<li>For Mac OSX and Windows</li> <li>Set up and optimize your Reason system</li> <li>Get creative with beats, rhythms and percussion</li> <li>Compose and create music in your favourite style</li> <li>Master Reason's synths and effects</li> <li>Download song files and sound samples</li> <li>Mix and publish your tracks</li> Have you ever wanted to make music like your favourite artists and bands? Have you ever wondered how certain styles of music are composed and created? With this book and your copy of Reason, you can discover how it all works, and learn how to make great tracks in the musical style of your choice.
Reason is perfectly suited to making electronic music, but it's capable of much more than that. This book shows you how different styles of music are put together and how you can make them for yourself in Reason.
Ideal for everyone from beginners to experienced users, the book covers essentials like choosing a computer, setting it up for audio work and optimizing Reason for maximum performance. It contains detailed workshops on eight major musical genres - Hip Hop, Drum &amp; Bass, Dub, House, Techno, Trip Hop, Trance and Club.
As well as learning about the history and the leading artists in these genres, you will master the ins and outs of using Reason to compose in any of these styles. The book also shows you how to mix, export and publish your finished tracks.
Backed up by an online resource of song files, sounds, links and information, Music Projects with Propellerhead Reason will help you get the most out of Reason and take your music-making to the next level and beyond.

Music Projects With Propellerhead Reason: Grooves, Beats And Styles from Trip Hop to Techno

Computers & Technology

Jones, Hollin

Software

PC Pub.

The Fast Guide to Propellerhead Reason is the book Reason users have been waiting for to help them get the very best from Propellerhead's amazing electronic music studio software.
This in-depth guide, now in it's third edition, takes you through every separate REason device, including the analogue-style SubTractor synth, the amazing Malstrom Graintrable synth, the two easy-to-use sample players, the funky Dr:rex loop player, the vintage-style ReDrum drum computer, the versatile Combinator, powerful MClass effects and the quick and simple sequencer.
In addition, all the devices and changes introduced with the V3 update are covered, including the new Remote technology and enhanced broser and workflow improvements.
Every control and function is explained in the kind of language you can understand, with invaluable insights as to practical and off-the-wall uses of device facilities along the way.
Frequent walkthroughs of both standard and more exotic techniques are introduced at the points where you will find them most useful, and step-by-step programming tutorials help you increase your hands-on skills with Reason, as well as creating unusual and indispensable effects that will spead the creation of your music and enhance its appeal.
The book is also packed with handy hints and tips. This is not a re-tread of the manual!

Fast Guide to Propellerhead Reason

JOHNSON, Derek

Poyser, Debbie

Web Development & Design

PC Publishing

Propellerhead Reason Tips and TricksCovers version 3For Mac OSX and WindowsUncover Reason's secretsMaster recording and editing of MIDICreative sound generation with the CombinatorAutomate, sequence and mix down your tracksLink Reason to other sequencers with ReWireReason revolutionised the way we think about sequencing on computers, and is hugely popular with musicians and producers of all levels. Beginners and professionals alike use it as a creative tool, a musical sketchpad, or to make whole albums. Although easier to get started with than many other sequencers, Reason's friendly interface hides a wealth of features, shortcuts and tricks that can save you time and help you to produce better tracks.This book covers everything you need to know about using Reason in your everyday music-making. It will let you unlock the full creative potential of your software by giving you the inside track on how to make the best and most effective use of it. Ideal for beginners, intermediate and experienced users, the book covers topics from advice on computer audio setups and operating systems through to working methods, linking Reason with other programs and using your own sounds and custom racks. Other topics include expert tips on using all the instruments, tools and effects, recording and sequencing, detailed MIDI editing and parameter automation. It even tells you how to mix down and publish your tracks. Propellerhead Reason Tips and Tricks is an invaluable everyday companion to help you get the most out of Reason.

Propellerhead Reason Tips and Tricks

For Reason version 4For Mac OSX and WindowsMaster recording and editing of MIDICreative sound generation with the Combinator and ThorAutomate tracks and play Reason liveMix and master your tracks with the MClass effectsThis book covers everything you need to know about using Reason in your everyday music-making. It will let you unlock the full creative potential of your software by giving you the inside track on how to make the best and most effective use of it.Ideal for beginners, intermediate and experienced users, the book covers topics from advice on computer audio setups and operating systems through to working methods, linking Reason with other programs and using your own sounds and custom racks.Other topics include expert tips on using all the instruments such as the new Thor Polysonic Synthesizer, tools and effects, the ReGroove mixer, recording and sequencing, detailed MIDI editing and parameter automation. It even tells you how to mix down and publish your tracks.Propellerhead Reason Tips and Tricks is an invaluable everyday companion to help you get the most out of Reason.

Propellerhead Reason 4 Tips and Tricks

<li>For Reason version 5</li> <li>For Mac OSX and Windows</li> <li>Master recording and editing of MIDI</li> <li>Create beats with Kong and ReGroove</li> <li>Compose using Blocks</li> <li>Sample live and build your own instruments</li> <li>Mix and master tracks with the MClass effects</li> This book covers everything you need to know about using Reason in your everyday music-making. It will let you unlock the full creative potential of your software by giving you the inside track on how to make the best and most effective use of it. Covers the latest updates to Reason including live sampling, Dr Octo REX and block-based composition.
Ideal for beginners, intermediate and experienced users, the book covers topics from advice on computer audio setups and operating systems through to working methods, linking Reason with other programs and using your own sounds and custom racks.
Other topics include expert tips on using all the instruments such as the new Thor Polysonic Synthesizer, tools and effects, the ReGroove mixer, recording and sequencing, detailed MIDI editing and parameter automation. It even tells you how to mix down and publish your tracks.
Propellerhead Reason 5 Tips and Tricks is an invaluable everyday companion to help you get the most out of Reason.

Propellerhead Reason 5: Tips and Tricks

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