Tab to Transient

I agree with KerryG that Reaper's transient detection needs improving. I don't know how the algorithm works at the moment, but from what I've read one fairly reliable method is to perform an FFT analysis, and then any steep changes in the spectral slope indicate a "transient". This method is simple, and has downsides though. There is an interesting research paper which seems to suggest a more accurate method, but it explains an issue in situations where there is a smooth change in frequency, which would not be detected as a transient/onset. It seems to me that if Cockos could redesign their transient detection with the concepts of that paper in mind, and then supplement the algorithm with pitch detection (that already exists in Reaper), it would greatly improve how Reaper detects percussive transients, as well as other event onsets and transitions in audio signals.

lol did you read my post? who wants to make the FR? ;)

Bump, you gonna make the FR Kerryg? I don't mind doing it btw

Hey Tim - 

highlight the area you want to work in of that track, then tab to the hits

Using transients as warp points 

Can't we use the transients as warp points, like in Pro Tools, so then we can put precise notes under their dead-on positions in the grid, Elastic Audio-wise?

Yes, you just create a stretch marker at the transient and drag it to the grid. RTFM

Hey folks! I know this is 7 years later but I found a fix for this and made a custom action for it: