Getting Started with Mimic Creative Sampler in Reason+

[@Brandwebgo]

Ryan- you are a true talent in the creative realm and an absolute gift to the Reason team!

[@ReasonStudios]

Awww... thanks so much for saying that. I'll send your "say nice things when my bosses might be reading" check in the mail tomorrow morning! ;) /ryan

[@djmastergroove946]

100% agreed 👍

[@ghdrum]

I've been a drummer for 25 years and was introduced to Cubase when I was 17 but never got into it. I was then introduced to Reason and Logic when I was 19 and never got into those either. 13 years later and I somehow went absolutely crazy for Ableton and have been addicted to it for the last 4 years. I've just decided to check out the Reason plugin and MAN I wish I had explored it more when I was 19. Better late than never.....

[@BereftJacob]

I tried many throughout the years and could also only get into Ableton Live. Now I might actually give Reason another go.

[@kazyink7187]

Interesting, I was the opposite, I messed with everything but could just not get into Ableton at all. I always end up back with reason

[@kazyink7187]

@deathknell5167 yeah that makes a lot of sense. I was coming in as a live instrument performer so Reason use of practical plug ins just made so much sense to me. Ableton just felt very geared towards DJs and live electronic performance that it didn't clock with me.

[@psysword]

What a solid casual production. Mimic is just the best ready sampler available today.

[@armi2n]

Fantastic new sampler! Great addition to Reason.

[@Stick3x]

I have not used reason in many years. I love it. I cannot believe how far they have come. This is incredible.

[@MrAxelStone]

7:18 we need a whole version of this please. Love the sound.

[@KyleSevenoaks]

I use many many many samples and this has me more excited than things I cannot mention here. Excellent work!

[@twofrogsinlove4202]

Just got reason 12.. love it!!

[@NiharSavala]

There is no other Music making software like REASON on this Planet. Period! - From a 20+ years reason user. (Although I only use it as a Rack Plugin / REWIRE)

[@phonkyfeel1]

Cool, can you link some of your music so we can hear?

[@Tofustaggerbush]

Thanks again for this video - always a good reference to come back to

[@Cinque_RealMusic]

Wow, this looks soo dope! Soooo this is what happens when Grain, ReCycle, and Dr OctoRex have a baby!?!? Aaaaah man, I love it! I can’t wait to use this later today! Thank you 🙏🏽!

[@hamzah9129]

Facts

[@raggadubdubgaming]

Rip Dr Rex, you've been a good sampler, but Mimic is the future!

[@seanjames9301]

@@hamzah9129 not really. Not at all actually

[@Caelo_music]

I think Reason Studios always nails the design of their devices. They look modern but also carry a lot of character. I also like Abletons design language but they just don`t have so much character to them. Great job Reason Studios!

[@soundsfromYYBY]

devices tuff but features and options horrible. to a point it pisses you off because you don't want to use a different daw

[@therealdevillion]

So the design does it for a good job? I feel there is a lot of essential functions missing. But the most important in 2021: pitch recognition. Most samplers can tell you what key your sample is in. This is just “nice” or average.

[@Kaitain]

@@therealdevillion to be fair the NNXT has had basic pitch detection for over a decade, the sequencer has had more advanced pitch detection for several years now. If the sample you have is a load of notes all at once, then apps/VSTs like Melodyne are the best option.

[@Caelo_music]

@@therealdevillion by design I mean the look of the device, not necessary the feature set. and yeah regarding the look I think Reason does an excellent job. Modern, but still characteristic. Ableton has excellent features but their whole UI looks flat and surgical. I miss pitch recognition too, weird that Mimic doesn`t have it but grain does?!

[@therealdevillion]

@@Caelo_music I agree with the device design. That’s always very easy on the eyes.

[@ChewoBeats]

You’re golden my man. This is such great content!

[@mattcopeland2386]

Your reason rack behind you is the most realistic rack I have ever seen. Reason has done a really good job on realism. I bet it makes you feel like you are in a real recording studio.

