Propellerhead Reason 6.5 With Rack Extensions Now Available

http://www.propellerheads.se/ - And some vids to celebrate:

Pulsar - Rack Extension

Published on Jun 14, 2012 by PropellerheadSW

"For more information: http://shop.propellerheads.se/product/pulsar/

Pulsar LGM-1 is a dual channel modulation powerhouse for the Reason rack. We call it an LFO—but it's also a powerful little synth in its own right. For tweakers, Pulsar makes every single thing in the rack a little bit better. For back-of-the-rackophobes it comes with patches containing everything from lush evolving pads to the grittiest of wobble basses.

When the rate is turned up, Pulsar transforms from low frequency oscillator to high powered synth with plenty of character. The LFO waveforms when combined with lag and shuffle bring tons of tones."

Buffre Reason Rack Extension

Published on Jun 14, 2012 by PeffTV

"Buffre: a Beat Repeater and more for Reason 6.5"

Polar - Rack Extension

Published on Jun 14, 2012 by PropellerheadSW

"For more information: http://shop.propellerheads.se/product/polar/

Polar is an old school harmony and pitch-shifter effect with a host of modern tricks up its sleeves. Use it for classic harmonizing, stereo-widening, and realtime pitch-shifting, or experiment with buffer looping and audio freezing to create otherworldly effects.

Load up Polar in the rack, and it will instantly make your sounds wider. Introduce slight pitch-shifting to make it even bigger. Turn the Shifters to add harmonics — up to two octaves above — or radically change the pitch down to two octaves below. Finish up your patch by turning on the filter, manipulated by the built-in LFO and envelope.

If you are a singer, producer, guitarist or remixer who is looking for transparent pitch-shifting, creative ways of turning bland recordings into wide, evolving soundscapes — or want to completely mangle a sound into an interesting mess, Polar brings all this and much more to your Reason rack."

Radical Piano - Rack Extension

Published on Jun 14, 2012 by PropellerheadSW

"For more information: http://shop.propellerheads.se/product/radical-piano/

The premise is simple. The results are stunning. We'll give you three basic pianos paired with the technology to make an infinite number of your own. Based on a custom blend between sampling technology and physical modeling algorithms, Radical Piano affords songwriters, producers, and sound designers an unprecedented level of control to craft a realistic piano that is 100% unique.

Radical Piano will change the way you use pianos in your music by allowing you to imagine a piano in a real space and set about creating it yourself through intuitive controls. Or like you have done with synthesizers for years, you can listen to your favorite song and emulate the recording with uncanny accuracy. Perhaps even more impressive, the realism of Radical Piano will affect the way you play because it responds like a real piano to sustain pedal movement, key noise and velocity response."

Trying, buying and installing Rack Extensions

Published on Jun 14, 2012 by PropellerheadSW

"This tutorial describes how you try, buy and install Rack Extensions with Reason 6.5 and Reason Essentials 1.5.

Read more and visit the Propellerhead Shop: http://shop.propellerheads.se"

Introducing Reason 6

YouTube Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on Jul 10, 2011

"Introducing Reason, version 6. The world's favorite music making platform is about to get a whole lot bigger, better, and ready for any idea you throw at it.

With version 6 Reason reclaims the spotlight. Combining all the features from Record, version 6 adds audio recording and editing into Reason, along with Propellerhead's acclaimed mixing console with masterfully modeled EQ and dynamics on every channel, multiple parallel racks, all the effects you know and love plus new ones to fall in love with, and much more of what you've always wanted in Reason."

Propellerhead Balance with Reason Essentials

Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on Jul 10, 2011

"Balance and Reason Essentials: the music production package that has everything you need to create anything you want.

Sounds as good as it looks. Works as great as it feels. We've taken care of all the tedious stuff — calibration, setup, the works. You can concentrate on having fun instead: making music. With two channels of pristine audio recording, and with inputs for all your gear, your instruments are always connected and you are always ready to record.


