Reason 10 Production Tricks & Tips
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6:48 Building Synth Kits with Kong
This video will look at using Kong as a CV nerve centre to trigger synths in place of its built-in drum modules.
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4:46 NN Nano Glitch Drums
Using the NN Nano, learn how to create a patch that selects drum samples from a random pool for glitch style drums.
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4:49 Randomized Beat Slicing with Kong
Next up, see how to set up Kong as a beat slicer ready to drag and drop loops onto for 8 or 16 chunk slicing.
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4:22 Grain as a Loop Player
Grain can do a lot more than make pads, and in this video you'll discover how to use tape style tempo matching, as well as tape stops and granular tempo sync'd loop playback.
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2:47 Randomizing Top Loops in ReDrum
ReDrum's random pattern generator can be an excellent source of quick rhythmical inspiration. Discover how to use it and bounce the results to MIDI.
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4:19 Getting 16 Channels of Multi-Out
See how to overcome the 8 stereo channel limitation with this simple but effective workflow trick using Kong, and also VST instruments.
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3:00 Polyphonic CV
Using a free rack extension, watch how to hook up multiple Matrix devices to a single synth for full polyphonic playback.
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5:00 Sidechaining with Audio
In this video, re-visit sidechaining methods and see how to use the FX sends of the master section to distribute sidechain keying.
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4:20 Building a CV Sidechainer
Following on from the previous video, discover how to build a CV powered volume ducking machine using Grain as an envelope generator.
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5:07 Pattern to Track with Rack Extensions
Rack extensions don't have the ability to copy patterns to tracks (yet), but using the combinator and players it's possible to get around this with a simple workaround.
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3:00 Using Players in Combinators
Nesting players inside of a combinator is a fantastic way of creating layered auto-accompany style patches to kick start your song ideas.
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3:44 Using Alter Notes to Modify Arpeggios
See how using arpeggio playback automation and altering notes with the toolbox is a great way to liven up static arpeggio sequences.
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5:52 External MIDI Instruments & Delay Compensation
In this video you'll learn how to compensate for the delay between Reason and external MIDI devices using groove lanes to introduce negative track delay.
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4:46 Europa & Grain Freeform Envelops & Mod Sync
Explore a couple of little known Europa and Grain features to draw your own wavetables and grain playback envelopes, as well as tempo sync the rate of modulation effects.
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4:36 Internal Sampling Pt. 1
Learn how to record the live output of any device in Reason directly to an audio track for a "hardware style" approach to recording to capture unexpected ideas.
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5:43 Internal Sampling Pt. 2
Continuing on from the previous video, see how to use the I/O section to sample the output of any device directly onto Kong patches for an MPC style workflow.
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5:54 Internal Sampling Pt. 3
Using Mix Channels as record sources can be a great way to save on CPU when using hungry devices that require low latency, such as guitar amp simulators. Using this method, set up a virtual guitar processor inside Reason and record wet direct to any audio channel.
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3:36 Mix Channels as Sends
Nesting effects inside Mix Channels as send effects gives you access to the SSL's macro features, sidechaining and full EQ and is a fantastic way to use the send FX section.
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6:39 Thor as an Audio Processor
Old devices can still be taught new tricks! Discover how to set Thor up as a filter, gate and envelope programmer for external audio.
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4:01 Using Note Echo to Correct Patch Tuning
This final trick will help you re-pitch incorrectly tuned presets without having to use MIDI transposition or edit the patches themselves.
Product Overview
This is it. If you want to learn some of the coolest tips and tricks for Propellerhead’s Reason, look no further. Reason guru Paul Ortiz reveals some of his favorite production nuggets that are sure to open your eyes and your mind when producing with Reason.
Paul begins with tutorials on a broad range of production topics such as building synth kits with Kong, NN Nano glitch drums, randomized beat slicing with Kong, using Grain as a loop player, and randomizing top loops in ReDrum.
Then, jump to inspirational workflow and CV usage tutorials covering topics such as polyphonic CV techniques, CV sidechaining, setting up 16 channels of multi-outputs, Rack Extension and Combinator tricks and more.
Moving on, Paul shows you how to alter notes to modify arpeggios, how to compensate for the delay created when using external MIDI devices, and drawing your own wavetables and grain playback envelopes for Europa and Grain virtual instruments.
You’ll then get 3 videos dedicated to slick internal sampling techniques, including how to record the output of any device in Reason to an audio track for that “hardware style” approach to recording and capturing ideas, using the I/O section to sample the output of any device directly onto Kong pads for an MPC style workflow, and how to utilize Mix Channels as record sources, when using hungry CPU devices that require low latency, such as guitar amp simulators.
Wrapping it all up, Paul reveals creative techniques for nesting effects inside Mix Channels as send effects for better flexibility, using Thor as an audio processor, and using Note Echo to correct patch tuning!
See the individual tutorial descriptions for more detailed info. If you’re a Propellerheads Reason user, this collection of videos are truly a no-brainer… Watch “Reason 10 Production Tricks & Tips” now.
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Reviews
Submitted 1 month ago
All Killer No.....
Paul Ortiz' tutorials work for me. He gets so much info across in a most concise and clear way. There are a great deal of invaluable tips, delivered with perfect diction.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Reason
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Submitted 4 months ago
Masterclass
Wow! Just... Wow! Paul is a genious!!
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Submitted 1 year ago
Great Stuff!!!
This helped me out so much. Thank you!!
