Managing effects and plugin chains in Reaper
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Demo summary
A walkthrough of adding stock plugins like a compressor and EQ to a track in Reaper, including how to bypass individual plugins or the entire effect chain using the UI overlays.
Step-by-step
- Locate the track in the project window or the mixer channel fader
- Click the FX button to open the effect window
- Select and add a plugin, such as a compressor or stock EQ, to the chain
- Toggle the entire effect chain on or off using the UI button to bypass all plugins
- Open the effect window and use the checkboxes next to individual plugins to disable them one by one
Options
- Add effects via the project window track controls
- Add effects via the channel faders in the mixer
Tips
- Use the red overlay on the FX button to quickly identify when an entire chain is disabled without opening the plugin window
Highlights
“It's extremely simple to use.”
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