Youtuber tries Reason 12 for the first time and tries to make acid techno

[electrofux]

I enjoyed the video alot. Seeing someone making the first steps in Reason who has alot of knowledge in his area of music making was interesting. Though "making acid techno" is a bit exaggerated when the outcome is a 3 track loop.

[Melody303]

Uhm guys, you do know I've written 150+ Acid tracks in the last 2 years, right? I mean sure, they're not house or techno, rather downtempo, but if acid is your bag, you don't need to go looking for youtubers or setting up comps, I've been posting my music here for a while now, lol.

[Carpainter]

Making acid in Reason is like recording a band with Pro Tools. It's what the software was made for. They've shoehorned traditional DAW features into Reason over the years with varying degrees of success, but for me it will always be the ultimate techno studio.

[integerpoet]

I've also never thought of using that randomize pattern thing on the Matrix.

Let's be honest. Tchaikovsky would have loathed acid.

[orthodox]

Let's be honest. Tchaikovsky would have loathed acid.

I just thought of replacing celesta in Sugar Plum Fairy with a 303. Should be interesting.

[Popey]

Uhm guys, you do know I've written 150+ Acid tracks in the last 2 years, right? I mean sure, they're not house or techno, rather downtempo, but if acid is your bag, you don't need to go looking for youtubers or setting up comps, I've been posting my music here for a while now, lol.

Ah Melody303 your music is cool in my opinion but this is more about creating acid tracks and a bit of fun not just listening (which I enjoy with your songs)

[Melody303]

Uhm guys, you do know I've written 150+ Acid tracks in the last 2 years, right? I mean sure, they're not house or techno, rather downtempo, but if acid is your bag, you don't need to go looking for youtubers or setting up comps, I've been posting my music here for a while now, lol.

Ah Melody303 your music is cool in my opinion but this is more about creating acid tracks and a bit of fun not just listening (which I enjoy with your songs)

Ah okay, I got it, and thanks.

[Faastwalker]

I enjoyed the video. Interesting to see someone come back to Reason after a lengthy hiatus. I actually had a call from a friend last weekend who I’ve known a few years. She mainly uses Logic but I’ve been banging on about Reason for a while. Apparently she used it sometime ago but then moved on to other software. Anyway, she called up, very excited, after downloading the Reason 12 demo and giving it a test run. She was blown away! She was absolutely loving it and the immediacy of the access to sounds and the rack. She was loving Europa especially. She was planning to buy it. She’s a teacher so apparently can get a discount via Manny’s. Was great to hear such a positive take on Reason 12. A lot of negativity around. Gets a bit tiring after a while

Hope you told her get in before the price hike.

I did Will be following up to remind her before the end of the month as well

[Faastwalker]

Yeah not bad what he came up with with a Monotone Bass sounded pretty good but my initial thought for an acid bass line was SubTractor. I've also never thought of using that randomize pattern thing on the Matrix.

I thought he was going to pull up Audio Realism’s ABL3. I guess he’s not discovered Rack Extensions yet! ABL3 is a bloody good 303 emulator. Essential RE for me for bringing the Acid to the rack But the Monotone Bass sounded really nice in his vid. I must admit I’ve not used Monotone a huge amount. I should spend a bit of time on it …… that and 10’s of other devices in the rack

[Jagwah]

Uhm guys, you do know I've written 150+ Acid tracks in the last 2 years, right? I mean sure, they're not house or techno, rather downtempo, but if acid is your bag, you don't need to go looking for youtubers or setting up comps, I've been posting my music here for a while now, lol.

Ah Melody303 your music is cool in my opinion but this is more about creating acid tracks and a bit of fun not just listening (which I enjoy with your songs)

It's cool and the gang you guys. Melody303 we want a few tracks from you too so we will keep it to one or two entries each and like I said a certain tempo range will be insisted on here. Anyways, keep an eye out on the comps and challenges forum in a few days I will make an 'ideas' thread for this and see if anyone else has any other good ideas. I have a very uninspiring job taking over my life right now and this is inspiring me so it must be done, talk to you guys about it in the next few days on said forum once the thread is made!

[fieldframe]

Yeah not bad what he came up with with a Monotone Bass sounded pretty good but my initial thought for an acid bass line was SubTractor. I've also never thought of using that randomize pattern thing on the Matrix.

I thought he was going to pull up Audio Realism’s ABL3. I guess he’s not discovered Rack Extensions yet! ABL3 is a bloody good 303 emulator. Essential RE for me for bringing the Acid to the rack But the Monotone Bass sounded really nice in his vid. I must admit I’ve not used Monotone a huge amount. I should spend a bit of time on it …… that and 10’s of other devices in the rack

I was wondering how he would get on with Monotone, and I wasn't expecting that he'd be able to dial in something so squelchy straight away. Turns out it makes for a solid 303 in a pinch! Monotone is probably my favorite post-Record-era stock device, and this was a lot of fun to see.

[Creativemind]

I've also never thought of using that randomize pattern thing on the Matrix.

Let's be honest. Tchaikovsky would have loathed acid.

Yeah it stings s bit lol!

Acid House is better.

[Creativemind]

Yeah not bad what he came up with with a Monotone Bass sounded pretty good but my initial thought for an acid bass line was SubTractor. I've also never thought of using that randomize pattern thing on the Matrix.

I thought he was going to pull up Audio Realism’s ABL3. I guess he’s not discovered Rack Extensions yet! ABL3 is a bloody good 303 emulator. Essential RE for me for bringing the Acid to the rack But the Monotone Bass sounded really nice in his vid. I must admit I’ve not used Monotone a huge amount. I should spend a bit of time on it …… that and 10’s of other devices in the rack

Yeah the Berlin School bass patch is great.