Balance is perfectly integrated with Reason and Reason Essentials. With Clip Safe you'll never lose a good take to distortion again. Big Meter lets you tune your guitar and set the levels from across the room. Use it with our software, other pro audio apps, or even iTunes - Balance works with everything.


* This video features music by Olivia Broadfield. To download "Like Snow" free, head over to Olivia's website at www.oliviabroadfield.com"

I Am a Reason User

Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on Jul 11, 2011

"It's no wonder Reason's hyper-creative production environment is used all over the world... because it's the fastest way to get your idea out in unparalleled quality. Reason is at both times influential and transparent. When you want to get your idea down, Reason gets out of the way and keeps you focussed on music and not the technology. But when you want to get tweaky, Reason inspires you to create new sounds, try new things, and push your personal limits as a producer."

Propellerhead Figure Now Available & First User Video

"Got three minutes and want to make some music?

Figure is the fun music-making app for instant inspiration.

Create an addictive beat before the next bus stop or lay down a beefy bass line while waiting in line at the bank. Figure will have you making music within seconds yet is deep enough for endless play on a transatlantic flight.

Figure highlights
• Make songs with Drums, Bass and Lead Synth
• Play by sliding your finger across the play pad
• Always stay in key and on the beat
• No previous playing skills required
• Tweak and twist your track on the fly
• Sounding amazing has never been this easy
• The sound of Reason on your phone!


Truly designed for mobile user on the go, Figure gives you drums, bass and lead synth, controlled by an incredibly easy to use touch interface that gets you sounding great literally in seconds. Slide your finger across the play pad and hear your bass line play. Tweak the Rhythm, Range and Scale Step wheels to get the result you’re after. Programming drumbeats is just as easy. Set the rhythm and play the drums with your fingers. You won’t want to stop. You won’t believe how amazing you and your phone can sound.

If you are new to music making, getting started making great sounding tracks has never been this easy — and sounded so great!

If you are a seasoned musician – music creation has never been this fun!

The nitty gritty details:
• Bass & lead parts use Reason’s Thor synthesizer
• Drums powered by Reason’s Kong drum machine
• Play in different keys & modes. Set once or change on the fly.
• Increase the Shuffle to loosen up your beats
• Turn up Pump to add a club sound to your tracks
• Adjust levels using Propellerhead’s legendary mixer

** Requirements: works on iPhone 4 or higher, not recommended for iPhone 3GS"


iPads on eBay

Propellerhead Figure for iPhone/iPad: first JAM

YouTube Uploaded by mvpadrini on Apr 3, 2012

"Trying the new Figure for iOS by Propellerhead for the first time.

Testando o novo Figure para iOS da Propellerhead pela primeira vez.

http://musicapps.com.br"

Update: official video from PropellerheadSW:

Figure for iPhone


Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on Apr 2, 2012

World-class synths? Sure.
Beast of a drum machine? Totally.
But here's what matters most:

Figure is fun.

Figure for iOS is designed from the ground up for the mobile environments we find ourselves looking to pass time. With
major synth power under its hood, Figure sounds amazing too.

Available on the iOS App Store:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/figure/id511269223?ls=1&mt=8

Learn more about Figure on our website:
http://www.propellerheads.se/products/figure/


iPads on eBay

Parsec Additive Synthesis - Micro Tutorial

Published on Nov 15, 2013 PropellerheadSW·322 videos

"Parsec is Available in the Propellerhead Shop:
http://shop.propellerheads.se/product/parsec/

Download the song file from this video here:
http://www.propellerheads.se/stuff/Pa...

Additive Synthesis is an entirely different type of synthesizer technology than most of us use in our music. Historically speaking, that's because Additive Synthesis has been hard to understand and a heavy burden on computers to keep up with the hundreds of oscillators needed to make complex sounds.

Well we've fixed that. Parsec is our latest Rack Extension instrument for Reason and it brings a completely new and musical approach to Additive Synthesis.