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Submitted 1 year ago
This one’s a winner
After initially skipping around and viewing several of the topics, it was clear that these is the most helpful and well presented tutorial I’ve come across. Reason is my main DAW and I’d call myself a power user. Even so, Paul is a pleasure to follow and I felt inspired by a few tricks right away.
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Submitted 2 years ago
Incredible
I just went from video to video not stopping to try and do. He flies through the info, but it's all there so I decided to just enjoy it the first go around and now that I've finished all videos, I plan on going back methodically through each one and extract what IMHO is huge amount of Reason wisdom. Excellent!!!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Digital Performer, Pro Tools, Reason
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Amazing!!!
Learned a lot from this. Hope to see more like this in the future!
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Cubase, Reason
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Submitted 2 years ago
Another Golden HIT
Paul is nothing short of special. He is so good at what he is doing and showing, it's actually rather scary. I keep saying we need like a master class of waves mercury or vocal sessions or hip hop sessions and Paul needs to be the author for those videos. I don't care what you make but man keep Paul coming cause he owns it.
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Submitted 2 years ago
Inspiration bomb!
These are incredibly Inspiring and useful tips! One of the best tutorials I've ever seen on any topic! Highly recommend it to anyone involved with sound design, music for videos/games or any modern style of music.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Reason, Reaper
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Great Title
More Reason tutorials with Paul Ortiz, please.
I am a: Musician, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 1 month ago
All Killer No.....
Paul Ortiz' tutorials work for me. He gets so much info across in a most concise and clear way. There are a great deal of invaluable tips, delivered with perfect diction.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Reason
Submitted 4 months ago
Masterclass
Wow! Just... Wow! Paul is a genious!!
Submitted 1 year ago
Great Stuff!!!
This helped me out so much. Thank you!!
Submitted 1 year ago
This one’s a winner
After initially skipping around and viewing several of the topics, it was clear that these is the most helpful and well presented tutorial I’ve come across. Reason is my main DAW and I’d call myself a power user. Even so, Paul is a pleasure to follow and I felt inspired by a few tricks right away.
Submitted 2 years ago
Incredible
I just went from video to video not stopping to try and do. He flies through the info, but it's all there so I decided to just enjoy it the first go around and now that I've finished all videos, I plan on going back methodically through each one and extract what IMHO is huge amount of Reason wisdom. Excellent!!!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Digital Performer, Pro Tools, Reason
Submitted 2 years ago
Amazing!!!
Learned a lot from this. Hope to see more like this in the future!
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Cubase, Reason
Submitted 2 years ago
Another Golden HIT
Paul is nothing short of special. He is so good at what he is doing and showing, it's actually rather scary. I keep saying we need like a master class of waves mercury or vocal sessions or hip hop sessions and Paul needs to be the author for those videos. I don't care what you make but man keep Paul coming cause he owns it.
Submitted 2 years ago
Inspiration bomb!
These are incredibly Inspiring and useful tips! One of the best tutorials I've ever seen on any topic! Highly recommend it to anyone involved with sound design, music for videos/games or any modern style of music.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Reason, Reaper
Submitted 3 years ago
Great Title
More Reason tutorials with Paul Ortiz, please.
I am a: Musician, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I've been working with computers and music from probably around five or six, when my parents first got an Atari with Cubase 2.0! Been hooked ever since.
2. What training have you had?
Mostly it comes from my parents. They're both songwriters and producers, so I grew up watching them and learning in their studio. More recently, just self-taught really.
3. When did you get into recording?
I guess I first started taking it seriously when I was around 15 or 16, which is when it became a bit more feasible to actually record at home and go beyond GM. That's when I started picking up other instruments aside from keyboard, guitar, bass, drums.
4. People you have worked with/for?
I've just started working with the guys over at Red Bull Media House and am on my second album with them now! Some of my sound design work has found its way to the studios over at the likes of Blizzard, and I've done a great deal of custom composition and production music for library music companies both here in the UK and in the Unites States.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
I just love helping people out I guess! Through my personal music projects I've connected with thousands of fans from across the world, and most of them are aspiring producers and musicians themselves. So it's nice to be part of a wider community of creative people and help them along the way, as others helped me.
Products by Paul
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tutorial videoCubase - Working Outside of the Box
Studio master Paul Ortiz brings you the video tutorials you've always wanted when needing to hook up external synths to your Cubase DAW system! Get all the basic questions answered as well as info on more advanced topics and solutions.
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tutorial videoCubase 10 Explained
Cubase guru Paul Ortiz brings you the definitive video beginner's guide to Steinberg's Cubase 10. These in-depth tutorials are designed to get you going with Cubase 10 from scratch, and learn everything you need to know to understand Cubase 10’s layout, basic functions, recording and editing MIDI and Audio, Bussing, Routing, Mixing and much, much more!
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tutorial videoCubase 9 Know-How: The Sampler Track
Cubase master Paul Ortiz reveals the new Cubase 9 Sampler Track in all its glory, covering all the nuts and bolts, as well as how to use it creatively!
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tutorial videoCubase 9 Know-How: Acoustic Drum Programming
Studio wiz Paul Ortiz delivers a crash course on programming virtual acoustic drums in Cubase 9, utilizing Cubase's built-in features and functions to craft the perfect drum performance for your song.
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tutorial videoCubase 9.5 Production Tips & Tricks
Cubase guru Paul Ortiz shares cool production tips and tricks when using some of the new features added to Cubase 9.5. See how these new features can serve as a starting point for inspiration, as well as provide endless creative options!
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