Working with VSTs in Reason

Studio guru Paul Ortiz brings you an in-depth look at using VST plug-ins inside Reason 9.5 or higher. See everything you need to know, plus cool tips and tricks that will make using VST plug-ins even better, now that you can use them in Reason.

Videos

• The Basics (07:09) - Take a look at how to add and manage VSTs to Reason, as well as cover the basics such as adding instruments and effects to the rack.

• Insert & Send FX (07:35) - Paul explores and explains the Insert FX section of the Mix channel, including macro programming, as well as creating Send FX, Automating Parameters and Configuring VSTs as a Multi-Out device.

• Intro to CV (08:10) - Paul now shows you how to use Virtual Control Voltage to sequence notes and control VST parameters with the CV programmer.

• CV Continued & Audio Routing (09:39) - Paul now reveals how to use utility devices to generate CV signals, as well as how to use Reason's flexible audio routing to create a Side Chaining Effect.

• The Combinator Pt. 1 (09:28) - Discover the Combinator and how it works with your VSTs to create everything from simple layered sounds to key splits, to full melody sections that you can arrange on the fly with your control surface.

• The Combinator Pt. 2 (05:16) - In this final video we'll look at how to build a drum machine out of DUNE 2, as well as how to construct a four voice poly-synth where every voice is an individual Serum patch!