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!"

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."

Foll-up to Additive sound design with Parsec - Reason Tips

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."

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."

Propellerhead Thor Polysonic Synthesizer - Available for iPad

Published on Jun 20, 2013 PropellerheadSW·315 videos

on iTunes: Thor Polysonic Synthesizer - Propellerhead Software AB

"More info about Thor can be found here:
http://www.propellerheads.se/products...

Key Features:
- 1000+ expertly crafted synth patches, or create your own
- Multiple Filter and Oscillator Types
- Audiobus Support
- MIDI In allows for control from other apps or hardware controllers
- Collapse the keyboard to a scale and key of your choice, just like Figure
- Move patches back and forth between Thor on iPad and Thor in Reason
- Expressive touch interface with aftertouch and strumming

Thor is a comprehensive synth app for the iPad. Designed for mobile music making, it features a responsive interface optimized for hands on control, an innovative keyboard and the same massive synthesis engine as its desktop cousin. It's the same semi-modular synth with the same set of selectable oscillator and filter types and the same advanced routing of audio and modulation.

Aside from a regular piano style keyboard, Thor features a keyboard that can be locked to specific keys and scales, making it impossible to hit a wrong note. This is particularly useful on a mobile device when playing directly on the screen. More than just helping the player to stay in key, this musically aware keyboard is a source of endless inspiration and experimentation."

"The app is divided into three main screens: Keyboard, Knobs and Routing.

Keyboard mode features:
• Piano keyboard with transpose and range control
• Modulation and pitch bend controls
• Assist function lets you select key and scale to highlight chord notes or to collapse the keyboard to only show the chord notes of the selected scale.
• Strum function lets you play arpeggios by holding a chord while strumming across the strum control.
• Two assignable knobs and buttons acts like performance controls
• Settings for polyphony and portamento

Knobs mode features:
• Access to all of Thor's synthesis features
• Three oscillator slots for Thor's six oscillator types: Analog, Wavetable, FM Pair, PhaseMod, Multi Osc and Noise
• Three filter slots for for Thor's four filter types: Low Pass Ladder, State Variable, Comb and Formant
• Three envelopes
• Dual LFOs
• Delay and Chorus
• The Knobs screen is divided into panels that expand and collapse at the touch of a button
• Miniature keyboard to audition your sounds as you are working on them

Routing features
• Comprehensive but easy to use routing matrix lets you create complex modulation and signal flow setups
• Step sequencer with 16-steps and six channels: Note, Velocity, Gate length, Step duration, Curve 1, Curve 2

General App features:
• Patch compatible with Thor in Reason on your computer
• Move patches to and from your iPad using iTunes
• Sound bank with more than 1000 Thor patches from leading artists & sound designers (Kill the Noise, Richard Devine, Chris Petti and many more)
• Gorgeous retina display interface
• MIDI in - play Thor from an external MIDI source or from another app on the same iPad
• Audiobus compatible - stream audio from Thor to another audio app on the same iPad
• Audio in background option lets Thor keep playing in the background when working with other apps."

Also see Thor Polysonic Synthesizer - Micro Tutorial

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Thor Polysonic Synthesizer - Micro Tutorial

Published on Jun 17, 2013 PropellerheadSW·314 videos

"More info on Reason: https://www.propellerheads.se/product...

Thor sounds like no synthesizer you've ever heard before - and every single one of them. Where other synths use one specific form of synthesis and one single filter, the Thor polysonic synthesizer features six different oscillator types and four unique filters. Unlimited sound design potential at your fingertips.

In this micro tutorial we'll take a look at how to maneuver this unstoppable force of synthesis and give you an overview of its main features."

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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Malström Sound Design - Micro Tutorial

Published on Feb 26, 2013 PropellerheadSW·301 videos

"More info on Reason: https://www.propellerheads.se/product...

Malström is a one-of-a-kind synth, begging to be explored. In this tutorial we'll learn the basics of this mean green machine by creating a synth pad sound from scratch. And once you've got a feel for what Malström can do, endless sound design possibilities are just around the corner!"


Interesting pic from the Propellerheads link above. So many questions...

What is Reason?

