Reaper buffer size

1. What should buffer size be in Reaper?
2. What is the best buffer size for recording?
3. What should my output buffer size be?

What should buffer size be in Reaper?

Generally speaking, you can set the buffer size lower for recording and higher for mixing. Somewhere in the middle at 256 is a good place to start!

What is the best buffer size for recording?

A good buffer size for recording is 128 samples, but you can also get away with raising the buffer size up to 256 samples without being able to detect much latency in the signal. You can also decrease the buffer size below 128, but then some plugins and effects may not run in real time.

What should my output buffer size be?

We recommend using a buffer size of one of the following: 128, 256, 512 or 1024 samples. It's possible to set the Buffer size in Live's preferences → Audio Tab, however depending on your interface, you might need to click on Hardware Settings to make the adjustment in the audio interface preferences.