Reason 4 Ignite [Paperback]

Matt Piper (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 159863478X | ISBN-13: 978-1598634785 | Publication Date: April 1, 2008 | Edition: 1

Reason 4 Ignite! helps you get up to speed in Reason quickly by dropping you right into the action with the author’s guidance so that before you know it, you are really in the Reason groove! This book is not hard work. You will not find long lists of features and difficult theoretical explanations to wrap your head around. Instead, in each chapter you will immediately be led through relatively short groups of simple, foolproof steps. At the end of each short exercise, you’ll hear the results of your work -- instant gratification! You will experience in real time what it feels like to make Reason work for you, and your understanding will grow. You’ll learn to take control of the synths, such as Thor, Malström and Subtractor; the NN-19 and NN-XT samplers; and all the effects and other devices that make up this incredible music-making program. Screenshots and step-by-step instructions guide you through the various new features of Reason 4.

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About the Author

Matt Piper has indulged his passion for music technology as a recording engineer, music producer, studio owner, musician/composer, and experimental music promoter since moving to Los Angeles in 1991. He joined the Course Technology family in 2005 with the publication of Reason 3 Power!, which he co-authored with Michael Prager. In 2006, he authored Using ReasonÂ’s Virtual Instruments: Skill Pack, an in-depth study of synthesis and how to make your own patches in Reason. Piper can currently be found in music venues around town using his laptop and other electronics to make strange psychedelic sounds with various improvisational groups.

Product Details

• Paperback: 274 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard; 1 edition (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159863478X
• ISBN-13: 978-1598634785
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good Reason to exercise your knowledge, July 14, 2008

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Carlos Vargas (Lisbon,Portugal) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reason 4 Ignite (Paperback)

If you are starting or even you are an expert with synths, this is a very nice an helpful book to be always with you.Very comprehensive guide, will introduce you in the art of making music using Reason 4.The author did a very good work here because he teaches and makes you exercise, almost all the major features in Reason's software.
So add it right now in your shopping cart....you won't regret it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reason 4, March 14, 2010

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Dana L. Huff - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent addition to the writers original text. The step by step chapters gives hands on discriptions of the path to follow. A must have for understanding this technical information.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for beginners and intermediate, October 18, 2008

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Marc Chelin "cool geek" (clearwater) - See all my reviews
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This book is excellent in getting straight into the thick of making songs without getting too technical. Very easy reading and especially all the examples are clearly marked with numbers referencing what he is explaining. I love it.
Marc