Published on Jan 16, 2013 PropellerheadSW·297 videos

"For more information: http://www.propellerheads.se/tryreason/

Maybe you've heard your friend mention it... maybe you've seen the box in the music store... maybe you've been searching for software to record your music. Whatever led you to ask "What is Reason?" this is our answer. Get an introductory look at the music software being used around the world from music studios to garages, and from chart-topping hits to experimental synth noise creations."

ReBirth for iPad and Figure

Published on Dec 22, 2012 by PropellerheadSW

"What's better than making music? Making music with a friend of course! And doing it instead of working, like Kalle and Mattias...

With ReBirth for iPad's Duo mode two people can make squelchy techno music on the same iPad. Connect ReBirth to other equipment with MIDI Sync, or enable WIST sync to bring Figure or other WIST-enabled apps into the mix."

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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"

Radical Keys - Rack Extension

Published on Nov 14, 2012 by PropellerheadSW

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

Introducing Radical Keys, a new Rack Extension instrument for Reason that faithfully recreates three classic electromechanical keyboards—Rhodes, Pianet and Wurlitzer. Based on the same 'Radical' technology as our Radical Piano instrument, Radical Keys goes beyond flawless emulation, by enabling you to sculpt your own instruments from the originals.

Disclaimer: All product names used are trademarks of their respective owners, and in no way constitutes an association or affiliation with Propellerhead Software. All trademarks are solely used to identify the products whose sound was sampled and studied during the development of Radical Keys."

Getting Started with the Pulsar Dual LFO

YouTube Published on Jun 30, 2012 by PropellerheadSW

"NOTE: Reason 6.5 and Reason Essentials 1.5 users can and get Pulsar from the Rack Extension Shop for FREE until October 1st, 2012! Reason 6.5 and Reason Essentials 1.5 are free upgrades for Reason 6 and Reason Essentials 1 users and special upgrade pricing is available for users of earlier Reason versions.

Pulsar in the Rack Extension Shop:
http://shop.propellerheads.se/product/pulsar/

Also featured, the Synapse Audio AF-4 Filter:
http://shop.propellerheads.se/product/synapse-af-4-analog-filter/

The Pulsar Dual LFO, new as a Rack Extension in the Propellerhead Shop, is a flexible little powerhouse utility with tons of routing potential. Even though Pulsar is capable of some wild tricks, it also is one of the best places to start learning about modular synthesis and LFOs.

We put together this introductory look at how to use LFOs to spice up your existing sounds and how to get Pulsar making some sounds of its own."

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"

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."

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

How to expand your modulation possibilities - Reason Sound Design

YouTube Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on Mar 27, 2012

"Propellerhead's product specialist Mattias Häggström Gerdt shows you how to use the Combinator to access more modulation options in Reason's synths and how you can control this with CV. More possibilities for making interesting, evolving sounds is just inside the Combinator!"

Propellerhead Rack Extensions and Figure App Technology Preview

YouTube Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on Mar 20, 2012

"We couldn't hold back anymore. We were too excited about what we've got in the works that we flew down to the Musikmesse Convention in Frankfurt, invited a room full of our friends in the press and development community, and lifted the curtain on some groundbreaking new technology we're working on.

In this presentation we'll introduce you to Figure, our new mobile adaptation of actual Reason devices running on your phone and Rack Extensions, our new technology which will allow third party developers to create fully functional Reason rack devices complete with CV, cable routing, combinator patch creation, and everything else that makes Reason so versatile and creative.

To learn more and to find out about getting started with our SDK, visit: http://www.propellerheads.se"

Artist Interview: Surkin

YouTube Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on Dec 15, 2011

"When a young Benoit Heitz saw a friend's computer running Reason he had an epiphany: "His computer isn't better than my parent's computer. That means I could be making music." He started out not knowing the first thing about drums or music in general. Three years later he was touring the world as an international DJ. Surkin had us over to check out his wild yet danceable cut-up sample work."

James Bernards Favorite New Patches

YouTube Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on Sep 28, 2011

"The expanded factory sound bank in Reason 6 is a new source of inspiration. Propellerhead product specialist James Bernard put together a sampling of new music he's been making with the new patches in the Reason 6 sound bank.

This file is also downloadable in Reason's demo song format. If you're trying out Reason and want to see these patches and sequencer clips up close, just go here: http://www.propellerheads.se/stuff/sounds.zip"