Mute / Unmute Tracks: F5

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up (1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down(1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Solo / Unsolo Tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home or W

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+Space

Play / Pause: Control+Space

Play / Stop: Space

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+Space

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

Toggle count-in before recording (requires SWS): Control+Shift+Graav

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals or NumpadPlus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash or NumpadMinus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+NumpadPlus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

About REAPER: F1

About OSARA: Control+F1

Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

2025-03-17T18:39:36Z

ScottChesworth: Overhaul complete, so remove warning message

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

Accuracy checked 17th March 2025 by Scott and JennyK.

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Expect Windows keystrokes throughout this page. Here's how to find Mac equivalents.

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Shift+T

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items (requires SWS): Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Tempo/Time Signature Changes, Stretch Markers and Regions: ==

Insert Project Marker at Current Position: M

Insert/Edit Project Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Marker 1 through 10: 1 through 0 on top number row

Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play/Edit Cursor: Control+1 through 0 on top number row

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Edit region near cursor: Alt+Shift+R

Go to Region 1 through 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 through 0 on top row numbers

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Control+Alt+Shift+R

== Master Track: ==

View routing and I/O for master track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menu bar Accelerators (Windows only): ==

File: Alt+F

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Editing: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert note, advancing edit cursor: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

Join Notes: J

=== MIDI Processing ) ===

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Transpose Notes: T

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Reset all MIDI devices: Shift+F3

Reset all MIDI control surface devices: Control+F3

=== MIDI: Note Length and Snapping ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, whole: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, half: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Thirty-second: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter Triplet: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth Triplet: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

=== MIDI Editor Views ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Go to Previous MIDI Item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to Next MIDI Item: Control+RightArrow

Activate Previous MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Up

Activate Next MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Down

Move to Previous Chord: LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord: RightArrow

Move to Previous Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord: UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord: DownArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord, & Add to Selection : Shift+DownArrow

=== MIDI Editor Display Customizations ===

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+UpArrow

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+DownArrow

== global Options and toggles ==

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle track solo defeat: Control+Win+F6

Auto-crossfade media items when editing: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

== OSARA Actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report edit/play cursor position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report muted tracks: Control+Shift+F5 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report record armed tracks: Control+Shift+F7 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report soloed tracks: Control+Shift+F6 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report track/item/time/MIDI selection (depending on focus): Control+Shift+Space (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with record monitor on: Control+Shift+F8 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with phase inverted: Control+Shift+F9 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

Reset Peak Watcher first watcher: Alt+F10

Reset Peak Watcher second watcher: Alt+Shift+F10

== Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects: ==

New Project: Control+N

Open Project: Control+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

Save new version of project (automatically increment project name): Control+Alt+Shift+S

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

== Track Management, Navigation and Options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Mute / Unmute Tracks: F5

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up (1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down(1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Solo / Unsolo Tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home or W

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+Space

Play / Pause: Control+Space

Play / Stop: Space

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+Space

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

Toggle count-in before recording (requires SWS): Control+Shift+Graav

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals or NumpadPlus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash or NumpadMinus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+NumpadPlus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

About REAPER: F1

About OSARA: Control+F1

Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

2025-03-17T18:33:42Z

ScottChesworth: Completed overhaul for accuracy of keystrokes

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

== Important: the entire article is currently undergoing a thorough beating to bring it up to date. ==

Overhaul progress: 16th March 2025, Scott and JennyK got to the end of the Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects section.

Read further than that at your peril. No really, ghoulish inaccuracies may lurk beyond. *shivers*

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Expect Windows keystrokes throughout this page. Here's how to find Mac equivalents.

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Shift+T

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items (requires SWS): Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Tempo/Time Signature Changes, Stretch Markers and Regions: ==

Insert Project Marker at Current Position: M

Insert/Edit Project Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Marker 1 through 10: 1 through 0 on top number row

Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play/Edit Cursor: Control+1 through 0 on top number row

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Edit region near cursor: Alt+Shift+R

Go to Region 1 through 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 through 0 on top row numbers

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Control+Alt+Shift+R

== Master Track: ==

View routing and I/O for master track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menu bar Accelerators (Windows only): ==

File: Alt+F

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Editing: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert note, advancing edit cursor: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

Join Notes: J

=== MIDI Processing ) ===

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Transpose Notes: T

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Reset all MIDI devices: Shift+F3

Reset all MIDI control surface devices: Control+F3

=== MIDI: Note Length and Snapping ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, whole: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, half: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Thirty-second: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter Triplet: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth Triplet: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

=== MIDI Editor Views ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Go to Previous MIDI Item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to Next MIDI Item: Control+RightArrow

Activate Previous MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Up

Activate Next MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Down

Move to Previous Chord: LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord: RightArrow

Move to Previous Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord: UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord: DownArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord, & Add to Selection : Shift+DownArrow

=== MIDI Editor Display Customizations ===

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+UpArrow

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+DownArrow

== global Options and toggles ==

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle track solo defeat: Control+Win+F6

Auto-crossfade media items when editing: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

== OSARA Actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report edit/play cursor position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report muted tracks: Control+Shift+F5 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report record armed tracks: Control+Shift+F7 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report soloed tracks: Control+Shift+F6 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report track/item/time/MIDI selection (depending on focus): Control+Shift+Space (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with record monitor on: Control+Shift+F8 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with phase inverted: Control+Shift+F9 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

Reset Peak Watcher first watcher: Alt+F10

Reset Peak Watcher second watcher: Alt+Shift+F10

== Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects: ==

New Project: Control+N

Open Project: Control+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

Save new version of project (automatically increment project name): Control+Alt+Shift+S

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

== Track Management, Navigation and Options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Mute / Unmute Tracks: F5

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up (1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down(1dB steps, requires SWS): Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Solo / Unsolo Tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home or W

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+Space

Play / Pause: Control+Space

Play / Stop: Space

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+Space

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

Toggle count-in before recording (requires SWS): Control+Shift+Graav

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals or NumpadPlus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash or NumpadMinus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+NumpadPlus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

About REAPER: F1

About OSARA: Control+F1

Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

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ScottChesworth: Add clearer markup for overhaul progress

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

== Important: the entire article is currently undergoing a thorough beating to bring it up to date. ==

Overhaul progress: 16th March 2025, Scott and JennyK got to the end of the Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects section.

Read further than that at your peril. No really, ghoulish inaccuracies may lurk beyond. *shivers*

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Expect Windows keystrokes throughout this page. Here's how to find Mac equivalents.

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Shift+T

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items: Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Tempo/Time Signature Changes, Stretch Markers and Regions: ==

Insert Project Marker at Current Position: M

Insert/Edit Project Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Marker 1 through 10: 1 through 0 on top number row

Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play/Edit Cursor: Control+1 through 0 on top number row

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Edit region near cursor: Alt+Shift+R

Go to Region 1 through 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 through 0 on top row numbers

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Control+Alt+Shift+R

== Master Track: ==

View routing and I/O for master track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menu bar Accelerators (Windows only): ==

File: Alt+F

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Editing: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert note, advancing edit cursor: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

Join Notes: J

=== MIDI Processing ) ===

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Transpose Notes: T

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Reset all MIDI devices: Shift+F3

Reset all MIDI control surface devices: Control+F3

=== MIDI: Note Length and Snapping ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, whole: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, half: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Thirty-second: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Quarter Triplet: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Eighth Triplet: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Sixteenth Triplet: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

=== MIDI Editor Views ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Go to Previous MIDI Item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to Next MIDI Item: Control+RightArrow

Activate Previous MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Up

Activate Next MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Down

Move to Previous Chord: LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord: RightArrow

Move to Previous Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord: UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord: DownArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord, & Add to Selection : Shift+DownArrow

=== MIDI Editor Display Customizations ===

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+UpArrow

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+DownArrow

== global Options and toggles ==

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle track solo defeat: Control+Win+F6

Auto-crossfade media items when editing: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

Toggle count-in before recording: Control+Shift+Graav

== OSARA Actions ==

OSARA Configuration: Control+F12

Report track/item/time/MIDI selection (depending on focus): Control+Shift+Space (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report edit/play cursor position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J (press once to hear primary ruler format, press twice quickly to hear secondary)

Report muted tracks: Control+Shift+F5 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report soloed tracks: Control+Shift+F6 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report record armed tracks: Control+Shift+F7 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with record monitor on: Control+Shift+F8 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Report tracks with phase inverted: Control+Shift+F9 (press once to report, twice to display in a dialog)

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

Reset Peak Watcher first watcher: Alt+F10

Reset Peak Watcher second watcher: Alt+Shift+F10

== Project Management, Project Tabs and Subprojects: ==

New Project: Control+N

Open Project: Control+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

Save new version of project (automatically increment project name): Control+Alt+Shift+S

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

== Track management, navigation and options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Mute / Unmute Tracks: F5

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Solo / Unsolo Tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: W

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+SpaceBar

Play / Pause: Control+SpaceBar

Play / Stop: SpaceBar

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+SpaceBar

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals

Zoom In Horizontal: Numpad Minus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash

Zoom Out Horizontal: Numpad Plus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+Numpad Plus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

Toggle Thru Input 1, Track View, Time Line: Control+Alt+RightArrow & LeftArrow

Help, About REAPER: F1

Help, About OSARA: Control+F1

Help, Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

2025-03-15T19:34:40Z

ScottChesworth: Updating keystrokes

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

Important: the entire article is currently undergoing a thorough beating to bring it up to date.

Current overhaul progress: 15th March 2025, Scott and JennyK got to the end of the Item Properties section. Read beyond at your own risk.

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Expect Windows keystrokes throughout this page. Here's how to find Mac equivalents.

