Whenever I save a new project I have it set to create a new directory for that project and check move all items into that directory. Then when the project is finished I use the clear the unused items from project in the file dropdown.
The first time I did this several years ago, I had over 700 GB of audio in there. A lot of it was getting test tones on drums with 27 mics on my kit. Now I do a really good job of always moving media to its folder when saving, or throwing unsaved media in the garbage.
My REAPER Media folder was empty after a dozen or so years of using REAPER. I only learned about its existence from this video. I must work very efficiently because I checked the preference path settings and I hadn't changed the folder location. I'm stunned ...
I have a made scri0t to analyze all .rpp reaper projects and reference each file source listed in there, and then compare against reaper media folder to see if there are files which are not present in any project. Helped me saved lots of gigabytes !
@@TheREAPERBlog Nope, it requires setting up python which isn't for most users, and it is a bit sensitive for public I think, as it in fact do more than mentioned : it is able to move items from MEDIA folder to the .rpp directory which they belong too, leaving in the media folder only files which are not used in any .rpp. I really only made it for me quickly cause I needed it at that time ^^ But such things are possible thx to .rpp being text readable (not encoded binary/encrypted etc), compared to most other DAW.
This is a great video, so can Reaper be used as a Destructive Editor now, with the 'SWS/S&M : Delete Selected items takes & source files (no undo)" ? and whats the difference between this and the 'SWS/S&M : Delete take and source file in selected items (no undo)" So i could use Reaper to destructively trim and edit loops perfectly on the timeline and send the unused audio straight to Trash?
I actually think its fine, and better than an error instead of recording. the file should go somewhere safe and easy to find so I think they did that right.
@@TheREAPERBlog Thanks for the tip, but Windows user here. It has to come down to better personal management and stop downloading every freebie on the internet 🤣
i go the other way around... i save every project in its own folder woth option copy media items checked. So the here mentioned media folder should be empty...Thanks!!!😊
of course I do that as well. This is all stuff for things that aren't projects, like testing reaper features, plugins or odd things for my sound library that weren't organized yet.
All I do is export my finished projects into a separate folder and then delete everything in the reaper media folder. I don’t look back. I save a project into its own folder inside as well, so all the files it makes and recording are in their own place.
My folder has ... 1 FILE 35 KB 😅😂🤣 I have the defaults to make me Name the Project, Ask to keep recording, and those sorf of things But it's great to know the actions you used, could be useful at some point, Thanks!
How big is your REAPER Media folder right now?
I'm afraid to look
There was only 88 files and 745MB in mine. Not too bad I guess.
That’s a personal question
Whenever I save a new project I have it set to create a new directory for that project and check move all items into that directory. Then when the project is finished I use the clear the unused items from project in the file dropdown.
I was gonna ask about how to delete unused files, so there is a "clear unused items from project " somewhere?... interesting!
@@vladrileynavilys Yup file>clean current project directory
The first time I did this several years ago, I had over 700 GB of audio in there. A lot of it was getting test tones on drums with 27 mics on my kit. Now I do a really good job of always moving media to its folder when saving, or throwing unsaved media in the garbage.
oh my god
GB? Holy shit.
This is SO helpful! Thank you for posting this video!!!
My REAPER Media folder was empty after a dozen or so years of using REAPER. I only learned about its existence from this video. I must work very efficiently because I checked the preference path settings and I hadn't changed the folder location. I'm stunned ...
maybe you have prompt to save at project start enabled, or are very disciplined.
NIce Video Jon. I've been *Okay* about this, but not perfect. Some of this was very handy!
Great tip Jon!
Big thanks !
REAPER -> File -> Clean current project directory... -> Ctrl+A (select all) -> click Remove selected files DONE!
The "Jesus take the wheel" approach
I have a made scri0t to analyze all .rpp reaper projects and reference each file source listed in there, and then compare against reaper media folder to see if there are files which are not present in any project. Helped me saved lots of gigabytes !
that's awesome! is it public?
@@TheREAPERBlog Nope, it requires setting up python which isn't for most users, and it is a bit sensitive for public I think, as it in fact do more than mentioned : it is able to move items from MEDIA folder to the .rpp directory which they belong too, leaving in the media folder only files which are not used in any .rpp.
I really only made it for me quickly cause I needed it at that time ^^
But such things are possible thx to .rpp being text readable (not encoded binary/encrypted etc), compared to most other DAW.
This is a great video, so can Reaper be used as a Destructive Editor now, with the 'SWS/S&M : Delete Selected items takes & source files (no undo)" ?
and whats the difference between this and the 'SWS/S&M : Delete take and source file in selected items (no undo)"
So i could use Reaper to destructively trim and edit loops perfectly on the timeline and send the unused audio straight to Trash?
First is all takes, second is just active take. Same function if there are not multiple takes in the item
Looks like one of the defaults that should change
I actually think its fine, and better than an error instead of recording. the file should go somewhere safe and easy to find so I think they did that right.
@@TheREAPERBlog cool, I am used to having software to prompt me where to save things but yes, it is from unsaved projects so it makes sense
i need a vst manager. any ideas?
KVR Studio Manager
Audio Plugin Uninstaller (mac only)
@@TheREAPERBlog Thanks for the tip, but Windows user here. It has to come down to better personal management and stop downloading every freebie on the internet 🤣
@@AlexGamela KVR Studio Manager can let you know if your plugins have updates available, I find that helpful.
i go the other way around... i save every project in its own folder woth option copy media items checked. So the here mentioned media folder should be empty...Thanks!!!😊
of course I do that as well. This is all stuff for things that aren't projects, like testing reaper features, plugins or odd things for my sound library that weren't organized yet.
Haha 😂 I think, everyone should just set all the destination folders immediately after installation of Reaper.
All I do is export my finished projects into a separate folder and then delete everything in the reaper media folder. I don’t look back. I save a project into its own folder inside as well, so all the files it makes and recording are in their own place.
And if you never finish the project? :)
Separate media folder per project is a must 100%
My folder has ... 1 FILE 35 KB 😅😂🤣
I have the defaults to make me Name the Project, Ask to keep recording, and those sorf of things
But it's great to know the actions you used, could be useful at some point, Thanks!
so often I launch reaper and start recording immediately. Then quit without saving.
600 files eating up my C Drive. Copied the contents to another internal drive and deleted. 5GB freed.
50,000 files, 5 GByte :) :) :)
ah man, are you going to clean it?
@@TheREAPERBlog I made a Backup and deleted all. Most was very old NinJam content.
Hey John. I love you but that thumbnail is sexist.
its a well known meme and originally from an advertisement.