Power Tools for Reason 3.0: Master the World's Most Popular Virtual Studio Software

Description

Comprehensive sequencing, sound-generation capabilities, and intuitive interface make Propellerhead Software's Reason 3.0 one of the most powerful and popular production tools for music enthusiasts and professionals alike.

With Power Tools for Reason 3.0, you can master the intricacies of Reason to develop your musical ideas into finished compositions. Tailored for experienced users, this essential guide shows you how to get the most out of Reason and covers various audio-engineering and music-production concepts, including control-voltage routing, audio effects, Combinator patches, rhythm programming, and sound design. The book includes techniques that explain the new Combinator and Mastering devices, as well as revised Synthesizer and Sampler Programming chapters. Each section includes projects with step-by-step directions and schematics that clearly illustrate how you can apply the principles. You'll also get over 100 examples - from practical tips to intricate audio manipulation - that will inspire new musical ideas and provide the edge you need to take your creativity to the next level. The included CD-ROM contains audio samples, loops, and patches that support the example projects in the book.

All you need is reason
Essential shortcuts
Control voltages
Audio signal routing & busses
The combinator
Dynamic effects
Vocoder effects
Delay effects
Reverb Chorusing effects
Distorting effects
Mastering
Redrum methods
Samplers
MIDI sequencing