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Shift+T

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items: Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma or Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Period or Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma or Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Period or Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma or Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+Period or Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma or Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Period or Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma or Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Period or Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma or Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Period or Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

Move cursor to start of items: Control+Shift+Comma or Control+Numpad7

Move cursor to end of items: Control+Shift+Period or Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS): Control+Shift+N

Normalize items (to loudest item) to +0dB peak: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo exclusive: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Stretch Markers, Regions, Time Signatures & Tempos ==

Add / Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play Edit Cursor: Control+Keyboard 1 thru 0

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Go to Marker 1 thru 10: Keyboard 1 thru 0

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Insert Marker at Current Position: M

Insert & / or Edit Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Region 1 thru 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 thru 0

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Alt+Shift+R

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

== Master Track: ==

View I/O for Master Track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Solo for Master Track: Shift+F6

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menus: ==

File: Alt+F , or F10

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Edit: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, moving edit cursor right by inserted note's length: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

=== MIDI (General) ===

Activate Previous MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Up

Activate Next MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Down

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Join Notes: J

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Transpose Notes: T

=== midi: inserting notes and step edit ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/2: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/32: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/4: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/4T: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/16: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/16T: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/8: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/8T: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/16T: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

=== MIDI Mode (view menu) ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Go to Previous MIDI Item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to Next MIDI Item: Control+Arrow Right

Move to Previous Note in Chord: UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord: DownArrow

Move to Previous Chord: LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord: RightArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord, & Add to Selection : Shift+DownArrow

Move to Previous Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+RightArrow

=== MIDI editor View commands ===

Jump to Time Window: Control+J

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+Arrow Up

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+Arrow Down

== global Options and toggles ==

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle Auto Crossfade On/Off: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

=== PreRoll: ===

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

== OSARA dialogs and actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

=== Reporting: ===

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report Edit / Play Cursor Position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J

Report Muted Tracks: Control+Shift+F5

Report Soloed Tracks: Control+Shift+F6

Report Record Arm Tracks: Control+Shift+F7

Report Tracks with Monitor On: Control+Shift+F8

Report Tracks with Phase Inverted: Control+Shift+F9

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report Track / Item / Time Selection, depending on Focus: Control+Shift+SpaceBar (pressing twice opens a dialogue with detailed selection information)

== Project & Project TABS: ==

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

New Project: Control+N

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Open Project: Control+O

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

== Track management, navigation and options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Mute / Unmute Tracks: F5

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Select Last Touched Track: Alt+Insert (DoubleTap Insert while holding alt if using Insert as screen reader modifier key)

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Solo / Unsolo Tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: W

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+SpaceBar

Play / Pause: Control+SpaceBar

Play / Stop: SpaceBar

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+SpaceBar

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals

Zoom In Horizontal: Numpad Minus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash

Zoom Out Horizontal: Numpad Plus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+Numpad Plus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

Toggle Thru Input 1, Track View, Time Line: Control+Alt+RightArrow & LeftArrow

Help, About REAPER: F1

Help, About OSARA: Control+F1

Help, Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Reaper shortcut key list by headings

2025-03-15T18:47:31Z

ScottChesworth: Simplified name of last section

= REAPER and OSARA Keystrokes: Organised by Headings =

This collection of keystrokes assumes that you have OSARA's key map and the SWS Extension installed, with your keyboard layout set to US English.

Important: the entire article is currently undergoing a thorough beating to bring it up to date.

Progress: 23rd March 2024, Scott and JennyK got to the end of the FX section. Read beyond at your own risk.

== Notes for Mac Users ==

Expect Windows keystrokes throughout this page. Here's how to find Mac equivalents.

* Windows Control is Mac Command
* Windows Alt is Mac Option
* The Windows Key is Mac Control

The majority of keystrokes are mapped as per the above conversions, but there are a few exceptions where following a strict conversion would run into Mac OS commands. For example, Control+Space is pause on Windows, but that would become Command+Space on Mac, which conflicts with Spotlight. In these situations, we usually replace Command with Mac Control key, ergo it's Control+Space to pause.

The keystrokes for adjusting the boundaries of time selections and item edges have been re-jigged on Mac for a more logical physical orientation. To adjust the left boundary/edge, use Option. To work with the right boundary/edge, use Command.

The F-Keys are used often, we'd recommend going into Mac OS System Preferences/Settings, Keyboard category, check the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" option. With that checked, you can use the F-keys as described throughout this article. When you need to use an F-key to control a Mac OS function, just add the FN key. For example, FN+F11 and FN+F12 to adjust the volume of your Mac.

== Automation: ==

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes to Time Selection: Shift+W

Write Current Values for All Writing Envelopes from Cursor to End of Project: Control+W

=== Envelopes: ===

Toggle track/take pan envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+P

Toggle track/take volume envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+V

Toggle track pre-FX volume envelope visible: Control+Alt+Shift+V

Toggle track pre-FX pan or take pitch envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+Shift+P

Toggle track/take mute envelope visibility (depending on focus): Control+Alt+F5

View Envelopes for Current / Last Touched Track: Shift+L

Select next track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+L

Select previous track/take envelope (depending on focus): Alt+Shift+L

Add/edit envelope point value at cursor: Alt+Shift+E

Insert New Point at Current Position: Shift+E

Move to Previous Envelope Point: Alt+J

Move to Next Envelope Point: Alt+K

Move to previous envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+J

Move to next envelope point (leaving other points selected): Alt+Shift+K

Move Selected Envelope Points Down: Alt+Numpad2

Move Selected Envelope Points Up: Alt+Numpad8

Show All Active Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+O

Insert Automation Item: Control+Shift+I

Insert Four Envelope Points at Time Selection: Control+Alt+4

Hide All Envelopes for Tracks: Shift+H

Hide All Envelopes for All Tracks: Control+Shift+H

== Editing ==

=== Clipboard ===

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+C

Copy Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, ignoring Time Selection: Control+X

Cut Items / Tracks / Envelope Points, depending on Focus, within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Paste Items / Tracks: Control+V

Select All Items / Tracks / Envelope Points , depending on Focus: Control+A

=== Cursor Movement ===

Scrub Cursor Left 1 Pixel: LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right 1 Pixel: RightArrow

Scrub Cursor Left Creating Time Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Scrub Cursor Right Creating Time Selection: Shift+RightArrow

Toggle looped-segment scrub at edit cursor: /

Select from Cursor to Start of Project: Shift+Home

Select from Cursor to End of Project: Shift+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Measure: PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Measure: PageDown

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Current Measure: Alt+Home

Move Edit Cursor to Start of Next Measure: Alt+End

Move Edit Cursor Back 1 Beat: Control+PageUp

Move Edit Cursor Forward 1 Beat: Control+PageDown

Move Cursor Left to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+LeftArrow

Move Cursor Right to Grid Division: Alt+Shift+RightArrow

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Semicolon

Move Edit Cursor to Next Tempo or Time Signature Change: Shift+Apostrophy

Move Edit Cursor to Previous Zero Crossing in Items: Shift+Z

Move Edit Cursor to Next Zero Crossing in Items: Z

=== Insert Commands ===

Insert & Name Track: Control+T

Insert Media File: Control+I, or DoubleTap Insert key

Insert New MIDI Item: Shift+DoubleTap Insert

Insert Virtual Instrument On New Track: Control+DoubleTap Insert

Insert empty space at time selection (moving later items): control+alt+Double tap insert

=== Grid ===

Set to 1: Control+Shift+1

Set to 1/2: Control+Shift+2

Set to 1/32: Control+Shift+3

Set to 1/4: Control+Shift+4

Set to 1/6, 1/4 Triplet: Control+Shift+5

Set to 1/16: Control+Shift+6

Set to 1/24, 1/16 Triplet: Control+Shift+7

Set to 1/8: Control+Shift+8

Set to 1/12, 1/8 Triplet: Control+Shift+9

Set to 1/48 (1/32 triplet): Control+Shift+0

=== Takes ===

Switch Items to Next Take: T

Switch Items to Previous Take: Shift+T

Nudge Active Take Volume Up: Control+UpArrow

Nudge Active Take Volume Down: Control+DownArrow

Paste As Take In Items: Shift+V

Delete Active Take from Items, Prompt to Confirm: Control+Shift+T

Toggle Take Reverse: V

Duplicate Active Take: Control+Alt+D

Set Take Channel Mode to Normal: Control+F7

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Down Mix: Control+F8

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Left: Control+F9

Set Take Channel Mode to Mono, Right: Control+F10

=== Time Selection ===

Set Start Point: LeftBracket

Set End Point: RightBracket

Go to Start of Time Selection: Home

Go to End of Time Selection: End

Remove items/tracks/contents of time selection/markers/envelope points (depending on focus): Delete

Nudge left: Control+Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right: Control+Alt+RightBracket

Nudge Left Edge Left: Control+LeftBracket

Nudge Left Edge Right: Control+RightBracket

Nudge Right Edge Left: Alt+LeftBracket

Nudge Right Edge Right: Alt+RightBracket

Shift Left, by Time Selection Length: Shift LeftBracket

Shift Right, by Time Selection Length: Shift RightBracket

Insert Empty Space at Time Selection, Moving Later Items: Control+Alt+DoubleTap Insert

Remove Time Selection & Loop Points: Escape

=== Undo and Redo ===

Undo: Control+Z

Redo: Control+Shift+Z

Show undo history window: Control+Alt+Z

== Rendering ==

Render Project to Disk: Control+Alt+r

Render project, using the most recent render settings, with a new target file name: Alt+R

Save Live Output to Disk, Bounce: Control+Alt+B

Open Render Queue: Control+Alt+Q

== Folders ==

Cycle Track Folder State; (track, folder, nested folder, end of folder): Shift+Enter

Cycle Folder Collapse State; (Open, small, closed): Enter

== FX ==

View FX Chain for Current / Last Touched Track: F

View FX Chain for Master Track: Shift+F

View FX Parameters for Current Track / Take, depending on Focus: Alt+P

View FX Parameters for Master Track: Shift+P

Show FX Chain for Item Take: Control+F

Show / Hide Track/take Envelope for Last Touched FX Parameter: Control+Alt+L

Toggle FX Bypass for Current / Last Touched Track: B

Toggle FX Bypass On All Tracks: Alt+Shift+B

Toggle FX Bypass for Master Track: Shift+B

Toggle all take FX bypass for selected items: Control+B

Monitoring FX Toggle Bypass: Control+Shift+B

=== Items ===

=== Selecting and Splitting Items ===

AutoTrim/Split Items Remove Silence: Control+Graav

Crossfade Items Within Time Selection: X

Duplicate Items: Control+D

Duplicate Selected Area of Items: Control+Shift+D

Fade Items into Cursor: Control+Alt+I

Fade Items Out from Cursor: Control+Alt+O

Glue Items: Control+U

Heal Splits In Items: Control+H

Move & Stretch Items to fit Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Move Items to Sub Project, Non Destructive Glue: Control+Alt+U

