Free Native Instruments Downloads
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Tutorial: 10 Essential Reason 5 Tips
If you've got your copy of Reason 5 you'll already know what a significant update to Propellerhead's software studio it is. Indeed, it could be argued that, for the first time, the program feels genuinely complete.
Of course, mastery of Reason 5's new features will take time, but you can speed up the learning process by trying the following 10 tips. Click Read More to start!
Native Instruments: Reactor Prism
Just thought I'd let you know that there is a free version of Prism, called Prism Player... Yeah! free player!
Tutorial: How to sample MP3's using the Reason 5 Kong Drum Machine
This tutorial will run through how to sample MP3's/Files on your computer in to Reason 5's Kong. There are some pre-software installations to do if you're on a Mac, so let's get into it.
I'll update this in a few days when I've installed Reason on my Windows machine to fill in the missing gaps for Windows users. If you know how to route your Stereo Output into Reason anyway go ahead and follow the tutorial as you'll be able to start from step 4. Click Read More for more information.
Video: 52 Reason And Record Tips (Currently at Week 40)
Check this video tutorial collection posted by the Propellerheads team. I've embedded every tutorial so far (currently at week 40) after the break. They cover everything from Time Stretching to Bass creation to Getting out of writers block, and a lot of them are transferable to other DAWs. Every week I'll add the next video in the series. Warning: It is probably unsuitable for slower computers as there are a lot of videos here.
Here's week one for you. Hit read more to see the rest.
Ableton Live Preset for MPC Sampler
I made this earlier in the year and someone on FutureProducers asked me to share it, so I figured if me and him could get some use out of it, then why can't everyone else? Hit read more to get the download link.
Download: MPC Groove Templates
Another cool find from the internet!
It's some MPC groove templates for Logic which I'm about to convert to MIDI files for your use. I'll write a quick tutorial on how to use them after the downloads:
Logic Template With All Files Set Up.
Logic Grooves LSO files. Part 1 ... Part 2
Get The Tutorial on how to use these after the break.. Click More!
Tutorial: All About Mud
Described for this article as that big mess of mid range frequencies that cloud up your mix. Mud is what makes your mix dull, flat and lifeless.
Maybe your hats aren't standing out or your snare keeps getting buried or your rhythm instruments can't find their way into the mix. Maybe you just want to stand out from the other cats that don't take the time to clean up their tracks. Or, for whatever reason, things just don't sound balanced.
Guess what, it happens to everyone. A good producer always wants to take the next step in learning how to get better.
So, hopefully the good people here at ISK can help get you there. These tips may be a bit basic, so I apologize if you're past this, but they're also fundamental, so a refresher never hurt. Click Read More for the rest of the post.
Tutorial: Humanise Your Drums
Ever had boring drums? Need to make them sound... less boring? Humanising drums is simple, just mess with the velocity on notes and make it vary. If you've ever played a set of drums you don't actually hit each drum with the same force do you? Nope. Let's emulate this in Logic pro or any other Daw (FL Studio, Reason, etc). Click read more for the tutorial.
