Audio Production Basics with Reason Software
eBook - ePub

Audio Production Basics with Reason Software

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Audio Production Basics with Reason Software

About this book

Learn the basics of recording, processing, and mixing audio using Reason software, the robust digital audio workstation and musical toolkit used by artists, producers, and sound designers worldwide. Audio Production Basics with Reason Software will guide you every step of the way. The exercises in this book are designed to be completed using the low-cost Reason Intro edition, allowing you to get hands-on practice and easily experience the world of Reason software. Everything discussed in this book translates fully to the standard edition of Reason software, as well as to the expansive Reason Suite edition.

With this book and the included online media files, you'll get working experience using Reason, covering everything from setting up your computer to the fundamentals of audio production, including:

Basic digital audio workstation operations and audio hardware optionsPrinciples of sound production and microphone use Essential Reason concepts and operationsMIDI fundamentals for playing and recording virtual instruments Managing devices and routing signals in Reason's unique rack interfaceUsing automation to create dynamic changes to audioMixing your project and exporting your final mixed track
Reason Intro is affordable, easy, and fun. And everything you learn here will apply when you are ready to move on to more advanced versions of Reason. Take the first step now, with Audio Production Basics with Reason Software.

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Table of contents

  1. Acknowledgments
  2. Introduction. Welcome to the World of Audio
  3. Chapter 1. Computer Concepts
  4. Exercise 1. Exploring Audio on the Computer
  5. Chapter 2. DAW Concepts
  6. Exercise 2. Setting Up a Multitrack Project
  7. Chapter 3. Audio Recording Concepts
  8. Exercise 3. Selecting Your Audio Production Gear
  9. Chapter 4. MIDI Recording Concepts
  10. Exercise 4. Selecting Your MIDI Production Gear
  11. Chapter 5. Reason Concepts, Part 1
  12. Exercise 5. Configuring and Working on a Song
  13. Chapter 6. Reason Concepts, Part 2
  14. Exercise 6. Importing and Editing Clips
  15. Chapter 7. Mixing Concepts
  16. Exercise 7. Creating a Basic Mix
  17. Chapter 8. Signal Processing
  18. Exercise 8. Optimizing Tracks with Signal Processing
  19. Chapter 9. Finishing a Project
  20. Exercise 9. Preparing the Final Mix
  21. Chapter 10. Beyond the Basics
  22. Exercise 10. Finalizing a Project
  23. About the Author