Are you just getting started with Reason? Or perhaps you want to hone your skills, pick up some new ideas or learn others’ techniques for using Reason?
We’ve assembled some links of dedicated learning resources for Reason. Whether you prefer a printed book, DVD, online tutorials or classroom setting, there’s probably something for you.
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Did you know we at Propellerhead do a lot of free tips and tutorials on YouTube too? Make sure you pay our channel a visit!
Beat Design BasicsLearn the best in beat making with Reason master, Mo Volans! In this 33 video tutorial, Volans takes you through everything you need to know about making beats with the huge power of Reason 6! From the very basics to advanced techniques, he’ll have you making your own electronic beat madness in no time!
Designing Dubstep: Beat by BeatDubstep master Hollin Jones takes you through the virtual studio as he teaches you how to produce your own Dubstep tracks using Reason 6! From idea conception to finished track creation, watch and learn with a pro and start making your own beats!
Quick Start GuideThis tutorial is FREE, simply create a free membership! With the release of Reason 6 Propellerhead has created the ultimate DAW powerhouse! So join Reason expert Hollin Jones in this Quick Start Guide and get a taste of all the cool stuff that this revamped Reason 6 brings to the DAW table…
Reason FundamentalsBefore you can dive into any DAW you’ve got to know the basic workings and layout of the program. In this Reason 6 Fundamentals tutorial, expert Hollin Jones cranks up the tempo to about 1000 bpm and gets you up and producing tracks in no time flat…
Working With MIDIMIDI is the fuel that powers all of Reason’s mind-blowing instruments. Join Reason MIDI master, Hollin Jones, and learn how to harness the power of MIDI to accelerate your tunes into Hyper Production…
The InstrumentsReason 6 comes jammed-packed with tons of synths and virtual instruments. Take the sonic tour with Reason expert Hollin Jones…
Working With AudioReason now records, processes and samples audio! This tutorial by Reason 6 expert Hollin Jones shows you just how seamless working with audio is in Reason 6…
FX, EQ, Automation & MixingThe instruments are smoking. The rack is exploding. Now it’s time to pull it all together and make musical sense of all this Reason 6 mayhem! In this tutorial, Hollin Jones get’s you into the mixer and exploring the FX, EQ and automation…
The EchoNew to Reason’s Rack is The Echo, The Echo, The Echo… Watch G.W. Childs show you how he manipulates this “echological” new plugin to create all kinds of “out there” audio effects…
PulveriserSquash it. Smash it! Make it dirty and shake it up! That sounds like Pulveriser – the new FX plugin from the mad scientists at Propellerhead. Let G.W. Childs show you how to totally PULVERISE your Reason 6 tracks…
AlligatorWhat do you get when you put gates, filters, patterns and FX into a single device? You get a plugin with major teeth that’ll bite right through your mixes! That’s because Alligator is about making any track into a beat track. Join G.W. Childs as he wrestles the sound out of this beast and shows you what this fearsome effects device can do…
Reason’s Mixing ToolboxLearn how operate the amazing new console and mixing tools included in Reason 6. Watch as Mo Volans remixes a track right before your eyes and ears…
Reason’s Mastering ToolboxLearn to master your Reason projects right in Reason 6! This tutorial by audio expert Mo Volans shows you how to use Reason’s powerful, built-in mastering tools…
Kong: King of DrumsThis virtual beat making machine can do it all. And who better to tame the beast than Reason master Mo Volans: an authority on everything that makes sound in the digital world!
Dr. Octo Rex: Sonic SurgeryImagine eight Rex files simultaneously slicing and dicing, mixing and mashing to make the most amazing rhythmic masterpieces. Combine Dr. Octo Rex and the expertise of Reason Master, Mo Volans, and the unimaginable has become reality…
The CombinatorThree hours of hot video tips that will show you how to use Reason’s Combinator in exciting new ways for bigger synths, better beats, and masterful remixes!
Thor: Master of All SynthsLightning strikes and thunder rolls as G.W. Childs explores the vast depths of Reason’s awesome Master of All Synths: Thor!
Reason 6: Getting Up to SpeedThere are lots of new features and effects and we want to get you up to speed! The aim of this tutorial is to help those of you who are already using Reason or who already have our Reason 5 to tutorial, to get up and running quickly with the new elements Propellerhead has added.
Reason 6: FundamentalsMorgan Pottruff is back and he’s ready to show you the fundamentals of Reason 6! All the basics get covered in this one but don’t let that fool as you Morg will cover everything in super detail getting you up and running quickly with confidence.
Reason 6: The Effects of ReasonYou may only use one or two of the same effects in your mix and if so this tutorial will be an eye opener for you! It doesn’t matter what the effect is in Reason 6 – there is a carefully thought out purpose for each of them. You’ll discover some of those reasons to use a certain effect to achieve the results you want.
Reason 6: Instrumental to ReasonThis tutorial is all about the instruments in Reason 6. We cover them all! It doesn’t matter what the instrument is in Reason 6 – there is a carefully thought out purpose for each of them. You’ll discover some of those reasons to use a certain device to achieve the results you want.
Reason 6: Advancing Your ReasonMorgan Pottruff is back and he’s ready to show you the advanced features of Reason 6! This is all the hard core stuff you need to know to really take your knowledge of Reason 6 to the next level.
