Does Reaper do MIDI?

[DJG$$$1]

I downloaded the evaluation (free) version of Reaper Win 64-bit. It doesn't even recognize the .mid format. Do I need some type of plug-in or does MIDI capability only come with the full, paid version?

 

[happyrat1]

Reaper can import and export MIDI but it's a bit stupid about importing. You have to grab the file with your mouse in Explorer or whatever and drag it into the project.

Gary

 

[DJG$$$1]

Wow! That's a BUGGY way to do things ...a throwback to the Win95 days! LOL However, I tried it & it WORKS :-D

Thanks!!!

 

[happyrat1]

I agree it's idiotic but drag and drop IIRC dates all the way back to the original Apple Lisa and the first GUI designed by Xerox Palo Alto Labs.

Anyway, it gets the job done

Gary

 

[happyrat1]

BTW, the Reaper evaluation version is totally uncrippled in any way and never expires.

That being said however, I still can't bring myself to trust it for my serious recordings. It lacks certain features for working with MIDI which I have found I simply cannot live without.

Truly a shame really, since it does run pretty well under Linux, but I keep falling back to my ancient Cakewalk Home Studio 9.01 which supports my hardware in a sane and stable fashion.

The only thing it lacks is VST capability but that's only because VST wasn't invented way back when it first came out.

A few newer DAWs I plan to experiment with this year are Bitwig Studio and Qtractor and maybe Tracktion.

Honestly I'd love to hear from anyone who's had any experiences with these three DAWs.

Gary