Cockos Reaper’s Screen Sets are a great way of configuring your environment for a range of different uses. Set up one screen for recording that focuses on the features you need and a completely different layout for editing.
This simple tutorial takes you through the process quickly to get you configuring your copy of Reaper to your specific needs.
Use this in conjunction with custom toolbars to create a working environment that is perfect for your personal work flow.
Custom Action Toolbars Tutorial: https://youtu.be/VSAyY7IRJKA