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Propellerhead Reason 4 Tips & Tricks--New from PC Publishing: Everything You Need to Know About Using Reason in Your Everyday Music-Making

August 25, 2008

Propellerhead Reason 4 Tips and Tricks Sebastopol, CA—In the constantly changing world of technology, it seems like as soon as you learn a program, the new edition is out. Such is the case with Propellerhead Reason, your virtual studio rack which contains all of the tools and instruments you need to turn your ideas into music. With such a great tool at your fingertips, it can be frustrating to not know how to best put it to use.

Luckily, if you're struggling with the newest version of Propellerhead, PC Publishing has released an updated version of their Tips & Tricks book: Propellerhead Reason 4.

In this book, you will learn how to:

  • Link Reason to other programs
  • Learn to use your own sounds and custom racks
  • Master recording and editing of MIDI
  • Automate tracks and play Reason live
  • Mix and master your tracks with the MClass effects

This book covers everything you need to know about using Reason in your everyday music-making. It will let you unlock the full creative potential of your software by giving you the inside track on how to make the best and most effective use of it.

Ideal for beginners, intermediate and experienced users, the book covers topics from advice on computer audio setups and operating systems through to working methods, linking Reason with other programs and using your own sounds and custom racks.

Other topics include expert tips on using all the instruments such as the new Thor Polysonic Synthesizer, tools and effects, the ReGroove mixer, recording and sequencing, detailed MIDI editing and parameter automation. It even tells you how to mix down and publish your tracks.

Propellerhead Reason 4 Tips and Tricks is an invaluable everyday companion to help you get the most out of Reason.

For a review copy or more information please email pcpublishingpr@oreilly.com. Please include your delivery address and contact information.

Hollin Jones is a full-time musician and writes regularly for MusicTech magazine. He also lectures at colleges and universities throughout the South West of England.

Additional Resources:
For more information about the book, see the catalog page for Propellerhead Reason 4 Tips & Tricks.

Propellerhead Reason 4 Tips and Tricks, Fourth Edition
Publisher: PC Publishing
Hollin Jones
ISBN: 9781906005078, 176 pages, $19.95 USD
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