Reason Course (W/E) - Beginners

Introduction and Setup

• System requirements
• Optimising Reason for your computer
• Reason and soundcards

Using Refills

• An explanation of the Refill concept
• Where to source Refills and how to load them
• Learn to create your own sound libraries

Overview of Reason Devices and the Rack

• What each feature in Reason is for
• Hardware Interface / Mixer / Effects
• Sends and inserts
• Redrum/Dr Rex/Malström/Subtractor

Redrum

• Introduction to pattern based drum programming
• Classic drum machine techniques
• Programming 16 step beats in a range of styles
• How to use of swing /shuffle to add feel to your beats

The DR:Rex

• Introduction to the DR Rex Player
• Creative editing: pitch, panning, volume, filtering
• Learn use of quantize function
• Modulation: pitch, panning and filter effects

Subtractor

• Subtractive synthesis: the basics
• Subtractor: a powerful virtual analogue synth
• Create synth patches: bass, lead and effect

Matrix Pattern sequencer

• Learn the Matrix to create an ‘acid' style bassline
• Using the Matrix to control other devices

NN19/NNXT Samplers

• Introduction to NN19 and NNXT samplers
• Creation of multi-sampled patches
• Real-time control of filters

Vocoder & Other effects

• How to use all the key effects in Reason
• Reverb, distortion, vocoder, compressor, delay
• How automation can be used to liven up effects
• How to create a vocoder vocal melody

Mixing & Mastering

• Use of compression
• Using EQ to improve the balance of individual elements
• How to configure Reason as a mastering setup