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Scrolling lyrics insideREAPER

REAPER users like tools that are small, fast and do one job well. LyricsRunnerVST is a display-only VST3: no DSP, negligible CPU, and lyrics that scroll exactly with the REAPER transport.

Install it in REAPER

Plugin folder: Windows: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3 — macOS: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3

  1. 1Install LyricsRunnerVST.
  2. 2In REAPER open Options → Preferences → Plug-ins → VST.
  3. 3Ensure the VST3 path is listed, then click “Re-scan”.
  4. 4Add it from the FX browser on any track.

Good to know

  • Works with REAPER 6 and 7 on Windows and macOS.
  • No DSP means no added latency and virtually no CPU load.
  • Plugin state is saved in the .rpp project file.
Works on a second monitor, a TV or a tablet used as a display.

The REAPER vocal-recording workflow

Step 1

Add as a track FX

Open the FX window on the vocal track and add LyricsRunnerVST. It passes audio through, so chain order does not matter.

Step 2

Paste the lyrics

Paste your text, set the start marker at the first sung word, and pick a font size readable from the mic position.

Step 3

Use REAPER regions

Blank lines in your lyric sheet mirror your region layout, keeping verses and choruses visually separate while scrolling.

Step 4

Float to a second monitor

REAPER's floating FX windows can live on any display and are recalled with the project.

REAPER FAQ

Does LyricsRunnerVST add CPU load in REAPER?

Almost none. It performs no audio processing — it only draws text in sync with the transport.

Can I keep it on a dedicated prompter track?

Yes, many REAPER users add it to an empty track so the vocal FX chain stays clean.

Does it follow tempo changes?

Yes, the scroll position follows the project timeline including tempo map changes.

Using a different DAW?

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