Video Transcript : Lets see how we can apply Send Effects & Insert Effect in Reason. I’m actually using Reason 5 right now, but this will apply to all the earlier versions of Reason also.

First, lets add the Mixer. As a sidenote, its always a good practice to actually start from a template project, which already has the mastering suite and the mixer going, so we could work on adding more instrument based devices.

Ok now to add the mixer, right click and select 14:1 which is a 14 channel mixer. Now lets add some effects so we could send in effects from each of these 14 channels. So lets add a delay, reverb & chorus. These 3 effects would basically be the standard to every project that we work with. The reason we call send effects is because we are actually sending the effects from our channel to the effects and by doing this we save a lot of CPU power. Lets see how these send works. When you press the tab key, you can see how the mixer and the effect units are wired. As you can see, the Aux channel sends the effects to the effect unit and this in this case, aux1 is connected to the delay unit, aux 2 is connected to the reverb unit and aux 3 is connected to the chorus unit. Each of these units output is again connected back to the aux return channels.

When you press tab, you’ll get back to the front panel of these devices. Now these are the return effect channels which corresponds to those 4 Aux channels here.

Lets see a small example of how we could apply these effects.

Let create an instrument and select a patch. I already have one of those String patch in my fav list. So I’ll select that. You can even audition by selecting the patch.

This is how it sounds dry, without any effect applied. Now let me add some delay to it. Now lets add some reverb. & finally chorus. So this is how you could apply send effects and its lot easier and a neat way to use effects onto your instrument patches.

Now lets see what Inserts effects are. Well, they are almost the same, except that you get to apply the effect directly on the Instrument, which means your applying it right onto the signal chain itself. So the more insert effects you add, the more you would need to have the processing power. Of course, there will be instances were you would need to add Insert effects, on top of the Send effects that we already saw.

Now lets select the same instrument and load the delay effect onto it. Now you can see the delay unit attached to the instrument. Press tab again and you can see the instrument is routed to the delay unit and then it goes to the mixer for further processing. Thats why its called an Insert effect.

Hope you guys liked the video. Please do check out my other videos and also please do subscribe to see all music production video & tutorials. Making music from the Home Studio is fun and drop me a line if you’ve something to share.

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Reason 4

Downlaod Reason 4 for free. Reason 4 from Propellerhead Software can best be described as an infinitely expandable studio – a native-based set of virtual devices that include synthesizers, sampler, drum machine, effects and a pattern sequencer. In short, the software acts as an expandable, all-in-one music production environment.

Each unit in the virtual rack is edited from its own front panel and multiple instances of all the modules can be opened, limited only by the host computer’s processing capacity. Choosing an item from the “Create” menu places the module in the rack, logically patched into the signal chain. A single key-press will turn Reason’s rack around to reveal patch points for every port on every module, allowing the user to make custom patch configurations.

New in version 4 is “thor”, a multi-synthesis synthesizer with six oscillator types, four different filters, a step sequencer and a modulation matrix. RPG-8 is a monophonic arpeggiator with multiple play modes, an insert function and a pattern section. The addition of a 32-channel groove mixer allows users to affect the feel and timing of loops, which are output to the sequencer, which itself has been enhanced with multiple track lanes, vector automation, dedicated device tracks, clips, count-in and more.

The software can function either stand-alone, or as a ReWire application. Full Integration with other manufacturer’s audio software via ReWire allows audio from Reason to be output to an external software workstation, for further processing and/or mixing with other audio tracks. When the overall project is ready to be saved, the whole studio setup is stored along with the music, including the associated sounds, samples, loops and drum kits.
Key Features:
* Virtual studio complete with virtual synthesizers, samplers, drum machine, pattern sequencers and effects
* Native performance, no special hardware needed
* Virtual mixer and patching system for any number of modules with endless routings possible
* Creates as many of each device as the host computer can handle
* Version 4 adds “thor”, a multi-synthesis synthesizer, the RPG-8 monophonic arpeggiator and a 32-channel groove mixer
* Full automation of all fader and control movements – infinite patching and routing possibilities
* Smooth, seamless, out-of-the-box communication with external MIDI controllers and hardware control surfaces
* The preset mappings link the controller’s knobs, buttons and faders to the parameters within Reason’s devices, providing instant, tactile control over any function in any Reason unit
* Browser allows for free-text searching of the entire library, “preview-playing” of sounds directly from the browser and increases the efficiency of patch management. The task of finding and loading sounds and patches is smooth and intuitive.
* Full synchronization with other MIDI equipment
* Audio export via ReWire to other audio software that supports the ReWire protocol
* Customizable editors for all devices
* Devices can be folded away to save screen space

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We are going to see the Audio Preferences in Reason 4. Before you get to start recording Music, it is always advisable that you get to know the music software that you are working with. Watch the video above to see “Audio Preferences in Reason 4“

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We are going to see how we can add loops during the process of music creation, in Propellerhead’s Reason 4. Looping, according to me is one of the best feature and a key feature in music production softwares. I love Reason’s looping feature as it lets us achieve the results, easily and quickly.

