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Arranging a Song in the REAPER Timeline

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Demo summary

The demonstration shows duplicating MIDI items across the timeline and deleting specific sections to create a song structure with an intro and build-up.

Step-by-step

  1. Zoom out to view the full timeline
  2. Select all MIDI items in the project
  3. Duplicate the selection every four bars using Control+D (PC) or Command+D (Mac)
  4. Remove specific parts from the first four bars to create an intro
  5. Stagger the entry of instruments like strings and solos across the timeline
  6. Remove the loop region to hear the full arrangement

Tips

  • Create an arrangement quickly by duplicating everything first and then subtracting parts

Highlights

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