Here the second results:
2) RECORDONG an analog Source - with Reaper 6.78 (60 $ for private, hobby use, 60 days trial period)
Remark: The last free and very old version is 0.999, which can also be downloaded - but with much less functionality compared to 6.78
In fact, I tested reaper before I tested Cubase
a) PC > USB > "Babyface Pro" (the old one, not FS):
Connect analog test-source to the two 6,35mm mono audio jacks
b) REAPER Preferences (just the important ones):
Device / Audio system = ASIO
.. / ASIO Driver = ASIO Fireface USB
.. / Enable inputs: first = Analog (1), last = Adat (8)
.. / Output range: first = Analog (1), last = Adat (8)
.. / requested sample ratze = 44100
.. / Allow projects to override device sample rate = YES
.. / 'ASIO Cinfiguration...' => 'Fireface USB Settings' (Sample rate can be selected; not greyed out)
Project Settings / Media / Recording / Audio format fpr new recordings = WAV
.. / WAV bit depth = 24 bit PCM, Large files = Auto WAV/Wave64
.. / Write BWF ('best') chunk = YES
.. / Format for Apply FX, Glue, Freeze etc. = Automatic
.. / Default format for project/region render = 16bit WAV
Project Settings / Advanced / :
.. / External timecode synchronization = YES, Configure: Enable synchronization to timecode = YES, Playback = NO, Recording = YES
.. / Use Input = 'LTC: Analog IN (L) Instr 3/4'
.. / Display flashing notification window when waiting for sync for recording = YES
=> For the last 3 points I am not sure, because when recording the window *always* is flashing and I have to override it
=> What is the correct setting, when I want to have the main clock in Babyface?
.. / Rewire Client Project Settings: Send loop point/repeat change request to host = YES
=> Here I am also not sure ...
Prepare track to record + Set routing + Record
c) TotalMixFx:
Recorded Signal on 'HARDWARE INPUT Instr. 3/4' fader set to -oo, routed to 'HARDWARE OUTPUTS PH 3/4'
Monitor Signal on 'SOFTWARE PLAYBACK PH 3/4' fader set to -13, routed to 'HARDWARE OUTPUTS PH 3/4'
Main = none
d) REAPER:
Media Item Properties: Set Fade-In and Fade-Out, Normalize to 'True Peak' = 0 dB
Optimize Fade-In and Fade-Out graphically on the track
Render to file: Sample rate = 44100 Hz, Primary output format = WAV, 16 bit PCM, Large files: Force WAV [Render 1 File]
Did some analysis; e.g. 'stats' (lots of infos!)
SO IT WORKED! However, I am not sure about the points mentioned above ...
Remark: I was overwhelmed by the incredible amount of settings options. I have therefore created an extra directory of the documentation so as not to lose the thread, because overall it seemed quite complex to me, at least for now.
This was my first attempt with Reaper and any comments are welcome! ![smile](https://forum.rme-audio.de/img/smilies/smile.png)