With so many track options available in all the major DAW sequencers these days, looping actually helps us utlize and create that many tracks, to make a particular session sound full and rich. Once you know your tempo of the song and arrange your looping to follow the tempo, the rest of the arrangement becomes so easy, so we can add music in a well controlled manner. Basically looping helps you to adapt to the song in terms of pitching it right with instruments & vocals.

Now, lets try a sample looping session in this video. I’m actually going to take the example of Billie Jean from Michael Jacksons thriller album and play just the looping part in the beginning of the song, so you can understand how easy it is to loop in Reason 4.

Watch the video above to see “How to Loop Tracks in Propellerhead’s Reason 4“

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General Keyboard Shortcuts

Toggle Rack front/rear

Tab

Maximize/restore Rack

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[1]

Maximize/restore Sequencer

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[2]

Create new Song

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[N]

Open Song

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[O]

Save Song

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[S]

Save Song As

[Shift]-[Command]/[Shift]- [Ctrl]+[S]

Close Song

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[W]

Quit

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[Q]

Undo

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[Z]

Redo

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[Y]

Delete Devices and Tracks (without warning).

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[Del] or [Command]/[Ctrl]+[Backspace]

Delete Devices and Tracks

[Del] / [Backspace]

Select All

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[A]

Create Instrument

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[I]

Create Effect

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[F]

Browse Patches for selected device.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[B]

Select rack when rack and sequencer are sepa-rated.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[1]

Select sequencer when rack and sequencer are separated.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[2]

Show/Hide cables

[L]

Follow Song on/off

[F]

Show/hide Tool window

[F8]

Insert Instrument (Windows only)

[Insert]

Hide Reason (Mac OS only)

[Command]-[H]

Minimize Reason (Mac OS only)

[Command]-[M]

Open Preferences (Mac OS only)

[Command]-[,]

Cut Track & Device (device or track selected), Cut Clip or Event (depending on current selection).

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[X]

Copy Track & Device (device or track selected), Copy Clip or Event (dependng on current selec-tion).

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[C]

Paste Track & Device, Paste Clip or Event.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[V]

General modifier keys

Disable autorouting of device.

[Shift]+Create device

Fold/unfold all devices.

[Option]/[Alt]+Fold/un-fold device

Fold/unfold all tracks.

[Option]/[Alt]+Fold/un-fold track

Select multiple devices/events/clips/tracks.

[Shift]+Select

Increase precision when making settings.

[Shift]+Move fader/knob
[Command]/[Ctrl]+Click
fader/knob
[Option]/[Alt]+Create de-
vice

Reset parameter to default value.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+Click fader/knob

Prevent creation of Sequencer-track for devices that normally will get a track. Create Sequencer-track for devices that normally will not get a track.

[Option]/[Alt]+Create de-vice

Sequencer Keyboard short-cuts

Toggle Arrange/Edit view.

[Shift]+[Tab] or
[Command]/[Ctrl]+[E]

Toggle Arrow/Pencil tool, Eraser/Pencil tool. Toggle Magnifying Glass/Hand tool.

[Command]/[Alt]

Select Arrow tool.

[Q]

Select Pencil tool.

[W]

Select Eraser tool.

[E]

Select Razor tool.

[R]

Select Magnifying Glass tool.

[T]

Select Hand tool.

[Y]

Quantize notes.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[K]

Duplicate Track & Device (device or track selected). Join Clips.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[D]

Merge Note Lanes om Tracks.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[J]

Mute/Unmute Clips.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[R]

Snap on/off.

[M]

Toggle Pencil/Line tool (velocity edit lane only).

[S]

New Alt

[Option]/[Ctrl] Numberpad [6] or [.]

