The whole routing / pin connecting feature in Reaper dazzled me for along time, but after watching this vid a few times over and over again, i finally am beginning to understand that powerful routing feature. You're always a great helping hand in the Amazing Reaper Land Kenny, much obliged !
I'm a career record executive and musician. Even when I'm not touring I only ever have 2 or 3 additional artists on my label and that alone is plenty to keep me busy. So a couple months ago when I had to bring mixing totally in-house (for the first time in 10 years) I was pretty excited to find that I was well versed with 90% of the field. One of the few things I have continued to struggle with was fully understanding side-chains both in principle and practice. Kenny... you beautiful man... 6 minutes of one RUclips video and it finally clicked. Thank you so much! I can't tell you how many tutorials I've read in vain! I'm so glad you have such an entertaining voice otherwise I wouldn't have left your channel playing for the past hour and I never would have found this gem! Your channel will forever be on my list of essential tools!
I love the clear, concise presentation in this tutorial, and how you keep a good pace and don't ramble. I was able to match the routing set-up the first try. Will be coming back to your channel for more Reaper advice!
I find myself using both of these methods now, and I am so overly grateful for these tutorial videos. I've used all of them consistently for over a year, and the amount I've learned is meteoric. Thank you so much.
I was just struggling with this issue in a project because my De- essing programs was not giving me the results I wanted. This tutorial will save me a lot of headaches in the future. Thanks a lot!!!
I just wanted to thank you for the tutorials... They have been really helpful and understanding it(reaper) a little more makes it so much more fun each time i watch your videos and learn something new.
Dude you’re saving my finals. We never really learned how to use Reaper. And now we have to use it for our finals. These tutorials are saving my grade. Thank you so much!
Crystal clear explanation and extremely useful! Thanks again Kenny for all your time & effort producing these excellent videos. Would you consider a video on Reaper's ReaTune for vocals in the near future. Please keep up the good work! Really appreciate each & every video. You know how to lay a solid foundation of timely topics.
I've been de-essing using automation for a while but totally missed a few key things that Kenny points out. Pre fx volume, and the draw function!! Thank you for the excellent video as always!
Brilliant! I have found spectral view to be invaluable when doing manual de-essing in Reaper. Thank you so much. Never thought of do it automatically that way..I have tried in ReaXcomp and gotten not very great results..this makes way more sense.
Kenny ive followed you for years back i think reaper 3 when i started when your training was on the groove 3 platform Thankyou for all your efforts , your videos are the best and are the reason i stayed with reaper , i was using a plugin before finding found this So helpful 👍 In fact after constantly watching your vids i use more of reaper plugins then anything else They re great
Love your videos - new to VO and Reaper the last 5 weeks.. at first, Reaper is over whelming . Since I only use it for VO a little easier..Thanks so much! Seems like practice, practice pays off
Congratulations on your work, have helped a lot, come from pro tools and the reaper won me over. Please make a video about recording level, I have many doubts in reaper, especially in the setting of meters. They have a video on your very good level of recording the pro tools, maybe something like that. Thank you for your attention and follow their good work.
Awesome! You and REAPER to the rescue again! I have a ton of De-essers, but haven't been happy with most of them. Oddly, iZotope's is my least favorite. I love this setup. I had been re-doing an old project in Logic (it was originally a Garageband file), and it is like swimming in mud after having gotten used to REAPER, and there were so many times I cursed not having the Routing Matrix or even these simple mini-matrices in the plugins. I love this setup, but I think I'll use the dynamic EQ in Ozone instead of the built in one. You've just convinced me to throw in the towel trying to fight this file in Logic (it's a haunted file-doesn't behave like it should) and just start from scratch in REAPER. I've lost a lot of time already, but fuck it. The frustration isn't worth it. Setting something up like that in Logic X inside some of the other track and buss structures I've got set up would be a nightmare.
Lots of great tips in your videos and I'm always amazed at what it's possible to do with Reaper. Would you recommend a similar procedure for reducing guitar string squeak (from sliding chord changes up and down the fretboard with fingers) as well or is there a better way? Keep those videos coming as they are great not just for Reaper but for learning the mixing process in the case of a beginner like myself.
