This book covers everything you need to know about using Reason in your everyday music-making. It will let you unlock the full creative potential of your software by giving you the inside track on how to make the best and most effective use of it.
236 x 189 mm * 160 pages ISBN 187077597X
* For Mac OS9, Mac OSX and Windows
* Covers Reason ver 3
* Uncover Reason's secrets
* Master recording and editing of MIDI
* Creative routing to make unique sounds
* Automate, sequence and mix down your tracks
* Link Reason to other sequencers with ReWire
Reason revolutionised the way we think about sequencing on computers, and is hugely popular with musicians and producers of all levels. Beginners and professionals alike use it as a creative tool, a musical sketchpad, or to make whole albums. Although easier to get started with than many other sequencers, Reason's friendly interface hides a wealth of features, shortcuts and tricks that can save you time and help you to produce better tracks.
This book covers everything you need to know about using Reason in your everyday music-making. It will let you unlock the full creative potential of your software by giving you the inside track on how to make the best and most effective use of it.
Ideal for beginners, intermediate and experienced users, the book covers topics from advice on computer audio setups and operating systems through to working methods, linking Reason with other programs and using your own sounds and custom racks. Other topics include expert tips on using all the instruments and effects, recording and sequencing, detailed MIDI editing and parameter automation. It even tells you how to mix down and publish your tracks.
Propellerhead Reason Tips and Tricks is an invaluable everyday companion to help you get the most out of Reason.
Contents
Setting up
- Before you start
- Mac or PC
- Installing Reason
- Preferences
- MIDI settings
- Sound locations
Working methods
- The Concept
- The Transport panel
- The Browser
Creating devices
- Tips for working with devices
- Types of devices
- ReWire
The Mixer
- Aux returns
- Send effects
- The Master Fader
- Tips for mixing music
- The Channel Strip
- The Line Mixer
The Sequencer
- Sequencer basics
- Working with sequencer tracks
- Elements of the Sequencer
- The Matrix Pattern Sequencer
Recording
- Quantizing
- Change Events
- Locking Surfaces
- Keyboard Control
- Using your own samples
- Automation
The Combinator
The NN-19 Sampler
- Use your own samples
- The Front Panel
The ReDrum
- Step recording
- Sequencer recording
- Pattern programming
The Dr:Rex Player
The NN-XT Sampler
The Subtractor
The Malstrom
The effect devices
- Insert or Send?
- Which effect to choose?
- Scream 4
- RV7000
- Additional effects units
- The MClass effects
- BV512 Vocoder
Exporting from Reason
- Exporting in realtime
- A note about ReWire
- Checking everything
- Sharing and publishing