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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 20/08/2026

I'm not the biggest EQ dork, but there's a feature of @getsoundly.bsky.social plugin that I really like. The "mix" knob isn't a wet/dry knob, rather it fades the band's PARAMETERS. Makes complex EQ fades possible with a single automation lane. Pretty neat, free: getsoundly.com/tools/

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 29/07/2026

Quite enjoying this built in non-destructive spectral repair in the newer versions of #reaperdaw. One less thing I have to use RX for. Works for time selections and razor edits too. > Sample edits: Spectral repair sample values in time selection for all channels at mouse

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 16/06/2026

Can't believe I never noticed the action called "File: Spawn new instance of REAPER". It just opens another window so that you can work on multiple projects (and copy-paste between them) in split-screen. Will make integrating pickups a lot faster. #reaperdaw

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 07/05/2026

Genuinely flattered that the kind folk at Klankverbond put a picture of me babbling about sound design on their website. Klankverbond is a really unique org that supports independent audio folk in Belgium. If you're doing audio in Belgium, join them! www.klankverbond.be

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 17/04/2026

I think Linear Phase EQ is kind of overhyped. But the one place i often use it is for checking my adjustments. Flip into linear mode for a moment to see if the high pass is negatively affecting the voice. Easy to hear it with the delta solo option in Reaper. You'll hear only what's changed.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 19/03/2026

I'm quite in love with this script that lets you absolutely break FX and synths in #reaperDAW by randomizing every knob at once. Script is called mpl_Randomize Track FX parameters Synth is Pendulate by Newfangled Audio

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 07/12/2025

Looking forward to leading a session at the MIRP Meeting in Belgium on Weds. Hope to see you there.

Powerpoint slide with a bear standing on its hind legs in a meadow. Text reads: Combing the Soundscape: Special techniques for sourcing audio. with Jeff Emtman

A table of contents slide showing many images of things related to sounds, including animorphs, musical instruments, microphones, a captcha puzzle, a bird, software, spectrograms, a shortwave waterfall chart, an apple, a rhombus, etc.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 26/11/2025

Ahh, looks like you've got a linear spectrogram. If you go into view-->Peak Display Settings, you can adjust the scale so it's logarithmic. Linear is good for high freq definition, and these log'd curves give better definition on the low freqs.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 25/11/2025

I think so. I think also the biggest gains from increasing FFT resolution is shown at low freqs. I forgot this earlier when I told you it might be a bug. I'm not more confident that this is just an inherent trade-off with spectrograms.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 25/11/2025

Here's the difference for me.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 25/11/2025

Hmm, for me, the high res is definitely more detailed. Possible you've found a bug? Here are my settings:

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 17/11/2025

Quite happy about the new high-res spectrogram option in #reaperdaw Low-res on the left, high-res on the right.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 31/10/2025

I've used quite a lot of cassette tape emulation plugins for #sounddesign and I'm coming to the conclusion that Spectral Audio's (now) free OSC-45 sounds the nicest of them all. Beautiful saturation and wow/flutter emulation. archive.org/details/ocs-...

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 06/10/2025

Look at this nice picture of me pushing @martinaustwick.bsky.social out of the way. Thank you XMTR for having us there to perform our weird Neutrinowatch stuff. and thank you Rachel Manns for the photo. More of the festival photos here: www.xmtr.fm/festival

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 27/08/2025

and that's just the ones I remember

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 15/08/2025

"add option to move or not move take envelope points when moving media item contents" This is huge for sound design, where sometimes you want item envs to move with the content and sometimes you want them to stay put. Seen here with volume env, first with old behavior, then with new. (7/8)

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 15/08/2025

"add actions to remove unnecessary points" Some editing workflows can lead to a lot of envelope points that are effectively doing nothing. A new custom action removes these points: "Envelope: Remove unnecessary points" Here I've made a button for it, but it's accessible in the actions list. (4/8)

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 15/08/2025

Previously razor editing only worked for item envelopes (shown first with volume envs). Now, it also works for item envs (shown second with item pan envs). (3/8)

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 15/08/2025

Reading the changelog for #reaperdaw 7.43 and five things caught my eye as someone who uses the Reaper mostly for sound design and podcast editing. (1/8)

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 25/07/2025

Another day, another new and interesting way to ruin my life with #reaperdaw <3 --> Script: acendan_Insert random FX plugin on selected track.lua

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 04/04/2025

This is another big point in favor of FabFilter. I can just right click on a parameter and get it's envelope in Reaper. A small, but very appreciated addition.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 28/03/2025

Something that helps me when I'm mixing complex ambiences is Reaper's mode where a track can become a 2-D canvas with resizable blocks. This allows for fades that would otherwise be impossible. Right click a track in the track control panel and select "Free Item Positioning Mode" #ReaperDAW

