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  1. Essential Subtractive Synthesis: Envelopes

    Essential Subtractive Synthesis: Envelopes

    Tutorial Beginner

    This is a series of basic synthesis workshops. We assume you're not entirely new to synthesizers, but you're not an expert either. Today we look at envelopes.

  2. Essential Subtractive Synthesis: Filters

    Essential Subtractive Synthesis: Filters

    Tutorial Beginner

    This is a series of basic synthesis workshops. We assume you're not entirely new to synthesizers, but you're not an expert either. Today we look at filters.

  3. Essential Subtractive Synthesis: Oscillators

    Essential Subtractive Synthesis: Oscillators

    Tutorial Beginner

    This is a series of basic synthesis workshops. We assume you're not entirely new to synthesizers, but you're not an expert either. Today we look at oscillators.

  4. Demystifying the Mod Matrix

    Demystifying the Mod Matrix

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Many advanced synths in Reason have a Mod Matrix - an essential component in creating great patches. This week we'll become familiar with the way the Mod...

  5. Making Wide Arpeggiator Patches Using The Korg PolySix Rack Extension

    Making Wide Arpeggiator Patches Using The Korg PolySix Rack Extension

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Now Reason 6.5 has been with a us a for a little while and the rack extensions store is fully operational, I thought I’d take a look at a classic Korg soft...

  6. Creating an Acid Techno Kick/Reverb Effect in Reason

    Creating an Acid Techno Kick/Reverb Effect in Reason

    Tutorial Intermediate

    This quick tip will demonstrate how you can use some effected reverb returns to create a nice pumping kick/bass line like you might hear in UK acid techno....

  7. How to Create Custom Kits And Patterns In Reason 6

    How to Create Custom Kits And Patterns In Reason 6

    Tutorial Intermediate

    I thought it was time to give Reason 6 a bit of attention, so I thought I’d walk you through the creation of a custom kit and drum pattern using Kong and...

  8. How to Remake Soul Survivor by Young Jeezy and Akon

    How to Remake Soul Survivor by Young Jeezy and Akon

    Tutorial Advanced

    When rapper Young Jeezy went into the studio with Akon to create “Soul Survivor,” the concept behind the song was a dark one. Most evident in the music video...

  9. An Introduction to Self-oscillation and FM Synthesis - Part 2

    An Introduction to Self-oscillation and FM Synthesis - Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    This pair of quick tips will give you an introduction to FM synthesis. In this second part I am going to be looking at FM synthesis. I will be using the...

  10. An Introduction to Self-oscillation and FM Synthesis - Part 1

    An Introduction to Self-oscillation and FM Synthesis - Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    This pair of quick tips will give you an introduction to to often baffling world of self-oscillation and FM synthesis - two processes which are fundamentally...

  11. One Way To Create Group Channels In Reason 6

    One Way To Create Group Channels In Reason 6

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Reason 6's console and routing system is awesome, there's no doubt about that. One thing the Props have overlooked so far though is the proper implementation...

  12. How to Create and Dominate Hip-Hop Drums

    How to Create and Dominate Hip-Hop Drums

    Tutorial Intermediate

    One of the most important aspects in hip-hop and popular music is the drumbeat. What makes it sound so big? The drum patterns appear so simple, so why are...