TraderJack

Damn

And as a final note, I was wondering how I can use the Reason effects as effects in ACID. I have no problem with Reaon-ACID synths, but I can't figure out how to move the effects. -IV

I really love using ACID, and really feel comfortable in it too. The only problem is the interface, like you said, is not that great, and I can't find any good resources/tutorials. Even simple things like envelopes and adding effects all seem almost tedious, or else I'm just having difficulty learning to use it. Alright, well, it looks like it's back to ACID. I think I might end up just using Reason for things like a drum machine. So I guess the next step is learning what exactly VST insturments are good for. -IV

I didn't think Reason had featurs to record audio... hmmm, oh well. I think what I may be looking for is the best way to import pre-recorded audio in a .wav for implementation into reason. And besides, if I'm doing something like recording most of my tracks, what is the best software? Really what I need is a program that will allow me to record vocals as well as insterments, implement effects (what I really like about Reason), create some digital tracks (drum loops, some of that bass), and then put it all together. Perhaps what is best is using Soundforge to record, Reason to implement effects and create tracks digitaly, and use ACID to put it all together? -IV

So what do you think the best way to record my guitars/insturments/vocals? Looking at the Reaosn interface, it's hard to tell what's best for those things. I was using external software to record insturmentals and vocals, but does Reason offer a better alternative? I'm not looking so much along the lines of pre-recorded loops, but more at my own samples and recorded tracks. -IV

... See, now that just makes me feel stupid. I actaully only think I have one more questions. The more time I spend with Reason the more I seem to learn about how it works. I've really started to make progress on how to lay down some good beats and effects. I'm still trying to figure out, however, what the best method is to load your own samples, such as pre-recorded beats, vocals, and other such tracks. -IV

Well, for example... to test the sound I created a ReDrum machine, right? I clicked "Run" and the lights just run right down without producing sound. Maybe I'm doing something correctly? I'm very new to the Reason interface... I'm used to ACID Pro. I just can't really find any good resources for actually using Reason, like tutorials or anything, so I'm just kind of playing with it. -IV

Haha... I always get anxious and fail to restart when I install new software. I actually hadn't restarted my system in three weeks. One more question... I think I should be hearing sound coming from Reason... but I'm not. Is there anyway to test if I'm getting sound or not? It may be an issue with having chosen the wrong sound card driver, but I tried a few and nothing works. Thanks again. -IV

I have an issue. Every time I try to open Reason or a Reason Demo version, I get an error message immediately saying "Failed to set up ReWire System properly, exiting". I'm sure someone knows why this is happening...? -IV