Reason Course (W/E) - Beginners

This course is perfect if you are new to music production		Learn to use Reason with a professional music producer

Course Summary

Propellerheads' Reason has all the tools you need to start producing professional tracks - synthesizers, effects, a drum module, a mixer and its own sequencer. In this course we show you how to use them to achieve a professional sound. Our reason course is taught in small groups and every student has their own PC or Mac to work on. The course is tutored by a professional producer who was hired by Propellerheads to test the pre-release versions of Reason 4...So you are in good hands!!

Course Content

Introduction and Setup

System Requirements

How to optimise Reason for your computer and soundcard

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 and filtering

Learn use of quantize function

Modulation: manipulate pitch, panning and filter effects

Subtractor

Explains the basics of subtractive synthesis

Subtractor: A powerful virtual analogue synth

Create synth patches including 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 both NN19 and NNXT samplers in Reason

Creation of multisampled patches

Real-time control of filters

Vocoder & Other effects

How to use all the key effects in Reason

Reverb, Distortion, Vocoder, EQ, Compressor and Delay

How to sweeten up a mix with effects

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