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How to Use a MIDI Controller to Control DAW Actions in Reaper

Michael Riggs 58,231 4 years ago
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In this video you will learn how to set up a MIDI controller with reaper so that you can program actions to knobs and buttons that perform actions in Reaper. Feel free to leave video suggestions in the comments, don't forget to like and subscribe if you enjoyed the video! Video Table Of Contents: ---------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Setting Up the Controller 01:10 - Assigning an Action to a Knob 02:08 - Absolute vs Relative MIDI CC 03:26 - Volume Knob Demonstration 03:46 - Assigning an Action to a Button 04:32 - Troubleshooting Control Issues 05:13 - Deleting and Reassigning Actions 05:48 - Solo Button Demonstration 06:00 - Adjusting Output Options from the Controller 07:07 - Assigning Multiple Controls to One Knob or Button 08:47 - Multipurpose Knob Demonstration 09:14 - Assigning Multiple Controls to One Button 09:38 - Multipurpose Button Demonstration 10:09 - Summary and Outro Music Gear I Use: ---------------------------- Audio Interface: Steinberg UR22mkii Microphone: Shure SM7B + CL-1 Cloudlifter 1-channel Mic Activator Studio Monitors: PreSonus Eris E5 x2 Balanced Cables: Mogami Gold TRSXLRM Amp: Peavey 6505+ 112 Combo 6 String Guitar: Dean V Dave Mustaine Bolt-On - Classic Black 7 String Guitar: Dean MAB7X Michael Angelo Batio - Classic Black Electric Drumset: Yamaha DTX400K Headphones: Audio Technica ATH-M30x Suppressor Pedal: ISP Technologies Decimator II G String EQ Pedal: MXR M108S Ten Band Bass Amp: Peavey 1x8" 20W Bass Combo Guitar Stands: Hercules GS414B PLUS Single Guitar Stand with Auto Grip System Video and Recording Gear I Use: --------------------------------------------------- Camera: Nikon 1 J5 (I do not recommend for video due to overheating problems, it's meant as a beginner photography camera) Main Lens: Nikon 1 NIKKOR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR (Black) B-Roll Lens: MEKE 35mm F1.4 Manual Focus Lens (Only works in fully manual mode) Audio Recorder: Tascam DR-05X Lights: Neewer Dimmable Bi-Color 480 LED Video Light and Stand Lighting Kit Tripod: Velbon CX 300

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