Reason 8 Explained

Studio tech meister Todd Tatnall brings you Reason 8 Explained, covering all the important basics as well as some advanced topics that will get you up and running with Propellerheads amazing Reason 8 DAW in no time.

Videos

• Introduction (00:52) - A brief overview of what we'll learn in this series.

• Installation (05:15) - A walk-through of the process of registering, installing and authorizing Reason 8.

• Interface Basics (04:05) - Learning the names and locations of the various sections of Reason 8, including how to access those sections.

• General Preferences (04:15) - See how to view Reason's preferences, and learn about the basic settings.

• Audio Preferences (04:27) - Learn how select audio hardware as well as optimize audio performance.

• Keyboards & Control Surfaces (02:19) - Learn how to configure MIDI devices to work with Reason 8.

• Advanced Preferences (03:00) - Review advanced options including Language settings.

• Working with Song Files (07:07) - Learn how to create, save, open and manage Reason 8 song files.

• Using the Rack (07:58) - Learn how to navigate the rack section, create and organize devices.

• Using the Sequencer (09:20) - Understanding the fundamentals of Reason's sequencer; tracks, clips, transport controls and more.

• Working with Tracks (07:15) - Exploring the types of tracks in Reason, how they work and how they differ from one another.

• Advanced Sequencing Pt. 1 (09:38) - Learn about some of the more advanced sequencer functions in Reason 8, including loop mode, edit mode, and Song vs Block mode.

• Advanced Sequencing Pt. 2 (09:11) - We continue learning about advanced sequencing.

• The Browser (09:01) - Learn how to use the new and improved Browser to find devices, patches and sounds, as well as dragging and dropping right to the Rack.

• The Mixer Pt. 1 (06:03) - Explore the Reason's mixer, starting with basic controls for each channel.

• The Mixer Pt. 2 (14:43) - Learn more about channels in the mixer, including EQ, dynamics and inserts.

• The Mixer Pt. 3 (09:39) - Learn about the mixer's master section, as well as FX sends and returns.

• The Master Section (09:53) - Explore the master section in Reason's rack, as well as the hardware interface.

• Working with MIDI (13:41) - Learn to record and play back MIDI data on tracks, and learn how to use features like overdub, quantize, and the Regroove mixer.

• Working with Audio (13:01) - See how audio tracks work, including recording, editing, comping and more.

• Working with Patterns (13:55) - Learn how to create and edit patterns with Reason's pattern devices, as well as how to use patterns in a sequence.

• Working with Patches (07:53) - Understanding the various types of patches, as well as how to browse, save and load patches.

• Routing Devices (10:59) - Learning how various devices can connect, what types of connections are available, and some examples of creative routing.

• Rack Extensions (02:56) - See how simple it is to add more devices to Reason with Rack Extensions.

• Sampling (12:17) - Learn how to create and edit samples using various Reason sampling devices.

• Exporting & Sharing (07:28) - Learn how to create stereo audio file of your mix and explore other ways to share pieces or all of your song.