Hey, Kenny, I love that you're doing these "tips and tricks" videos now that you've got all the basics covered. I've been wondering if there is any way to set up automatic crossfades between loops in REAPER. If so, could you do a video on it? I'm sure it would be short one, but very appreciated. I've seen a lot of other people asking about this in my search to find an answer as to how this can be done. I have a very soft room noise track that I use to fill in silence when narrating audiobooks. It runs all the time, and is set to trigger only when the man narration track drops below -58 DB. Even though it's at a perfectly steady level, when I loop it it has a very quiet but noticeable click at the loop point. If the loops could just crossfade, it would be great. If I can't figure out how to do this, I can pretty easily make a big, long noise track by copy/pasting, crossfading, copy/pasting, crossfading, doubling the size each time. Not that big of a deal for my purposes, because once I've got it done, it's done. But a lot of people who use loops all the time run into this issue a lot, and it's not something they can just do once and forget it. It drags down their workflow all the time. Anyway, just thought it would be a really helpful next video in this new style you've been doing where you address more specific issues. Thanks again!
I've just finished mixing everything but the vocal automation and de-essing for my current song and I wish I had known about the trim automation before hand. Would have spared me a lot of grief. Well, it is what it is. I'll definitely use it for gain staging my next song.
This is great! Thank you. Do you have any plans to go over how to use the JS: De-esser plug in that REAPER has now? I hope so! :) I'm so curious about it but I don't know how to go about adjusting the options.
When i connect the pins on te auxiliary outputs like you show in the video, the EQ just doesn't trigger the compressor, i do exactly as you do and i can't figure out why it doesn't works :( any suggestions?
Kenny! Do you recommend automating(de-essing) vocals before, or at the end of mixing everything (adding effects etc)? Obviously, dealing with the sharp high frequencies while mixing all other channels would be annoying but I didnt know if there is a better order of doing it.
Wouldn't de-essing on the trim automation make a later added compressor pull-up the S's, when it's comes after the trim reduction? Wouldn't it make more sense to do it on the vol automation and use a VCA to ride the fader later on?
Very good explanation thanks man. Hey do you also use the SPECTROGRAM view to help find the Esses? I find that it is more precise as you can see the colored parts in the upper mids and they pretty much stand out visually. I am trying to find and automated way of doing this better than D esser plugins. I also dont like the De esser sounds they are unnatural to my ears
I understand how to do it now thank you very much. I still don't understand exactly what's going on when you switch the routing out from 1 and to over to 2 and 3. Why doesn't that kill the original signal? And when you complete the chain out of the compressor on 1 & 2 routing why doesn't that make everything sound Hi passed. Thank you in advance for any answers.
Hello Kenny, how to do this automatic de essing as I want to put slab back delay and reverb on the vocal as well, what is right way, what is the sequence? Thank you Kenny...
Question! Is there a way to mark all the automation points under the default level and drag them down together? I usually want to readjust the esses in a whole package after fx etc. Thanx!!
I always though DeEssing was meant to reduce specific frequencies as in edging the 3k-5k when they reach a certain volume. This video is more like volume riding on the track? How could we have Reacomp, or the manual envelope, ride only the 3k-5k frequency?
Just one question: I watched the video on processing dynamic vocals and you said to use the pre fx envelope for that, so how would I reconcile this? Do the de-essing, then maybe render it and do the dynamics? Can't really do both at once could you?
so after de essing the vocals, can you add another eq for how u want the voice to sound in general? meaning the first eq is for de essing the vocals specifically and the second eq is like your the one your using the voice all around.
At around 12 minutes into the video you should a custom action to lower the volume envelope 4db at the selection point. Is there any way to incorporate an action like this into Razor Editing?
I noticed that auto-gain make-up is off in this example. Is that the best practice for de-essing with the compressor? Or does it depend on the situation?
