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.
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
Excellent for beginners and intermediate, October 18, 2008
By
Marc Chelin (clearwater)
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
Sheer Brilliance!!, September 1, 2008
By
N. King (California)
If you are new to Reason 4 then you just have to buy this book!!
The Author takes each of Reason's devices and walks you through simple exercises which takes you from a novice to a competent user! Once I started reading I couldn't put it down and worked through the entire book in a single day - a fully rewarding read - now I'm ready to make some music!!
Excellent companion for newbies, August 14, 2008
By
Zachary Cochran (Orem, UT)
I'm a lapsed musician. I played piano and played in the band in school, but I haven't had much time with work and kids to really play musically. Well, I recently got a decent midi keyboard and a copy of Reason to see what I could do.
I really have no experience with synths or electronic music, and while I worked with a very basic rack for recording, it was many years ago and I'd forgotten everything. That's why I was so impressed with this book. It gets you in and doing stuff. The author explains things clearly, and while I'm sure we're just scratching the surface, I'm miles ahead of where I started. The key thing is that the exercises get you actually using and understanding some of the features and concepts of Reason (and electronic music in general; I now understand ADSR). Once you've tried an example, the way is clear to experiment with the concept, and the sky's the limit.
I'm very impressed with this book and very pleased with what I've learned. Highly, highly recommended.
A good Reason to exercise your knowledge, July 14, 2008
By
Carlos Vargas (Lisbon,Portugal)
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.