In this Micro Tutorial, you'll learn all about how Additive Synthesis works and how you can experiment with Parsec to bring new sounds to your music."

Additive sound design with Parsec - Reason Tips
Published on Nov 21, 2013 PropellerheadSW·323 videos

"Try Parsec now: http://shop.propellerheads.se/product/parsec/
Download the .reason song file (requires Reason 7): http://cdn.propellerheads.se/productspecialist/Parsec_Bell_Bounce.zip

The Parsec Spectral Synthesizer is a sound designers dream. With two independent sound engines, up to 1024 oscillators per voice, a wide range of sound sculpting tools, built-in effects and free modulation routing, Parsec is capable of an incredibly wide range of sounds.

In this tutorial, product specialist Mattias shows you how to create a beautiful bell sound from scratch. If you want to go deeper with Parsec, this video is for you."

52 Reason / Record Tips - Week 50: Thor's Multi-Osc, Noise Osc, and Filters

YouTube Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on Mar 21, 2011
follow-up to this post
"If you've made it this far into Synth School without dropping out or changing your major to something less technical, then congratulations. You're nearly ready for graduation day. Today we'll be picking up where we left off with Thor's oscillator types, namely the multi-oscillator and the noise oscillator. There's a lot to these simple looking modules! From there we'll move over and take a look at the filter sections in Thor and I'll introduce you to the semi-modular routing buttons which help move signals through Thor."

Propellerheads launches their latest software "Record"

YouTube via keyboardmag1
"Gerry Bassermann of Propellerhead gives Keyboard Magazine the lowdown on their latest product, simply titled "Record." It blends seamlessly with Reason to give you the ability to record digital audio and manipulate it in a user-friendly platform. Make sure you catch all 3 parts! Filmed by Robbie Gennet."





Update:
MusoTalk 263 Propellerhead Record Preview 1

YouTube via musotalk

MusoTalk Propellerhead Record Review Teil 2


Update:
Record from Propellerhead Software

YouTube via PropellerheadSW
"http://www.record-you.com
Welcome to Record, Propellerhead Software's brand new recording software. Record gives you unlimited hard disk tracks, world class effects and mixing gear, and a whole new take on music recording. With an intuitive, straightforward interface and a hands-on approach to capturing performances, Record was designed for musicians - not audio engineers. This is recording done right."

Update: also see the write-up on CDM.

Introducing the Parsec Spectral Synthesizer

Published on Oct 29, 2013 PropellerheadSW·321 videos

"Parsec is available in the Propellerhead Shop
http://shop.propellerheads.se/product...

Propellerhead proudly presents Parsec Spectral Synthesizer—the futuristic sound of additive synthesis for the Reason Rack. With two independent sound engines, up to 1024 oscillators per voice, a wide range of sound sculpting tools, built-in effects and free modulation routing, Parsec won't leave you wishing when it comes to sonic horse-powers.

Boasting a state-of-the-art synthesis engine and an inviting user interface, Parsec was designed for the novice and the PhD of sound synthesis alike. The comprehensive sound bank with patches spanning everything from crisp, digital sounding leads to lush and evolving pad sounds, rich sonic textures and instrument sounds, will make an excellent starting point to explore the sounds of Parsec. Once you are ready to dive further, the easy to grasp interface will have you creating your own otherworldly sounds in no time."

52 Reason / Record Tips - week 5: Samples, who needs them? - Creating Drum Sounds

YouTube via PropellerheadSW
"In the fifth episode of his tutorial series, James Bernard aims to answer the eternal question: samples - who needs them? Using the Thor synthesizer and its routing and modulation possibilities, James will show you how to design your own electronic drum sounds in a few simple steps."

