Reaper

=Reaper =


 * = ==General Description == ||= Reaper is a digital audio workstation. In layman’s terms it is a music sequencer designed for recording, editing and playing back digital audio. This software is very similar to @Audacity. I was recommended this software/download from a musician I respect immensely. His exact words were “it is the best you can get via download without paying hundreds.” He may have been right. It is a very sophisticated music tool. I personally had some quirky problems. //(To it’s defense, it could have been my operating system or my struggling laptop)// I had some difficulty getting a clean recording (playback was distorted due to recording volume, even when lowered. Odd.) But, this program is comparable to pro tools (//which I am not evaluating, it isn’t practical for the classroom. But, I’ll still give you the link)// This is a high-end, well-designed audio editor for a reasonable price. ||
 * = ==Teacher/Student Use == ||= Reaper is a great tool for audio editing. But, you are going to have to invest some time into understanding and testing the software. (//hence why my preference steers me toward Audacity)// This tool can be used to develop sophisticated audio files that can be used in a many various ways in the classroom. ||
 * = ==Things to Know Before You Go == ||= There is a 30 day trial download. Following the trial period, it is $40 for a limited license and $150 for a full license.

OS Requirements: Windows (32-bit): Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7 or WINE (limited support for W98/ME). Windows (64-bit): Windows XP/Vista/7 x64 (requires x64 compatible drivers for audio/MIDI hardware). OS X: 10.4, 10.5 or 10.6, PPC or Intel (Intel recommended). || 8.2.4.B.1 8.1.2.C.1 ||
 * = ==Technology Standards == ||= 8.2.2.F.1

WM 05/0711