Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Smart Markers 102: Switching Amp sims/Plugins mid-performance (Rapid-fire Reaper Tutorials Ep62)
Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Recap of Last Ep
0:42 Problem with Audio for Smart hot-swap markers
1:14 First Method: Switching Presets with Smart Markers
2:13 Adding text to Smart Markers
345 Preset Hot-swap markers in Action (with @LetsTalkAboutReaper)
3:30 The problem with the first method
3:58 Second Method: Switching FX Chains through Sends
4:54 Why use Sends instead of changing Tracks?
5:25 Send Hot-Swapping in action
6:10 How to smooth over FX Chain transitions
7:15 Outro, Next Episode & Channel plugs!
Hey folks! This is part II of Smart markers so watch this if you haven't/find yourself confused: youtube.com/watch?v=Lu_Z5GFj0Ts
In this episode we'll look at how to implement the same system as last video, but for live audio rather than VSTi Instruments!
Thanks to @LetsTalkAboutReaper for lending drums to this tutorial! Check out his channel for more REAPER tutorials! Thanks to @Mastering In the box and @grichu for donating. Check out both these channels as well!
Links:
Let's talk about REAPER: youtube.com/channel/UCJjlFrOs2btJuErqrNu98Dg
Mastering in the box: youtube.com/channel/UC4A6RLibvHMolMeWQ3mCrZA
Grichu Music: youtube.com/channel/UCH-FDWh6s3crilPj4_WZC-A
If you like the work I do, you can donate to me in the link below:
buymeacoffee.com/iddqdsound
Every little helps, so even if you send a dollar or two my way, I’ll be eternally grateful to you!
More info, Explanation in text, Downloadable content from this episode here (Custom actions, toolbar, cheat sheets, and more):
iddqdsound.com/post/smart-markers-102-smart-markers-for-live-audio-amp-sims-rapid-fire-reaper-tutorials-ep62
My Reaper Stash: https://stash.reaper.fm/u/IDDQDSound
Like, Comment, Subscribe & hit the Notification bell for new Rapid-Fire Reaper tutorials weekly, and if you have any questions about Reaper, SWS, or anything regarding audio, let me know in the comments and I'll make sure it’ll make it to a tutorial ASAP.
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Smart Markers 102: Switching Amp sims/Plugins mid-performance (Rapid-fire Reaper Tutorials Ep62)
Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Recap of Last Ep
0:42 Problem with Audio for Smart hot-swap markers
1:14 First Method: Switching Presets with Smart Markers
2:13 Adding text to Smart Markers
345 Preset Hot-swap markers in Action (with @LetsTalkAboutReaper)
3:30 The problem with the first method
3:58 Second Method: Switching FX Chains through Sends
4:54 Why use Sends instead of changing Tracks?
5:25 Send Hot-Swapping in action
6:10 How to smooth over FX Chain transitions
7:15 Outro, Next Episode & Channel plugs!
Hey folks! This is part II of Smart markers so watch this if you haven't/find yourself confused: youtube.com/watch?v=Lu_Z5GFj0Ts
In this episode we'll look at how to implement the same system as last video, but for live audio rather than VSTi Instruments!
Thanks to @LetsTalkAboutReaper for lending drums to this tutorial! Check out his channel for more REAPER tutorials! Thanks to @Mastering In the box and @grichu for donating. Check out both these channels as well!
Links:
Let's talk about REAPER: youtube.com/channel/UCJjlFrOs2btJuErqrNu98Dg
Mastering in the box: youtube.com/channel/UC4A6RLibvHMolMeWQ3mCrZA
Grichu Music: youtube.com/channel/UCH-FDWh6s3crilPj4_WZC-A
If you like the work I do, you can donate to me in the link below:
buymeacoffee.com/iddqdsound
Every little helps, so even if you send a dollar or two my way, I’ll be eternally grateful to you!
More info, Explanation in text, Downloadable content from this episode here (Custom actions, toolbar, cheat sheets, and more):
iddqdsound.com/post/smart-markers-102-smart-markers-for-live-audio-amp-sims-rapid-fire-reaper-tutorials-ep62
My Reaper Stash: https://stash.reaper.fm/u/IDDQDSound
Like, Comment, Subscribe & hit the Notification bell for new Rapid-Fire Reaper tutorials weekly, and if you have any questions about Reaper, SWS, or anything regarding audio, let me know in the comments and I'll make sure it’ll make it to a tutorial ASAP.
Instagram: iddqdmusic
My Music:
Soundcloud.com/iddqdmusic
iddqdmusic.bandcamp.com









![GAME-CHANGING Add-Ons for your Default REAPER Projects: ReaLauncher & ProjectTimer
GAME-CHANGING Add-Ons for your Default REAPER Projects!
Hey folks! In this video Im gonna show 2 truly game-changing features that you can unlock by adding them to your default project templates! If you dont know how to set up your default project template to your liking, watch the Prelude, otherwise, feel free to skip it!
How I quickly create Audio & MIDI-specific Recording tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2ht3ZErvDk
ReaPack download & Installation Guide: https://reapack.com/user-guide
[NOTE: This video originally contained 3 Add-ons but Retrospective Record is now default in REAPER as of version 6.66]
Instructions to install & use ReaLauncher: https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=208697
Download HOFA4U Free plugin bundle here: https://hofa-plugins.de/en/plugins/4u/
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My Reaper Stash ➡️ https://stash.reaper.fm/u/IDDQDSound
Click the link below to import my Repository ⬇️
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Instagram: iddqdmusic
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Official Website: https://www.iddqdsound.com
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Prelude: How to Create your own Default Project Template
2:10 Add-On 1: ReaLauncher by Solger
2:44 shortcomings of the default start-up
4:44 ReaLauncher Overview
6:11 Setting up ReaLauncher to replace default start-up
8:20 Extra tips & Buttons
9:03 Add-On 2: HOFA ProjectTime
10:50 Outro & Props & Announcements! GAME-CHANGING Add-Ons for your Default REAPER Projects: ReaLauncher & ProjectTimer](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/APEZ75IOJ0o/mqdefault.jpg)
