Reason 6 Explained^®

Getting Started

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  Tutorial 1

  Introduction

  1:06

  An overview of what you will learn in Reason 6 Explained.

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  Tutorial 2

  Installation & Setup

  2:07

  Installing Reason 6 and the Factory Sound Bank and getting through the registration process.

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  Tutorial 3

  First Look

  4:45

  After opening Reason 6 for the first time, we take our first look at the various sections of the interface.

Preferences

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  Tutorial 4

  General Preferences

  5:18

  Taking a look at the general preferences section to adjust some of Reason's behavior.

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  Tutorial 5

  Audio Preferences

  4:18

  Optimizing our audio preferences to suit our hardware and computer configuration.

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  Tutorial 6

  Keyboards & Control Surfaces

  4:30

  Setting up our MIDI-capable keyboards and control surfaces for use in Reason 6.

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  Tutorial 7

  Advanced Preferences

  4:17

  Configuring Reason to be controlled by our external MIDI gear, as well as setting clock sync and the scratch recording folder.

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  Tutorial 8

  Computer Keyboard

  1:34

  Setting up your QWERTY keyboard for use with Reason 6.

Understanding the Interface

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  Tutorial 9

  Working with Songs

  4:24

  Learning to open, close, create and save songs, as well as manage our song files.

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  Tutorial 10

  Using the Rack

  4:58

  Looking at the rack and learning how to navigate and add devices.

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  Tutorial 11

  Using the Sequencer

  7:10

  Understanding the fundamental elements and tools in the sequencer. Learning how to identify channels, tracks and clips and how to use the transport controls.

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  Tutorial 12

  Working with Tracks

  9:28

  An in-depth view of using tracks and clips to record our audio and MIDI. Taking our first steps towards recording.

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  Tutorial 13

  Advanced Sequencer Tools

  19:59

  Looking at some of the advanced functions of the sequencer, including loop mode, edit mode, snap and blocks.

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  Tutorial 14

  The Mixer Pt. 1

  5:52

  Learning about the SSL-modeled mixer in Reason 6 and it's wide variety of functions, including EQ, dynamics, gating and auxiliary sends.

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  Tutorial 15

  The Mixer Pt. 2

  5:50

  Learning about the SSL-modeled mixer in Reason 6 and it's wide variety of functions, including EQ, dynamics, gating and auxiliary sends.

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  Tutorial 16

  The Mixer Pt. 3

  6:58

  Learning about the SSL-modeled mixer in Reason 6 and it's wide variety of functions, including EQ, dynamics, gating and auxiliary sends.

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  Tutorial 17

  The Master Section

  7:08

  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

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  Tutorial 18

  Using Instruments

  5:12

  Learning to create and route instruments in Reason 6 so we can make music.

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  Tutorial 19

  Working with MIDI

  8:42

  Learning to record and playback MIDI data using regions and tracks. Also learning about overdubs, alternate recordings and quantization.

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  Tutorial 20

  Working with Audio

  12:58

  Using and creating audio files in Reason 6, as well as managing our audio files and takes.

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  Tutorial 21

  Using Automation

  7:13

  Automating parameters in Reason 6 to achieve our musical goals.

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  Tutorial 22

  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.

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  Tutorial 23

  Working with Patches

  5:37

  Understanding how to use patches. Browsing, recalling, loading, saving, initializing and basic editing are all covered here.

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  Tutorial 24

  Routing Devices

  13:47

  Showing our routing options using instruments, effects and channels. Including some creative routing examples.

The Devices

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  Tutorial 25

  Synthesizers

  8:06

  A brief look at Reason's built-in synths, including Subtractor, Malstrom and Thor.

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  Tutorial 26

  Samplers

  10:23

  An overview of Reason's samplers and their functions, including the NN-19, NN-XT, Redrum, Dr. Octo Rex and Kong.

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  Tutorial 27

  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

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  Tutorial 28

  Quick Sampling

  3:14

  A look at the basic methods of sampling into Reason 6 devices. Also, learning the necessary routing to begin sampling.

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  Tutorial 29

  Editing Samples

  6:51

  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.

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  Tutorial 30

  Creative Sampling

  7:22

  Using advanced sampling techniques to create new sounds and free ourselves from device limitations. Including re-sampling and sampling through devices.

Using ReWire

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  Tutorial 31

  ReWire into Logic

  6:47

  Understanding the principles of ReWire and learning how to use Reason with Logic.

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  Tutorial 32

  ReWire into Pro Tools

  3:28

  Applying what we've learned about ReWire to work with Pro Tools.

Finishing Up

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  Tutorial 33

  Exporting Audio & Sharing

  6:31

  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.

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  Tutorial 34

  Tie It All Together

  4:10

  Using what we've learned to look at the big picture in Reason 6 and try to use our understanding to further ourselves musically.