Introduction to Mixing with Reaper DAW – Part 1 – Guitars.
This video tutorial introduces this short series on the basics of mixing using Cockos Reaper and concentrates on the basics of mixing rock / metal / distorted guitars. A good mix is vital to creating great music and this initial guide will give you a solid grounding in the basics.
Using stock Reaper plug-ins, the video looks at the usage of ReaEQ and ReaComp.
The video also briefly explains the purpose of EQ’ing and the purpose behind removing unwanted frequencies. Ensuring that your guitars don’t encroach upon frequencies from other instruments, so part of this video focuses on the importance of avoiding frequency clashes.