{"id":9150,"date":"2022-05-31T11:33:34","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T11:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/?p=9150"},"modified":"2023-06-11T17:26:38","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T16:26:38","slug":"reaper-presets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/reaper-presets","title":{"rendered":"REAPER Presets (A Complete Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><strong>The REAPER DAW includes a reasonably extensive plugin collection. Many of the plugins within the REAPER plugin collection also include various presets that you can use to get you started. To use REAPER presets, insert a REAPER plugin that has presets available and select one from the dropdown menu.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Using REAPER Presets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mixing with plugins such as EQ, compression, reverb, etc., can be overwhelming, especially if you are new to music production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using plugin presets can be helpful if you are just starting to mix your own music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I first learned music production, I probably used at least one plugin preset on all of my individual tracks during the mixing process. I basically used plugin presets as training wheels until I was ready to mix without them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this complete guide, we will look at REAPER presets and how you can use them in your mixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Will Need For This Tutorial<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of what you will need for this tutorial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>REAPER DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)<\/li><li>A track that you need to mix<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have what you need for the tutorial, let&rsquo;s get going!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REAPER Preset Library<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of all the different REAPER plugins that come with presets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>ReaEQ<\/li><li>ReaComp<\/li><li>ReaXcomp<\/li><li>ReaVerb<\/li><li>ReaVerbate<\/li><li>ReaDelay<\/li><li>ReaGate<\/li><li>JS: Paranoia Mangler<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see the different presets for each plugin using the dropdown menu within each REAPER plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Use REAPER Presets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step One &ndash; Insert Plugin Onto Track<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step for using a REAPER plugin preset is to insert a stock REAPER plugin on your track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, click the &lsquo;<strong>Show Track FX Window<\/strong>&lsquo; on the desired track and double-click the vst plugin that you want to use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REAPER-Insert-Plugin-Onto-Track.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><strong><em>Insert Plugin<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have inserted your plugin, you can move on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Two &ndash; Select Your Desired Plugin Preset<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is to select the plugin preset you want to use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, open up the dropdown preset menu in the plugin and make your selection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REAPER-Plugin-Preset-Drop-Down.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><strong><em>Open Preset Dropdown<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>#kt-info-box_e2fa33-39 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:50px;}#kt-info-box_e2fa33-39 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{background:var(--global-palette2, 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data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">pro tip<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">REAPER has named the various plugin presets according to what you can use them for.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Three &ndash; Tweak Preset If Needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final step for using REAPER presets is to make any necessary tweaks or adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to what the preset is doing to your track and change around any controls, knobs, or dials as you see fit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REAPER-Tweaking-Plugin-Preset.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><strong><em>Tweaking A Preset<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, using REAPER plugin presets is quick and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REAPER Templates, Presets, and FX Chains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the great things about REAPER is that you can customize it to make it your own by saving track templates, plugin presets, and entire FX chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These REAPER functions can help you enhance your workflow and make working in REAPER smooth and efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Track Templates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To save a track template in REAPER, organize your track how you want to keep it, right-click the track, and select&nbsp;<strong>&lsquo;Save tracks as track template.&rsquo;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you will be able to use this template the next time you are working on a similar track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Saving-REAPER-Track-Template.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><em><strong>Saving A Track template<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REAPER Plugin Presets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To save a REAPER plugin preset, dial in your plugin settings how you want to keep them, press the &lsquo;<strong>+<\/strong>&lsquo; next to the dropdown preset menu, and select &lsquo;<strong>Save preset<\/strong>.&rsquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an excellent way for you to save your own plugin presets in REAPER.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Saving-REAPER-Plugin-Preset.