RE: How do I? I got a new computer & Want to install Reaper on it - Maintain Zero Lateny
I got a new computer for Christmas (A desktop PC) I want to install reaper on it. My issue is that as far as settings go, I don't have much experience. My BIGGEST issue is making sure that my MIC has ZERO latency! So, what I want to do is install Reaper on my new computer and then configure this copy to also have ZERO latency too! I also want to install my current Reaper licence as well. For something like setting this kind of thing up I am software stupid. So, I would be very grateful if someone out there would be willing and able to provide me Step-By-Step instructions (Written for a total Newbie). One of the other big reasons is that my new PC has Miracast already installed. I also got a new pair of Bluetooth Wireless headset. My old machine is not set up for that and I do not want to spend the money for an adapter. Besides, with the new machine, I hope that the processor is faster anyway! Anyway, any help that you guys out there can be with this process I would be grateful! Thanks, Steven S. Berkeley CA
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RE: How do I? I got a new computer & Want to install Reaper on it - Maintain Zero Lateny
just download the installer and run it. With regards to getting best latency, there are many variables - you'd need to give more information on your setup (soundcard, drivers, processor, OS etc.) if you want more specific help, but the best general advice is to just run Reaper and adjust your buffer size accordingly
RE: How do I? I got a new computer & Want to install Reaper on it - Maintain Zero Lateny
But the best way to get zero latency is to direct monitor. you can do this through hardware -a mixing desk for example - or by using a soundcard with the relevant functionality. Oh, and try and use ASIO drivers if available, these normally give the lowest latency
RE: How do I? I got a new computer & Want to install Reaper on it - Maintain Zero Lateny
Zero Latency through the PC is impossible. Actually doing (Low) Latency is only depending on the settings you do in your audio I/O driver (and in Reaper when using plugins). For low latency you need a decent audio I/O hardware with ASIO drivers. PC built-in audio hardware usually does not provide reasonably low latency. If the bluetooth output does not provide an ASIO driver, it might not be applicable for low latency. Moreover (if using ASIO) you need to connect Reaper to a (single) audio "Device" that provides input and output. So I doubt that bluetooth Headphones are usable. Regarding the PC itself, it does not "automatically" define any latency (see above). If you set a latency the PC can't cope with you'll hear crackling distortions. For a PC allowing for low latency, hardware is important, and additionally tweaking the OS appropriately (there are instructions in the Internet on how to do that.) -Michael
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RE: How do I? I got a new computer & Want to install Reaper on it - Maintain Zero Lateny
You can not have zero latency. It is impossible; the laws of physics deny it. Even a mike hardwired to a tape deck will have some however small amount. You also did not give us the specs of either your computer or audio interface. Or what size of projects you are producing. All that makes a BIG difference. If you have a pro or prosumer level interface with updated drivers and a core i7 with 16GB of RAM like I do, you can get a lot lower latency (ie: not noticeable until you get insane with track counts & number of plugins) than you can with a P4 and 4 GB of RAM and a SoundBlaster running ASIO4all like I used to have a long time ago.