How would I degrade the sample rate by removing frequencies from the top end and take out the pristine high end. In other words how would you carve out space on the frequency so the main vocals occupies the top end exclusively and music sits on bottom?
Man, this is such a good thing. The information shared here is of exceptional utility and clarity. Thanks for doing this.
The whole routing / pin connecting feature in Reaper dazzled me for along time, but after watching this vid a few times over and over again, i finally am beginning to understand that powerful routing feature.
You're always a great helping hand in the Amazing Reaper Land Kenny, much obliged !
lol same here was scared to touch it
Dude you are literally reaper god! I dont know what i would do without these super informative videos. Thanx man for your work!
I'm a career record executive and musician. Even when I'm not touring I only ever have 2 or 3 additional artists on my label and that alone is plenty to keep me busy. So a couple months ago when I had to bring mixing totally in-house (for the first time in 10 years) I was pretty excited to find that I was well versed with 90% of the field. One of the few things I have continued to struggle with was fully understanding side-chains both in principle and practice. Kenny... you beautiful man... 6 minutes of one RUclips video and it finally clicked. Thank you so much! I can't tell you how many tutorials I've read in vain! I'm so glad you have such an entertaining voice otherwise I wouldn't have left your channel playing for the past hour and I never would have found this gem! Your channel will forever be on my list of essential tools!
I love the clear, concise presentation in this tutorial, and how you keep a good pace and don't ramble. I was able to match the routing set-up the first try. Will be coming back to your channel for more Reaper advice!
I find myself using both of these methods now, and I am so overly grateful for these tutorial videos. I've used all of them consistently for over a year, and the amount I've learned is meteoric. Thank you so much.
I was just struggling with this issue in a project because my De- essing programs was not giving me the results I wanted. This tutorial will save me a lot of headaches in the future. Thanks a lot!!!
Another great tutorial, so clearly explained. Both techniques covered in this are brilliant. Thanks so much for your great work, Kenny!
You are the peoples champ, Kenny! Please never remove these videos. So informative.
Incredible video. Concise, efficient, clear. I’m really diggin these.
I just wanted to thank you for the tutorials... They have been really helpful and understanding it(reaper) a little more makes it so much more fun each time i watch your videos and learn something new.
I had never found such a clear and complete tutorial about this until now, thank you very much
This video saves lives. I owe you big time for this.
this is so high level. and so well explained, my eternal thanks, sir
Amazing channel man! Love these tutorials helped me alot when i went to reaper thanks alot bud!
Dude you’re saving my finals. We never really learned how to use Reaper. And now we have to use it for our finals. These tutorials are saving my grade. Thank you so much!
More I do sound mixing, more I am getting understanding that Reaper kit plugins are actually pretty solid and cool.
I'm fairly new to Reaper and these videos are extremely helpful and easy to understand. Thank you!
Crystal clear explanation and extremely useful! Thanks again Kenny for all your time & effort producing these excellent videos. Would you consider a video on Reaper's ReaTune for vocals in the near future. Please keep up the good work! Really appreciate each & every video. You know how to lay a solid foundation of timely topics.
Extremely soon. Yes!!!
Thanks for the quick reply! Can't wait! Winter is Coming. :-)
I've been de-essing using automation for a while but totally missed a few key things that Kenny points out. Pre fx volume, and the draw function!! Thank you for the excellent video as always!
Excellent tutorial Kenny.
Man! This is great info! The result sounds absolutely awesome. No de-esser plugin required.
Brilliant!
I have found spectral view to be invaluable when doing manual de-essing in Reaper.
Thank you so much. Never thought of do it automatically that way..I have tried in ReaXcomp and gotten not very great results..this makes way more sense.
Thank you so much for this.
You've turned something so technical and confusing into something understandable and quick. Awesome!
Kenny is the man! So many helpful videos
Simply amazing guide.
thank you so much, i also understand the pin connection concept much better now and its made a positive impact on my work flow
Excellent tutorial, as always!! Thank you. :)
Kenny ive followed you for years back i think reaper 3 when i started when your training was on the groove 3 platform
Thankyou for all your efforts , your videos are the best and are the reason i stayed with reaper , i was using a plugin before finding found this
So helpful 👍
In fact after constantly watching your vids i use more of reaper plugins then anything else
They re great
Thank you sooooo much !!!!! This video is GOLD. very very very useful!
