REAPER 101: Importing Multiple Audio Files

REAPER 101 is a series of short articles to help beginners get started with REAPER quickly. This tutorial will show you how to import multiple audio files into REAPER.

The simplest way to import audio into REAPER is by dragging the files in from Windows Explorer/OSX Finder. You can also use the “Import Media…” command in the Insert Menu.

When importing in multiple audio files you will be asked this question:

Selecting YES will drop the files Vertically, creating a new track for each file.
Use this when importing many files that were recorded simultaneously, such as multiple microphones on a drum kit.

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If you choose NO, all the files will be spread out Horizontally on the same track.
Use this when there are multiple files for the same source that were recorded separately, such as one voice reading separate chapters of an audio book.

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