Music with Reason

Music with Reason

On completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of; basic musical elements such as rhythm, harmony, form and structure; the Reason software system; and fundamental mixing and signal processing techniques. This course is ideal for novice users of Reason and educators who wish to incorporate technology within existing music courses (high school or post secondary).

Course Outline

Class 1 - Musical elements and ideas. Introduction to Reason user interface.
Class 2 - Introduction to mixing in Reason.
Class 3 - Working with rhythm patterns and phrases.
Class 4 - Original song I. Creating drum tracks.
Class 5 - Original song II. Building a bass line.
Class 6 - Original song III. Lead lines and harmonies.
Class 7 - Original song IV. Arranging and editing.
Class 8 - Introduction to loops.
Class 9 - Introduction to signal processing.
Class 10 - Advanced Mixing. Automation control.
Class 11 - Review. Class showcase

With a rack of virtual instruments, effects, mixers, a comprehensive sequencer, extensive groove control for fine-tuning the "feel" of your music, and a patching system that emulates real-world hardware setups, Reason provides a nearly complete production environment for producers and engineers. Producing Music with Reason presents a broad overview of this versatile software’s capabilities, and the techniques you’ll need to learn to operate it effectively. The course covers sampling, sound design, and sequencing basics, and guides you from the fundamentals of mixing and mastering to more advanced problem solving techniques that will improve your overall productions. You’ll learn to create your own unique sounds, and because the program’s parts closely parallel much of the setups used by today’s top producers, you’ll also learn portable skills that you can transfer to a number of different software and hardware setups.

By the end of this course, you will:

Develop your own instrument patches
Understand simple and advanced samplers
Compose using multiple pattern sequencers
Apply real-time grooves to change the "feel" of your music
Know how to make and use a catchy hook
Give song structure to your project
Mix and master your final project

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