A delay plugin where you can program an unlimited number of "taps" (delay echoes). Each tap can have its own independent delay time, panning, volume, and low/high-pass filtering. 5. ReaGate (Noise Gate)

This tutorial shows how to download, install, and make best use of the ReaPlugs VST FX suite (x64) on a 64-bit Windows system and how to use those plugs inside a DAW. Assumptions: you’re on Windows 10/11 (64-bit) and want the ReaPlugs VST3/VST2 x64 installers for use with a host (Reaper, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cakewalk, etc.). If you need another OS, say so.

The suite extracts several essential production tools directly into your Windows directory.

refers to the specific software version version of the standalone ReaPlugs bundle. The x64 designation means it is compiled specifically for 64-bit Windows operating systems and 64-bit DAWs.

This is a powerhouse: A multiband compressor that splits the audio into up to 4 user-defined frequency bands, each with its own ReaComp engine. Perfect for de-essing, mastering, or controlling unruly low-end without affecting the high frequencies.

This is the most critical step. Your DAW relies on specific folder pathways to find third-party plugins.

They feature basic, clean Windows-style interfaces, prioritizing functional precision over flashy visuals.

ReaJS provides a runtime environment for JSFX (Jesusonic Effects), REAPER’s powerful audio scripting language. This opens up hundreds of additional effects including:

A unique plugin that enables musicians to jam together over the internet by synchronizing to a common click and delaying playback by one bar. While it requires adjustment to the workflow, it enables geographically separated musicians to perform together in near-synchronization.

The package is completely free to download and use commercially.

Version 2.36 is mature (no longer actively updated) but remains . For REAPER users, native ReaPlugs are built-in; standalone install is only needed for other DAWs.

A unique FFT-based processor. Its "Subtract" mode is a favorite for podcasters and streamers to remove background noise (like fans or hum) by "learning" a noise profile. A perfectly clear equalizer with unlimited bands

: An ultra-configurable single-band compressor featuring advanced parameters like soft-knee adjustment, feedback compression choices, sidechain filtering, and auto-release logic.

The reaplugs236_x64-install.exe package includes a robust set of professional-grade effects: