[RWP] Noob help

[Indigo]

To import  media, in track view;  press the middle insert key wayup over 
the arrow keys.
You get an insert media dialog.
You can reach the same insert media from the insert menu, probably other 
ways.
Browse to the mp3, wav file; midi file; many other formats; press enter 
on it and it loads into a track.
Arrow up or down to that track to select it.
  Press W or the home key to go to the beginning of the track.
  Press spacebar and the track plays.
Hope this helps,
Indigo L


On 8/19/2012 12:23 AM, Crystal Dennis wrote:
> Hi Jessica,
>
> That helped a lot!  But I've been tinkering with Reaper - all of the
> audio sound setting in preferences, converting an mp3 to wav and
> importing etc, and no matter what I try imported audio isn't playing
> in reaper for me.  When I record on Reaper it works just fine and
> plays back, but anything I import doesn't play at all, even when I do
> try the method you stated above.  Do you, or anyone else on the list
> have any advice as to how to fix this problem?
>
> Thanks,
> Crystal
>
> On 8/14/12, Jessica Brasseal<jessica.brasseal2010 at gmail.com>  wrote:
>> Hi Crystal,
>>
>>  From what you describe, it sounds like you are trying to record on the
>> same track you've inserted your backing track into, which would
>> explain why you can't hear your backing track while you are recording.
>> This can be easily solved, though:
>> 1. Import your backing track into a new track like you have been doing
>> all along.
>> 2. Create a new track using CTRL+T. Call it something that will help
>> you remember what you plan to record on it. For example, if you are
>> recording your main vocals, you might want to name the track "main
>> vocals".
>> 3. Once you have created the track, press the home key to make sure
>> you are at the beginning of the project.
>> 4. Arm the second track you just created by pressing F7. make sure the
>> first track, (the one with your backing track) is not armed for
>> recording. F7 will toggle this setting, so if you accidentally arm a
>> track you are not recording on, press F7 to unarm it again.
>>
>> Now you should be able to record on your second track while still
>> being able to hear your backing track. this is a very simple
>> explanation, so I hope that helps. Feel free to ask for clarification
>> if there's anything you don't understand. We've all been a newbie
>> before. Best of luck!
>>
>> Jessica
>>
>> On 8/14/12, Crystal Dennis<valkyriecelesyt at gmail.com>  wrote:
>>> Hi!  I am a super noob to mixing and just installed reaper and ray
>>> access.  It looks like it's supereasy to use (I've been playing with
>>> training mode, haven't recorded anything in it yet) but I've been
>>> having a problem:
>>>
>>> I want to be able to play the backtrack I use in reaper then record
>>> over it, and go back to do harmonies and stuff etc. but everytime I
>>> hit record after loading the backtrack into reaper it doesn't play:  I
>>> was wondering if there is a preference I need to click or something?
>>> I have been looking around reaper but can't find anything.
>>>
>>> Also if anyone has a list of ray access commands that would help me a
>>> lot too!  I have been googling and looking through the manuals and
>>> haven't been able to find any hotkey command lists for reaper.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Crystal
>>>
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