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How To: Make a basic dirty south loop arrangement in Reason
In this video, we learn how to make a basic dirty south loop arrangement in Reason. First, load up a synth loop from the Dirty South loops. Find one that you like, then find a drum loop for this. After you have loaded this, then load up a sampler to add to this. Play this and then start to edit the sound. You can higher and lower the volume and change the tempo as well. Take small sections at a time and then you will have a sound that you like! Save this when finished and come back to edit wh...
How To: Add a wobble style bass step using Reason 5
Want to add a bit of complexity to the music you're creating on Reason 5 or Record 1.5? Add a wobble-style bass step using the Thor sequencer! This tutorial shows you how to take advantage of that feature in the software to add to your music.
How To: Do simple drum replacement in Reason/Record
Are you at a Reason/Record dead-in? WonderHowTo is full of tutorials for this recording software. In this Reason tutorial, learn how to replace a drum sample within a recording.
How To: Create drums sounds using Reason's Thor synthesizer
Create drums sounds using Reason's Thor synthesizerYou can use the Thor synthesizer to make a kick, snare, hat and clap sound.Kick:Use the analog oscillator with triple wave form octave3. Set the source to mod envelope 45 destination oscillator 1.Use a very short attack to K and release time. You get the short effect of pitch. Try different oscillator types to get different textures.Snare: Use the same basic patch that we created for the kick. We will keep it as the basis for most patches for...
How To: Play the keyboard on Reason like Brazilian Girls
In this six minute tutorial the host and keyboard player for the band "Brazilian Girls," Didi Gutman, shows viewers how to play the keyboard in the song titled "Reason." Throughout the video, Didi Gutman shows various methods and techniques that are used for the style of keyboard that he plays. Filmed in Gutman's place of residence in Brooklyn, New York, Gutman also talks briefly about how the band got started and how he first got involved with playing the keyboard. The video also shows him r...
How To: Make drum & bass basslines in Reason 4
This video demonstrates how to design drum and bass lines in a Reason 4 program. This video does not have a speaker rather it shows you on the computer how you would make these lines. Music plays at sometimes but mostly it is various screens and demonstrations of making the base lines. There is text to help you out on the screen. If you follow the steps in this video, you'll be able to create a basic drum line using Reason 4.
How To: Make killer loops in Reason with David Spoon
British record producer David Spoon explains how he uses the computer program Propellerhead Reason 4 to create rhythm and bass tracks in his home music studio. He explains that by just messing around with the controls within the program, you can create a lot of interesting sounds and effects. Sometimes the best sounds are discovered by accident. He uses Filter 2 to create interesting effects that he describes as "acid-y" or "nasty", having to do with the resonance of the bass sound. He also a...
How To: Use the Wah-wah pedal effect in Reason
This Reason tutorial shows you a simple Wah effect you can add to any instrument. The Wah effect consists of an LFO or gate controlled High-resonance BP filter. See how to use the Wah-wah pedal effect in Reason.
How To: Remove Vocals from a Stereo Recording in Reason/Record
If you've ever wanted to make a homemade collection of karaoke songs or belt out your own version of Britney Spears over her own song, then this video might come in handy. Learn how to remove vocals from a stereo recording in Reason/Record with help from Reason expert, James Bernard.
How To: Sample with Reason 4.0 and ReCycle
Want to create a track to rival any of those by Kanye, Just Blaze, or Mighty Joe? If so, you'll need to know how to sample. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to incorporate samples into your music using ReCycle and Reason 4.0. Take a look to get started using samples in your own music.
How To: Delay CV signals in Reason
This music production software tutorial demonstrates the use of an Audio Delay to create an effective CV delay, with some tweaking in Reason. CV delays are useful for instrument design and combinator construction. Learn how to delay control voltage outputs in this Reason video.
How To: Use vocoders as effect control units in Reason
This music production software tutorial is on the use of the BV512 vocoder as a frequency specific effects gate in Reason. This way, it is quite easy to draw a frequency curve to delay only your treble, distort your midrange, and reverb your bass, or any configuration imaginable. See how to use vocoders as effect control units in this video.
How To: Use equalizers, shelving and parametric in Reason
This music production software tutorial gives tips and demonstration for effective use of Equalizers, Shelving and Parametric in Reason. These concepts apply well to any software package that utilizes EQ. EQ like a master after learning these techniques.
How To: ReDrum a new way in Reason
There are many ways to program or automate the redrum in Reason. This music production tutorial looks at an innovative way to auto-quantize using the Drum Solo options. Watch and learn this easy keyboard setup with a lot of potential for ReDrum in Reason.
How To: Trigger instruments on key release in Reason 3 or 4
This music production software tutorial describes a hack to allow you to trigger an instrument or effect when you RELEASE a key in Reason 3 or 4. This is useful for guitar strums, Hi-hats, mutes or delays, or vinyl scratch effects. With this trigger trick you can create back beats easily. Have one effect produced when you push a key, and another when you release the key using release gates in Reason 3 or Reason 4.
How To: Visualize envelope effects in Reason 3.0
In this music production software tutorial you will learn a quick Reason trick - how to actually "See" the effect of your filter or mod envelopes in real time. This visualization trick works with any Reason instrument. Set it up and watch it move each time you press a key inf a filter or mod envelope effect.
How To: Create glitch type drum effects in Reason 3.0
This music production software tutorial shows you how to create Glitch-type effects for use with your drum patterns in Reason 3.0. It is an advanced tutorial only because of the speed at which he has to cover the material. In this example Ace Pincter will be adding glitch effects to drum patterns using Dr. Rex, but you can use any Reason drum pattern. Included: RV7000 Gating, Automation, Matrix offsetting, Filtering by gate, and Distortion.
