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Ableton / Reason 4 Keys

Published on Jan 17, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Sound Design Basics

  • All = synthesis, effects, experiment
  • (Source) -> Find the mod point for the best effect
  • Filter - bright, zap (E), Swell (amp e), LFO, effects, Source
  • Depth, Width, Character
  • Examples: Piano, String Machine, Moog Bass

Creating Great Sounds In Reason

  • Find something great and start experimenting
  • Layer until its perfect
  • Heavy reverbs, tape comp, reverse verb, random arp
  • Modify a "source"
  • No Other Arp, Verbed Piano Hits, Eno Arp, Walking Pad

Ableton / Reason 4 Keys

  • Reason = Sound Source, Ableton = live mixing, control, tracks
  • Flexibility, stability, ready to do anything at any given time
  • Overview of setup
  • Tricks: Freeze Button, Midi In
  • Show some magic

Playing With Multis

  • Choosing tracks - depends on your situation - JC keys, ethereal, bass
  • Essential for most: Pads, synths/piano/hook, Bass
  • Multi Outs
  • Choose what to play - what "looks right", what is fun
  • Flexible setup - spontaneity (choose in the moment

Playing With Multis

  • Hands on the faders - mix as you go (in ears)
  • BE SETUP FOR CONTROL - NEVER BE CAUGHT WITH YOUR PANTS DOWN