Author Archives: Matty

eXode Refills

Ok, so I noticed that the refills page was looking rather slim. I guess the excitement over Reason Rack Extensions has made me forget that there are still Refills, and without Refills, Reason would not be the same. So I would like to dedicate this post to one of my all time favourite Refills makers, [...]

Posted in Refills | Leave a comment

So, whats happened to Reasonheads.org?

No sooner than it arrived, it is with sadness that another online Reason community has closed its doors. You may remember not so long ago I plugged a new online community called Reasonheads, for all those who were missing Reasonstation. Unfortunately that has now gone the same way. A brave effort for all those involved [...]

Posted in Other | Leave a comment

Reason 7 Release Date and Upgrade Options

Reason 7 has been given a release date of April 30th. Anyone who is purchasing Reason 6.5 now will be entitled to a free upgrade to 7. Any Reason owners who are currently on 1-5 can upgrade now to 6.5 and get your free upgrade to 7. Apparently, and alternative way to upgrade is to [...]

Posted in Propellerheads News | Leave a comment

Reason 7 has been announced

You’re only just getting used to the idea of Rack Extensions, and the integration of Record 1.5 and Reason 5 to give you an awesome DAW. For you mobile users, you might be happily plugging away on Figure on your mobile Apple product. But the Propellerheads don’t want you to be bored of all of [...]

Posted in Propellerheads News | Leave a comment

The awesomeness that is the Rotor Rack Extension

Many Rack Extensions have landed over at the Props website since its release last year, and the last one I brought to attention here was the free CV Suite Line processor back in October (I’m just not keeping up!). But this one is for you big Prog Rock fans out there. Its the Rotor, spinning [...]

Posted in Rack Extensions | Leave a comment

Looking for somewhere similar to Reasonstation.net?

If you are missing Reasonstation as much as I am, then fear not people, for a new website has come about that is currently forming a new community based around Reason users who are able to share and collaborate on projects. Swing over to Reasonheads.org and check it out. There is also an active forum [...]

Posted in Other | Leave a comment

Will Reason 6.5 work in Windows 8?

A simple question which has a very simple answer. The answer is yes, with a few minor requirements: You must have the latest version installed, which is currently 6.5.3. Easily upgradable from your Propellerheads account. Once Reason is installed, update your Codemeter software up to 4.50 or later. Download can be found here -> http://www.codemeter.de/us/service/downloads.html [...]

Posted in Other | Leave a comment

MIDI keyboard controllers supported in Reason 6.5

While most controllers can be used with Reason, there are some that Reason will already recognise when plugged in. During my search for a new MIDI keyboard myself, I thought I would keep tab on the keyboards I have found that will be suitable for Reason 6.5. MIDI Keyboard controllers for Reason 6.5 M Audio [...]

Posted in Tips and Tricks | Leave a comment

Propellerheads Figure – will it arrive on Android?

You may have heard that Propellerheads Figure has become “universal”, with the release of Figure 1.3 (here is more information). Looks like a nice app. Except, I’ve never been able to use it as I’m an android user. The day Apple get money out of me is the day I fly a Pterodactyl, sporting a [...]

Posted in Propellerheads News | 6 Comments

How to edit Tempo or Time Signature Automation in Reason 6

I seem to remember that in the last release(s) of Reason, to edit Tempo or Time Signature Automation, you could right click on the Sequencer and add an Automation lane. As I now fail to see this option, it took me some time to figure out how to do this in Reason 6. It’s actually [...]

Posted in Getting Around, Tips and Tricks | Leave a comment