Reaper Markers to GrandMA3 Timecode & Macro Generator

Hi! After following this YouTube tutorial, I encountered an issue using GrandMA3 version 2.0.0.2. To solve this, I created a Python script that generates two files:

1. A macro file
2. A timecode file

How to Make It Work

Note: I am a Mac user, but the differences for other operating systems are minimal.

Steps:

1. Create Markers in Reaper and Export as CSV
   After creating markers on the Reaper software and exporting them, you will obtain a .csv file.

2. Run the Python Code
   When running the Python script, you will be prompted to enter the path of the .csv file.

3. Choose Export Location
   You will be asked where to export the files:

   • Choose the same folder by typing Y
   • Choose a different folder by typing N, then enter the desired path

4. Place the Files in the Correct Location

   • Put the macro file in:
     /Users/USERNAME/MALightingTechnology/gma3_library/datapools/macros/
   • Put the timecode file in:
     /Users/USERNAME/MALightingTechnology/gma3_library/datapools/timecodes/

5. Import the Files into GrandMA3

   • Go to Menu -> Show Creator -> Import -> Macros, and choose the correct macro.
   • Go to Menu -> Show Creator -> Import -> Timecodes, and choose the correct timecode.

6. Generate the New Sequence
   Press the macro to generate the new sequence.

Further Steps

For additional steps on how to sync Reaper and GrandMA3, I recommend watching this YouTube tutorial.