Bon Harris - Nitzer Ebb & Reason

YouTube via PropellerheadSW
"Bon Harris is mostly known as a founding member of legendary UK electronic act Nitzer Ebb, but he has also worked with artists such as Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, his own band Maven and many more. We met with Bon to talk production, Reason and fat bass sounds."
Reason on Amazon
Reason on Ebay

52 Reason / Record Tips - Week 51: Thor Filters, Shaper, Envelope, LFO, and Mod Matrix

YouTube Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on Apr 2, 2011

"With a solid foundation of synth theory and even Thor's fundamentals under your belt, this week we'll be diving deeper into the filter types in Thor - looking at the State Variable Filter, the Comb Filter, and the Formant Filter. You'll also learn about the self-oscillator included with some of these filters. From there we'll move through Thor's semi-modular signal path to see how you can tap into the sound-bending power of the shaper, the mod envelope, and the Modulation Matrix.

As with all of these Synth School videos, the knowledge in here builds heavily off of previous tutorials so if you're jumping in to this one first I can highly recommend looking at past weeks to get a better understanding of the advanced concepts we're covering here.

Also: Don't forget to get your cap and gown measurements to the principle's office because graduation from Synth School is next week!"

Reason Micro Tutorial - Kong's Synth Drums

YouTube via PropellerheadSW | July 11, 2010
Double Rainbow ref in this one.
"Has music just not sounded the same to you since Miami Vice went off the air? Then you're in luck! The synth drums in Kong bring analog drum sounds back to your music. Most analog sounds these days are sampled, meaning the sound you load is the sound you've got. In this micro tutorial you'll see how easy it is to make wonderfully tweakable analog synth drums and assign them to your pads."

Rack Extensions for Reason and Reason Essentials

YouTube Published on May 30, 2012 by PropellerheadSW

"For more information on Rack Extensions, visit: http://www.propellerheads.se

Meet some of the developers bringing Rack Extension devices to Reason's rack! Rack Extensions allow 3rd party developers to bring their expertise, sounds, and inspiring workflow into Reason by merging some of the best elements of typical plugin expandability with the best elements of Reason's ongoing commitment to stability, efficiency, and musicality.

In this video you'll get a look at some of the first Rack Extensions to arrive in Reason's rack, hear direct from the developers themselves and, most importantly, see just how massive this expansion will be for your music.


*All product names used are trademarks of their respective owners, and in no way constitute an association or affiliation with Propellerhead Software or companies interviewed. Any products or trademarks mentioned in this video are solely used to identify the products whose sound was studied during development and/or for comparison purposes only."

52 Reason / Record Tips - Week 49: Thor Oscillator Types

YouTube Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on Mar 11, 2011

"Synth School enters its final and most advanced device starting this week. Strap in and get ready because we're about to tackle the Thor Polysonic Synthesizer. Thor is called "polysonic" because it offers a smorgasbord of various oscillator types, filter types, and signal routing options.

This week we'll be focusing on the first major oscillator types in Thor. Each oscillator has a specific synth technology behind it and each one has a particular sound that will be suitable for different uses. If you've found yourself relying on presets for Thor or if you tend to go straight to the analog oscillator because it's familiar to you, you'll definitely want to get to know these other oscillators. They'll expand your sonic palette and ramp up your sound design chops."

Creating a rich pad sound with Parsec - Reason Tips

Published on Feb 21, 2014 PropellerheadSW·326 videos

"For more information about Parsec:
https://shop.propellerheads.se/produc...

Always right on the cutting edge of sound design, Max Rehbein is back with another tutorial. This time he dives into the Parsec Spectral Synthesizer to create a rich pad sound and then take it further, morphing it into a beautiful ambient drip.

You have to hear it to believe it!"

Reason & Record: Meet the Propellerheads

YouTube via PropellerheadSW — June 16, 2010 — "Why did Reason turn out like it did? What kind of thinking was behind the latest version of Reason and Record? Meet the Propellerheads and get some of the inside story on how we create our software."

Reason version 4 - Thor

YouTube via PropellerheadSW. via Nusonica.
"Thor is a multi-synthesis synthesizer with six oscillator types, four different filters, a step sequencer and a modulation matrix. Fully routable. Fully automatable. Fully everything."

