Why I Switched to REAPER 2024 - An Audio Engineers Perspective

Описание: Why I Switched to REAPER in 2024
ARH_20260202_E0001_Switched_to_REAPER_2024__LNG_1080p_V01.mp4

This video isn’t a DAW comparison or a “DAW war”.
It’s one engineer’s story about why I switched to REAPER in 2024 — and, more importantly, why I stayed.

I trained on Pro Tools, used it professionally, and genuinely liked it. The issue was never capability or quality. Over time, it became about the business model, the lock-in, and the mental load that came with it — especially as a freelancer and educator.

In this video, I talk about:

Why subscription anxiety can quietly block creativity
How REAPER’s licensing model changes the way you work
The freedom of portable installs and working without lockouts
Why REAPER’s customisation is powerful — but dangerous if you rush it
How REAPER grows with you over time instead of forcing early decisions
Why stability and confidence matter more than features
And why I didn’t switch because REAPER was trendy, but because it solved real problems
I also explain what Aussie REAPER Hub is about:
Philosophy first, not button-clicking
Understanding systems instead of memorising steps
Calm, sustainable learning
Making deliberate choices instead of default ones

This video isn’t about abandoning your DAW.
It’s about understanding why the tools you use either support or fight the way you think and work.

Other channels mentioned in this video:
‪@REAPERMania‬ (Kenny Gioia)
‪@TheREAPERBlog‬ (John Tidey)
‪@learningreaper‬ (X.E.L.OHH)
‪@LetsTalkAboutReaper‬ (Myk Robinson)
‪@Reapertips‬ (Alejendro Hernandez)
‪@NLNPNL‬ (Keith Livingston)

More calm, long-form thinking on REAPER and audio workflows:
https://timinglis.com.au