[Proboscis]

I wonder if we are due for an acid house song comp here

Yes !

Even if there is not an official comp why don't we just make some acid house with reason and share it in the music section.

Yes ! Or, an unoffical comp !

We need an actual comp to get people interested

YEEEEEESSS !

I don't make 'acid', and to be honest I'm not even 100% on what the OG music style of the genre is, apart from bleeps & boops out of a 303 over a tight, repetetive beat. But I would LOVE to have a goal in mind to explore an area of music that I haven't in the past.

A consideration too, at a time when there's a lot of bad vibes around the dick moves of ReasonStudios, to get back to playing with the software and discovering cool new ideas.

The more restrictions the better. I would like to see a challenge with STOCK instruments and FX only. Actual 303 RE or VST not allowed !

[Jagwah]

I wonder if we are due for an acid house song comp here

Yes !

Even if there is not an official comp why don't we just make some acid house with reason and share it in the music section.

Yes ! Or, an unoffical comp !

We need an actual comp to get people interested

YEEEEEESSS !

I don't make 'acid', and to be honest I'm not even 100% on what the OG music style of the genre is, apart from bleeps & boops out of a 303 over a tight, repetetive beat. But I would LOVE to have a goal in mind to explore an area of music that I haven't in the past.

A consideration too, at a time when there's a lot of bad vibes around the dick moves of ReasonStudios, to get back to playing with the software and discovering cool new ideas.

The more restrictions the better. I would like to see a challenge with STOCK instruments and FX only. Actual 303 RE or VST not allowed !

Glad some others are keen. Yes we should all stick to the Same synth perhaps subtractive or Thor. Even better give me a day or two and I will make a thread in comps and challenges asking for people's input as to how best to do the com and any ideas. Or go ahead and make it yourself, just really like the idea of a dj mixable bunch of acid tracks . I can try make the thread tonight so keep an eye out. Agreed it's time to make some music instead of all the doom and gloom. Anyway back to the grind for now

[Proboscis]

Glad some others are keen. Yes we should all stick to the Same synth perhaps subtractive or Thor.

No no no, that's TOO restrictive !

I was thinking 'anything in the stock rack, anything in the stock FSB'. To showcase Reason.

And how about........ all entries at the same tempo of 130 BPM, or whatever.

Then all the entries can be compiled into a seamless mixtape.

[Popey]

I don't mind what the limitations are and this thread inspired me to start messing around with ideas last night. I have used monotone, abl3 and legend so far but can easily swap these out to stock rs devices.

Out of interest is rhythmic stock as I hardly ever use it so decided to make my drums in it this time. I cannot remember buying it so assume it is stock.

Edit: bpm of my idea is 130.

[Tiny Montgomery]

Yeah not bad what he came up with with a Monotone Bass sounded pretty good but my initial thought for an acid bass line was SubTractor. I've also never thought of using that randomize pattern thing on the Matrix.

Put the synth in a combi, put the matrix outside the combi, cable gate and note CV from the the matrix to the combi. Put scales and chords on top of the synth in the combi. Turn chords off and set your scale. You can now generate lines in key. I also add Note Filter and Humaniser. Add Pattern Mutator to the end of the player chain to store any keepers.

[Proboscis]

Out of interest is rhythmic stock as I hardly ever use it so decided to make my drums in it this time. I cannot remember buying it so assume it is stock.

Rytmik and Monotone came out together as stock devices, to translate the iOS mobile projects into the Reason rack.

[Creativemind]

Yeah not bad what he came up with with a Monotone Bass sounded pretty good but my initial thought for an acid bass line was SubTractor. I've also never thought of using that randomize pattern thing on the Matrix.

Put the synth in a combi, put the matrix outside the combi, cable gate and note CV from the the matrix to the combi. Put scales and chords on top of the synth in the combi. Turn chords off and set your scale. You can now generate lines in key. I also add Note Filter and Humaniser. Add Pattern Mutator to the end of the player chain to store any keepers.

Will try this out today, all except Pattern Mutator because that wasn't free was it?

Saying that though, my 3 months for £3 is still running over (should've ended on 14th) so I still have it. I used PayPal, it doesn't auto renew does it for full price? I have checked my bank account and PayPal and haven't seen anything gone out.

[Jagwah]

I don't mind what the limitations are...

Yes !

...if acid is your bag...

Thanks for the interest and inspiration guys, let's make it happen: viewtopic.php?f=59&t=7524858

[jamespember]

Put the synth in a combi, put the matrix outside the combi, cable gate and note CV from the the matrix to the combi. Put scales and chords on top of the synth in the combi. Turn chords off and set your scale. You can now generate lines in key. I also add Note Filter and Humaniser. Add Pattern Mutator to the end of the player chain to store any keepers.

Will try this out today, all except Pattern Mutator because that wasn't free was it?

Saying that though, my 3 months for £3 is still running over (should've ended on 14th) so I still have it. I used PayPal, it doesn't auto renew does it for full price? I have checked my bank account and PayPal and haven't seen anything gone out.

It should renew for full price, yes.

[Creativemind]

Will try this out today, all except Pattern Mutator because that wasn't free was it?

Saying that though, my 3 months for £3 is still running over (should've ended on 14th) so I still have it. I used PayPal, it doesn't auto renew does it for full price? I have checked my bank account and PayPal and haven't seen anything gone out.

It should renew for full price, yes.

Oh that sneaky trick, automatic roll over that I didn't want.

I had a feeling it had but finances have become tight recently and it should default to "OFF"!

[PhillipOrdonez]

Of course they default to on... They all default to on.

[fullforce]

But honestly, any idiot can do this, right?