I can't answer the specific question as I don't know how Reaper handles things, but I suspect any subjective improvement in performance may relate to what proportion of time is spent reading in the files vs what proportion is spent decompressing.


Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful.
AVL:MXE Linux; Windows 11
BIAB2025 Audiophile, a bunch of other software.
Kawai MP6, Ui24R, Focusrite Saffire Pro40 and Scarletts
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