RECONTRACKS
A comprehensive REAPER extension that transforms how streamers manage backing tracks. Browse, organize, and control your tracks directly inside REAPER - no need for external players during performances or practice.
Powerful Features
Everything you need to manage your backing tracks in one place
Streamlined for Live Use
Designed specifically for streamers and performers who need reliable backing track management during live sessions.
- Optimized for live performance
- Minimal latency
- Quick loading times
Intuitive Track Navigation
Quick browsing and loading of audio files with enhanced search functionality and genre filtering.
- Advanced search capabilities
- Genre filtering
- Fast navigation
Project-Based Organization
Organize tracks by genre, create playlists, and build queues for perfect performance preparation.
- Playlist management
- Genre organization
- Queue building
Streamer-First Design
Built by a streamer musician, for streamer musicians - solves real workflow problems when streaming performances.
- Streamer optimized
- Real-world workflow solutions
- Performance focused
Random Track Selection
Randomly load tracks by genre, perfect for spontaneous jam sessions or adding variety to your streams.
- Genre-based random selection
- Jam session ready
- Variety enhancement
OBS Integration
Keep everything contained in one system for easy export to OBS - what you hear is what your audience hears.
- Seamless OBS integration
- Audio routing control
- Stream ready output
Interface Preview
Clean, intuitive design for maximum productivity
REAPER Music Data Converter
Convert your REAPER track data to CSV format for easy import into streaming platforms
How to use this converter
Instructions:
- Note: Uses naming format Artist Name – Song Title
- Upload your song_genres.json file from the \AppData\Roaming\REAPER\Scripts\ReconTracks
- The converter will parse the data and extract Artist, Song Name, and Genre
- Review the data in the table below
- Click "Download CSV" to save the CSV file
- Import the CSV file into Google Sheets
- Upload the data to your Song request platform like streamersonglist
Supported Audio Formats:
Upload JSON File
Select your song_genres.json file to begin the conversion process:
Drag & drop your JSON file here or click to browse
Installation Guide
Get up and running in minutes
Requirements
Make sure REAPER 6.8+ is installed with the ReaImGui extension via ReaPack.
Download Files
Copy ReconTracks.lua, Recontracks-Playlist.lua and ReconTracks-RandomLoader.lua into your REAPER Scripts folder.
Import Script
In REAPER, open the Actions List (?) and click "New Action" then "Load ReaScript" to import ReconTracks.lua.
Assign Shortcuts
Optional: Assign keyboard shortcuts or add it to a toolbar for quick access.
About ReconTracks
Created by streamers, for streamers
"I use ReconTracks live every time I stream—it's the backbone of my backtrack setup. Designed to keep things smooth and contained in one system for easy export to OBS."
ReconTracks was created to solve a common problem for streaming musicians: the disconnect between what you hear in your headphones and what your audience hears. By bringing backing tracks directly into REAPER, you can balance guitar, vocals, and backing audio all in one place before the mix hits OBS.
Created by Recontastic—guitarist and streamer passionate about integrating smooth workflows into musical creation and performance. Whether you're jamming on stream or prepping your next gig, ReconTracks keeps your setup tight and effortless.