Reason 6 Explained^®

Chapter 1 : Getting Started

• 1:06

  Introduction

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

• 2:07

  Installation & Setup

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

• 4:45

  First Look

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

Chapter 2 : Preferences

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  General Preferences

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

• 4:18

  Audio Preferences

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

• 4:30

  Keyboards & Control Surfaces

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

• 4:17

  Advanced Preferences

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

• 1:34

  Computer Keyboard

  Setting up your QWERTY keyboard for use with Reason 6.

Chapter 3 : Understanding the Interface

• 4:24

  Working with Songs

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

• 4:58

  Using the Rack

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

• 7:10

  Using the Sequencer

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

• 9:28

  Working with Tracks

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

• 19:59

  Advanced Sequencer Tools

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

• 5:52

  The Mixer Pt. 1

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

• 5:50

  The Mixer Pt. 2

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

• 6:58

  The Mixer Pt. 3

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

• 7:08

  The Master Section

  Understanding and using the Master Section, the Hardware Device and the Big Meter. Including Audio I/O, Advanced MIDI and Big Meter monitor modes.

Chapter 4 : Making Music

• 5:12

  Using Instruments

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

• 8:42

  Working with MIDI

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

• 12:58

  Working with Audio

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

• 7:13

  Using Automation

  Automating parameters in Reason 6 to achieve our musical goals.

• 15:16

  Working with Patterns

  Learning to program, sequence and manipulate patterns. Also, showing how to take our patterns from the devices to our tracks for editing and adjusting.

• 5:37

  Working with Patches

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

• 13:47

  Routing Devices

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

Chapter 5 : The Devices

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  Synthesizers

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

• 10:23

  Samplers

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

• 11:25

  Effects & Other Devices

  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.

Chapter 6 : Sampling

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  Quick Sampling

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

• 6:51

  Editing Samples

  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.

• 7:22

  Creative Sampling

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

Chapter 7 : Using ReWire

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  ReWire into Logic

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

• 3:28

  ReWire into Pro Tools

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

Chapter 8 : Finishing Up

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  Exporting Audio & Sharing

  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.

• 4:10

  Tie It All Together

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