Using Reason as a Plug-In Explained

Music production expert Thomas Cochran presents comprehensive video tutorials on using Reason as a plugin! If you want to make use of all the features and functions (instruments, effects, etc.) of Reason while in another DAW, this is the course for you. Thomas explains the basic concepts and then continues on to demonstrate many advanced tips and tricks when in this scenario. These videos are for those new to the idea of using Reason as a plugin with another DAW.

Videos

• Device Walkthrough & Instruments (13:19) - This video introduces the course and shows how to load and use instruments in the Reason Rack plugin. Thomas also covers the basic features of the plugin, such as the browser.

• Using Reason as an Effects Rack (13:50) - Learn how to use the effects version of the Reason Rack and the various controls available. Also explore how to setup more complicated effects routing.

• Multiple Audio Channels Out (08:26) - Thomas show how to route multiple channels of audio out of the plugin, enabling you to create complex effects routings in your DAW for processing things like drum sets.

• Side-Chaining Audio (10:55) - Discover how to route multiple channels of audio into the plugin for side-chaining compressors and effects. This video also demonstrates some more creative uses for the side-chain routing options in the Reason Rack.

• MIDI Out (11:12) - Learn how to route MIDI information out of the Rack, including how to route and use the player devices to control Ableton, how to record that MIDI sequence back into Ableton, and how to take MIDI sequences into Ableton from the drum sequencer inside of the Reason Rack.

• Automating the Rack Plug-In (11:37) - This video shows how to automate instruments and effects. You'll also learn how to create complex macro automatons using the combinator.

• Creative Sound Design Pt. 1 (12:16) - Explore how to make a complex instrument patch using instruments from the Reason Rack and effects from Ableton.

• Creative Sound Design Pt. 2 (08:38) - Put the finishing touches on the previous synth patch by adding some Ableton and Reason effects.