Reason 4 Workshop - Midi Editing Part 2
After clips and notes, it’s time to get to grips with automation – and it’s just as much fun to work with. Hollin Jones gets moving.

Reason 4 Workshop MIDI editing part 1
MIDI is at the heart of Reason, and knowing how to work effectively with it is crucial to making better music. Hollin Jones lifts the lid.

Reason 4 Workshop - Optimising Reason
Reason 4 is the most powerful version to date, but older machines can struggle with large projects. Hollin Jones shows you how to optimise Reason for maximum performance.

Reason 4 Workshop - Working With Clips
Reason 4 uses clips to manage notes and patterns – and they can help to improve both your workflow and the feel of your tracks. Hollin Jones demonstrates their uses.

Reason 4 Workshop - Using Your Own Samples
Reason isn’t equipped to record audio, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use your own samples in your next production. Hollin Jones shows you how.

Reason 4 Workshop - Exploring the mixers
The mixer plays a central role in any studio setup – and Reason’s is as well-equipped as any hardware equivalent. Hollin Jones delves into the virtual desk.

Reason 4 Workshop - Making Soundbanks
Propellerhead supplies the ReFill Packer free to registered Reason users, so making your own soundbanks is a breeze. Hollin Jones shows you how it’s done.

Reason 4 Workshop - ReGroove
Give those mechanical-sounding MIDI tracks some natural swing and groove with one of Reason’s lesser-known modules. Hollin Jones puts the ReGroove mixer into gear.

Reason 4 Workshop - Tempo and time signature automation
Adding speed and time signature changes to tracks can create interest for the listener – and now you can do it in Reason. Hollin Jones explains.

Reason 4 Workshop - Multi-Instruments
If you’re tired of your Reason modules, help is at hand. Hollin Jones shows you how the Combinator can breathe new life into your tracks and performances.

Reason 4 Workshop - Creative ReDrum
If you want to create your own beats but you’re struggling to find inspiration, Reason’s ReDrum module could save the day. Hollin Jones explains all...

Reason 4 Workshop: Sound design using Thor
The latest incarnation of Reason packs a mighty new synth – and it’s the most flexible and powerful instrument in the rack. Hollin Jones thunders in...

Reason 4 Workshop: ReGroove Mixer
If you’re looking to inject that vital human feel into your Reason tracks, help is at hand. Hollin Jones explores the ReGroove mixer...

Reason 4 Workshop Automation
Automation is a great way to add depth and life to your tracks – and Reason 4 approaches it a whole new way. Hollin Jones explains all...

Reason 3.0 Workshop Digital Delay
Digital delay is a versatile effect that can be used to achieve anything from subtle mix blending to outrageous dub effects. Hollin Jones shows you how...

Reason 3.0 Workshop Advanced Dr.Rex
REX loops are a great tool for producing music in Reason, but there’s more to the Dr.Rex player than meets the eye. Hollin Jones explains all...

Reason 3.0 Workshop Better Bass Lines
You don’t need to be a virtuoso player to program great bass lines in Reason. With a little help from the Matrix, Hollin Jones shows you how...

Reason 3.0 Workshop Remote Control
Setting up your Reason system for live performance with other players may sound complicated, but it’s actually easier than you might think. Hollin Jones shows you how...

Reason 3.0 Workshop Constructing Drum Kits
Tired of using the same old drum kits for your tracks? Build your own from scratch using Reason’s ReDrum and Combinator. Hollin Jones explains...

Reason 3.0 Workshop
Incorporating hardware effects into your Reason projects is actually much easier than you might think. Hollin Jones takes it outside...

Creating A Dub Track In Reason
Achieving the characteristic Jamaican sound isn’t as strightforward as it might first seem. Follow Hollin Jones’ step-by-step guide to hitting the right summer note...

Reason 3.0 Workshop Drum 'n' Bass Beats
Struggling to create pounding, skittering drum‘n’bass beats in Reason? Hollin Jones offers a new approach to a fundamental task.

Reason 3.0 Workshop Connectivity
Reason’s seemingly simplistic interface hides some powerful patching capabilities that can open up many creative possibilities. Hollin Jones gets routing...

Reason 3.0 Workshop Reason's Built-in Synths
Reason’s synth modules can be used to generate some unique and interesting sounds – once you know your way around them. Hollin Jones explains.

