Sidechain Compression in Reason: That Pulsing Dance Music Sound
It’s super easy to sidechain compress in Reason. And this is the key to producing that classic, pulsing synth pad sound you hear in dance music. You know, the synth pad that throbs in time with the...
View ArticleHeaded to SXSW
I just want to let everybody know that I’ll be in Austin for the SXSW Conference next week. I will be presenting a workshop on producing music in Reason in theArtist Central area on Thursday, March...
View ArticleProper Home Studio Set Up
It doesn’t matter if you’ve got the best gear money can buy if your studio isn’t properly set up. I can’t tell you how many home studios I’ve seen with improperly positioned monitors, uncomfortable...
View ArticleEasy Sound Design in Reason
I’ve worked in a lot of DAW programs: Digital Performer, Cubase, Pro Tools, Logic, Live, and Reason. I keep coming back to Reason for its amazing sonic palette (which has grown immensely with the...
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Awesome New Features in Reason 7
I’ve got to say, the new features in Reason 7 are killer! I’m having a whole lot of fun working with everything from the new Spectrum EQ Window, to the buses and parallel channels on the Main Mixer....
View ArticleA Tour of EastWest Studios
If you ever have the opportunity to visit a major recording studio, someplace where the history of recording was written, such as Abbey Road Studios in London or Fantasy Studios in Berkeley (CA), take...
View ArticleFrom Demo, to Mix, to Master
I often find that inexperienced producers try to make their song sound as loud as possible before they’ve produced a solid mix. But in their defense, it’s difficult to imagine how your song will sound...
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Hawk’s NAMM 2015 Report
Each year, for the past several years, NAMM seems to draw bigger crowds and more manufacturers announcing more amazing toys. This year’s NAMM convention was in keeping with this trend. Indeed, it was...
View ArticleBack to the Basics
A common question I hear from aspiring music producers is, “How can I use a sample pack to quickly build a beat?” So, I downloaded a couple of sample packs from Beatport Sounds loaded them into...
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Analog Synths and MIDI Controllers at Winter NAMM 2016
Lots of attendees at the Winter NAMM Show in Annaheim, CA. I’ve been going to the Winter NAMM Show every year since 1999. During this time I’ve seen the Industry go through changes, trends, and periods...
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