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+3

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled A: Alt+Shift+4

Nudge Item Pitch Down, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+5

Nudge Item Pitch Up, Resampled B: Alt+Shift+6

Nudge Item Pitch Down: Alt+Shift+7

Nudge Item Pitch Up: Alt+Shift+8

Nudge Item Pitch Down, B: Alt+Shift+9

Nudge Item Pitch Up, B: Alt+Shift+0

Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor: E

Open Item Copies in Primary External Editor: Control+E

Open Item Copies in Secondary External Editor: Control+Shift+E

Select & Split Item Under Edit or Play Cursor: A

Select All Items in Track: Control+Alt+A

Select All Items in Current Time Selection: Control+Shift+A

Select All Items on Selected Tracks in Current Time Selection: Alt+Shift+A

Set item end to source media end: Control+L

Split at Previous Zero Crossing: Alt+Z

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor: S

Split Items at Time Selection: Shift+S

Split Items at Edit or Play Cursor, ignoring Grouping: Control+Shift+S

Time Compress Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Dash

Time Stretch Selected Items, Fine: Control+Alt+Equals

=== Item Editing ===

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Comma

Grow Left Edge of Items: Control+Numpad4

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+FullStop

Shrink Left Edge of Items: Control+Numpad6

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Comma

Shrink Right Edge of Items: Alt+Numpad4

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+FullStop

Grow Right Edge of Items: Alt+Numpad6

Move Contents of Items Left: Shift+Comma

Move Contents of Items Left: Numpad1

Move Contents of Items Right: Shift+FullStop

Move Contents of Items Right: Numpad3

Move Items / Envelope Points Down 1 Track / a bit: Numpad2

Move Items / Envelope Points Up 1 Track / a bit: Numpad8

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: Numpad6

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+Comma

Move Items Left Preserving Timing of Contents: Numpad7

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Control+Alt+FullStop

Move Items Right Preserving Timing of Contents: Numpad9

Move Items / Envelope Points Left: Comma

Move Items / Envelope Points Right: FullStop

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+Comma

Move Items / Envelope Points Left by Grid Size: Control+Alt+Numpad4

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Alt+Shift+FullStop

Move Items / Envelope Points Right by Grid Size: Control+Alt+Numpad6

=== Item Grouping: ===

Group Items: Control+G

Remove Items from Group: Control+Shift+G

Select All Items in Groups: Shift+G

Toggle Item Grouping Override: Control+Alt+G

=== Item Navigation: ===

Move Cursor Left to Edge of Item: Control+Shift+Comma

Move Cursor Left to Edge of Item: Control+Numpad7

Move Cursor Right to Edge of Item: Control+Shift+FullStop

Move Cursor Right to Edge of Item: Control+Numpad9

Move to Previous Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Item, leaving Other Items Selected: Control+Shift+RightArrow

Select & Move to Previous Item: Control+LeftArrow

Select & Move to Next Item: Control+RightArrow

=== Item Properties: ===

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+1

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+2

Decrease Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+3

Increase Item Rate by 0.6% 10 cents Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+4

Decrease Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+5

Increase Item Rate by 6% 1 Semitone Clear Preserve Pitch: Shift+6

Normalise Items: Control+Shift+N

Normalise Multiple Items to Common Gain: Shift+N

Pitch Item Down 1 Cent: Shift+7

Pitch Item Up 1 cent: Shift+8

Pitch Item Down 1 Semitone: Shift+9

Pitch Item Up 1 Semitone: Shift+0

Reset Item Pitch: Control+Backspace

Set Item Rate to 1.0: Control+Alt+Backspace

Show Media Items / Take Properties: Shift+f2

Show Media Item Source Properties: Control+F2

Toggle Item Mute: Control+F5

Toggle Item Solo: Control+F6

== Loop Points: ==

Go to Start of Loop: Alt+Shift+Home

Go to End of Loop: Alt+Shift+End

Set Start Point: Alt+Shift+LeftBracket

Set End Point: Alt+Shift+RightBracket

== Markers, Stretch Markers, Regions, Time Signatures & Tempos ==

Add / Move Marker 1 thru 10 to Play Edit Cursor: Control+Keyboard 1 thru 0

Report tempo and Time Signature Marker at Cursor: O (press twice to add new tempo marker or edit the selected one (if your cursor is exactly where a marker is, pressing O twice will let you edit that one))

Go to Marker 1 thru 10: Keyboard 1 thru 0

Go to Previous Marker / Project Start: Semicolon

Go to Next Marker / Project End: Apostrophy

Move edit cursor to Previous tempo or time signature change: Shift+Semicolon

Move edit cursor to next tempo or time signature change: Shift+Apostrophy

Insert Marker at Current Position: M

Insert & / or Edit Marker at Current Position: Shift+M

Go to Region 1 thru 10 after current Region finishes playing, Smooth Seek: Alt+1 thru 0

Insert Region from Time Selection: Shift+R

Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+M

Add Stretch Marker to Cursor & Snap to Grid: Alt+Shift+I

Go to Previous Stretch Marker: Control+Semicolon

Go to Next Stretch Marker: Control+Apostrophy

Move Last Focused Stretch Marker to Current Edit Cursor Position: Control+Alt+M

Show Region / Marker Manager Window: Alt+Shift+R

Insert / Edit Tempo Marker & Add Stretch Marker at Cursor: Control+Alt+K

Create Measure from Time Selection, New Time Signature: Control+Alt+C

== Master Track: ==

View I/O for Master Track: Shift+I

Nudge Volume of Master Track Up: Shift+F12

Nudge Volume of Master Track Down: Shift+F11

Toggle Master Track Visible: Control+Alt+Shift+M

Toggle Mute for Master Track: Shift+F5

Toggle Solo for Master Track: Shift+F6

Toggle Stereo / Mono L+R: Shift+F9

== Menus: ==

File: Alt+F , or F10

Edit: Alt E

View: Alt+V

Insert: Alt+I

Item: Alt+M

Track: Alt+T

Options: Alt+O

Actions: Alt+A

Extensions: Alt+X

Help: Alt+H

== midi related commands ==

All of these apply to the midi editor only.

=== MIDI Channel: ===

Show All Channels: Shift+Graav

Show Only Channel 01: Shift+1

Show Only Channel 02: Shift+2

Show Only Channel 03: Shift+3

Show Only Channel 04: Shift+4

Show Only Channel 05: Shift+5

Show Only Channel 06: Shift+6

Show Only Channel 07: Shift+7

Show Only Channel 08: Shift+8

Show Only Channel 09: Shift+9

Show Only Channel 10: Shift+0

=== MIDI Edit: ===

Copy Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Copy: Shift+C

Cut Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Cut: Shift+X

Duplicate Events: Control+D

Duplicate Events within Time Selection if any, Smart Duplicate: Control+Shift+D

Fit Notes to Time Selection: Control+Alt+F

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, maintaining position of edit cursor: I

Insert Note at Edit Cursor, moving edit cursor right by inserted note's length: Shift+I

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Semitone: Alt+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Semitone: Alt+DownArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Up 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Move Pitch Cursor Down 1 Octave: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Mute Events Toggle: Alt+M

Select All Events: Control+A

Split Notes: S

Split Notes at Mouse Cursor: Shift+S

=== MIDI (General) ===

Activate Previous MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Up

Activate Next MIDI Track: Control+Arrow Down

Double Length of MIDI, Repeat in Contents: Control+Alt+2

Humanize Notes: H

Invert Selection: Alt+I

Join Notes: J

Quantize: Q

Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Quantize Notes Position & End to Grid: Control+Shift+P

Quantize Using Last Quantize Dialog Settings: Alt+Shift+Q

Quantise Item Positions & MIDI Note Positions to Grid: Control+Shift+Q

Select & Quantize Notes Position to Grid: Shift+Q

Revert File, MIDI File Mode Only: Alt+R

Save File, MIDI File Mode Only: Control+S

Send All Notes Off to All MIDI Outputs / Plugins: F3

Show / Hide Filter Window: F

Transpose Notes: T

=== midi: inserting notes and step edit ===

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1: Control+1

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/2: Control+2

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/32: Control+3

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/4: Control+4

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/4T: Control+5

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/16: Control+6

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/16T: Control+7

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/8: Control+8

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/8T: Control+9

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, 1/16T: Control+0

Set Length for Next Inserted Note, Grid: Control+BackSpace

=== MIDI Mode (view menu) ===

Piano Roll: Alt+1

Drum Map: Alt+2

Event List: Alt+3

Notation: Alt+4

=== MIDI Navigation: ===

Go to Previous MIDI Item: Control+LeftArrow

Go to Next MIDI Item: Control+Arrow Right

Move to Previous Note in Chord: UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord: DownArrow

Move to Previous Chord: LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord: RightArrow

Move to Previous Note in Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+UpArrow

Move to Next Note in Chord, & Add to Selection : Shift+DownArrow

Move to Previous Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+LeftArrow

Move to Next Chord, & Add to Selection: Shift+RightArrow

=== MIDI editor View commands ===

Jump to Time Window: Control+J

Show Events as Rectangles, Normal Mode: Alt+5

Show Events as Triangles, Drum Mode: Alt+6

Show Events as Diamonds, Drum Mode: Alt+7

Toggle Grid visibility: Alt+G

Toggle Show Velocity Handles on Notes: Alt+9

Toggle Show Note Names: Alt+0

Toggle Snap to Grid: Alt+S

Zoom In Vertically: Control+Shift+Arrow Up

Zoom Out Vertically: Control+Shift+Arrow Down

== global Options and toggles ==

Show Metronome / Pre Roll Settings: Alt+Shift+M

Show Snap / Grid Settings: G

Solo In Front: Control+Alt+F6

Toggle Auto Crossfade On/Off: Alt+Shift+X

Toggle Locking: L

Toggle Metronome: Control+Shift+M

Toggle Snapping: Alt+N

=== PreRoll: ===

Toggle PreRoll ON Record: Shift+Graav

== OSARA dialogs and actions ==

Configuration: Control+F12

Enable Non Contiguous Selection / Toggle Selection of Current Track / Item, depending on Focus: Shift+SpaceBar

=== Peak Watcher: ===

Configure Peak Watcher for current track/track FX (depending on focus): Alt+W

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher first channel: Alt+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for first watcher second channel: Alt+F12

Report Peak Watcher value for second watcher first channel: Alt+Shift+F11

Report Peak Watcher value for Second watcher second channel: Alt+Shift+F12

=== Reporting: ===

Move to Item Peak & Report Position: Control+K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Current Track: J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Current Track: K

