How to Import Spotify to REAPER [2 Easy Ways]

Part 1. Why Can't I Import a Spotify Song into REAPER

Presumably, we all know that Spotify songs can only be available on the Spotify app due to its DRM protection. Even for premium users who have an option to download Spotify music, they only get permission to listen to music offline within Spotify app. Besides, the Spotify music files are in a protected Ogg Vorbis format that can't be recognized by other platforms.

In this case, you can't import Spotify music into REAPER for playback directly. To make it, you need to remove DRM from Spotify and convert Spotify music to a standard and unprotected format like FLAC, MP3, WAV, etc. In the following parts, we will introduce professional and free tools to help you.

Part 2. How to Convert Spotify Music for REAPER with AudFree Spotify Converter

For adding Spotify songs to REAPER, you can't get it done without a powerful Spotify converting tool like AudFree Spotify Playlist Converter.

By using such a tool, you can convert any Spotify music to MP3 or other common audio formats, including M4A, M4B, AIFF, WAV, and FLAC, so that you have a practical path to use Spotify on REAPER without difficulty. If needed, you can even modify output music quality by customizing sample rate, bit rate, etc. to get a better Spotify music listening experience on REAPER.

AudFree Spotify Music Converter supports batch conversion and runs at an amazing speed. It won't take you much time to perform Spotify conversion. Above all, it's processed by a sophisticated technique, which ensures no original quality and ID3 tags lost during conversion.

How to Download Spotify Music to REAPER-Supported Audio Files

After the introduction of AudFree Spotify to REAPER converter, the following presents complete steps to guide how to use AudFree Spotify Music Converter to convert Spotify music for REAPER for offline use without copyright restrictions.

Step 1Add Spotify tracks to AudFree

First, please equip your computer with AudFree Spotify Music Converter and launch it. Sign in to your Spotify account and browse Spotify music library to find tracks that you wish to listen on REAPER. Then, simply tap the Spotify song, click "+" icon and then click Add to list to load up.

Step 2Set Spotify output profiles for REAPER

In the following step, it is necessary for you to choose "Preferences" from the Menu option shaped by a three-line icon. Here, hit on "Conversion" to extend output setting panel, in which you have the allowance to choose any output format, and adjust channel, sample rate, and bit rate to customize output quality as you like. Once done, press "OK" to confirm and save.

Step 3Convert Spotify music for REAPER

After that, lightly touch "Convert" to locally download Spotify tracks to computer. Wait until all Spotify songs are saved to local. Navigate to "Converted" window and use the Open Folder icon to quickly locate the downloaded Spotify files on your computer.

How to Import Spotify Songs to REAPER

Now, all you have to do is adding Spotify songs from local folder to REAPER. To do this, you need to install and open REAPER first.

Way 1. Head to "Insert" > "Media File" in the top menu bar to browse and upload local Spotify files to REAPER.

Way 2. Locate the converted Spotify music files on your computer. Then drag and drop Spotify file to REAPER's track window.

After that, you can use Spotify songs in REAPER offline.

Part 3. How to Convert Spotify for REAPER Free via Audacity

The tool above is not free, but it offers a free trial for you to get a 30-second track. If you want a free tool and don't need to convert a large amount of music files, you can use Audacity to record Spotify music for REAPER for free in real-time. However, you should know that it takes you much time and outputs lower audio quality. If you don't mind, please check the steps below to learn how to use it.

Step 1. Download and install Audacity on your computer.

Step 2. Set the Audio Host to Windows WASAPI in the Audacity toolbar.

Step 3. Set the Recording Device to the 'loopback' option for your speakers or headphones.

Step 4. Open the Spotify app or web player and play any song you like.

Step 5. On the Audacity program, tap the red 'Record' button to let it start to recording Spotify music.

Step 6. Later, stop the recording and go to 'File' > 'Export' > 'Export as WAV' to save Spotify to WAV files for REAPER.

After that, you can follow the steps in the last part to get Spotify audio into REAPER for use.

Part 4. FAQs about Spotify to REAPER

Q1: Why Can't I Drag a Song from Spotify into REAPER Directly?

A: It is due to DRM protection in Spotify music files to prevent unauthorized copying and use. That means only the official Spotify app can recognize the play the music. You can put them on other platforms like REAPER for use.

Q2: What Is the Best File Format to Use Spotify in REAPER?

A: It is WAV as it is an uncompressed audio format that contains the original audio data without any quality loss. So, it is ideal for editing, applying effects and mixing.

Q3: Is It Legal to Add Spotify Music to REAPER?

A: It depends. If it is for personal use, it is legal. If you use it for a commercial project without a proper license, it is illegal.

Part 5. Final Verdict

Though there is no REAPER Spotify integration, you get two ways to make them work together in this post. By converting Spotify music for REAPER via AudFree Spotify Music Converter or Audacity, you can easily import Spotify to REAPER for use. Using them, even if you are a free Spotify user, you get access to locally saved Spotify songs for offline playback not only on REAPER but also on any other app and device with ease.