Thx so many times for your videos.... Really great help :)
Another great tutorial video.
This is a really great Video Thanks a lot :)
Thank you Kenny
Love your videos - new to VO and Reaper the last 5 weeks.. at first, Reaper is over whelming . Since I only use it for VO a little easier..Thanks so much! Seems like practice, practice pays off
Thanks so much for this very useful tutorial!
Excellent. Thanks.
THANK YOU for this tutorial!
Fantastic video....thank you!!
Thank you man you've been a great help
Very useful thank you!
Wow. I'm learning so much and I have way more to go. Nice one Kenny!
Great to hear!
The real DAW for real engineer, most people are used to use plug-in to it, but you can do it using native plug-in Reaper. 💪💪
and being creative!
Thank you man, you helped me plenty.
Great tutorials!
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Congratulations on your work, have helped a lot, come from pro tools and the reaper won me over. Please make a video about recording level, I have many doubts in reaper, especially in the setting of meters.
They have a video on your very good level of recording the pro tools, maybe something like that. Thank you for your attention and follow their good work.
Excellent.
Awesome! You and REAPER to the rescue again! I have a ton of De-essers, but haven't been happy with most of them. Oddly, iZotope's is my least favorite. I love this setup. I had been re-doing an old project in Logic (it was originally a Garageband file), and it is like swimming in mud after having gotten used to REAPER, and there were so many times I cursed not having the Routing Matrix or even these simple mini-matrices in the plugins. I love this setup, but I think I'll use the dynamic EQ in Ozone instead of the built in one. You've just convinced me to throw in the towel trying to fight this file in Logic (it's a haunted file-doesn't behave like it should) and just start from scratch in REAPER. I've lost a lot of time already, but fuck it. The frustration isn't worth it. Setting something up like that in Logic X inside some of the other track and buss structures I've got set up would be a nightmare.
Another excellent tutorial and time well spent; thanks Kenny for your time and timely explanations!
nice tutorials mate! cheers
thank you so much,,, :) you save my day.
Thanks Kenny.
Thank you 🤘
Lots of great tips in your videos and I'm always amazed at what it's possible to do with Reaper. Would you recommend a similar procedure for reducing guitar string squeak (from sliding chord changes up and down the fretboard with fingers) as well or is there a better way? Keep those videos coming as they are great not just for Reaper but for learning the mixing process in the case of a beginner like myself.
cool video! thanks.
Your a BOSS!!!! Thank You
Excelente.
Good method. Thank you.
Hey, Kenny, I love that you're doing these "tips and tricks" videos now that you've got all the basics covered. I've been wondering if there is any way to set up automatic crossfades between loops in REAPER. If so, could you do a video on it? I'm sure it would be short one, but very appreciated. I've seen a lot of other people asking about this in my search to find an answer as to how this can be done. I have a very soft room noise track that I use to fill in silence when narrating audiobooks. It runs all the time, and is set to trigger only when the man narration track drops below -58 DB. Even though it's at a perfectly steady level, when I loop it it has a very quiet but noticeable click at the loop point. If the loops could just crossfade, it would be great. If I can't figure out how to do this, I can pretty easily make a big, long noise track by copy/pasting, crossfading, copy/pasting, crossfading, doubling the size each time. Not that big of a deal for my purposes, because once I've got it done, it's done. But a lot of people who use loops all the time run into this issue a lot, and it's not something they can just do once and forget it. It drags down their workflow all the time. Anyway, just thought it would be a really helpful next video in this new style you've been doing where you address more specific issues. Thanks again!
Verry good Kenny!
Reaper God is in Town. TQ, Kenny
Master!!
That side-chain technique is brilliant!
I've just finished mixing everything but the vocal automation and de-essing for my current song and I wish I had known about the trim automation before hand. Would have spared me a lot of grief. Well, it is what it is. I'll definitely use it for gain staging my next song.