Report Current Peak for Channel 1 of Master Track: Shift+J

Report Current Peak for Channel 2 of Master Track: Shift+K

Report Edit / Play Cursor Position, transport state and nearest markers and regions: Control+Shift+J

Report Muted Tracks: Control+Shift+F5

Report Soloed Tracks: Control+Shift+F6

Report Record Arm Tracks: Control+Shift+F7

Report Tracks with Monitor On: Control+Shift+F8

Report Tracks with Phase Inverted: Control+Shift+F9

Report Ripple Editing Mode: Control+Shift+P

Report Track / Item / Time Selection, depending on Focus: Control+Shift+SpaceBar (pressing twice opens a dialogue with detailed selection information)

== Project & Project TABS: ==

Close All Projects Except Current: Shift+F4

Close Current Project TAB: Control+F4

Insert New Sub Project: Alt+Shift+U

New Project: Control+N

New Project TAB: Alt+Shift+N

Next Project TAB: Control+TAB

Previous Project TAB: Control+Shift+TAB

Open Project: Control+O

Project Settings: Alt+Enter

Open Associated Project in New TAB: Alt+Shift+O

Open Related Project 1: Control+Shift+O

Save Project: Control+S

Save Project As: Control+Alt+S

== Track management, navigation and options ==

Cycle Track Record Monitor, (Record Monitor Off, Normal, Not When Playing): F8

Duplicate Tracks: Alt+D

Insert New Track at End of Track List: Control+Alt+T

Invert Track Phase: F9

Go to Previous Track: UpArrow

Go to Next Track: DownArrow

Go to Previous Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+UpArrow

Go to Next Track, leaving Other Tracks Selected: Shift+DownArrow

Move Tracks to Sub Project: Alt+U

Mute / Unmute Tracks: F5

Nudge Track Pan Left: Alt+LeftArrow

Nudge Track Pan Right: Alt+RightArrow

Nudge Track Volume Up: Alt+UpArrow

Nudge Track Volume Down: Alt+DownArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Up: Alt+Shift+UpArrow

Nudge Volume of Selected Tracks Down: Alt+Shift+DownArrow

Rename Last Touched Track: F2

Select Last Touched Track: Alt+Insert (DoubleTap Insert while holding alt if using Insert as screen reader modifier key)

Set Track Grouping Parameters: Alt+G

Cycle through midi recording modes of selected tracks: Alt+Shift+Backslash

Solo / Unsolo Tracks: F6

Toggle Record Arming for Current / Last Touched Track: F7

Unarm All Tracks for Recording: Alt+F7

Unmute All Tracks: Alt+F5

Unsolo All Tracks: Alt+F6

View Routing & I/O for Current / Last Touched Track: I

== Transients ==

Move to Next Transient: TAB

Move to Previous Transient: Shift+TAB

Transient Sensitivity / Threshold Adjust: Control+Alt+Shift+T

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Increase: Alt+Shift+PageUp

Transient Detection Sensitivity, Decrease: Alt+Shift+PageDown

Transient Detection Threshold, Increase: Control+Alt+PageUp

Transient Detection Threshold, Decrease: Control+Alt+PageDown

== Transport ==

Fast Forward: Control+Equals

Rewind a little bit: Control+Dash

Go to Start of Project: W

Go to Start of Project: Control+Home

Go to End of Project: Control+End

Decrease Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Dash

Increase Playrate by 0.6% 10 cents: Shift+Equals

Play Selected Items Once: Control+Alt+SpaceBar

Play / Pause: Control+SpaceBar

Play / Stop: SpaceBar

Play, Skip Time Selection: Alt+SpaceBar

Record: R

Tap Tempo: H

Toggle Preserve Pitch in Audio Items when changing Master Playrate: Shift+Backspace

Toggle Repeat: Control+R

Set Playrate to 1.0: Control+Shift+Backspace

== View: ==

Show Undo Window: Control+Alt+Z

Show Virtual MIDI Keyboard: Alt+B

Zoom In Horizontal: Equals

Zoom In Horizontal: Numpad Minus

Zoom Out Horizontal: Dash

Zoom Out Horizontal: Numpad Plus

Zoom Time Selection: Control+Numpad Plus

Show / Hide Media Explorer: Control+Alt+X

Show / Hide Video Window: Control+Shift+V

Show Action List: F4

Toggle Full Screen: F11

Toggle Open / Close Nudge Set Dialog: N

Toggle Thru Input 1, Track View, Time Line: Control+Alt+RightArrow & LeftArrow

Help, About REAPER: F1

Help, About OSARA: Control+F1

Help, Mouse Modifier Keys & Action Shortcuts: Shift+F1

== SWS ==

Analyze & Display Item Peak & RMS: Control+Shift+K

Analyze Loudness: Control+Shift+U

Command Parameters: Graav

Copy Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+C

Fill Gaps Between Selected Items, Advanced use Last Settings: Control+Shift+F

Normalise Loudness of Selected Items / Tracks: Shift+U

Nudge Section Loop Start Earlier: Control+Numpad1

Nudge Section Loop Start Later: Control+Numpad3

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Shorter: Alt+Numpad7

Nudge Section Loop Overlap Longer: Alt+Numpad9

Open / Close Queue Bus Generator: Q

Open Console: Alt+C

Open Snapshots Window: Alt+Shift+Graav

Options Cycle Thru Record Modes: Alt+Backslash

Paste Snapshot: Alt+Shift+V

Recall Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+Backspace

Save Over Current Snapshot: Alt+Shift+S

Select Items Under Edit Cursor on Selected Tracks: Shift+A

Set Volume & Pan of Selected Takes: Alt+S

Toggle All Take FX Bypass for Selected Items: Control+B

Toggle Count-In Before Recording: Control+Shift+Graav

Useful Links and Resources

2025-02-08T11:34:43Z

ScottChesworth: Added link to Blind Producers server on Discord

= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Blind Producers server on Discord ===

This server has been started by an OSARA user who is keen to foster discussion about REAPER accessibility and wider production topics.

[https://discord.gg/uPFzNHv4U7 Join Blind Producers on Discord]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page in French]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://cloud.danielwproductions.com/s/FXLrBHQ47aCSJXj recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources, mainly preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled links to the audio, but Daniel Wolak kept them available for years and nowadays they live on The Hoard:

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/CAVI%20Courses,%20old%20resources,%20mostly%20preserved%20for%20posterity/1%20Audio%20essentials2017s1/ Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/CAVI%20Courses,%20old%20resources,%20mostly%20preserved%20for%20posterity/2%20reaper%20Beginners%20Course/ REAPER Beginners]

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/CAVI%20Courses,%20old%20resources,%20mostly%20preserved%20for%20posterity/3%20Reaper%20Advanced/ REAPER Advanced]

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/CAVI%20Courses,%20old%20resources,%20mostly%20preserved%20for%20posterity/4%20Reaper%20Midi/ REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in REAPER, [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe here is a NumPad emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

[https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk You can get the source code here.]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

A nifty feature of Andrew's script is it can remind you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps. You can configure how often you get reminded, or choose not to be. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used.

Hopefully self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

[http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities The Access4Music team offers some free utilities,] such as an Applications key emulation script and a handy tweak which makes it possible to read individual columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List on Windows.

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Yamaha SYXG 50, GM compatible sounds suitable for low resource machines ==

For those wanting a GM compatible synth that will run on older machines with limited resources, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ here is a free port of a Yamaha soft synth.] Its sounds are basic, but it's decent for sketching ideas.

Useful Links and Resources

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ScottChesworth: Updated all links for CAVI courses to The Hoard

= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page in French]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://cloud.danielwproductions.com/s/FXLrBHQ47aCSJXj recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources, mainly preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled links to the audio, but Daniel Wolak kept them available for years and nowadays they live on The Hoard:

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/CAVI%20Courses,%20old%20resources,%20mostly%20preserved%20for%20posterity/1%20Audio%20essentials2017s1/ Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/CAVI%20Courses,%20old%20resources,%20mostly%20preserved%20for%20posterity/2%20reaper%20Beginners%20Course/ REAPER Beginners]

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/CAVI%20Courses,%20old%20resources,%20mostly%20preserved%20for%20posterity/3%20Reaper%20Advanced/ REAPER Advanced]

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/CAVI%20Courses,%20old%20resources,%20mostly%20preserved%20for%20posterity/4%20Reaper%20Midi/ REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in REAPER, [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe here is a NumPad emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

[https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk You can get the source code here.]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

A nifty feature of Andrew's script is it can remind you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps. You can configure how often you get reminded, or choose not to be. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used.

Hopefully self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

[http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities The Access4Music team offers some free utilities,] such as an Applications key emulation script and a handy tweak which makes it possible to read individual columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List on Windows.

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Yamaha SYXG 50, GM compatible sounds suitable for low resource machines ==

For those wanting a GM compatible synth that will run on older machines with limited resources, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ here is a free port of a Yamaha soft synth.] Its sounds are basic, but it's decent for sketching ideas.

Useful Links and Resources

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ScottChesworth: Fixed link to archived Justin streams

= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page in French]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://cloud.danielwproductions.com/s/FXLrBHQ47aCSJXj recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in REAPER, [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe here is a NumPad emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

[https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk You can get the source code here.]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

A nifty feature of Andrew's script is it can remind you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps. You can configure how often you get reminded, or choose not to be. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used.

Hopefully self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

[http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities The Access4Music team offers some free utilities,] such as an Applications key emulation script and a handy tweak which makes it possible to read individual columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List on Windows.

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Yamaha SYXG 50, GM compatible sounds suitable for low resource machines ==

For those wanting a GM compatible synth that will run on older machines with limited resources, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ here is a free port of a Yamaha soft synth.] Its sounds are basic, but it's decent for sketching ideas.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page in French]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in REAPER, [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe here is a NumPad emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

[https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk You can get the source code here.]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

A nifty feature of Andrew's script is it can remind you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps. You can configure how often you get reminded, or choose not to be. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used.

Hopefully self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

[http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities The Access4Music team offers some free utilities,] such as an Applications key emulation script and a handy tweak which makes it possible to read individual columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List on Windows.

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Yamaha SYXG 50, GM compatible sounds suitable for low resource machines ==

For those wanting a GM compatible synth that will run on older machines with limited resources, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ here is a free port of a Yamaha soft synth.] Its sounds are basic, but it's decent for sketching ideas.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in REAPER, [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe here is a NumPad emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

[https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk You can get the source code here.]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

A nifty feature of Andrew's script is it can remind you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps. You can configure how often you get reminded, or choose not to be. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used.

