
Open the Sounds/Manager Audio Device menu in Windows Settings and ensure Cable Input is in a Ready state but not the default device.įor Recording select your Audio Interface and for Playback select your system speakers/headphones.Īfter installing the VB Audio Virtual Cable driver, you may need to reboot your system.

VB Audio Virtual Cable plugin from to allow OBS audio to be sent to Zoom.Ĭare when the driver is installed “ Cable Input (VB Audio Virtual Cable)” will be set as you default device for playback and recording.

These plug-ins are standalone and can be used on any DAW, so if you are not using Reaper, you can still use Reastream-standalone to connect your DAW to OBS. This will include the plug-in Reastream, which will allow Reaper and OBS to communicate. ReaPlugs VST from the Reaper creators Cuckos

Downloads – choose the right version for your operating system. This is just a step by step guide, to what needs to be downloaded and what needs to be done on each application.ġ. This is not at tutorial on the above applications and assumes you are familiar with all 3 and the standard operational controls and settings when used in standalone mode. Mic/gtr -> DAW -> master track -> OBS -> OBS Video -> ZoomĪnd of course you could add pre recorded backing in the DAW for that "band" experience.īeware long semi technical post and 30 minute videoĬonnecting Reaper/DAW to OBS to Zoom using Windows 10 (but should apply to all OS).

I have used Reaper as the DAW of choice but the instructions apply to any DAW as the "software" is cross application. I have also recorded a video, which turned into a "how to" instead of just a visual reference as planned. The following guide is a simple step by step explanation of how to set the connections up and any additional software or drivers that are needed (all free). Well it is possible, using OBS (Open Broadcast Software) as an interface between the DAW and Zoom but also means that you can stream your OBS video feed into Zoom and so opening up a world of both audio and video enhancements. Following the last Open Mic back in October '21, there was some discussion about being able to use your Digital Audio Workstation or DAW to provide input into Zoom and therefore be able to "mix" your performance and stream that live into the Open Mic Zoom "meeting" or just to record your own video.
