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Reason 12 Essential Training

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Overview

Learn how to use Reason 12 for music production, synthesis, sampling, and more with Nate Mars.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Bring your music to life in Reason
  • What you should know
1. Starting a New Reason Project
  • Overview of the interface
  • Configuring preferences in Reason
  • Using Reason's library and browser
  • Tips for finding sounds and patches
  • Using the sequencer and transport
  • Understanding the mixer and mix window
2. Signal Flow, Routing, and File Types in Reason
  • Working with audio files in Reason
  • Working with MIDI in Reason
  • Understanding control voltage and patching
  • The power of REX files
3. Working with Reason Instruments
  • Drum machines and beat tools: Redrum, Kong
  • Drum machines and beat tools: Rytmik, Klang
  • Synthesizers: Subtractor, Malström
  • Synthesizers: Thor, Europa
  • Synthesizers: Humana, Pangea
  • Samplers: NN19 sampler, NNXT advanced sampler, Dr. Octo Rex, and Mimic
  • Other unique Reason instruments
4. Using Effects and Other Tools in Reason
  • Exploring Reason's powerful audio effects
  • Working with MIDI effects and player devices
  • How to use third-party plugins
5. Creating Your Own Combinator Instrument
  • Creative possibilities with Combinator
  • Working with multiple devices
  • Mapping parameters in Combinator
6. Arrangement and Workflow
  • Recording into the sequencer
  • Editing basics with Reason: Audio and MIDI
  • Adding automation and mapping parameters
7. Reason as a Plugin in Another DAW and on the Go
  • Workflow with the Reason Rack in Ableton, Logic Pro, ProTools, and more
  • Reason compact for iOS
8. Mixing Your Song in Reason
  • Using Channel EQ and effects
  • Working with the master bus
  • Exporting your project
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Nate Mars

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