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 26/03/2025

So, here's what I do. I leave the ripple edge editing on all the time. And to adjust clip in and out points, I use the these two scripts from X-Raym that can contract OR extend clips based on mouse position. Ripple editing can be toggled on and off as needed, or by dragging top of clip vs bottom.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 26/03/2025

IDK if this helps, but you could toggle the option on and off with a doubleclick on the item edge. However, I've got a system set up that sidesteps this that I'll explain in next post.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 24/03/2025

This new feature for ripple editing on item edge in #reaperDAW 7.35 is pretty nice. I really wish it worked on the left edge too though.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 21/03/2025

Made a script for #reaperDAW that lets you select adjacent items. Helpful for me with #podcastediting, saving me from zooming in each time to grab a clump of clips. Sound on for my explanation. Feel free to download, edit, and share. drive.google.com/drive/folder...

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 06/03/2025

Thanks Marco. I'd love to see your process as a screen recording if you're up for that. Best solution I've found so far is with the item take envelope, drawing a rough razor edit around the breath, and then using a custom action to fade it down.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 25/02/2025

For interviews recorded in stereo (and other field tape) I find this #reaperDAW script helpful: nofish_Normalize take pan (Loudness based).lua It pans the item so that left and right are equally loud. It is a quick way to put off-center voices in the middle.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 11/02/2025

Charmed by FreeFileSync's installer

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 07/02/2025

Pretty intrigued by this item-based granular synthesizer for #reaperdaw. I really like that you can control the position with an envelope. Clouds, by Daniel Mertz: daniellumertz.gumroad.com/l/ReaperClouds

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 27/01/2025

Wrote a python function and VSCode's AI helper recommended I add this comment to the code. Fair enough.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 09/01/2025

Strongly recommend any audio folk looking for a great retreat in April to apply to The ECCO round 2. I was part of the first cohort and loved it. Deadline is Jan 12th. www.theecco.org/round2-sprin...

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 26/11/2024

I'm outsquatting in my fieldrecording.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 25/11/2024

The AI transcripts are getting tooooo goooood. ...let the record show that that that that that that that that that that that....0% of the pictured words were in the source material.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 18/11/2024

The best change I've made to my editing process in the last year has been using #reaperdaw 's item loudness graphs. You can really quickly even out item's volumes (esp. dialog) just by watching the colors change as you edit the item volume envelope.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 18/11/2024

They say you should never work on graphics with an empty stomach.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 11/11/2024

Found out today that you can directly download Youtube videos inside of Reaper. It's part of ReaPack. Just update your packages and look for the new action called "TormyVanCool_YOUTUBE_Downloader.lua" #reaperdaw

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 13/08/2024

I've never named a pet, but when the time comes, I'm ready.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 09/05/2024

The moon and its perfect, jammy yolk.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 04/05/2024

They say that naming things is the most challenging part of writing code.

Python code documentation showing a parameter called "cum_weights"

A user dashboard on an invoicing website with a varibable called "Is Ultimate Parent"

A blank pop-up box with a button that just says "OK"

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 23/04/2024

I've discovered the option: "View: Toggle show/hide item labels", which makes for an experience similar to the "distraction free modes" in other apps. Kind of calming when just working on arrangement. #reaperdaw

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 17/04/2024

For me, being able to quickly identify what needs to be edited (and where) makes everything more efficient. I use the SWS auto-color tool in Reaper to automatically turn markers containing certain phrases a unique color (missing tape turns red, todos turn yellow, etc.) #reaperdaw

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 16/04/2024

Asking for trouble. (Tool is LKC Variator)

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 12/04/2024

Oh interesting. I'm actually not quite sure what I do to avoid this. I'll need to think on this. I know I use the item locking sometimes to make more space in episodes. There's an important setting related to that which addresses part (but not all) of this, I think.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 12/04/2024

Do you know about the option "move envelope points with items"? This does that locking you're talking about. There's also an option to insert edge points too, so that if you're in the middle of a fade or whatnot, the envelopes' edges come with. That said, I also use item automation a lot.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 12/04/2024

For dialogue levelling, I do my first pass with Reaper's loudness based normalizing. Select items and run action "Item properties: Normalize items (peak/RMS/LUFS)..." In conjunction with the action "Item properties: Normalize items using most recent settings", it becomes quite powerful #reaperdaw

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 09/04/2024

Nothing keeps me humble quite like trying to use an adjective in German.

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Jeff Emtman @jeffemtman.com · 29/03/2024

Most useful DAW feature I've seen in a long time: item-based loudness graphs. This is part of the Reaper 7.12 release available today. Settings available in the Peaks Display Settings window. #reaperdaw

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