Reason 6 ExplainedWant to make Reason 6 your “go to” DAW? Well get ready for in-depth coverage that will make using the new Reason 6 a breeze. Reason super user Sedric Pieretti shows you Reason 6 from top to bottom and everything in between so you can start making music today.
Going Pro with Reason 6.5
The Power in Reason
Sound Design and Mixing in Reason
Reason 6 Ignite! The Visual Guide for New Users
Reason 6 Power! The Comprehensive Guide
Power Tools for Reason 6
Reason 6 Power! Power Cuts
Level: Beginner
Organized by: Noisy Academy
Location: Berlin, Germany
An intense two-day introduction course—starting with the soft- and hardware infrastructure, using tools and devices, audio recording and editing, and rendering. Learn to feel comfortable in Reason, to use all of its tools and devices and produce your first tracks successfully.
Reason Workshop - Level 02
Level: Advanced
Organized by: Noisy Academy
Location: Berlin, Germany
The follow-up to the beginner’s course goes way more into deep. Learn about professional use of patches, drum machines and synthesizers in Reason, audio editing and MIDI mapping. Finally, get your tracks ready for live perfomances.
Reason Producer Certificate ProgramMaster Reason with our complete program of courses culminating in a four track EP ready for release. In addition to achieving a complete overview of the composition process in Reason & Record you’ll also earn the Dubspot Producer’s Certificate in Reason & Record.
Intro to ReasonThis intensive weekend workshop is designed to introduce students to Reason. The goal is to teach students how to use Reason to compose beats, melodies and sounds in order to create original songs.
1 on 1 Training: ReasonReason is a great software package for beginners and advanced users alike. As with all our one on one training, you can either learn functionality specific to Reason, general production techniques with Reason as the backdrop, or both!
Propellerhead Reason 101/110An in-depth exploration of Propellerheads Reason - the tool that changed electronic music production forever. Now a staple in every studio from Hip-Hop to IDM, Reason is one of the fastest creation tools out there, with good reason. Students will learn about the components of the tools including all of the instruments and the various sound creation possibilities available.
Producing Music with ReasonGain a firm understanding of the functionalities and capabilities of Reason software. Explore Reason's rack of virtual instruments, effects, mixers, built-in sequencer and patching system, and learn real-world production setups and techniques used by today's top producers.
Desktop Music Production for MacMaster the tools and techniques for producing great-sounding music at home… and create high quality recordings ready for CD or MP3!
Desktop Music Production for PCMaster the tools and techniques for producing great-sounding music at home… and create high quality recordings ready for CD or MP3!
MIDI Sequencing IntermediateLearn to create musical-sounding MIDI arrangements with assignments that challenge your creativity while you produce music in three divergent styles: electronic dance music, blues, and advertising scoring.
Hip-Hop Writing and ProductionLearn the techniques that hip-hop producers use to create hit songs. Learn writing and production considerations unique to hip-hop, how to analyze and recreate different styles of hip-hop, and how to use this foundation to produce your own songs using Propellerhead’s Reason software.
Sound Design for the Electronic MusicianLearn to create your own electronic sounds and musical productions using Propellerhead's Reason and Native Instruments' Absynth.
Sampling and Audio ProductionExplore the art of sampling and audio production, and learn Berklee's approach to recording, editing, and programming using the software samplers provided in Reason.
Remixing with Pro Tools and ReasonLeverage the power of Pro Tools and Reason using ReWire technology, and gain a comprehensive understanding of how these powerful programs work together in the remixing process.
Up and running with Reason 6.5Join author J Chris Griffin, as he demonstrates how to record music in Reason 6.5. Get jump-started with the "Making Music Right Away" chapter, and then dig into the program and discover how to create beats with ReDrum, use loops in Dr. Rex, and record guitars and basses through the built-in Line6 devices. The course also shows how to work with the built-in synths; utilize the collections of samples, patches, and programs known as ReFills; and add effects on several types of tracks.
Remixing Techniques: Arranging and Song FormIn this course, author Josh Harris shows how to create radio and club arrangements, and a radio edit of a club mix. He utilizes four different digital audio workstations (DAWs)—Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic, and Reason—and shows how to build different arrangements from the ground up, by adding guitars, drums, bass, and synths. Each DAW explores different types of arranging scenarios.
Remixing Techniques: Time StretchingIn this course, author Josh Harris demonstrates time-stretching techniques in four of the major digital audio workstations: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Reason, and Ableton Live. Josh covers the basic time-stretching treatments, where minimal tempo adjustment is needed, and then moves into more difficult territory. Each lesson employs real-world musical examples to clearly show where each time-stretching technique is useful and how the results of time stretching affect the sound of a song.
Reason Level 1: Beginners/IntermediateOur brand new Reason Level 1 course provides students with all the knowledge necessary to start making music with Reason. As well as being guided through all the main areas of the software, the modules also provide more general information about music, performance and production.
Reason Level 2: AdvancedOur brand new Level 2 Advanced Reason Online Course continues where the Level 1 course leaves off, and provides experienced Reason users with all the knowledge needed to get the very best out of all the advanced features and workflow methods available in Reason.
Reason Online CoursePerfect for those who have just bought the latest installment of Propellerhead Reason, which includes new instruments, effects processors, a new mixer, and the ability to be able to record, import and edit audio directly in the sequencer.
Reason 6 Online ClassAn in-depth exploration of Propellerheads Reason – the tool that changed electronic music production forever. Students will learn about the components of the tools including all of the instruments and the various sound creation possibilities available.