Reason

The Tool window is the key to some nifty sequencer manipulation in Propellerhead's Reason and Record.

Reason doesnt have a dedicated multi-band compressor, but that doesnt mean you cant build your own.

We show you how familiar devices can be manipulated to create stereo effects in Reason and Record.

The ability to quickly create and compare alternative takes is very useful. We look at how its done in Reason and Record.

Reasons flexible sound-design environment opens up the possibility of unusual and exotic effects treatments.

Build sophisticated multi-tap and modulated delay treatments using Reasons flexible devices.

Boost your Reason productivity with indispensable keyboard shortcuts that make everyday jobs quicker and easier.

We help you to bring your old Reason songs into the Record era.

Reason and Ableton Live work well together — we offer some tips on running the two programs in parallel.

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.

If you want the impact of heavily compressed drums but dont 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.

Think computer music's got no soul? Think again! Join us as we explore Reason's ReGroove mixer...

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.

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...

Delving beneath the surface of Reason 4's new RPG8 arpeggiator reveals a treasure trove of rhythmic modulations and variations.

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...

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.

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...

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.

To analogue synth fanatics, the Matrix Pattern Sequencer is one of the highlights of Reason's toolbox.

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...