[@RizoftheDead]

Thank you for this, I've always used NN-XT as my default sampler (mostly because I was using an older version of Reason) and just started messing around with Mimic recently. This is a huge help. I've always loved that weird chopped up vocal sound but could never quite get it to the point I was shooting for, so now I'm super excited to get in and try these techniques out.

[@AshleyPrinceWashington]

Reason is one amazing DAW... They make the software feel like your in a real studio, and mimic is a very good addition to the reason family... I hope to god within the future of Reasons DAW THEY CHANGE THE THEMES IN THE D.A.W AND SEQUENCER AND MIXER but the overall D.A.W is amazing!!! I love it they are one of the leaders in the industry!!!🔥🔥💯💯

[@truechristianity74]

People people, the ones that are hating, if you don’t like it don’t use it.

[@djbigpump]

Reason is awesome. I think some people don't like it, because it's a big learning curve and it can be overwhelming .

[@andgar923]

THIS is what I've been asking for years. Might make me come back to Reason after watching this.

[@_boof]

This is exactly what I had suggested not too long ago. We needed a flexible/modern sampler ala Ableton and bitwig. One of the few things I'm excited for. Lazy chop should be on the list of updates for mimic, lazy chop should be a feature for mimic. Read the sentence before this one Reason.

[@spectralknights2]

What's a lazy chop? There's a chop mode on this one right

[@arashabolhasani7596]

Lazy chop?

[@_boof]

@@spectralknights2 look up serato lazy chop. thank me later.

[@raggadubdubgaming]

Man, every time you open your mouth I get inspired to do something new, thanks for your tutorials!

[@theofficialkrushb]

Great video. Is there a way to change the pitch, and time stretch of each slice independently? This would please me 🤣😂🦾💯

[@JewelzFin]

I just bought Reason 12 yesterday after seeing all it has to offer now. I'm a 36 year old going back for his Masters degree, so I got Reason+ 12 for only $99. Reason 3 was my first DAW I bought back in 2007. I learned so much from it. I had only used things like the Korg Triton before that, but that keyboard wasn't mine, so I had to part ways when I left my parent's house after high school. I only switched from Reason to Reaper in 2009 because Reason 3 didn't allow audio recording at that time. I've went through a ton of DAWs since then. Currently using Pro Logic X since 2018. But I'm happy that I've decided to switch back to Reason. And so happy I can now use all my plugins with it, as well all my outboard synths and drum machines. The reason why I also love Reason is the built-in SSL like mixer. I don't like using so many plugins. I value being able to mix on a board. Rather it be analog or a built-in one that resembles an analog one. Which is one of the reason why I used Cakewalk Sonar for years (in the past before switching from PC to Mac).

[@photophob]

I see me using this A LOT when R12 has dropped. Nice job!

[@designomomento]

I never knew the Reason is not alike. It is unique and got its own lane. Especially that Objekt modelling synth, damn man!

[@sergemo4607]

I have never used a sampler but this mimic thing has me hooked now. And they way you explain it is very very good. From now on I am creating my own instruments from samples.

[@sugarshackstudios4889]

Excellent video. Very well explained. Unlike the other videos out there where the person seems confused or unprepared.

[@simontunnicliffe2107]

I was skeptical of what this new sampler would entail but gotta say I'm very impressed. 7 things I was very much hoping it had and 4 (3 of which NN-XT doesn't have) I know it has from this video:- Playing a sample up and down the keyboard without it changing speed, layering samples and transient detection with sensitivity. I now need to find out if the other 3 are there - tempo detect, tempo match and key detection but doesn't immediate seem so at first glance. However, if these features aren't in Mimic, it could be rectified if in Reason 12 you add tempo detect, tempo match and key detection of audio in the sequencer and allow to be easily just dragged into Mimic.

[@nomesigas681]

Key detection is already in Grain...they just need to add it there as well. Weird that they had an oversight on this.

[@yellowlinks]

Either that, or just release Mimic with those features included. I mean... why on earth would you wanna use this sampler for any other reason?

[@simontunnicliffe2107]

@@nomesigas681 Yeah so now you need to open Grain and drag the sample in there first and then close Grain and open Mimic and drag the sample in there so then you know it's key, what a ballache.