Hopefully self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

[http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities The Access4Music team offers some free utilities,] such as an Applications key emulation script and a handy tweak which makes it possible to read individual columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List on Windows.

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Yamaha SYXG 50, GM compatible sounds suitable for low resource machines ==

For those wanting a GM compatible synth that will run on older machines with limited resources, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ here is a free port of a Yamaha soft synth.] Its sounds are basic, but it's decent for sketching ideas.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in REAPER, [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe here is a NumPad emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

[https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk You can get the source code here.]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

A nifty feature of Andrew's script is it can remind you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps. You can configure how often you get reminded, or choose not to be. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used.

Hopefully self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

[http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities The Access4Music team offers some free utilities,] such as an Applications key emulation script and a handy tweak which makes it possible to read individual columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List on Windows.

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a GM compatible synth that will run on older machines with limited resources, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ here is a free port of a Yamaha soft synth.] Its sounds are basic, but it's decent for sketching ideas.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in REAPER, [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe here is a NumPad emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

[https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk You can get the source code here.]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

A nifty feature of Andrew's script is it can remind you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps. You can configure how often you get reminded, or choose not to be. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used.

Hopefully self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

[http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities The Access4Music team offers some free utilities,] such as an Applications key emulation script and a handy tweak which makes it possible to read individual columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List on Windows.

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in REAPER, [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe here is a NumPad emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

[https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk You can get the source code here.]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

A nifty feature of Andrew's script is it can remind you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps. You can configure how often you get reminded, or choose not to be. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used.

Hopefully self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

[http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities The Access4Music team offers some free utilities,] such as an Applications key emulation script and a handy tweak which makes it possible to read individual columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List on Windows.

=== Testing ===

[https://reaperaccessibility.com/kwjehfkwejhkd This is a test]

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in REAPER, [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe here is a NumPad emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

[https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk You can get the source code here.]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

A nifty feature of Andrew's script is it can remind you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps. You can configure how often you get reminded, or choose not to be. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used.

Hopefully self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

[http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities The Access4Music team offers some free utilities,] such as an Applications key emulation script and a handy tweak which makes it possible to read individual columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List on Windows.

=== Testing ===

[https://kwjehfkwejhkd.com This is a test]

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in REAPER, [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe here is a NumPad emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

[https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk You can get the source code here.]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

A nifty feature of Andrew's script is it can remind you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps. You can configure how often you get reminded, or choose not to be. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used.

Hopefully self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

[http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities The Access4Music team offers some free utilities,] such as an Applications key emulation script and a handy tweak which makes it possible to read individual columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List on Windows.

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

2024-07-09T19:54:42Z

ScottChesworth: Removed a bunch of stuff that hasn't been needed since 1998... ye gods

= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in REAPER, [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe here is a NumPad emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

[https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk You can get the source code here.]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

A nifty feature of Andrew's script is it can remind you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps. You can configure how often you get reminded, or choose not to be. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used.

Hopefully self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

The Access4Music team offers [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities an Applications key emulation script,] and another handy utility which makes it possible to read individual columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List on Windows.

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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ScottChesworth: Fixed broken links to Andrew's NumPad emulation script and restructured content.

= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in REAPER, [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe here is a NumPad emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

[https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk You can get the source code here.]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirrored on GoogleDrive.]

A nifty feature of Andrew's script is it can remind you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps. You can configure how often you get reminded, or choose not to be. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used.

Hopefully self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, copy the following URL to your clipboard:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

then in REAPER, go to the Extensions menu, ReaPack, choose "Import Repositories" and paste.

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, add the following URL to your ReaPack:

<nowiki>https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml</nowiki>

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes.]

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub.]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, add the following URL to your ReaPack:

https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes].

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, add the following URL to your ReaPack:

https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

2024-07-09T19:26:40Z

ScottChesworth: /* ReaHotkey for Windows */

= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:

Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes].
[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, add the following URL to your ReaPack:

https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

2024-07-09T19:26:02Z

ScottChesworth: Add ReaHotkey, reorder entries, a bunch of other updates

= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Most of these utilities and scripts are windows-based, though presets and templates can often be used on Mac as well. Unless otherwise noted, everything here is free to use.

=== ReaHotkey for Windows ===

This is an open source AutoHotkey script developed by Matej Golian and Toni Barth. It aims to make certain virtual instruments/sample libraries and related software at least a little more accessible to blind users. It is primarily designed to run in tandem with the REAPER digital audio workstation, although in particular cases standalone versions of programs/instruments may be supported as well.

As of July 2024, here's a summary of the software that ReaHotkey can help you get some amount of access in:
Dubler 2.2 standalone by Vochlea, Best Service Engine 2, various FabFilter plug-ins, Komplete Kontrol V3 menus and Preferences, Kontakt 7.10 or newer, various Audio Imperia libraries, Plogue sforzando.

[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey Check out the ReadMe on GitHub for setup instructions and keystrokes].
[https://github.com/matejgolian/reahotkey/releases Download ReaHotkey from the Releases page on Matej's GitHub]

=== Toni barth's ReaPack Repository (ReaScripts for Windows and Mac) ===

This ReaPack repository has a bunch of handy scripts and a handful of plug-ins. Some written by Toni himself, others by Chessel, and other scripters are welcome to send stuff in. Everything you'll find on this repo is accessible by design.

To get the goodies, add the following URL to your ReaPack:

https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one Windows application, which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities (some free, some paid, all for Windows) ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of REAPER's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is Gianluca and Fabri, Italian visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

2024-07-09T18:39:38Z

ScottChesworth: /* Free Training and Presentations */

= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue on Vocoders ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders in REAPER. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Now follows a large collection of utilities and scripts created mostly by blind reaper users. Most of these are windows based, though you might find useful reaper presets and tricks as well.

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of Reaper's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is a small Italian team of visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one application which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

===Toni barth's reaPack Repository===
There are a bunch of useful scripts and plugins available from Toni barth's reaPack repository. Add the following URL to your reaPack:
https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

2024-07-09T18:37:08Z

ScottChesworth: Clarify that podcasts from CoolBlindTech are ancient

= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Reaper user Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue's Tutorials ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders with reaper. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== Old REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

Back in 2016, Alex Hiironen and other members of the CoolBlindTech podcast team covered using REAPER accessibly in some episodes, from basics to using effects and virtual instruments.

Note: as above with the CAVI courses, these are mostly mentioned for posterity. You will need to be decently familiar with REAPER to get anything useful from them now.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and some others]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Now follows a large collection of utilities and scripts created mostly by blind reaper users. Most of these are windows based, though you might find useful reaper presets and tricks as well.

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of Reaper's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is a small Italian team of visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one application which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

===Toni barth's reaPack Repository===
There are a bunch of useful scripts and plugins available from Toni barth's reaPack repository. Add the following URL to your reaPack:
https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made between then and now), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI have long since pulled their links offering the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Reaper user Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue's Tutorials ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders with reaper. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

A growing set of podcasts have been done by members of the CoolBlindTech.com team, mostly by Alex Hiironen. They cover many things, from basics to using some effects and virtual instruments.
They are somewhat scattered, but the first of them are presented in a (hopefully) organized manner.
Note: they seem to be applicable to windows only.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and so on and so on]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Now follows a large collection of utilities and scripts created mostly by blind reaper users. Most of these are windows based, though you might find useful reaper presets and tricks as well.

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of Reaper's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is a small Italian team of visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one application which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

===Toni barth's reaPack Repository===
There are a bunch of useful scripts and plugins available from Toni barth's reaPack repository. Add the following URL to your reaPack:
https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made in the years since they were recorded), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI's have long since pulled their links to the audio, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept the content available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw REAPER Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 REAPER Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 REAPER MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Reaper user Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue's Tutorials ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders with reaper. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

A growing set of podcasts have been done by members of the CoolBlindTech.com team, mostly by Alex Hiironen. They cover many things, from basics to using some effects and virtual instruments.
They are somewhat scattered, but the first of them are presented in a (hopefully) organized manner.
Note: they seem to be applicable to windows only.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and so on and so on]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Now follows a large collection of utilities and scripts created mostly by blind reaper users. Most of these are windows based, though you might find useful reaper presets and tricks as well.

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of Reaper's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is a small Italian team of visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one application which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

===Toni barth's reaPack Repository===
There are a bunch of useful scripts and plugins available from Toni barth's reaPack repository. Add the following URL to your reaPack:
https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress made in the years since they were recorded), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find things that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI's links to the audio have since been pulled, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept them available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw Reaper Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 Reaper Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 Reaper MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Reaper user Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue's Tutorials ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders with reaper. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

A growing set of podcasts have been done by members of the CoolBlindTech.com team, mostly by Alex Hiironen. They cover many things, from basics to using some effects and virtual instruments.
They are somewhat scattered, but the first of them are presented in a (hopefully) organized manner.
Note: they seem to be applicable to windows only.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and so on and so on]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Now follows a large collection of utilities and scripts created mostly by blind reaper users. Most of these are windows based, though you might find useful reaper presets and tricks as well.

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of Reaper's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is a small Italian team of visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one application which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

===Toni barth's reaPack Repository===
There are a bunch of useful scripts and plugins available from Toni barth's reaPack repository. Add the following URL to your reaPack:
https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== CAVI Courses (old resources now, preserved for posterity)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production. Nowadays the archived courses are showing their age (there have been many changes and much progress since they were recorded), but if you're familiar enough with REAPER that you can extrapolate and reapply some of these ideas, you might find there are details that can be carried forward.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. CAVI's links to the audio have since been pulled, but Daniel Wolak has kindly kept them available. Use the following links to browse and download from his NextCloud server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw Reaper Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 Reaper Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 Reaper MIDI]

Some of the wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Reaper user Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue's Tutorials ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders with reaper. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

A growing set of podcasts have been done by members of the CoolBlindTech.com team, mostly by Alex Hiironen. They cover many things, from basics to using some effects and virtual instruments.
They are somewhat scattered, but the first of them are presented in a (hopefully) organized manner.
Note: they seem to be applicable to windows only.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and so on and so on]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Now follows a large collection of utilities and scripts created mostly by blind reaper users. Most of these are windows based, though you might find useful reaper presets and tricks as well.

