# How to fix early MIDI recording in Reaper Right-click the recording arm button to turn on "Preserve PDC delayed monitoring in recorded items."[^1] You can change this setting in the Project > Track/Send Defaults.[^2] [^1]: [Reaper: How to fix MIDI recording too early (negative latency problem) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=8zWW_B5BOBg) [^2]: [Cockos Incorporated Forums - View Single Post - Preserve PDC delayed monitoring in recorded items](https://forum.cockos.com/showpost.php?p=347305&postcount=12)