Reason 5 Explained®
Chapter 1 : Getting Started
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0:57 Introduction
Quick explanation of what to expect from the Reason 5 Explained series.
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2:20 Reason Installation
See how and where you should install Reason 5 to your computer.
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7:39 Registration & Setup
See how to enter your serial number, authorization code, and register online easily.
Chapter 2 : Your Preferences
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5:43 General Preferences
Learn what tweaks you can make to help Reason run smoothly on your system.
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3:40 Audio Preferences
See how to dial in your sound card settings in Reason for optimal performance.
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3:58 Keyboard & Control Surfaces
Learn to setup your MIDI keyboard and or controller to work properly with Reason so you can begin to record.
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2:05 Advanced Preferences
Explore configuring and using external MIDI gear with Reason 5.
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2:15 Computer Keyboard Preferences
Learn how to customize your computer keyboard with Reason 5 to operate best for you.
Chapter 3 : Getting Comfortable with Reason
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3:53 Open, Close, Create, & Save
Learn the important basic Reason 5 song management functions.
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6:28 Rack Overview
Discover how to adjust the different Rack views and how to add devices and more.
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7:16 The Sequencer Pt. 1
Learn about the different modes of the Reason 5 sequencer, as well as its tools and what they can do for you.
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5:44 The Sequencer Pt. 2
See what the Track List area has in store for you. Learn about lanes, tracks and get a quick introduction to Lane Automation.
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2:27 The Sequencer Pt. 3
Discover the Edit and Arrange pane found in the sequencer area. The playhead, loop points, and snap function will play an important part of your song writing process.
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8:18 The Transport Panel Pt. 1
See how to control Reason 5 from the Transport Panel and how to change tempo, engage the click track, and read the indicators and more.
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0:00 The Transport Panel Pt. 2
Watch how to automate different things in Reason 5 including Tempo and how to use your Transport Track to automate various parameters.
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2:55 Monitoring Your Audio
Explore the Reason 5 Hardware Interface and how to use the Audio I/O, Big Meter, and Advanced MIDI view options.
Chapter 4 : Starting Your Musical Journey
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2:55 Makin Some Noise
See how to create an instrument and or effect, learn basic routing so you can run your devices into the mixer and more.
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3:53 Recording MIDI
Discover the basics of recording and playing back MIDI data in Reason 5.
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3:16 Recording Automation
Explore how to record automation for volume fades, pans and other parameters.
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2:58 Loop Recording
Learn how to make more than one pass over a recording using the Loop Recording feature.
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2:01 Copy Pattern to Track
Explore how to get those complicated patterns from a pattern based device into the main sequencer window so you can further edit them.
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2:36 Copy Loop to Track
Discover how to edit Rex files in the main sequencer window after utilizing the Copy Loop to Track function.
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9:30 The Browser
See how to find that certain instrument or effect using Reason's powerful browser functions.
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3:17 Creating an Instrument
Go deeper in to the instrument creation process and see what you need to do to get that exact instrument you were looking for.
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4:18 Explore, Save & Load Patches
Once you create that awesome sound, you'll want to save it for future use. Watch and learn how in this video.
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3:04 Initialize Patch
When you begin creating those instruments from scratch, you'll want to start with a clean slate. This video shows you how.
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5:45 Basic Routing
Discover all the different possibilities when routing things in Reason. LEarn the important basics first.
Chapter 5 : Devices
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5:39 Spider Merger & Splitter
Discover how to get creative with the advanced routing options offered by the Spider Merger and Splitter dives in Reason.
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6:55 The Synths
Learn about the different synths that Reason offers, and what each is about, and get inspired as you hear some the sounds they can make.
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8:38 The Samplers
The samplers in Reason are excellent for pro's and beginners alike. In this video you'll learn what a sampler is and how to get it working for your applications.
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14:47 Dr. OctoRex
New to Reason 5, learn the geography of the Dr OctoRex and how to import REX files into it and export them out.