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of Reaper's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is a small Italian team of visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one application which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

===Toni barth's reaPack Repository===
There are a bunch of useful scripts and plugins available from Toni barth's reaPack repository. Add the following URL to your reaPack:
https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

2024-07-09T18:12:37Z

ScottChesworth: /* Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube */

= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of useful tutorials on his YouTube channel.] Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including detailed walkthroughs on REAPER's Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find other excellent efforts from Toni further down the page in the Scripts to Enhance Accessibility section. He also hosts The Hoard, this here wiki and helps REAPER Made Easy with technical stuff. Really, the man is a machine.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== CAVI Courses (aging, but still possibly useful resources)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran popular courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production and more specifically, Reaper.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. The links to the actual audio content have since been pulled, but Daniel Wolak has once again saved the day. Use the following links to browse and download the audio content from his server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw Reaper Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 Reaper Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 Reaper MIDI]

The wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

Nowadays the materials therein are getting a little long in the tooth, but there's still plenty to be learned, so grab 'em while you can. We'll only be linking to them until they're superseded by free content that's more current.

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Reaper user Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue's Tutorials ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders with reaper. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

A growing set of podcasts have been done by members of the CoolBlindTech.com team, mostly by Alex Hiironen. They cover many things, from basics to using some effects and virtual instruments.
They are somewhat scattered, but the first of them are presented in a (hopefully) organized manner.
Note: they seem to be applicable to windows only.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and so on and so on]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Now follows a large collection of utilities and scripts created mostly by blind reaper users. Most of these are windows based, though you might find useful reaper presets and tricks as well.

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of Reaper's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is a small Italian team of visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one application which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

===Toni barth's reaPack Repository===
There are a bunch of useful scripts and plugins available from Toni barth's reaPack repository. Add the following URL to your reaPack:
https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

2024-07-09T18:05:06Z

ScottChesworth: /* Reaper Made Easy: free training from The Global Voice */

= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of videos on his YouTube channel]. Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including training on the stock EQ plug-in, the Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find more of Toni's excellent work further down the page in the accessibility helper scripts section.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== CAVI Courses (aging, but still possibly useful resources)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran popular courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production and more specifically, Reaper.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. The links to the actual audio content have since been pulled, but Daniel Wolak has once again saved the day. Use the following links to browse and download the audio content from his server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw Reaper Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 Reaper Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 Reaper MIDI]

The wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

Nowadays the materials therein are getting a little long in the tooth, but there's still plenty to be learned, so grab 'em while you can. We'll only be linking to them until they're superseded by free content that's more current.

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Reaper user Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue's Tutorials ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders with reaper. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

A growing set of podcasts have been done by members of the CoolBlindTech.com team, mostly by Alex Hiironen. They cover many things, from basics to using some effects and virtual instruments.
They are somewhat scattered, but the first of them are presented in a (hopefully) organized manner.
Note: they seem to be applicable to windows only.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and so on and so on]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Now follows a large collection of utilities and scripts created mostly by blind reaper users. Most of these are windows based, though you might find useful reaper presets and tricks as well.

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of Reaper's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is a small Italian team of visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one application which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

===Toni barth's reaPack Repository===
There are a bunch of useful scripts and plugins available from Toni barth's reaPack repository. Add the following URL to your reaPack:
https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Free Training and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: free training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of videos on his YouTube channel]. Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including training on the stock EQ plug-in, the Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find more of Toni's excellent work further down the page in the accessibility helper scripts section.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== CAVI Courses (aging, but still possibly useful resources)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran popular courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production and more specifically, Reaper.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. The links to the actual audio content have since been pulled, but Daniel Wolak has once again saved the day. Use the following links to browse and download the audio content from his server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw Reaper Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 Reaper Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 Reaper MIDI]

The wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

Nowadays the materials therein are getting a little long in the tooth, but there's still plenty to be learned, so grab 'em while you can. We'll only be linking to them until they're superseded by free content that's more current.

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Reaper user Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue's Tutorials ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders with reaper. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

A growing set of podcasts have been done by members of the CoolBlindTech.com team, mostly by Alex Hiironen. They cover many things, from basics to using some effects and virtual instruments.
They are somewhat scattered, but the first of them are presented in a (hopefully) organized manner.
Note: they seem to be applicable to windows only.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and so on and so on]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Now follows a large collection of utilities and scripts created mostly by blind reaper users. Most of these are windows based, though you might find useful reaper presets and tricks as well.

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of Reaper's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is a small Italian team of visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one application which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

===Toni barth's reaPack Repository===
There are a bunch of useful scripts and plugins available from Toni barth's reaPack repository. Add the following URL to your reaPack:
https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

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= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Tutorials and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: free training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of videos on his YouTube channel]. Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including training on the stock EQ plug-in, the Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find more of Toni's excellent work further down the page in the accessibility helper scripts section.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== CAVI Courses (aging, but still possibly useful resources)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran popular courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production and more specifically, Reaper.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. The links to the actual audio content have since been pulled, but Daniel Wolak has once again saved the day. Use the following links to browse and download the audio content from his server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw Reaper Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 Reaper Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 Reaper MIDI]

The wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

Nowadays the materials therein are getting a little long in the tooth, but there's still plenty to be learned, so grab 'em while you can. We'll only be linking to them until they're superseded by free content that's more current.

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Reaper user Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue's Tutorials ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders with reaper. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

A growing set of podcasts have been done by members of the CoolBlindTech.com team, mostly by Alex Hiironen. They cover many things, from basics to using some effects and virtual instruments.
They are somewhat scattered, but the first of them are presented in a (hopefully) organized manner.
Note: they seem to be applicable to windows only.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and so on and so on]

== Scripts to Enhance Accessibility ==

Now follows a large collection of utilities and scripts created mostly by blind reaper users. Most of these are windows based, though you might find useful reaper presets and tricks as well.

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of Reaper's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is a small Italian team of visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one application which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

===Toni barth's reaPack Repository===
There are a bunch of useful scripts and plugins available from Toni barth's reaPack repository. Add the following URL to your reaPack:
https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.

Useful Links and Resources

2024-07-09T18:03:30Z

ScottChesworth: /* Toni Barth Music */

= Useful Links and Resources =

== Other Reaper Specific Resources ==

In addition to the already mentioned sws extensions, there are some more packs and sites (usually created by users) that further extend the functionality and knowledge of reaper. A (hopefully) comprehensive list of these follows. Please note that the accessibility of some of those is not thoroughly tested and cannot be guaranteed. However, you might find something fun or useful here, Who knows?
*mentioned in the manual and elsewhere, there is the [http://stash.reaper.fm reaper stash,] where you can download presets, scripts, instrument banks, themes, language packs and so on.
*The cockos wiki has documentation available for [http://wiki.cockos.com/wiki/index.php/Jesusonic_Effects_Documentation many of the other supplied effects] that are not in the [[ReaEffects guide]]
* [https://reapack.com/ ReaPack] is a freeware utility which manages and installs user created scripts for a really vast number of tricks and functions. Its interface is accessible.
* [https://www.helgoboss.org/projects/playtime/ playtime] is a paid vst especially designed for Reaper which claims to add Ableton Live like features and functionality. Currently not an accessible utility.
*For some nice free sampled acoustic drums there are several versions of [https://smmdrums.wordpress.com this kit,] which was originally and especially designed to use reaper's only stock plug-ins. And [https://groovemonkee.com/blogs/blog/megareaper-sm-drums-freebie a few complementary professionally designed free grooves from groovemonkee] to go with it.
* [http://vordio.net/ Vordio] is a free audio post production workflow tool that converts XML exported from an NLE video project from programs like Final cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, into a REAPER audio project for audio post production.
*[https://reaperblog.net/ the reaper blog] provides paid one on one support, lots of free learning materials for reaper, plug-in reviews, tips, tutorials and more.
* [http://www.ambisonictoolkit.net/ The Ambisonic Toolkit] "brings together a number of classic and novel tools for the artist working with Ambisonic surround sound." A set of reaper js effects scripts are available from their site.
* [http://www.aatranslator.com.au/ AA translator] is a paid utility that aims to convert sessions or projects files from different DAWS.
*Last but not least, there are [https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/accessiblemeter.html accessible spectrum (frequency) analysis, phase analysis and peak meter vst tools] you can use in reaper.

This wiki also has been [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=17MaD9YjSEguxWzKVO3-0XTQ-cxev-FiS archived offline in wikiSyntax form only, for now].

== User Groups, Community Support and Resources focused on accessibility ==

=== Reapers Without Peepers (an email list hosted on groups.io) ===

The RWP (Reapers Without Peepers) mailing list, is a very helpful place for those learning or using Reaper. Discussion of Reaper's accessibility via any means on either the Windows or Mac platforms is welcome. You can [https://groups.io/g/rwp join RWP here.]

=== Reaper Access (a friendly, active group on WhatsApp) ===

This WhatsApp group is another source of assistance for people who are interested in learning or indeed already using Reaper. It tends to be higher traffic than RWP. It's a fairly loose, friendly hang, and has proven to be a great place to collaborate and/or get critique. Most of the messages being exchanged day-to-day are voice notes, but people who prefer to text are equally welcome.

To minimize spam, we've unfortunately had to pull down the direct link. Instead, we're going to give you an easy-to-follow description of how you can join. This measure keeps the group readily available to humans, whilst slamming the door firmly in the face of spam bots.

To join the group, you'll need a device with WhatsApp installed (iPhone, Android etc).

Open the browser on your device, and assemble the shortened link described below in your address bar.

*The link starts with www and a dot, as usual.
*Then you'll want to type the word tiny, another dot, and the letters cc.
*Next comes a forward slash.
*After the forward slash, type the word ReaperAccess exactly as it is written here.
*Notice that there are no spaces anywhere in the link, and you'll want to make sure that the first letter of Reaper and the first letter of Access are both uppercase.

If you get stuck following those instructions, just subscribe to RWP and let them know that you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group. Someone will get you hooked up.

=== The Hoard ===

This is a community-maintained accessibility-focused resource that's choc full of goodies, including audio and text tutorials, presets for plug-ins and instruments, templates, custom actions and scripts. Everything you'll find on the hoard is free, much of it is open source.

If you've listened to demos and heard talk of a REAPER Dropbox, we outgrew that and retired it. Everything that used to live there is now in The Hoard instead. You no longer need a subscription, it's easier to search and the resources won't be eating up drive space, just dip in whenever you need something.

