Recently I have been using Record and Reason (combined) as my main production platform. I’m finding it to be a great environment to work in. Obviously I have a few gripes, but Record is still in its very early stages.
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Posts by Mo Volans
How to Build a Stereo, Filtered Delay Combinator in Reason
Feb 8th in Production, Reason by Mo Volans 3
6 Creative and Alternative Uses for Sidechaining
Feb 1st in Logic Pro, Production by Mo VolansSidechaining has been a popular tool amongst engineers for long time. I have covered the basic methods for achieving the effect in a few popular DAWs, including Logic, Cubase and Reason but let’s take a look at some real world examples of how we can use the technique.
An Introduction to Propellerhead’s Groove Engine
Jan 25th in Production, Reason by Mo VolansFor those of you that are reasonably new to Reason and Record, or have just updated to the most recent versions, the concept of the Groove Mixer might not be one your familiar with.
Getting to Grips with Modulation Mapping
Jan 18th in Logic Pro, Reason, Sound Design by Mo VolansFor some synthesists the subject of modulation mapping is one to be avoided. It’s hardly surprising considering the average mod matrix is made up of tables, graphs and numbers.
How to Combine Synths and Samples to Create Ambient Backdrops
Jan 14th in Logic Pro, Production by Mo VolansEven if your tracks are mixed well and the arrangements are tight often they can feel a little 2D, almost as if something is missing. Adding an ambient, cinematic backdrop to the sparse sections of your project can really bring things to life.
How to Effectively Layer Drum Sounds
Jan 11th in Production, Reason by Mo VolansWhen you’re working with beats it always pays to know some techniques for creating a larger than life sound. Your drum tracks can be pumped up using a variety of different methods such as parallel processing, heavy compression and transient design but sometimes even these can fall short.
How to Program and Produce Beats with Propellerhead’s Redrum
Dec 28th in Production, Reason by Mo VolansIf you are a Reason or Record owner you are lucky enough to have access to one of the best virtual drum machines out there. Making great beats quickly is a breeze using its step sequencing system and editing sounds is just as easy.
The Low Down on Chorus and Unison Effects
Dec 21st in General by Mo VolansChorus and unison effects are pretty much the most common modulation effects there are and it’s likely you have used them in your mixes before. To really get the best out of these processes its essential to understand whats going on under the hood.
How to Master in Propellerhead’s Record
Dec 14th in Mixing & Mastering by Mo VolansAs the new Props application Record offers a great buss compressor and full mastering suite I thought it would be useful to show a typical mastering set up and the workflow involved when mastering and delivering a new project.
How to Create and Organize Your Own Apple Loops
Dec 7th in Logic Pro, Production by Mo VolansIf you use Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro or Final Cut Pro it’s highly likely that you’ll be familiar with Apple loops. These applications come with a pretty massive collection of sounds in this format but it’s much more satisfying to build your own custom loops and have them stored alongside the library sounds.
This tutorial will show you how to turn your raw samples into Apple loops and tag them with the appropriate data so that they show up in your searches. These loops can then be used in any of your project, regardless of their tempo.