Proppellerhead Announces PX7 FM SYNTHESIZER

Published on Dec 11, 2012 by PropellerheadSW

"The PX7 FM Synthesizer is a six operator FM synth for the Reason rack. As a faithful recreation of the popular DX series keyboards, it provides a wealth of new sounds, ranging from classic 80's bass and brass to modern textures, leads and growls."

"The PX7 FM Synthesizer is a six operator FM synth for the Reason rack. As a faithful recreation of the popular DX series keyboards, it provides a wealth of new sounds, ranging from classic 80's bass and brass to modern textures, leads and growls.

But PX7 is not only an emulation of a classic keyboard. With an easier interface, macro controls for quick and powerful tweaking of sounds, stereo spread, and full integration with the Reason rack, it takes FM synthesis into the age of Reason.

In FM synthesis, or Frequency Modulation, sounds are generated by layering or modulating the frequency of sine wave oscillators, called operators. The 32 selectable algorithms decide how the operators are connected, and which modulates what.

The envelopes, one for each operator, are more advanced than those you typically see in synths, with a number of different breakpoints for extremely precise control over the modulation.

With the new macro controls you get tons of new tones out of a single patch — even without a full understanding of FM synthesis.

PX7 includes a great set of new patches and Combinators with sounds ranging from modern to futuristic. But perhaps best of all: the PX7 FM Synthesizer is patch-compatible with the classic it's based on—and faithfully reproduces its trademark tone. A ton of patches from the original is included with PX7. Our online patch converter takes Yamaha DX7 patches and converts them to PX7 format, giving you access to tens of thousands of presets for all styles of music.

DX7 ➔ PX7 Patch Converter:
http://www.propellerheads.se/support_area/dx7-px7-converter/

PX7 FM Synthesizer. A six operator frequency modulation digital synthesizer for Reason.


Features:
- Six operator classic FM synthesis for the Reason rack
- 32 selectable algorithms
- Advanced envelope generator
- Includes tons of classic and vintage presets, ranging from 80's bass to keys and brass
- Comes with a set of new, exclusive patches for modern music productions
- PX7 does not require a full understanding of FM synthesis—the macro controls make tweaking sounds fast, easy and fun.
- Propellerhead's online patch converter lets you convert any Yamaha DX7 patch to PX7 format.
- CV control of operator levels lets you apply modulation from any device in the Reason rack.
- Combine two PX7 synths with the Combinator to easily create layered sounds that never was possible with the hardware it's based on"

Reason Disco School

YouTube Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on Jun 21, 2011

"Make your dance music sparkle with Reason Disco School, the new ReFill from Propellerhead Software that recreates the classic sounds of disco. There will be fever.

http://www.propellerheads.se/reason-disco-school/"

Using Reason Disco School

Micro Tutorial 14 - Vocoding

YouTube via PropellerheadSW
"In this tutorial, we will learn how to hook up Reason's vocoder to Record for use with a live audio input (aka robot singing). We'll also learn how to put a vocoder on an existing audio recording."

Propellerhead Redrum Drum Machine 101 with Redrum - Micro Tutorial

Published on Apr 5, 2013 PropellerheadSW·304 videos

"Ever since Reason 1.0 beatmakers, producers, and button-mashers alike have all loved the venerable old Redrum Drum Computer. And it's easy to see why. Step sequencing drum machines like Redrum or even the classic Roland 808 offer a nearly perfect layout for programming the rhythmic syncopated beats used in so many popular music genres. The 16 buttons, representing the 16 steps in the beat, provide the right blend of predictable beat construction and random experimentation when you want to spice up your beats.

In this micro tutorial, we'll get you started with drum step sequencing and get familiar with the Redrum's layout. You'll soon learn why producers the world over love Kong but also keep coming back to Redrum for that special creative simplicity."

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