[https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com Visit The Hoard in your browser.]

=== Resources from Reaper Accessible FR ===

Lee Julien along with other contributors compiles a growing archive of resources. It includes:
* CSI (Control Surface Integrator) resources for the Behringer X-Touch Universal
* Tutorials in French language
* An alternative to the default OSARA keymap
* LBL NVDA add-on
* Steven Slate Drums Accessibility bundle for NVDA
* SessionDrummer3 accessibility info
* The free instrument and plugins library, ReaLibrary
* Audio and MIDI loops
And much more.

[https://en.reaperaccessible.fr Browse the reaperaccessible.fr resources in English]

[https://reaperaccessible.fr Go to reaperaccessible.fr home page for French content]

== Tutorials and Presentations ==

=== Reaper Made Easy: free training from The Global Voice ===

This is the most recently recorded series of free screen reader focused tutorial content that we know of. The first batch of lessons starts right at the beginning, covering concepts and installation of everything you'll need on Windows and Mac. There's plenty more to come over time, you'd be wise to bookmark the [https://theglobalvoice.info/reaper Reaper Made Easy landing page.]

=== Tutorials from Toni Barth on YouTube ===

[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9gmULHVuRSMsymsrMmwdw/videos Toni Barth provides a growing collection of videos on his YouTube channel]. Many are about using REAPER accessibly, including training on the stock EQ plug-in, the Media Explorer, OSARA's Peak Watcher and more.

You'll find more of Toni's excellent work further down the page in the accessibility helper scripts section.

=== Ten Typical Tasks with Scott ===

These are bite-size tutorials covering the basics of editing, recording and using effects. REAPER on Windows is what you'll hear being demoed, but Scott was careful to include keystrokes and notes for Mac folk all the way through.

You can either [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott?get=zip download a zip file containing the whole series], or [https://hoard.reaperaccessibility.com/Tutorials%20and%20Demos/Audio/Ten%20Typical%20Tasks%20with%20Scott/ browse individual episodes as required.]

Ten Typical Tasks took a ton of time and effort to record. If it proves to be useful to you, and you're in a position to be able to support its author, [https://paypal.me/ScottChesworth donations sent here will reach Scott.] Any amount will be massively appreciated, but hey, financial support is entirely optional.

=== ReaProducer Pod cast ===

This free set of audio tutorials by Garth Humphreys and occasional guests can be found at [http://reaproducer.com The ReaProducer Standalone Site]. If you'd prefer to subscribe, [https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1170942901?mt=2&ls=1 here's the ReaProducer Podcast feed for Apple Podcasts], or [http://reaproducer.com/index.php/feed/ here's the RSS feed for other podcast catchers.] Most of these episodes have been produced on the Mac, however Garth has always been mindful to make sure that his content is applicable to both platforms.

If you're new to Reaper, it is recommended that you work through the first few tutorials in order. They start with installation, and move through important concepts, such as importing media, recording, and editing with both time selections and items. How to Save and Render projects is also covered, along with side-chaining and an introduction to automation. There really is a ton of useful info contained within these bite-sized tutorials.

===Audio Access Youtube Videos===

Mohomed Rashad has made many videos on how to use Reaper with a screen reader some with thousands of views. He covers a wide range of topics which start from the very beginning of how to get set up.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGSnf4c1Wps8_dAm-s5x-w Audio Access channel home page.]

=== Sound Design With Justin Macleod ===

Justin Macleod from Skyclad Sound sometimes live streams, mostly on topics around sound design. These sessions are usually part presentation, part exploration, part Q&A. Here's a folder containing [https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/BwcC2mdPPtNjfiz recordings of Justin's previous live streams] (shout out to Daniel Wolak for hosting).

If you appreciate his efforts, [http://www.paypal.me/jmacleod Justin welcomes donations via PayPal.]

=== CAVI Courses (aging, but still possibly useful resources)===

For a few years, CAVI (Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired) ran popular courses designed for people who were getting started with Audio Production and more specifically, Reaper.

In March 2018, all of the previously available audio related course materials were released for free. The links to the actual audio content have since been pulled, but Daniel Wolak has once again saved the day. Use the following links to browse and download the audio content from his server:

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/jX94eGtoJJ5Neqo Audio Essentials (2017, Semester 1]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/m9ZG46GyMEjsAQw Reaper Beginners]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/mNkpX9AimyAAAR6 Reaper Advanced]

[https://nextcloud.danielwproductions.com/index.php/s/RLff77YRjjNB7p9 Reaper MIDI]

The wiki content from previous courses can still be found [http://wiki.cucat.org/index.php/Main/AudioInsAndOuts here.]

Nowadays the materials therein are getting a little long in the tooth, but there's still plenty to be learned, so grab 'em while you can. We'll only be linking to them until they're superseded by free content that's more current.

=== Chris Belle's Tutorials ===

Reaper user Chris Belle has very generously offered a set of free tutorials, which can be downloaded from these two mirrors [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1RCHImJg6WQMPjcjArR1JxxUCrhPJNzhl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/reaper+free.zip (mirror link 2)]
They contain the following:
*About the actions list
*making custom actions
*Editing basics, and an explanation of the [[chapter 7: Editing Tracks and Items#7.31 Ripple Editing|reaper ripple editing modes]]
*[[ReaEffects guide#6.6 Subtract Mode|noise reduction]] with reaper

*Using [[Chapter 10: Pitch and Time Manipulation#10.8 Stretch Markers|stretch markers]]
* [[Sidechaining_with_ReaComp|Side-chaining with ReaComp]]

=== Patrick Perdue's Tutorials ===

Patrick Perdue recorded a tutorial on using vocoders with reaper. The stock ReaVocode plugin is explained first, then Patrick demonstrates other third-party vocoders.
Download: [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1nx7LXb5Q5UQikbGKEKPugyna1OP4tcyZ (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/UsingVocodersWithReaper.mp3 (mirror 2)]

=== REAPER Podcasts on CoolBlindTech.com ===

A growing set of podcasts have been done by members of the CoolBlindTech.com team, mostly by Alex Hiironen. They cover many things, from basics to using some effects and virtual instruments.
They are somewhat scattered, but the first of them are presented in a (hopefully) organized manner.
Note: they seem to be applicable to windows only.

* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-on-windows-episode-1-general-introduction-why-reaper-is-awesome/ part 1, why is reaper awesome]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-part-2-rudimentary-recording-for-windows/ part 2, rudimentary recording]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-3-configure-play/ part 3, recommended configurations]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/reaper-windows-part-4-tracking-next-single/ part 4 tracking your next single]
* [https://coolblindtech.com/?s=reaper and so on and so on]

== Accessibility Enhancing Scripts ==

Now follows a large collection of utilities and scripts created mostly by blind reaper users. Most of these are windows based, though you might find useful reaper presets and tricks as well.

=== Access4Music Scripts and Utilities ===

This is a collection of links that point to scripts that allow the user to access [http://access4music.com/en/script various third-party software instruments] and [http://access4music.com/en/script/utilities as well as enhancing the accessibility of Reaper's MIDI Event List]. Access4Music is a small Italian team of visually impaired programmers.

=== Free NumPad and Applications Key Emulation Scripts ===

If you're using a laptop that doesn't have an embedded numeric keypad but you'd still like to use those keys in Reaper, here is a [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/yffgb7 numpad key emulator script by Andrew Downie]
[https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1e52FT7Qf2EKtcBvujKohgaHx86BPyaXQ (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrew's+numpad-keys-v22.exe (mirror link 2)]along with its corresponding [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/s7dl6n auto hotkey source code] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1N4NH8mm5SpGsGzWoe9H6dk2SEAD4yLJS (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/andrews+sourceCode+numpad-keys-v22.ahk (mirror link 2)]. This nifty script reminds you if you've accidentally left the NumPad emulation turned on by a series of beeps, and you can configure how often you get reminded. The script activates the NumPad emulation by default as soon as it is opened. It also displays a dialog box with configuration options and a list of the hotkeys used. Quite self-explanatory by design, but if you get stuck, Andrew has been known to haunt RWP from time to time.

On Windows, Shift+F10 doesn't always work as a substitute for the Applications key inside Reaper. If you're stuck on a keyboard without an Applications key, here is an [https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnzv0abmf7cqu7b/AppsKey4Reaper.exe?dl=1 Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1b6hIV-V_emIouVuRpAdPL2KbdodlQCJl (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Matej+Golians+AppsKey4Reaper.exe (mirror link 2)] available (written by Matej Golian). launch it every time you want to work in REAPER. You can
then use the right CTRL key instead of the applications key. So for
example the shortcut alt+applications will become alt+right CTRL.

The Access4Music team also has [http://www.access4music.com/en/script/utilities their own version of an Applications key script] along with another handy utility which makes it possible to read columns in Reaper's MIDI Event List individually.

Last but by no means least, [https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/3ut3tk here is Andrew Downie's version of an Applications key emulation script] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DhAb6ljrgu9t_gohBqubxQAD3dj2_98h (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/Andrew+Downie's+appskey.exe (mirror link 2)]

=== Sibiac NVDA Add-on ===

A sighted programmer from Germany, known as [http://azslow.com/ Az,] (Alexey Zhelezov) has very generously created the [[SIBIAC add-on for NVDA]] which aims to make a growing list of third-party fx or instrument plugins accessible. These include addictive drums 2, toontrack EzMix 2, and the worldwide renowned Melodyne, among many others.

=== accessibility bundle from Sonorous Arts Group ===

Accessibility Bundle is a free set of screen reader independent, easy to
use helpers packed into one application which aims to make different
pieces of software more accessible for the blind and visually
impaired.
This set was created with integrity and portability in mind; No registrations needed, no installers and no launching separate scripts for each piece of software. Run once, use anywhere.

As of version 1.0.2 (released July 2024), it supports Xfer Serum, Tone2 Icarus 1.6, Native
Instruments Kontakt 6 and UVI Workstation.

