Reason 6 Explained

Want to make Propellerhead Reason 6 your "go to" DAW? Well get ready for in-depth coverage that will make using the new Reason 6 a breeze. Reason super user Sedric Pieretti shows you Reason 6 from top to bottom and everything in between so you can start making music today.

Getting Started
Introduction (01:06) - An overview of what you will learn in Reason 6 Explained.
Installation & Setup (02:07) - Installing Reason 6 and the Factory Sound Bank and getting through the registration process.
First Look (04:45) - After opening Reason 6 for the first time, we take our first look at the various sections of the interface.
Preferences
General Preferences (05:18) - Taking a look at the general preferences section to adjust some of Reason's behavior.
Audio Preferences (04:18) - Optimizing our audio preferences to suit our hardware and computer configuration.
Keyboards & Control Surfaces (04:30) - Setting up our MIDI-capable keyboards and control surfaces for use in Reason 6.
Advanced Preferences (04:17) - Configuring Reason to be controlled by our external MIDI gear, as well as setting clock sync and the scratch recording folder.
Computer Keyboard (01:34) - Setting up your QWERTY keyboard for use with Reason 6.
Understanding the Interface
Working with Songs (04:24) - Learning to open, close, create and save songs, as well as manage our song files.
Using the Rack (04:58) - Looking at the rack and learning how to navigate and add devices.
Using the Sequencer (07:10) - Understanding the fundamental elements and tools in the sequencer. Learning how to identify channels, tracks and clips and how to use the transport controls.
Working with Tracks (09:28) - An in-depth view of using tracks and clips to record our audio and MIDI. Taking our first steps towards recording.
Advanced Sequencer Tools (19:59) - Looking at some of the advanced functions of the sequencer, including loop mode, edit mode, snap and blocks.
The Mixer Pt. 1 (05:52) - Learning about the SSL-modeled mixer in Reason 6 and it's wide variety of functions, including EQ, dynamics, gating and auxiliary sends.
The Mixer Pt. 2 (05:50) - Learning about the SSL-modeled mixer in Reason 6 and it's wide variety of functions, including EQ, dynamics, gating and auxiliary sends.
The Mixer Pt. 3 (06:58) - Learning about the SSL-modeled mixer in Reason 6 and it's wide variety of functions, including EQ, dynamics, gating and auxiliary sends.
The Master Section (07:08) - Understanding and using the Master Section, the Hardware Device and the Big Meter. Including Audio I/O, Advanced MIDI and Big Meter monitor modes.
Making Music
Using Instruments (05:12) - Learning to create and route instruments in Reason 6 so we can make music.
Working with MIDI (08:42) - Learning to record and playback MIDI data using regions and tracks. Also learning about overdubs, alternate recordings and quantization.
Working with Audio (12:58) - Using and creating audio files in Reason 6, as well as managing our audio files and takes.
Using Automation (07:13) - Automating parameters in Reason 6 to achieve our musical goals.
Working with Patterns (15:16) - Learning to program, sequence and manipulate patterns. Also, showing how to take our patterns from the devices to our tracks for editing and adjusting.
Working with Patches (05:37) - Understanding how to use patches. Browsing, recalling, loading, saving, initializing and basic editing are all covered here.
Routing Devices (13:47) - Showing our routing options using instruments, effects and channels. Including some creative routing examples.
The Devices
Synthesizers (08:06) - A brief look at Reason's built-in synths, including Subtractor, Malstrom and Thor.
Samplers (10:23) - An overview of Reason's samplers and their functions, including the NN-19, NN-XT, Redrum, Dr. Octo Rex and Kong.
Effects & Other Devices (11:25) - Looking at the variety of effects and functional devices in Reason 6 to better understand the tools we have to shape our sounds and compositions.
Sampling
Quick Sampling (03:14) - A look at the basic methods of sampling into Reason 6 devices. Also, learning the necessary routing to begin sampling.
Editing Samples (06:51) - Using Reason's internal sample edit window to manipulate and edit our samples. Also, looking at the ways in which Reason saves and organizes our samples.
Creative Sampling (07:22) - Using advanced sampling techniques to create new sounds and free ourselves from device limitations. Including re-sampling and sampling through devices.
Using ReWire
ReWire into Logic (06:47) - Understanding the principles of ReWire and learning how to use Reason with Logic.
ReWire into Pro Tools (03:28) - Applying what we've learned about ReWire to work with Pro Tools.
Finishing Up
Exporting Audio & Sharing (06:31) - Learning the various ways in which we can export our Reason compositions as audio files. Including Bounce Mixer Channels, Export Song and Export Loop. Also covered here are Song Self-Contain and Song Information settings.
Tie It All Together (04:10) - Using what we've learned to look at the big picture in Reason 6 and try to use our understanding to further ourselves musically.