| Reason To Record eSub |
Technique : Reason Notes |
November 2009 |
Reason Notes & Techniques We help you to bring your old Reason songs into the Record era.
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| Running Reason And Ableton Live Together eSub |
Technique : Reason Notes |
September 2009 |
| Reason Notes / Ableton Live Notes Reason and Ableton Live work well together — we offer some tips on running the two programs in parallel.
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| Make A Modular Synth In Reason |
Technique : Reason Notes |
May 2009 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Not only can Reason’s Thor synth be used as an effects unit for other signals, it can also act as a hub for combining instruments and devices into true modular synth structures.
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| Reason: Parallel Compression |
Technique : Reason Notes |
March 2009 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques If you want the impact of heavily compressed drums but don’t want to sacrifice your dynamics, parallel compression is the way to go. This month we explore the best ways to achieve this effect in Reason.
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| Reason ReGroove: Getting Your Groove On |
Technique : Reason Notes |
December 2008 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Think computer music's got no soul? Think again! Join us as we explore Reason's ReGroove mixer...
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| Side-chain Compression In Reason |
Technique : Reason Notes |
September 2008 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Side-chain compression can be the difference between a flat, lifeless mix and an adrenalised floor-filler. Learn how to capture the French house sound, and add an extra little twist.
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| Reason 4's New Sequencer |
Technique : Reason Notes |
July 2008 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Reason 4's overhauled sequencer is now more powerful but has caused head-scratching amongst users. If you're one of the confused, read on...
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| Reason 4: Advanced Arpeggiation |
Technique : Reason Notes |
April 2008 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Delving beneath the surface of Reason 4's new RPG8 arpeggiator reveals a treasure trove of rhythmic modulations and variations.
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| More Thor In Reason 4 |
Technique : Reason Notes |
January 2008 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Following last month's introduction to the Thor synthesizer, we embark on a patch-building project and explore several of the key features of Reason 4's new synth...
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| The Thor Synthesizer In Reason 4 |
Technique : Reason Notes |
December 2007 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques There's a lot to get to grips with in the latest version of Reason — but we begin by looking at the basics of the giant new semi-modular synthesizer, Thor.
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| DIY Effects In Reason |
Technique : Reason Notes |
October 2007 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Reason 4 may be nearly upon us, but there's still plenty of experimenting to be done in version 3 - creating your own effects devices, for example...
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| Reason: Making The Most Of The Mixer |
Technique : Reason Notes |
August 2007 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques We go back to basics this month, with an in-depth look at how you can get the best out of Reason's Remix mixer.
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| Reason's Matrix Pattern Sequencer |
Technique : Reason Notes |
July 2007 |
| Hints & Tips To analogue synth fanatics, the Matrix Pattern Sequencer is one of the highlights of Reason's toolbox.
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| Exploring Reason's BV512 Vocoder |
Technique : Reason Notes |
May 2007 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Reason's BV512 is pretty sophisticated as vocoders go, and is capable of much more than Sparky's Magic Piano-style voice effects. Find out more...
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| Hacking Remote Files In Reason |
Technique : Reason Notes |
March 2007 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques If Remote support has not been added for your favourite MIDI controller, consider doing it yourself.
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| Using Reason Live |
Technique : Reason Notes |
February 2007 |
| Part 3: Live Looping With Dr:Rex This month we look at a Combinator building project that allows you to mix and manipulate loops on the fly.
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| Using Reason Live |
Technique : Reason Notes |
December 2006 |
| Part 2: Live Electronic Performance In the second part in our series, we're exploring ways to use Reason in a live electronica performance, laptop DJ set or jam session.
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| Using Reason Live |
Technique : Reason Notes |
November 2006 |
| Part 1: Replacing A Live Keyboard Rig In the first part of a series on using Reason live, we look at using the Combinator and MIDI remote control to replace a live keyboard rig.
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| Using Mixer Automation In Reason |
Technique : Reason Notes |
September 2006 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Mixer automation lets you create more dynamic mixes, but also provides a fast alternative to arranging all your tracks in the sequencer. We offer a simple guide to making the most of it.
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| Using Reason's Spider Audio & Spider CV Devices |
Technique : Reason Notes |
August 2006 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques The grey Spider devices look mild-mannered and unassuming — but they have super-powers that can unlock the hidden reserves of Reason's sound-making devices, as well as solving a host of more mundane problems.
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| Refining Rhythm In Reason |
Technique : Reason Notes |
July 2006 |
| Reason Notes & Technique Last month we took a look at some basic applications of the Redrum module in Reason drum programming. Now it's time to move on to more sophisticated techniques for your rhythm parts.
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| Programming Drums in Reason |
Technique : Reason Notes |
June 2006 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Whether you need electronic beats or realistic acoustic drums, Reason is one of the quickest and easiest tools around for creating varied drum tracks.
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| Loop-based Composition in Reason |
Technique : Reason Notes |
May 2006 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Reason is more than just a MIDI sequencing environment; it can also be used for creating new pieces spontaneously from sample loops. We show you how...
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| Using Hardware Controllers with Reason 3 |
Technique : Reason Notes |
April 2006 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques In all the excitement about Reason 3's Combinator device, the powerful new Remote hardware control functionality has been sadly overlooked — so let's remedy that situation with this article...
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| Using Reason with 8 major Audio Host Applications |
Technique : Reason Notes |
March 2006 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Reason makes an ideal 'synth rack' for use with a variety of host software. We take you through the steps needed to Rewire it to 8 popular programs.
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| Mastering External Audio In Reason 3 |
Technique : Reason Notes |
February 2006 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Reason can be a simple yet surprisingly sophisticated mastering suite — and not just for audio generated in the Reason environment.
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| Tuning Drum Loops In Reason |
Technique : Reason Notes |
December 2005 |
| Reason Notes & Techniques Can't quite get your Reason rhythm section kicking with the rest of the track? If you've never considered tuning your drum samples and loops to help create a tight and harmonious mix, now may be the time to try it...
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| ReBirth & Reason |
Technique : Reason Notes |
November 2005 |
| Reason Notes ReBirth is dead. Long live ReBirth! We discuss the decision to discontinue this pioneering software and discover how Reason users can keep its spirit alive.
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| Mastering Reason 3 Mixes |
Technique : Reason Notes |
November 2005 |
| Technique Reason 3 has several new tools for pumping up final mixes and creating that 'finished product' sound.
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| Reason Mixing Masterclass |
Technique : Reason Notes |
October 2005 |
| Workshop Reason mixes can sound superbly fat and punchy, thanks to the array of tools the software puts at your disposal. We adapt some traditional mixing know-how to the Reason platform and offer device-specific tips to help you improve your mixes.
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