Course Overview
- Course Title: Introduction to DAWs using REAPER
- Instructor: Marco Galvan (Dolby Atmos Audio Engineer, Musician, Certified Instructor)
- Target Audience:
- Beginners in music production and audio engineering
- Aspiring podcasters, game sound designers, or audio post-production professionals
- Users new to Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) or switching from other software
- Prerequisites:
- REAPER software installed (Windows, Mac, or Linux; 60-day free trial available)
- Headphones or studio monitors
Curriculum Highlights
- Key Topics Covered:
- DAW fundamentals: Interface navigation, project setup, and workflow optimization
- Audio editing: Cutting, trimming, fading, and cleaning audio tracks
- MIDI recording & editing: Quantization, step-recording, and virtual instruments (VSTi)
- Multi-track recording: Metronome use, punch recording, and managing takes
- Mixing basics:
- Routing (inserts, sends, groups, buses)
- Native plugins for EQ, compression, and effects
- Automation (volume, pan, plugin parameters)
- Project finalization: Signal processing, exporting for streaming/CD, and file formats
- Key Skills Learned:
- Operate REAPER proficiently for music production, podcasting, or sound design
- Record, edit, and mix multi-track audio/MIDI projects
- Apply basic mastering techniques for polished outputs
- Use automation to enhance dynamic control in mixes
- Export projects in industry-standard formats (WAV, MP3, etc.)
Course Format
- Duration: 3 hours of on-demand video
- Format: Self-paced online course (lifetime access)
- Resources:
- 1 article (supplemental reading)
- Assignments (practical exercises)
- Certificate of completion
- Accessible on mobile and TV
Additional Information
- Language Options: Available in English and Spanish
- Student Enrollment: 19,000+ students worldwide
- Instructor Credentials:
- 18+ years of teaching experience (universities, professional seminars)
- Certifications: Meyer Sound, Yamaha, Steinberg
- 4.6/5 average rating (6,600+ reviews)