[https://sonorousarts.com/products/accessibilitybundle/ Download and read more about Accessibility Bundle here]

===Toni barth's reaPack Repository===
There are a bunch of useful scripts and plugins available from Toni barth's reaPack repository. Add the following URL to your reaPack:
https://github.com/Timtam/reapack/raw/master/index.xml

== a list of third party accessible instruments and effects ==

Note: this probably needs its own page if it grows too much? (see or start a discussion on this topic)

Even though most virtual instruments and effects are highly visually oriented, some of those are being successfully controlled and used by blind and visually impaired people via a combination of automation parameters, OCR and various bolt-on scripted solutions. The choices mentioned on this page are a loosely organized, non-exhaustive list of feedback compiled from all corners of the Reaper accessibility community. Discussing automation parameters from the ground up is certainly beyond the scope of this page, instead, you're more likely to find hints on which parameters of an instrument or plugin can be manipulated using OSARA's Parameters dialog, or tips on parameters that are misleadingly labelled, to take a few examples at random. It is recommended, but not always necessary that plugins are opened in bridged mode with dedicated process per plugin (most often the case if you're attempting to access a plugin with an AutoHotkey script from the likes of Access4Music). Brace yourselves, there are MANY of them. User reports follow:

=== Waves Accessibility ===

The presets for most Waves plugins are accessible when loaded in VST3 mode. Parameters are labeled correctly and most will provide real-world values. Notable (but likely not the only) exceptions are Waves Tune LT, GTR3 Stomps and GTR3 Tool Rack (where the stomp box parameters are not labeled because they are interchangeable). Sibiac provides some accessibility to the GTR3 Tool Rack plugin.

* All of the reverbs, including renaissance, trueVerb, echo. Built in Presets are selectable from the slider as well, but cannot be edited from the text box. Also, when setting parameters like frequency ranges (in hertz) or room sizes for the reverbs the editable field shows values that do not correspond at all with the reported parameters so its better to just stick to the slider when manipulating those effects.
* RVox (a vocal compressor) and C6 (a multi-band compressor/equalizer) can be used without any problems as well.
*GTR3: The accessibility isn’t quite as good as some of their other plugs (not all the parameters show formatted values) The only labeled parameter is the on/off switch for each box, so that will help you find out which box is which. The GTR3 Tool Rack requires a golden cursor location to load presets properly, but is doable with no problems, which when loaded will prompt an accessible context menu. It’s also very modular, so you can access just stomps, just amps/cabs etc as separate plugs and use the fx chain to switch around the order of those boxes if you want. Reaper user Gerad Deuvall has created [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez490lJaFX8 a youtube video demonstrating its use]

=== PianoTeq 6 ===

All of the presets for pianos, harps ETC are now visible to reaper. Just go to the FX window by hitting F on the track that has PianoTeq instantiated on it, tab to the Presets combo box and use your ArrowUp and ArrowDown keys to navigate the choices.

Since version 6.1, automatable parameters are accessible in the OSARA Parameters dialog.
However, changing between the different pianos is a bit tricky. Here's a suggested way of doing it:
Press F on the relevant track to open the FX window, make sure PianoTeq is selected in the FX chain list box, then tab until you find an unlabelled check box. Using NVDA's object navigation, go to the next object (note that you need to use object nav, you can't tab to this area of the screen). It's reported as "unknown" by NVDA. Using NVDA+Shift+NumPadMinus, set focus to that "unknown" object. That object is the PianoTeq GUI itself, and it isn't accessible, but once focused, it does react to some key presses. Control+N switches between categories of instruments, and N switches from instrument to instrument. Your controller will continue working while you are interacting with the inaccessible GUI, so you can play a few notes, hit N, play some more, and so on until you've found a preset you like. Performing OCR may even tell you which preset that was.

=== Omnisphere 2 ===

Omnisphere is partially accessible if you're comfortable with concepts like review cursor in screen mode, object navigation with the use of the number pad, simulated clicking and relocating cursor. This also means that expansions like Keyscape, Trilion, ETC. will work too. You can change preset banks, select visible lists and some other settings. To navigate more presets, you will have to scroll with a mouse wheel.

After the plugin is instantiated in REAPER’s FX Window, use Shift+Tab to move to the “Add” button, then press UpArrow to get into Omnisphere’s GUI.
Use NVDA’s screen review to navigate to the area where NVDA will report “software version x.x, or sound sources version x.x" (where x is the version you’re using). Move the mouse pointer to this information with NVDA+NumPad+Slash, and press the NumPad+Slash to click. You’ll be taken to the library tab of the plugin GUI.
Using screen review, you’ll find some category filters such as type of sound, (for example, bells and vibs, ARP+BPM, etc). Filter the sounds as needed by selecting the appropriate filter using the above commands. Once again, they're NVDA+NumPad+Slash to move the mouse pointer to the desired item, and NumPad+Slash to click. The list of sounds in the category you've chosen will appear on the right of the screen, after where NVDA says: “normal”.
Still using screen review, select your first sound and play your keyboard to see whether you like it. Once the first sound has been clicked, you'll be able to navigate through other sounds in that category using UpArrow and DownArrow. Note that the sound list wraps; that means if you have reached the last sound on the list, when you press DownArrow again, you’ll be at the very first sound.

Hint: if you need to open another instance of Omnisphere during your session, from that instance of the plugin onward, you’ll be taken directly to the Library tab. It's recommended to save any sounds you like as user presets by hitting Shift+Space on the Plus button in REAPER's FX window. This will enable you to recall them quickly without having to muck about in the plugin GUI as described above every time.

=== Addictive Drums 2 ===

You can make some changes and preset selections with OCR. You can also change kit pieces and presets, but it's limited.

For NVDA, the [[SIBIAC add on for NVDA|Sibiac framework]] allows almost complete operation (except for MIDI groove selection). You can [http://www.azslow.com/index.php?topic=372.0 get more info on Sibiac here]

=== iZotope Plugins ===

* Nectar 2 and Neutron 2: once you find the Presets menu with OCR, you can browse the subcategories with NVDA speech, using the arrow keys, however, the main category title is not announced. It behaves like a folder tree though.
* Nectar elements: in addition to parameters being reported correctly, there is a user created rpl (reaper presets library) file which allows these to be selected just like any other preset from the regular effects dialog. It contains all presets of Nectar Elements, plus two special packs: Styles 1 and Utility pack. Many thanks to Alan Escola. The file can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wm7uodb2euigrl/NectarElements%20RPL%20Pack.zip?dl=1 via this dropbox link] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=18cmrukS_JvN8vm0xMQ_NccaTWCHhmBHB (mirror 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/NectarElements+RPL+Pack.zip (mirror 2)]
* iZotope OZone 8: Once you find the preset menu with OCR, a dialog box will pop up and you can arrow through the presets with speech.
*The iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay and iZotope Vinyl plugins are all properly labeled from the parameter list. The DDLY plugin allows two different delays to be applied to the same track, and can be downloaded as a trial if you want to see it for yourself. The Vinyl plugin is free, and adds a vinyl noise effect to the track which you apply it to.

=== Cakewalk Dimension Pro ===

Use OCR to find the preset selection, and when you hit enter, an accessible dialog box will pop up. Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== Superior Drummer 2 ===

OCR works okay with this in Classic Mode since all kit pieces are stationary, no matter the expansion selected. Problem is, you have to use OCR to go to some menus to select classic mode, then from there, you have to find some text, move your cursor slightly above, and right click and you will be able to read the context menus with speech for kit selection pieces. The Learn button is also somewhat visible, making this extremely tricky but can be done. Probably not worth the headaches though.

Scripts are also available at the [http://access4music.com/en/script music access site].

=== SoniVox VSTs ===

I've noticed that SoniVox VSTs are accessible. You can just tab down to the presets menus, and it lists all the different instruments there. I have SoniVox Orchestra companion Strings, Brass, and woodwinds, and they all work in that exact same way. I also have SoniVox's Harpsichord, session drummer, classic bass, big band percussion, and singles taylor acoustic guitar and they all work perfectly accessibility wise.
Also The classic series of plugs work well, the free ones you can download from Mixcraft - classic delay, reverb, eq, chorus, that entire set of plugs.

=== Sugar Bytes ===

The Sugar Bytes Unique virtual synthesizer is a virtual synth that specializes in vowel sounds. The parameters are visible in the list but are not labeled, but the preset list is accessible from the dropdown list that is found in the FX chain window. It can be downloaded as a trial as well.

=== Versilian Studios ===

Versilian Studios makes a ton of free and extremely affordable plugins that all seem to be fully accessible. I've purchased a couple and have all the free ones, and have had no issues with the standalone versions, and I believe there are Kontakt versions of many of the plugins as well. However, note that the VSCO instruments are strictly Kontakt instruments, except for the community edition which is a free library of raw wave files from the Kontakt versions.
http://vis.versilstudios.net/products.html

=== Korg Virtual Instruments ===

* KORG Legacy: when I modify some parameters they do not cause any effect. Example, with KORG MS-20. It is a monophonic (or polyphonic) analog synthesizer from the 70s. There are some presets that are polyphonic, when I modify the parameter that is used to change the polyphony, I can not do it even though I used the slide bar in the corresponding parameter. It is something strange. The same happens with other parameters. Almost all parameters have a name, but some do not. Not only happens with the MS-20, it also happens with MonoPoly and Polysix. they are all from KORG Legacy.
* WaveStation and M1, there are no problems. WaveStation parameters are accessible through the GUI, while some can be accessed in the FX parameters box.

== Using Yamaha SYXG 50 on Modern Machines ==

For those wanting a gm compatible synth, [http://veg.by/en/projects/syxg50/ there is a recently updated version of this once popular Yamaha soft synth] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1Sl0n74XtxzDgxHIYSkzq1d_zOQmjB2Hk (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/yamaha_syxg50_vsti.7z (mirror link 2)]. Since newer windows systems do not have the ability to allow a particular midi device to be selected as the system default (older windows versions did), you must install [http://coolsoft.altervista.org/en/forum/post/2052/attachment?fid=473 this midi mapper] [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1elnFGAFZdcCzUYI4QXO1I7_v_gVCuyBL (mirror link 1)] [https://f001.backblazeb2.com/file/rwp-resources/useful+resourcesFiles/CoolSoft_MIDIMapper_0.9.0-beta5.exe (mirror link 2)] (you can log in with a google account or create one to be able to download it or just use the mirror links). After installing the [https://kode54.net/vstmididrv.exe VST midi system synth driver] first according to the procedure described on the first link, you should be ready to go. It basically acts as a midi mapper just like it did on the older windows installations so that you can select the VST midi system synth as the system default.
The response of this VST is just as good. It tends to stutter a little especially when some new patches come in, but no major issues have been reported.
If you plan to make music or do music production with it, then you should instantiate this by choosing the "Virtual instrument on new track" option from Reaper's Insert top menu.