Hi kennymania, follow your setup, I get deEsser, and with the Lowpass & Highpass in Reacomp, It's works very well! Thank You.
This is great! Thank you.
Do you have any plans to go over how to use the JS: De-esser plug in that REAPER has now?
I hope so! :) I'm so curious about it but I don't know how to go about adjusting the options.
thanks
You are one audio rescue man!
This channel has evvvvverryyyy doubt clearedddddd.... Damn
When i connect the pins on te auxiliary outputs like you show in the video, the EQ just doesn't trigger the compressor, i do exactly as you do and i can't figure out why it doesn't works :( any suggestions?
Kenny! Do you recommend automating(de-essing) vocals before, or at the end of mixing everything (adding effects etc)? Obviously, dealing with the sharp high frequencies while mixing all other channels would be annoying but I didnt know if there is a better order of doing it.
Wouldn't de-essing on the trim automation make a later added compressor pull-up the S's, when it's comes after the trim reduction? Wouldn't it make more sense to do it on the vol automation and use a VCA to ride the fader later on?
I love this trick,😎😎😎😎
Great tutorial, de-essin now has no more secrets :-)
Very good explanation thanks man. Hey do you also use the SPECTROGRAM view to help find the Esses? I find that it is more precise as you can see the colored parts in the upper mids and they pretty much stand out visually. I am trying to find and automated way of doing this better than D esser plugins. I also dont like the De esser sounds they are unnatural to my ears
Very useful
Dude thank you so much! Made my project sound so much better and easier to listen to!
this could also work with a multiband compressor on that high region fq without pinning eq with compressor
Your tutorials are amazing Kenny! Do you by any chance have that singer's instagram?
Wow👏🏻
I made a typo in my previous message I meant to say when you switch it to 3 and 4 out. Thank you.
I understand how to do it now thank you very much. I still don't understand exactly what's going on when you switch the routing out from 1 and to over to 2 and 3. Why doesn't that kill the original signal? And when you complete the chain out of the compressor on 1 & 2 routing why doesn't that make everything sound Hi passed. Thank you in advance for any answers.
Damn - the kick drum in that track
If your having trouble getting yours to work, I also had to have a highpass of around 9500 in addition to the parameters at 9:18
could you use an eq over the automatic de-esser (YOUR EQ + COMPRESSOR) or is that something that would not make sense?
Grateful for your vids!!! Question: What do you mean when you say that it "feels good" after you adjusted the kilohertz at 2:47? Thanks!!
Hello Kenny, how to do this automatic de essing as I want to put slab back delay and reverb on the vocal as well, what is right way, what is the sequence? Thank you Kenny...
Whoa!!!
🙏🏼
Question!
Is there a way to mark all the automation points under the default level and drag them down together?
I usually want to readjust the esses in a whole package after fx etc. Thanx!!
I always though DeEssing was meant to reduce specific frequencies as in edging the 3k-5k when they reach a certain volume. This video is more like volume riding on the track? How could we have Reacomp, or the manual envelope, ride only the 3k-5k frequency?
I WAS UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE. CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW TO USE TO DE-ESSER PLUG IN
Just one question: I watched the video on processing dynamic vocals and you said to use the pre fx envelope for that, so how would I reconcile this? Do the de-essing, then maybe render it and do the dynamics? Can't really do both at once could you?
bro really smart asf when it comes to reaper
so after de essing the vocals, can you add another eq for how u want the voice to sound in general? meaning the first eq is for de essing the vocals specifically and the second eq is like your the one your using the voice all around.
At around 12 minutes into the video you should a custom action to lower the volume envelope 4db at the selection point. Is there any way to incorporate an action like this into Razor Editing?
I noticed that auto-gain make-up is off in this example. Is that the best practice for de-essing with the compressor? Or does it depend on the situation?
How would I degrade the sample rate by removing frequencies from the top end and take out the pristine high end. In other words how would you carve out space on the frequency so the main vocals occupies the top end exclusively and music sits on bottom?