21.5 Render to File: Source Options
The table below summarizes the various rendering source options discussed in this chapter.
Kind: concept (user-guide-section) Chapter: 21 Exporting Files, Mixing Down and Rendering Source: REAPER User Guide v7.70
The table below summarizes the various rendering source options discussed in this chapter:
This option ... Causes this to be rendered ...
Master mix
Sends the output of the master track to a single file: includes master track settings (volume, pan, mute, FX, sends. etc.) and automation.
Outputs to a separate file for each track selected, post FX, post-fader and post-pan. Includes input from any tracks routed to that track (with faders/pans applied).
Selected tracks (stems)
Master mix + stems
Outputs master to a single file, plus a separate file for each track selected: effectively selects both the options Master mix and Stems (selected tracks).
Starts with same output as stems, but if in folder it passes thru folder (with folder FX but without its other media). Includes any sends to other tracks (with those tracks’ FX but without their media) before passing to the master FX/fader.
Selected tracks via master
Region render matrix
See dedicated section Rendering Regions.
Selected media items
Outputs one file for each media item, or optionally as one file. Includes track and item FX and faders but ignores sends from and receives to that track.
Outputs in a similar way to Selected tracks via master, but with one file per item selected instead of one file per track.
Selected media items via master
Razor edit areas
Outputs in a similar way to Selected media items (optionally via master) with one file per area selected. Option to output as one file. Note: If your selection of items to be rendered includes items previously rendered, you will be offered the option of rendering previously unrendered items only. Tip: to create a separate file for each track (or for selected tracks only) without FX, panning, faders etc. included, rather than using File, Render, consider using the File, Consolidate/Export tracks… command.