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7:17 ReDrum
Although this is a golden oldie, the ReDrum sill holds its own when it comes to pattern based percussion. Learn the geography of this amazing unit and how to manipulate parameters such as pitch, length and start points and more.
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12:26 Kong
Another new addition to Reason 5, the Kong device offers a wide range of sample playback possibilities. Learn all about the unit and the effects that can be used within it.
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8:59 Nurse n Nano
With the introduction of Kong comes a few new tools within the device; Nurse Rex and the NN-Nano Sampler. These two units units give you have the ability to sample, re-sample, load REX files and manipulate all type of parameters. Watch how.
Chapter 6 : Live Sampling Is Easy
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8:13 Easy Sampling
Reason 5 offers the ability to sample live sounds on the fly. Learn which units are capable of this new function in addition to how to use the sample edit window.
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4:24 Re-Sampling
Explore how to route your device so that you can properly re-sample your instrument to make a whole new sound.
Chapter 7 : Doing Your Own Thing
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8:25 The Combinator
Once you've created your own instrument from scratch you might want to combine all the elements used for that instrument. Learn how to do this process with the Combinator device.
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9:42 The ReGroove Mixer
Learn all about the ReGroove Mixer and how to create some variations of your idea using its features and functions.
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6:39 RPG-8
Watch and become a master of the powerful arpeggiation tool found within Reason 5, creating out of this world keyboard parts.
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6:02 The Matrix
See how Reason's Matrix device offers you the ability to create patterns quickly and easily, similar to the old ReBirth software sequencer.
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6:22 Spider CV Merger
See how to manipulate all types of parameters on other devices via the Spider CV Merger. You'll get an introduction on how to make some exciting vibes and sound based on this expressive tool.
Chapter 8 : ReWire
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3:30 ReWire into Logic
For those times when you might want to mix your new masterpiece in Logic, you'll need to ReWire Reason to do so. This video walks you through the process of getting those awesome Reason sounds into Logic.
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8:10 ReWire into Pro Tools
Learn a couple of different ways to get Reason rewired into your Pro Tools session quickly and easily.
Chapter 9 : The End
Product Overview
If you're new to Reason 5, this is the ultimate guide to get up and running and making music! DAW mad man Scott Griggs takes you step by step from the beginning, all the way to making your first track.
Scott teaches you the beginner the important basics such as installation, registration, authorization, audio setup and configuration, and then goes into song management, rack and sequencer overviews as well as recording and playing back MIDI, automation, routing, device and instrument overviews and so much more.
If you want to incorporate the powerful Reason 5 into your production arsenal and are not sure how to use it, start here and learn it right from the beginning. Scott will have you running Reason 5 like a veteran in no time. Get Reason 5 Explained today.
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Reviews
Submitted 4 months ago
Voice is an acquired taste, but once it's acquired...
I actually left my first couple videos, but I hadn't really explored the RPG-8 or Matrix, so I had to dig in. Once I got over the voice (which does sound forced, like he's not really being serious), I was blown away. Anyone starting on Reason 10 or 11 should come back to some fundamentals in order to keep things simple.... like the dude's voice.
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Submitted 1 year ago
Reason 10 user that wanted to learn about Reason's early days
Reason 5 didn't have the SSL mixer yet. Everything had to be done in the rack using Mixer 14:2, Line Mixer 6:2, and the Spider mixer & splitters. There is beginner emphasis on SubTractor, Thor, Malstrom, and the samplers, drum machines. Having already watched several of the Reason 10 videos there was a lot of material I didn't need to watch in the Reason 5 but there was still enough material to make the purchase worth while IMO. The country accent of the presenter may be a turn off to some but the presented material is well organized but somewhat elementary at times. I probably wouldn't have purchased this video if it hadn't been discounted. Since most of the devices still work in Reason 10 I'm very satisfied with my purchase. But the Reason 10 videos are excellent but move much faster.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound for Film/TV, Acid, Digital Performer, Reason, Studio One, Samplitude
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Submitted 1 year ago
The Perfect Introduction to Reason 5
Tutorials don’t get much better than this. Covers everything you need to know to get up & running in Reason 5, and everything here applies to those instruments & effects which appear in newer versions of the application. The videos are succinct and informative with just enough real world examples to put it all in context. Highly recommended.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Another excellent video even though its an much earlier version
Scott is a wonderful instructor he main gold is to explain items with simple ease and example you can not go wrong with groove3 tutorial videos. A quality and standard thats is seconds to none.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Cubase, Reason, Reaper
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Hopeful
This helped me to remember because I haven't used Reason in awhile.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Reaper
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Great Great Great
very powerful really Great one
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
SUPER
VOICE FUN TO LISTEN TO
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Ableton Live, Cakewalk Sonar, Reason
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Reviews
Submitted 4 months ago
Voice is an acquired taste, but once it's acquired...
