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The manual for the Reason (available on the manuals volume of the server) has a chapter for the NN-19. It would be good to read this chapter. Essential to understanding how to program patches in the NN-19 is to understand the hierachy ranging from audio file to complete patch. Working from the bottom up (or…

In general terms, an envelope is a function that changes over time. Typically, an envelope is a multi-segment function for controlling a synthesis parameter. Amplitude envelopes are most common, but any parameter of synthesis (pitch, filter frequency, lfo rate, etc.) can be controlled by an envelope. The most typical type of envelope used is the…

I left out some tips that you should follow to keep track of all your files for the creative project with DP and Reason. Store your Reason patches and racks in a folder inside of your DP project folder. I created a ReasonFiles folder. It would be a good idea to make subfolders inside of…

We’ve had an old problem come up – namely, not being able to hear audio input from Reason despite having input monitor enabled. The problem: you have made the proper connections between Reason and DP, so that you see audio output at the hardward interface in Reason, the proper Reason input is set to a…

This post and subsequent ones with the Basic Synthesis Controls… title break down the lectures and reading (pp. 193 – 198) into easier to digest chunks. Gain Gain refers to the amount of amplification applied to a signal. Typically it relates to loudness. Internal to a system it can affect other parameters. Gain can refer…

Filters A general definition for a filter is anything that changes the gain of frequencies in a sound. This definition is so general it is useless, since by this definition all audio producing, recording, transmission, and listening devices (including rooms, ears, etc.) are filters. Typically, we use the term filter to apply to devices that…