236 x 189 mm * 160 pages ISBN 187077597X
* For Mac OS9, Mac OSX and Windows
* Covers Reason ver 3
* Uncover Reason's secrets
* Master recording and editing of MIDI
* Creative routing to make unique sounds
* Automate, sequence and mix down your tracks
* Link Reason to other sequencers with ReWire
Reason revolutionised the way we think about sequencing on computers, and is hugely popular with musicians and producers of all levels. Beginners and professionals alike use it as a creative tool, a musical sketchpad, or to make whole albums. Although easier to get started with than many other sequencers, Reason's friendly interface hides a wealth of features, shortcuts and tricks that can save you time and help you to produce better tracks.
This book covers everything you need to know about using Reason in your everyday music-making. It will let you unlock the full creative potential of your software by giving you the inside track on how to make the best and most effective use of it.
Ideal for beginners, intermediate and experienced users, the book covers topics from advice on computer audio setups and operating systems through to working methods, linking Reason with other programs and using your own sounds and custom racks. Other topics include expert tips on using all the instruments and effects, recording and sequencing, detailed MIDI editing and parameter automation. It even tells you how to mix down and publish your tracks.
Propellerhead Reason Tips and Tricks is an invaluable everyday companion to help you get the most out of Reason.
Contents
Setting up
Before you start
Mac or PC
Installing Reason
Preferences
MIDI settings
Sound locations
Working methods
The Concept
The Transport panel
The Browser
Creating devices
Tips for working with devices
Types of devices
ReWire
The Mixer
Aux returns
Send effects
The Master Fader
Tips for mixing music
The Channel Strip
The Line Mixer
The Sequencer
Sequencer basics
Working with sequencer tracks
Elements of the Sequencer
The Matrix Pattern Sequencer
Recording
Quantizing
Change Events
Locking Surfaces
Keyboard Control
Using your own samples
Automation
The Combinator
The NN-19 Sampler
Use your own samples
The Front Panel
The ReDrum
Step recording
Sequencer recording
Pattern programming
The Dr:Rex Player
The NN-XT Sampler
The Subtractor
The Malstrom
Around the back
The effect devices
Insert or Send?
Which effect to choose?
Scream 4
RV7000
Additional effects units
The MClass effects
BV512 Vocoder
Exporting from Reason
Exporting in realtime
A note about ReWire
Checking everything
Sharing and publishing
