4. Creating Your First Reason Song

There are a few ways to create your first song in Reason. One way is to open the default song and erase all of the recorded tracks and use this as a starting place of sorts. Although this is a good way to begin, I believe the alternative is better. The second way is to start with a completely blank screen and create a new template and song from scratch. This method is easier than it might sound, and it’s a quicker way to learn the software and free your creativity. In this chapter, you are going to create your first song in Reason by performing the following tasks:

• Creating a reMix mixer and adding some real-time effects

• Creating a couple of virtual synths and sound modules

• Creating a sequence of notes using the Reason Sequencer

• Mixing your song with effects and creating a digital audio file