[@aidanalls1275]

@@simontunnicliffe2107 or just stop using keys and play by ~ear~

[@josephpowers2184]

@@yellowlinks when are you gonna stop complaining and just use what you have and get out of here and actually make some music?

[@michaltanay2315]

Can you help me fix it my Reason 12 by TeamViewer ? Because I cannot open Reason 12 and always show me this unexpected error also need promession for Propellerhead Software

[@SeanConroy1981]

Man, thank you for this content. This is helpful, we need a lot more content from Reason on how to use all the tools

[@larrymyers5989]

This is like the 5th time I’ve been back to view this video. Great info and a great Mimic reference video. From someone that grew up off sampling.

[@DRao0903]

I hope you made this song! It's amazing where can I find it?! Lol

[@GregRband]

Hey Ryan, I've been away from your videos and Reason for a few years. This was a great video and showcase for new tools and ideas in active use! I really enjoyed and was inspired by it! Thanks dude!

[@jefgibbons]

Ryan! This is beautiful. Cant wait to dig in! My jaw dropped when you showed stretch in advanced mode, that is freakin sweet! Love the multi-slot stuff too. As always, your video is an inspiration!

[@ReasonStudios]

Thanks Jeff! /ryan

[@Professor_Pat]

Leave it to Ryan the Great to save the day with his brilliant instructional videos!

[@felipefs106]

I wish Reason came up with this before, a proper sampler with slicing features was missing since a long time.

[@yellowlinks]

and we still don't have one, since mimic obviously isn't a proper sampler..

[@felipefs106]

@@yellowlinks you can sample on it. What's missing for you?.

[@yellowlinks]

@@felipefs106 it's missing pitch & bpm detection (especially in slice mode). you have to manually adjust BPM before loading it into the device, whereas serato studio and other samplers simply pitch it to your songs BPM

[@felipefs106]

@@yellowlinks that would be very handy for sure, but not having that does not take mimic out of the sampler category

[@XHALE303]

@@yellowlinks Ah you youngsters have it so hard😊 how about 0,8sec sample time for $140K & make one hit after another in the 80s?

[@djmastergroove946]

Absolutely love this 😀 just started using mimic today and this is incredibly helpful 👌 thanks!

[@theGoogol]

These videos are excellent. Easy to listen to and comprehend. Thanks!

[@TheRudySchwartzProject]

Why does the loop x-fade control disappear when you switch the stretch mode to vocal? It makes it difficult to find a loop point that doesn't produce an annoying click. Is there some other way to get usable loop points with vocal stretching mode?

[@dereosroads]

Great tutorial. Is there a way to hit a key and have the entire sample play then loop it, as opposed to holding down the key?

[@blueskiesbri]

This is what I've been waiting for! - Recycle grows up and becomes Mimic! NICE WORK! This is awesome! Thank you for great videos on how to use this amazing software.

[@jrappa4]

This is getting me pumped! I’m excited to upgrade 👌 Add a dark mode on the SSL and I’ll never use another DAW again lol

[@yellowlinks]

You obviously don't know how bad this sampler is.

[@DeejayAfro]

@@yellowlinks I realized how bad talker you are ...

[@1972OGTony]

@@yellowlinks I don't please explain. Besides pitch detection and BPM it's good.

[@markpenny3630]

Time to dig out all those sample CDs from 20 years ago I think... Nice one, ReasonStudios!

[@crazydigitz]

Now I might start using samples too :). This looks great, guys!

[@djsaltbeats]

Woooow! Im blown away. So glad I stayed team Reason

[@RyogaXvX]

First 30 seconds got a like from me! "I don't use samples ^^;;" I stayed away because I saw way too many songs that were nothing but Dr Rex stock clips. It made me fear that if I wrote something bad, people might tell me it sounds good just because of the samples. I obviously came here with an open mind. After watching this video I am DEF going to give mimic a try!

[@arijinal]

Thank you for giving us these jewels! You are valued! 💪🏾👍🏾💯

[@kibagoodboy8828]

I cannot stress enough what a great video this was. One of the best showcase vids I have ever seen on youtube. Very happy Reason+ subscriber.

