The Reason

I've noticed a trend. In the three years that I've been posting in my blog I never seem to post anything in the month of April. I'm not sure why this is the case and one day I'll figure it out, but for now I'll just take note of it.

I've been in heavy music mode for the past month. I finally got a copy of Reason!

I was first introduced to it years ago and never paid any real attention to it. Back then I was into my Akai MPC 2000 and didn't want to look at anything else.

Fast forward to almost 10 years later and I understand the concept behind Reason. Even though it's a software program the separate "instruments" and "effects" units that come with it all behave like hardware.

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I can wire together any number of synths, samplers, and effects units to create any sound I can imagine. It's great and highly addictive. i play this thing like a videogame.

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I use it in conjunction with Ableton Live as a massive, fully customizable sound module because I prefer the sequencer in Ableton.

Below is a screenshot of the template I created in Ableton that automatically controls Reason via "rewire". This saves me a ton of setup time because now all I do is open up Ableton, open up Reason and all my preferred instruments are right there ready and waiting for me to get busy.

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All of that along with my MicroKORG and Bass Guitar can be nothing less than a fantastic aural orgasm! WHOO! HOOO!

NOTE: In other news I'll be going to the studio to practice with the band. It will be the first time in a while so I'm excited. I'll try and get some footage to post on here.