Reason 3.0 Workshop RV7000 Advanced Reverb
Reverb is an essential part of music production, but in Reason 3.0 there’s more to it than meets the eye. Hollin Jones explains why...

Reason 3.0 Tips And Tricks. Part 2: Instrument Modules And Effects
Reason 3.0’s many sophisticated instrument modules and effects offer a multitude of exciting and interesting possibilities, but they can appear rather daunting at first sight. Get more from the tools available to you with this second instalment of pr

Reason 3.0 Workshop Combinator Tricks
There’s far more to this unassuming new module than initially meets the eye... Hollin Jones gets cracking with the Combinator.

Reason 3.0 Tips And Tricks. Part 1: Setting up and using Reason 3.0
Whether you’re new to Reason or have been using it for some time, there will inevitably be some aspects of the software you either didn’t know about or simply haven’t come across before.

Reason 3.0 Workshop Creating Drum Tracks
Thanks to Reason’s comprehensive drum-programming features, anyone can create great beats. Hollin Jones sets the tempo...

Reason 3.0 Workshop Using Your Own Samples
Reason’s design doesn’t prevent you from recording and using your own sounds in your projects. Hollin Jones shows you how.

Reason 3.0 Workshop Play Your Reason System
Reason 3.0 gives you unprecedented real-time control over playing your system. Hollin Jones gets his hands on Remote.

Reason 3.0 Workshop Beyond Electronic Music
While it’s frequently used to make electronic music, Reason is more than capable of carrying off other styles. Hollin Jones shows you how...

Reason 3.0 Guide to new features
Version 3.0 of Propellerhead’s much-loved sequencer sees huge improvements to workflow and productivity. Hollin Jones makes tracks...

Using the Matrix Pattern Sequencer in Reason
Reason’s Matrix Pattern Sequencer is often overlooked, but it provides a great way of extending the sequencing capabilities of your software. Hollin Jones shows you how.

Recording in Reason
When making music with Reason, there’s more than one way to get your ideas down. Hollin Jones shows you how…

Managing sounds in Reason 2.5
If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing control of your sound libraries, you’ll understand the need to manage them. Hollin Jones does it in Reason.

Optimising Reason 2.5
Sooner or later we all start to run out of processing power. Hollin Jones shows you how to optimise your system and Reason 2.5 for maximum performance.

ReWiring Sonar 3 and Reason 2.5
Whether you’re looking for new sounds or syncing up an old jam, ReWiring your studio software can open up worlds of power on a single computer. Dave Hill Jr. explains how…

Creative template songs in Reason 2.5
Reason is ideal for live performance, studio work or just noting down ideas. Hollin Jones shows you how to speed up your workflow with template songs.

REX loops in Reason 2.5
You may have used REX loops without fully understanding the creative potential they offer. Hollin Jones looks at Reason’s own REX loop player.

Automation in Reason 2.5
Reason’s toolbox includes comprehensive automation controls. Hollin Jones looks at how to give your tracks an added dimension.

Reason 2.5's Scream 4, Unison and Splitters
Where Reason 2 brought new instruments, Reason 2.5 brings new effects modules. Hollin Jones completes our look at the new features.

Reason 2.5's RV7000 Advanced Reverb
Reason 2.5’s new RV7000 Advanced Reverb is full of impressive sounds and easy-to-use functions. Adi Winman looks at how to get the best out of it.

More Reason Then Ever
Reason has continually set new standards for power and ease of use among software studios,and version 2.5 is no exception. Hollin Jones takes a look at the elements that make up the latest upgrade from Propellerhead Software.

Reason 2.5’s BV512 Digital Vocoder
One of the exciting new effects units in the latest release of Reason is the BV512 Digital Vocoder. Adi Winman looks at how to get to grips with it.

Reason's Malström Graintable synth
This marvellous instrument offers the opportunity to manipulate waveforms and audio in exciting and bizarre ways. Adi Winman explains how…

Using Reason's DrRex loop player
Reason’s DrRex loop player offers the opportunity to manipulate audio in creative and exciting ways. Adi Winman shows you how.

Setting up and mixing drums in Reason
Reason enables you to create and manipulate many drum sounds, but how do you set ‘em up and mix ‘em so they sound ‘phat’? Adi Winman looks at the possibilities.