I actually left my first couple videos, but I hadn't really explored the RPG-8 or Matrix, so I had to dig in. Once I got over the voice (which does sound forced, like he's not really being serious), I was blown away. Anyone starting on Reason 10 or 11 should come back to some fundamentals in order to keep things simple.... like the dude's voice.
Submitted 1 year ago
Reason 10 user that wanted to learn about Reason's early days
Reason 5 didn't have the SSL mixer yet. Everything had to be done in the rack using Mixer 14:2, Line Mixer 6:2, and the Spider mixer & splitters. There is beginner emphasis on SubTractor, Thor, Malstrom, and the samplers, drum machines. Having already watched several of the Reason 10 videos there was a lot of material I didn't need to watch in the Reason 5 but there was still enough material to make the purchase worth while IMO. The country accent of the presenter may be a turn off to some but the presented material is well organized but somewhat elementary at times. I probably wouldn't have purchased this video if it hadn't been discounted. Since most of the devices still work in Reason 10 I'm very satisfied with my purchase. But the Reason 10 videos are excellent but move much faster.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound for Film/TV, Acid, Digital Performer, Reason, Studio One, Samplitude
Submitted 1 year ago
The Perfect Introduction to Reason 5
Tutorials don’t get much better than this. Covers everything you need to know to get up & running in Reason 5, and everything here applies to those instruments & effects which appear in newer versions of the application. The videos are succinct and informative with just enough real world examples to put it all in context. Highly recommended.
Submitted 2 years ago
Another excellent video even though its an much earlier version
Scott is a wonderful instructor he main gold is to explain items with simple ease and example you can not go wrong with groove3 tutorial videos. A quality and standard thats is seconds to none.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Cubase, Reason, Reaper
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Hopeful
This helped me to remember because I haven't used Reason in awhile.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Reaper
Submitted 3 years ago
Great Great Great
very powerful really Great one
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker
Submitted 3 years ago
SUPER
VOICE FUN TO LISTEN TO
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Ableton Live, Cakewalk Sonar, Reason
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
The earliest memory I have is when I was 7 years old - I got my first guitar. When I was 9 I got my first keyboard.
2. What training have you had?
Mostly self-trained; however, I was the drum major in high school (playing alto sax & drums/percussion), and majored in music for a short time.
3. When did you get into recording?
When I was around 10 years old I started to basic multi-tracking with my dual tape deck stereo. I would record a keyboard part; move that cassette into the other deck and do a playback while recording a new part into the "record" deck. Voila! Ghost tracks were something I hated back then!!
4. People you have worked with/for?
Let's see ... there was that fast food joint, the grocery store, the bolt company, the theater ...
5. Why are you so good at training people?
OK, how much did my mom pay you to say that I'm "good"? I guess it's because I try to have fun while showing folks what to do. If I get bored while making a video, I'm quite sure that the viewer will not be too stoked to watch it. I want people to feel like they could kick off their shoes, relax, and watch a video where they might learn something.
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All new for 2010, the "Mad Man from Louisiana" Scott Griggs returns with a killer music Logic 9 production series, "Producing Hard Rock with Logic". This in-depth series starts with nothing and ends with a serious "Rawk' n Roll" track as only Scott could do it.
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