Learning Reason 10

Get up and running with Reason 10. Learn how to record vocals and instruments, create beats, and edit, mix, and master your recording.

Introduction

• Create professional songs and recordings with Reason 10

1. Setting Up Reason

• Set preferences
• Function keys on the Mac
• Getting to know the user interface
• Installing additional free content and instruments
• Navigating the Reason browser

2. Recording Audio

• Setting preferences for monitoring and recording audio
• Recording with the virtual guitar and bass amplifiers
• Loop recording and comp editing

3. Recording Virtual Instruments

• Basic method for recording virtual instruments
• Exploring the new Reason instruments
• Use the Europa Shapeshifting Synthesizer
• Use the Grain Sample Manipulator
• Using the various Reason players
• Using VST instruments
• Create step-sequenced synth parts
• Create synth lines with the RPG-8 Monophonic Arpeggiator
• Create evolving sounds with Synchronous Timed Effect Modulator
• Live sampling
• Combine software instruments
• Record automation for synth parameters

4. Creating Beats

• Make beats with loops
• Step program drum beats with redrum
• Draw drum beats in the sequencer

5. Editing Your Recording

• Common sequencer functions and tools
• Quantize audio with the Audio Slice editor
• Pitch correcting vocals
• Tempo and time signature automation
• Working with time-stretch/compress

6. Mixing Your Recording

• Mixer overview
• Setting levels and stereo pans
• Using EQ (equalization)
• Using compression and gates
• Using the effect sends

7. Finishing Your Recording

• Export tracks as individual files
• Mastering your own recording

Conclusion

• Next steps