Reaper and NDLR

[bharris]

Hopefully someone knows how to do this, because I cant even get Reaper to make a noise on my computer. It reminds me of Linux, highly configurable, super open ended, but a total pain in the butt if you don't have a ton of experience with it.

I can certainly help you make some noise with Reaper, although I am no expert .  I am relatively OK with basic operations.  The easiest thing to begin using it is to make sure you "insert virtual instrument on new track" when you want to load a VST - this will ensure that all of the routings are correct in order to use an external midi controller (such as the NDLR) to play that synth.

Of course, if you have any other specific questions about Reaper, I am happy to try to help.

In the meantime, I have connected NDLR to synths in both Synapse Orion and Kushview Element, and have successfully controlled the tempo in those two DAWs with NDLR.  Thus, doing the same in Reaper should be possible (and is not a product of incorrect settings on my NDLR).