[@mattwoodman3017]

Loved this tutorial! This is what I have been trying to do in the NNXT for so long. Mimic makes it easier!!! Cant wait!!!

[@tkmsound]

This is awesome !!!! This will come in so handy for hip hop/rnb

[@MatthewJ.Tinney]

Awesome!!!!! I was wanting this device in Reason 12 a few days ago, and now here it is! I love surprises

[@vadimshevchenko8227]

Great job! Drum sampler and slicer we ever wanted.

[@peterdanner2336]

Pretty flawless video. Engaging from start to finish. That’s a rarity.

[@napynap]

Yeah, one of the best produced Reason videos yet!

[@therealmattmann]

Entertaining and informative as always, Ryan! I've just finished downloading R12 and will experimenting a LOT with Mimic! Thanks or the tips!!

[@dan_g-DreadMassaker]

im glad that there are stereo multi outs on this. could be a replacement for redrum.

[@luminati161]

dude you blow my mind with that last mix. fantastic job !

[@Jason-ZombieBreath]

This new RE is the answer to my prayers. Thank you Reason Studios! And thank you Ryan, your videos are a harmonious balance of personality and information.

[@stevebillings223]

Bro Spoke well with graphics and I was able to catch on first time around, Thank You

[@Will313J]

The last part was sick! 👌🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@AltayEkren]

Great instrument / sampler thanks for it! Hope the new update has a browser folder remember function the only feature that i am missing it's a deal breaker for me.

[@brandonbuxton8960]

Not even a reason user but u make tutorials fun to watch

[@djgilevans]

Thanks Ryan for this great video. I'm always amazed of how good Reason instruments sound.

[@Sanderferrar_01]

Very straight forward video! Thank you 🙏

[@dmitrysheptukhin9364]

so great channel. love in it

[@MichaelausBerlinberga]

Hey ryan. Has anyone actually mentioned before that you are amazing ? Oh. it has happened yet? Never mind. I haven't done it yet. So I do: YOU ARE FANTASTIC. Your videos too. oh. that rhymes ryan :-)

[@bariuznorway]

Got so many goosebumps when those hang drum chords came in under the vocal chops! Reason+ here I come.

[@bryannamyo]

Really impressed with the edited vocals at the end.

[@laurent-paulrobert5473]

Brilliant ! This is the kind of innovative creative tools that made me use Propellerhead for a decade, and exactly what I have been expecting when subscribing to reason+ 🙏🏽

[@vaudronphilippe5415]

Great video ! Good ideas and talent using good tools ! Rien ne se perd rien ne se crée tout se transforme… Good job

[@TemmeSikkema]

Great video. Inspired me to have a go at it too, using my disks full of ancient loops and one shot samples from back when I was using E-mu Ultras

[@BrokTheLoneWolf]

Sample reluctant here 🙋‍♂️. I cannot believe that ONE sample could turn into a whole instrument like that! Wow these software algorithms are getting very powerful 😮

[@veer77]

great video, as always - packed with quick-learn info!

[@dizleran9276]

Wow . Reason 13 is actually turning out way better than reason 8 and this is just one instrument . Can’t wait to see what else is new

[@Citizen-Ken]

You nailed the UX with Mimic. Congratulations, Reason team. Looking forward to playing with it.

[@chrisandjenniferkaufmann8197]

The last section shows a great alternative to Exhale and you can use your own samples. Looking forward to the update next month.

[@ReasonStudios]

Exactly the right idea! Rolling your own samples and achieving that type of sound means you can sound unique and have control over the samples in cool ways. Have fun with it! I sure have been. /ryan

[@alexandersorbas1881]

@@ReasonStudios can you loop the individual slices in different modes? FW BW PP ?

[@napynap]

I feel like I'm back in the late 90s again! Samplers are so fun!

[@NoelScerri]

Great job guys! Looking forward for Reason 12 :)

[@TobiasAsjogren]

Makes me miss my Emax II from 1990… I am a bit surprised people seemed to missed the possibilities of samplers as they been around for quite a while but that said this seems to be a great addition to Reason that I look forward to pick up. Thank you for the great video.

