Introducing Reason 4 with CD

Electronic musicians, rockers, rappers, and regular folks use Reason virtual studio software to create and self-record studio-quality music on PCs and Macs. This book shows you how to harness all the tools of this popular package to produce your own professional sound. Veteran studio engineer and professional musician Cliff Truesdell explains everything you need to get going'from Reason's full array of virtual instruments, effects, and functions to priceless inside-the-studio insights and tips you can use to start creating original pieces right away. "Introducing Reason 4 shows you how to harness all the tools of this popular package to produce your own professional sound. Veteran studio engineer and professional musician Cliff Truesdell explains everything you need to get going - from Reason's full array of virtual instruments, effects, and functions to priceless inside - the studio insights and tips you can use to start creating original pieces right away. You'll also come away with useful skills you can apply in any studio session, whether digital or analog."--Jacket Getting started Working in reason The Dr. Rex loop player The redrum drum computer The reason synths The reason samplers The effects Other devices and features The combinator Arranging, mixing, and exporting.