Reason 13 Explained

Join veteran Groove3 instructor Thomas Cochran for a detailed look at Reason 13! Whether you're a singer-songwriter just wanting to record acoustic guitar and vocals, a beatmaker that uses loops, samples, and MIDI instruments, or anything in between, this Reason video course will teach you all you need to know to get up and running, and then some. You'll learn tips on recording, editing, using effects, mixing, and much more. By the end, you'll be ready to start recording your very own masterpiece right away! These Reason 13 videos are designed for new Reason 13 users.

Introduction

• First Steps: Introduction & Setup (07:25) - Thomas introduces the software and provides a brief overview of how to set up Reason?s preferences so audio can be played back.

• Sections of the Software (05:15) - Learn the main sections of the software and what they are used for.

• Creating Instruments & New Browser (08:26) - This video gives a detailed look at the browser and how it can be used to load and organize Reason?s devices. Thomas also covers loading favorites and navigating presets.

• Transport Controls & Sequencer Controls (12:20) - We now examine the transport section in more detail, showing how it's used to manage and playback song projects. This video also covers the basic sequencer and navigation controls.

• Device Handling in the Rack (06:50) - Thomas covers how to load, arrange, and re-wire devices inside of Reason?s rack, showing the basics of Reason?s modular workflow and how to keep things organized.

The Basics

• Recording MIDI (05:01) - Learn how to setup MIDI keyboards and controllers inside of Reason. If you don?t have an external keyboard, this video also covers how to use your computer keyboard as a MIDI controller.

• Basic MIDI Editing (08:50) - This video takes the MIDI recording from the last video and uses it to show off the basic MIDI editing features. We also see how to draw in clips manually when you don?t want to record MIDI sequences in real-time.

• Recording Audio & Comp Editor (05:35) - Discover the basics of recording audio - from configuring audio tracks for recording to recording in any audio sequence through your audio interface. This video also covers the basics of the Comp editor.

• Basic Audio Editing (07:15) - Now we take a look at the basic audio editing features available in Reason?s sequencer and cover things like slicing, pitch adjustment, fades, and time-stretching.

Reason Devices

• Instruments (07:06) - This video jumps into the melodic instrument devices like synthesizers and show how they're used to create melodic parts for your songs. This video also shows off the drum instruments.

• Effects (07:02) - Learn how effects are used to modify instruments and audio tracks, unlocking lots of creative possibilities for your music.

• Utilities (06:04) - Now let?s take a look at utilities, which are devices that modify incoming audio and CV data in different ways.

• Players (06:45) - Player devices are Reason's version of MIDI effects. They modify note data in various ways to create interesting musical and rhythmic sequences.

• Combinators (07:17) - This video jumps into the Combinators devices in more detail and shows how they can be used to store, organize, and edit complex instrument devices.

• CV Devices (06:08) - Discover the basics of using control voltage in Reason. In this video, we'll use a simple external LFO to control a filter on a Thor synth.

• VSTs in Reason (11:28) - Now we jump into VST plugins in Reason and see how they can be used in your productions.

Advanced Editing

• Intro to Automation (07:27) - This video provides the basics of automation in Reason and how it can be used to make your tracks more dynamic.

• Vocal Pitch Editing (11:24) - Explore the basics of Reason?s powerful vocal pitch editor. This section can be used for anything from natural-sounding vocal correction to complete reworking of vocal melodies.

• Audio Slice Editing (07:11) - Thomas shows how to use the audio slice editor and comp editor functions to rework existing audio material and create new performances from your recording and loops.

Additional Features

• Mixer Controls (14:54) - Now we take a detailed look at Reason's mixer and the various controls available.

• Advanced Mixer Controls (09:29) - Check out the more advanced sections of the mixer like sends, parallel tracks, and busses. These parts of the mixer are all used for mixing your songs together.

• Reason Rack Plugin (05:19) - This video provides a brief look into the Reason Rack plugin and how it can be used in other DAWs.

• Reason+ Companion (05:57) - Thomas jumps into the Reason+ Companion app and discusses how it can be used as a sample library for inspiring presets and song starters.

• Exporting & Managing Projects (04:36) - In the last video of the course, we look at some project management features and see how to export your audio creations.