How To: Use a compressor in Reason 3.0
This music production software tutorial gives some basic understanding of how to use a compressor in Reason 3.0. Learn what Compressor does, and how to read the knobs/gain meters of Compressor in Reason 3.0.
How To: Setup glitch effects (Granulizer) in Reason 3.0
In this Reason 3.0 music production software tutorial you will learn how to get Malstrom like effects with your own samples. The Malstrom synthesizer can create some wild sounds and it's important to know how it works and what it does. Watch and learn how to create a DIY graintable synth with Reason 3.0, similar to what Malstrom does but using your own samples.
How To: Get started with MIDI keyboards in Reason 3.0
In this music production tutorial you will learn how to initialize setup and get a basic understanding of Midi Keyboards control with Reason 3.0. Learn the basic technology and effects that go along with creating electronic music from keyboards and other MIDI sources in Reason 3.0 in this three part tutorial. Part one covers basic setup, part two covers LFOs, Sequencer edits, and use of the Pitch bend / Mod wheel and part three covers understanding control knobs and the automation thereof.
How To: Mangle drums with Dr. Rex in Reason 3.0
In this Reason 3.0 tutorial you will learn how to achieve a glitch-type drum pattern in no time with Dr. Rex and a few steps. Use any source material you prefer and get started mangling drums with Dr. Rex in Reason 3.0.
How To: Remix and EQ imported MIDI files in Reason 3.0
This Reason 3.0 tutorial explains use of the Import Midi function and some of ways to use it for practice or remixing a popular song. Also, get tips on spicing up flat MIDI files while learning MIDI remixing and EQing in Reason 3.0
How To: Produce live performance patches in Reason 3.0
Would you believe that you can use Reason as an all-in-one performance tool? This Reason 3.0 tutorial will show you how to generate beats quickly, on the fly, using advanced Combinator automation and Dr. REX loops a-plenty. Use of Midi keyboard a must! See how to generate music quickly without completely ripping someone off in this Reason 3.0 tutorial series.
How To: Create a vinyl scratch effect in Reason 3.0
In this music production software tutorial you will learn how to create a vinyl scratch sound synthetically in Reason. See how to use the NN-XT Sampler to produce a somewhat authentic sounding Vinyl Scratch right in Reason 3.0.
How To: Record music using Reason 4
Reason is one of the music industry leaders in digital recording software. Learn how to use Reason Music Tools recording software from a music recording expert in this free video clip series of tips.
How To: Set up and route drums for hip hop in Reason 3
Learn some tips on setting up your drums and routing them, also we'll talk about some workflow tips and organization for creating hip hop music in Reason 3.
How To: Create a hip hop beat using Reason
Here's a free tutorial from Beat Tutorials showing you how to create a hip hop style beat in Reason. This is a great tutorial for anyone who has never touched a keyboard to advance users who want a few tips.
How To: Mix in Reason 4.0 from a template
Learn how to set up your template in Reason 4.0 for mixing.
How To: Rewire Reason 3.0 with Sonar 6
Learn how to Rewire Reason 3.0 with Sonar 6. Part 1 of 3 - How to Rewire Reason 3.0 with Sonar 6.
How To: Make a sampled beat using Reason 3.0
This two part tutorial shows you how to make a sampled beat using ReCycle and Reason 3.0. Part 1 of 2 - How to Make a sampled beat using Reason 3.0.
How To: Sequence electronic music in Reason 3
Reason 3.0 is a powerful music-making device by Propellerheads. This session shows you sequencing electronic music in Reason 3.0.
How To: Use Reason 2.5
This tutorial explains how to resample a beat in Recycle then bring it in to Reason and edit it.
How To: Create an Aphex Twin timestretch effect in Reason 3
Making a simple Aphex Twin style glitch type timestretching effect with Propellerhead Reason 3.
How To: Use side chain compression in Reason 3.0
Using side chain Compression with Propellerhead Reason 3.
How To: Make and use a gate effect in Reason
A 3 part tutorial on how to create a gated effect with Propellerhead Reason. Part 1 of 3 - How to Make and use a gate effect in Reason.
How To: Build samples with the NN-XT module in Reason
A short tutorial on how to sound design and build samples within the NN-XT to create pads patches. Part 1 of 3 - How to Build samples with the NN-XT module in Reason.
How To: Use the Thor Polysonic Synethesizer in Reason
Jeff Dykhouse goes through the Controller Panel in the Thor Polysonic Synthesizer in Reason in this short tutorial.
How To: Make a gabber kick drum in Reason 3.0
This video is going to show you how easy it is to make a nice hardcore kick in reason 3.0 with standard 909 kick made in microtonic fl studio.
How To: Use Propellerhead Advanced Reason software
In this video series, watch as musician and songwriter Darin Carter teaches how to use Reason with advanced settings. Learn how to use the different synthesizers and effects, how to sequence them with midi, and how to export them into a format that can be shared with other programs and be performed live.
How To: Use Reason 3.0 music software
In this series of online video tutorials you'll learn how to use Reason 3.0 music recording software. Expert Jerus Arte demonstrates how to use the program, from installing it on your computer and setting it up with the right preferences, how to control the master volume, and how to use features like the NN-19, the NN-XT, the Dr, Rex loop player, and the Redrum machine. He shows you how to use effects like the compressor and reverb, and how to mix down your song into a format that can be burn...