New Dub

Numberpad [3] or [,]

Vertical zoom in

[Shift]-[Command]/[Shift]
[Ctrl]+[+]

Vertical zoom out

[Shift]-[Command]/[Shift]
[Ctrl]+[–]

Sequencer modifier keys

Create automation lane for parameter. If device has no track, a track will also be created.

[Option]/[Alt]+Click knob/fader/button

Restrict movement direction to either horizontal or vertical.

[Shift]+Move events/clips

Copy data instead of moving it.

[Option]/[Ctrl]+Move data

Set Left Locator in ruler.

[Option]/[Ctrl]+Click

Set Right Locator in ruler.

[Command]/[Alt]+Click

Set End Marker in ruler.

[Shift]+Click

Switch to zoom out with the Magnifying Glass tool in-stead of zoom in (with either the Magnifying Glass-or the Hand tool selected).

[Option]/[Ctrl]+Click

Limits movement to one direction only. Horizontal or vertical.

[Shift]+Drag with Hand
tool or Eraser tool

Disables vertical zooming. Horizontal zoom only.

[Shift]+Zoom with
Magnifying Glass tool

Arrow keys

Select next device up or down (rack selected), select next track up or down (track list selected), select clip on next/previous lane (Arrange view selected).

Arrow up/down keys

Select next/previous clip on lane (Arrange view se-lected), select next/previous value field (Position dis- plays).

Arrow left/right keys

Nudge selection one Snap unit back/forward.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+Arr left/right keys

Nudge selection one Beat back/forward.

[Shift]-[Command]/[Shift] [Ctrl]+Arrow left/right
keys

Nudge selection one Tick back/forward.

[Option]-[Command]/[Alt]-[Ctrl]+Arrow left/right keys

Transport keyboard short-cuts

Stop, Go to start position, Go to start of Song.

Numberpad [0]

Play

Numberpad [Enter]

Record

Numberpad [*]

Rewind

Numberpad [Num Lock]

Go to Loop Start

Numberpad [1]

Go to Loop End

Numberpad [2]

Go to Next Bar/Fast Forward

Numberpad [8]

Go to Previous Bar/Rewind

Numberpad [7]

Tempo Up

Numberpad [+]

Tempo Down

Numberpad [-]

Stop/Play

[Spacebar]

Toggle Metronome click on/off

[C] or Numberpad [9]

Loop on/off

Numberpad [/]

Matrix keyboard short-cuts

Cut Pattern.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[X]

Copy Pattern.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[C]

Paste Pattern.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[V]

Shift Pattern Left.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[J]

Shift Pattern Right.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[K]

Shift Pattern Up.

[Shift]-[Command]/[Shift]-[Ctrl]+[U]

Shift Pattern Down.

[Shift]-[Command]/[Shift]-[Ctrl]+[D]

Randomize Pattern.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[R]

Alter Pattern.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[T]

Matrix modifier keys

Allows you to draw lines and ramps.

[Shift]+Draw Key/Curve values

Temporarily toggles Tie mode on/off.

[Shift]+Draw Gate

Redrum keyboard short-cuts

Cut Pattern.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[X]

Copy Pattern.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[C]

Paste pattern.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[V]

Shift Pattern Left.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[J]

Shift Pattern Right.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[K]

Randomize Pattern.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[R]

Alter Pattern.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+[T]

Redrum modifier keys

Enter Hard note when programming Pattern.

[Shift]+Click Pattern Step button

Enter Soft note when programming Pattern.

[Option]/[Alt]+Click Pattern Step button

Dr. Rex modifier keys

Audition slice.

[Option]/[Alt]+Click slice in overview

NN-19 modifier keys

Audition sample.

[Option]/[Alt]+Click in keyboard display

NN-XT keyboard short-cuts

Remove zone(s) from key map.

[Delete] or [Backspace]

NN-XT modifier keys

Audition sample. In sample column, at root pitch and unprocessed. In keyboard column, at corresponding pitch and with processing applied.

[Option]/[Alt]+Click in sample column or keyboard column

Set root note of sample with edit focus.

[Command]/[Ctrl]+Click in keyboard column

Save dialog keyboard short-cuts

These key commands can be used in the save dialog that appears if you close a
song document that contains unsaved changes:

Mac OS keys

Cancel.

[Command]+[.]

Yes (save song).

[Command]+[S]

No (do not save song).

[Command]+[D]

Windows keys

Cancel.

[Esc] or [C]

Yes (save song)

[Y]

No (do not save song).

[N]

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