Reason 12 Essential Training

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

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