In order to keep your projects nice and organized, REAPER requires some configuration. Follow these steps as soon as possible after installing.

  1. Media Files Folder setup
  2. ReaPeaks folder setup
  3. File Names
  4. Auto Save / Auto Backup file setup
  5. Preferences>Media: Check Copy imported media to project media directory

By following these steps you’ll always know where your audio files are, your project folders will be uncluttered, and your files will have sensible names.

The next step is to manage those temp files automatically, by setting up a scheduled task to delete old files.


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14 responses to “REAPER 101: File Management”

  1. chiefthomson Avatar

    For long time already I was so annoyed by these reapeaks files. Didn’t know that it’s possible to have a separate folder for that. Thanks for the post ๐Ÿ˜‰

  2. vincentmusolino Avatar

    Awesome, thanks Jon ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. Billy Marsh Avatar
    Billy Marsh

    Great tips for those starting out with Reaper! Good thing it’s such a customizable DAW. That’s what i love the most about it – the ability to completely personalize it for your own unique workflow. Keep up the good work!

  5. Scott Lockwood Avatar
    Scott Lockwood

    Does Reaper support any of these Formats? MP3
    File smaller than 3MB
    Sample rate: 44.1kHz
    Bit depth: 16 bit
    Channel: Mono
    Bitrate: 96 or 128 Kbps

    I cant find it in the index.. thanks

    1. Admin Avatar
      Admin

      yes, import and export (using LAME encoder, separate download)

  6. westernersband Avatar

    Is there a way to just make Reaper, by default, save the whole project file and not a seperate wav. file for each track in the project? For Instance, Im using one file to track a bunch of demos on or general live demos and it’s not necessary for me to have stored every wav. file for each track for these demos. Unless, that is required. Thanks

  7. Medusa Avatar
    Medusa

    Can anybody help me . I am currently working on a mix . At some point.l during my session I know I clicked on something that has locked the wave files somehow in my session. Now when I go to press delete using the delete button on my keyboard nothing gets deleted. This is a serious time concern for me. Right clicking and pressing โ€œ delete take โ€œ is now the only way I can delete anything. Does anybody know how I can resolve this?

    1. Admin Avatar
      Admin

      there’s a lock button in the main toolbar
      and items can be locked individually. try the action Item properties: Toggle lock

  8. Gregory Avatar

    Hi there…I just got Reaper..I am a voice actor..I need simple instructions unlike the YouTube tutorials which go off base.
    I can pick a track to record..arm the track..thats all good.
    I can record..no problem
    Now I want to save the track I recorded in a wave format that can be put onto my desktop and can be saved and opened and played by my Windows 10 media player.

    Can I have simple instructions step by step..only saving one file..realize it is 24 bit and 44100 sample rate..and stereo with the tracks with only mono to mono files

    I find the tutorials on line very convoluted..I am not recording a band..just need the basics..I know you go in to render..but walk me through that process please..Thank you

    1. Tommaso Ferrarese Avatar
      Tommaso Ferrarese

      You need to export your audio. It’s under the file menu, and you can choose all the settings from the export panel.
      You can select the needed length in the timeline and set path, filename, file type etc.
      The manual is pretty clear, look for Audio export

  9. John Pierpoint Avatar

    Thanks for the info here.
    I’m a new user (as of yesterday!). I’ve used other DAW software (mostly Cubase, Pro Tools) on and off for my music, but one of the bands I’m in wants to collaborate remotely on new projects with everyone using the same software. They’ve opted for Reaper, so I’m trying it out. However, no-one knows how to package up a project to send it to the other members so they can each work on it individually. I’m sure that other DAWs I’ve used have a package option, but I can’t find one specifically in Reaper – the Render and Consolidate options don’t look like they’ll do it. Is there such an option, or do we just have to be careful with folder arrangements and then copy/zip entire folders in the OS?

    1. Admin Avatar
      Admin

      The first person in the collab can use the “Save As” command and copy the files used in the project to a new folder (this is an option in the save as window). Everyone gets that though shared dropbox or something. The other participants can share the updated .rpp and any new audio files they create. The project files should be copied and renamed before each person makes changes.

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