[@DaChillSpot-MacMechi]

I've been using reasons since the beginning. A true beat maker knows that unlocking any new form of making beats is golden. I remember when I 1st integrated the mpc slimline and its software (rewired) with reason. Definitely a highlight.

[@SMEL]

Cool... Yo Ryan, that last beat was 🔥 Bro 👊🏾

[@RyanHarlin]

Thanks, Smel!!

[@lnsmuzik7]

Like the fact that you can make your own Exhale type slices with this junt

[@emmalynepairing3111]

Very helpful tutorial ❤. Sounds nice

[@therealdevillion]

I’ll try to sum it up: It’s basically grain advanced. The sampler has no pitch recognition, so I need to know in advance what key my sample is in. As much as I like the functionality of this device, this is one important feature missing for a sampler. Imho. I was afraid, when they announced it, that this would be missing. I hope the new combinator is more thought through.

[@iliravdyli4109]

lol grain and nnxt can do this but the new sampler cant?

[@thursdaynite]

I definitely agree. I see myself using this as a compliment to Serato Sample, but not in place of it. I do really like the functionality and versatility though.

[@GregorysMode]

No it wont be. I think is because they just keep missing things. Simple things that get pretty importantly. The shame is they never fix missing bits. The good news is that it looks pretty cool.

[@djs909]

You got Neptune for that.

[@dougroyce5784]

And grain too. May someone should do tutorials on these@@djs909

[@dezinerAhmad]

Wow .....Amazing demo... very Melodic and Inspiring Examples.... thanks 😊

[@partyboeller]

No option to slice into equal length slices? 8, 16, etc

[@blakberi]

Ohhh... I am going to have fun with this....

[@trevnspace]

This video was epic and helpful. The Mimic is so amazing and I can’t wait to tag you in my first video about it.

[@Meteotrance]

ok so you put the Time stretching algorythm we got for decade on the timeline of Reason, directly from the sampler FINALY !!!

[@Artek604]

No, it's a simpler realtime version.

[@benjaminschultz6501]

Ryan! This track slaps! Finished version when??

[@ItsPBUH]

the production value here is insane

[@elchaman6570]

You are a genius friend... really thank you.

[@overseastom]

I have a question re your bit at 5:10 where you subsequently offset it using the Semi knob in the pitch section, to account for an F# sample being automapped to middle C by default - wouldn't it be more straightforward to just set the Root note of it to F#3 instead of C3, using the helpful indicator right under the sample waveform window? For non-musicians and novices (like myself), this seems much easier to figure out than counting semi-tones, but I wonder if it would cause other issues I just haven't considered yet?

[@soundboy605]

Hello Please tell me a little more about the spectrum analyser in the background thanks

[@wakegary]

Ryan is the ultimate hero.

[@ReasonStudios]

I mean... thanks but as a kid I always thought Spiderman was the ultimate hero. These days I like ultimate heroes like Malala, though I do think I could best her in a beat battle... so I guess there's that! ;) /ryan

[@ReasonStudios]

Then again, if Malala dropped a beat, I wouldn't be surprised if it was straight 🔥lol

[@wakegary]

@@ReasonStudios Nope. Wrong, wrong, wrong. You take them all down. Plus, the best heroes are humble, anyways. :)

[@jamesrobinson529]

Reason is the perfect tool to nerd out with! I love making my own samples & then manipulating them so I can throw them in Dr. Octo Rex. Mimic looks like an incredible way to enhance this process!

[@IsidroVerter]

That last part of the tutorial was 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@Luther777Williams]

Awesome tutorial. Thank you for sharing your intel and tips!

[@mgumwv]

Love the Madeon/Porter Robinson hook! Can't wait to try out this technique.

[@neovincibeats]

Could you do a tutorial on how to route outboard gear in and out of reason

[@nabsdmusik]

Best DAW I've been using Reason since 2004 its one of the best music software, just upgraded to Reason 13.

[@1STSUN5THCHILD]

So, you can't single out individual slices in mimic like you can in dr rex to add effects to one slice, reduce volume on another slice, have one slice play in reverse ect ect