Reaper Reviews & Ratings

4.6/5

“Great for Mixing and Mastering”

I've been using REAPER for mixing and mastering my tracks, and it's been fantastic. The tools are precise, and the workflow is smooth. I do wish it had more built-in effects, but external plugins fill the gap.

Pros : REAPER offers excellent tools for mixing and mastering.

Cons : Not as many built-in effects as other DAWs.

Switched from : Reason

Reason to switch : REAPER's mixing and mastering capabilities are more advanced and suited my needs better than Reason.

4.6/5

“Great for Mixing and Mastering”

I've been using REAPER for mixing and mastering my tracks, and it's been fantastic. The tools are precise, and the workflow is smooth. I do wish it had more built-in effects, but external plugins fill the gap.

Pros : REAPER offers excellent tools for mixing and mastering.

Cons : Not as many built-in effects as other DAWs.

Switched from : Reason

Reason to switch : REAPER's mixing and mastering capabilities are more advanced and suited my needs better than Reason.

4.5/5

“Flexible and Adaptable”

I appreciate how flexible REAPER is. I can adapt it to my specific workflow, which makes producing music more efficient. The initial setup took some time, but it's been smooth sailing since.

Pros : REAPER is highly flexible and adaptable to different workflows.

Cons : Initial setup can be time-consuming.

Switched from : Bitwig Studio

Reason to switch : REAPER's adaptability allowed me to customize my workflow more effectively than Bitwig Studio.

4.5/5

“Comprehensive and Professional”

REAPER provides a comprehensive suite of tools that cater to professional needs. It's been great for my complex projects. However, for simpler tasks, it might be more than necessary.

Pros : REAPER offers a comprehensive set of professional features.

Cons : May be too complex for simple projects.

Switched from : Audacity

Reason to switch : REAPER offered more advanced features required for my professional projects compared to Audacity.

4.5/5

“Highly Customizable and Efficient”

I love how customizable REAPER is. I can set it up exactly how I want, which makes my workflow much more efficient. The interface isn't the most modern-looking, but the functionality more than makes up for it.

Pros : REAPER is highly customizable and efficient.

Cons : The interface isn't very modern-looking.

Switched from : Logic Pro X

Reason to switch : REAPER's customization options allowed me to tailor the DAW to my specific needs, unlike Logic Pro.

4.5/5

“Reliable and Stable”

I've been using REAPER for a while now, and it's incredibly stable. I haven't experienced any crashes, which is a big plus. The user interface could be more intuitive, but once you get used to it, it's manageable.

Pros : REAPER is reliable and rarely crashes.

Cons : User interface could be more user-friendly.

Switched from : GarageBand

Reason to switch : REAPER's stability and advanced features made it a better fit for my projects compared to GarageBand.

4.5/5

“Excellent Value for Money”

For the price, REAPER offers an incredible range of features. It's a professional-grade DAW at a fraction of the cost of others. However, as a beginner, I found the learning curve quite steep.

Pros : REAPER offers excellent value for its price.

Cons : Steep learning curve for beginners.

Switched from : Cubasis

Reason to switch : REAPER provided similar features at a much lower cost compared to Cubasis.

4.5/5

“Great for Recording and Editing Audio”

REAPER has been fantastic for recording and editing audio tracks. The tools are precise and reliable. However, when it comes to MIDI editing, I find it less intuitive compared to other DAWs.

Pros : REAPER excels at recording and editing audio.

Cons : Not as intuitive for MIDI editing.

Switched from : Ableton Live

Reason to switch : REAPER's audio editing capabilities are superior for my needs compared to Ableton Live.

4.5/5

“Perfect for Home Studios”

Setting up my home studio with REAPER has been a great experience. It's affordable and has all the features I need. It did take some time to learn everything, but it's worth it.

Pros : REAPER is perfect for home studio setups.

Cons : Requires time to learn all features.

Switched from : Studio One

Reason to switch : REAPER's affordability and feature set made it more suitable for my home studio compared to Studio One.

4.3/5

“Affordable and Powerful, but a Bit Overwhelming at First”

REAPER has been a great addition to my music production tools. It's incredibly affordable and packed with features. However, when I first started using it, I felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of options and settings. It took me some time to get used to everything, but now I appreciate the flexibility it offers.

Pros : REAPER is affordable and offers a lot of features.

Cons : It was overwhelming at first due to the many features.

Switched from : Pro Tools

Reason to switch : REAPER offered a more affordable solution without compromising on features compared to Pro Tools.