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><strong><em>Saving Plugin Preset<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REAPER FX Chains<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To save an entire FX chain in REAPER, set your FX chain up the way you want it to be, click &lsquo;<strong>FX<\/strong>,&rsquo; and then &lsquo;<strong>Save FX Chain<\/strong>.&rsquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you have saved this specific FX chain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Saving-REAPER-FX-Chains.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><strong><em>Saving FX Chains<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Install REAPER Presets?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To install (import) a REAPER Preset Library (.rpl), click the &lsquo;<strong>+<\/strong>&lsquo; on a REAPER plugin next to the dropdown plugin menu and select &lsquo;<strong>Import preset library&rsquo; (.rpl)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, find your REAPER Preset Library and select it to install it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Installing-REAPER-Presets.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><strong><em>Installing REAPER Presets<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use this dropdown menu to export a REAPER Preset Library.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is handy if you want to share REAPER presets with another user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Are REAPER Presets Stored?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>REAPER stores presets in a &lsquo;<strong>.ini file.&rsquo;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be a separate &lsquo;<strong>.ini file&rsquo;<\/strong>&nbsp;for each individual plugin.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find your REAPER preset folders, click&nbsp;<strong>Options&gt;Show REAPER resource path in explorer\/finder&gt;Presets.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see all of your different REAPER plugins that have presets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/REAPER-Preset-Location-Path.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption><strong><em>REAPER Preset Path<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Save A Track Template In REAPER?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To save a track template in REAPER, start by organizing your track in how you want to save it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, right-click the track selection and choose&nbsp;<strong>&lsquo;Save tracks as track template.&rsquo;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you have saved this track as a template.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep In mind that you can use this technique to save one or multiple tracks as a template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an incredibly handy technique for enhancing your workflow and saving you time with your music production.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Import A Template Into REAPER?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To import a track template into REAPER, select&nbsp;<strong>Options&gt;Show REAPER Resource Path In Explorer\/Finder<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, copy and paste or drag and drop your REAPER track template file (.RTrackTemplate) into the &lsquo;<strong>TrackTemplates<\/strong>&lsquo; folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as your track template file is in the correct format, you will successfully import a track template if you follow these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using this same process, you can also import a REAPER project template folder if you copy and paste a REAPER project file into the&nbsp;<strong>&lsquo;Project Templates&rsquo;&nbsp;<\/strong>folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are your favorite REAPER presets?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of my favorite REAPER plugin presets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Track Default (ReaEQ): this preset is excellent because it is a simple EQ curve that I often use on my tracks<\/li><li>Master Bus NY Comp (ReaComp): this preset is a fantastic but straightforward master track compression preset<\/li><li>Super Smooth 3 Band (ReaXcomp): this EQ preset is a great starting point for a dynamic compressor<\/li><li>Vocal Slapback (ReaDelay): this delay preset gives you a tasteful amount of vocal slapback<\/li><li>Kick Gate (ReaGate): this is my go-to kick drum noise gate preset<\/li><li>Sweetverbo (ReaVerb): this preset is my favorite REAPER reverb preset<\/li><li>MixAlive (ReaVerbate): this preset adds some life to your mix in the form of reverb<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1653994494574\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How Do You Add an Fx Chain in REAPER?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To add an FX chain in REAPER, dial in your FX chain the way you want it, click &lsquo;<strong>FX<\/strong>&lsquo; on the Track FX Window, and choose &lsquo;<strong>Save FX Chain<\/strong>.&rsquo;<br>Now, you can use this same FX chain anytime you want to.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1653994665411\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What REAPER Plugins Have Presets?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Here are all of the REAPER plugins that include presets:<br>ReaEQ<br>ReaComp<br>ReaXcomp<br>ReaGate<br>ReaVerb<br>ReaVerbate<br>ReaDelay<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1653994684453\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do Other DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) Have Presets with Their Plugins?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, other DAWs such as Pro Tools, FL Studio, Studio One, Adobe Audition, etc., all have plugins with presets.<br>Whether on individual tracks or multiple tracks, plugin presets can help simplify the mixing process, especially for beginners.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Now that we have finished looking at REAPER presets, let&rsquo;s dive into&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homemusicmaker.com\/reaper-vst-folder\">REAPER VST folders<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The REAPER DAW includes a reasonably extensive plugin collection. Many of the plugins within the REAPER plugin collection also include various presets that you can use to get you started. 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