Learn Physical Modeling Synthesis with Objekt from Reason Studios

Objekt Modeling Synthesizer for Reason is a whole new type of synthesis for most people but that's why we packed it into the form factor that would be both easiest to learn and most powerful when you've got it down - a classic Reason Rack synth.
In this deep dive, Ryan will show you how to get started with physical modeling synthesis and how you can either build sounds from scratch if you're a sound designer or modify existing sounds in entirely new ways if you're a musician looking to get inspired.
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Contents of this video:
0:00 - Introduction
1:53 - Real world sounds
3:16 - Basic Objekt patch
7:12 - Objekt’s mixer
8:38 - Exciter Impact section
13:55 - Exciter Noise section
18:40 - ADSR vs CPDDD
24:27 - Randomizer
27:41 - Tuning offset

[@JanSchumacher]

Wow! Just Wow! I'm with Reason now for almost 22 Years since i'm 15 and it never felt so fresh since the last 2 Years! Great work and looking forward for the future to come.

[@domanca-dk3mx]

agree!

[@DonVincenzooGame]

same ! difference is that now i can pay 20€ per month to use it legaly : LOL / but if you think back ...... the fact we were able to use it "for free" when i was young is what make me buy it today :)

[@AliAusAachen]

Buy or upgrade reason and you ll see that you are not getting any of their new synths or players. Upgrade your reason for what?

[@DonVincenzooGame]

@@AliAusAachen i buy for 20€ per month reason and you have absolutely everything in !

[@BigMTBrain]

Sad for me, I've been away from Reason for about 22 years. But I'm back now, baby! Objekt is the main draw, but I'm sure I'll discovered plenty more Reasons.

[@matti_j]

Congratulations, Reason Studios! You've managed to make physical modelling synthesis really accessible and gorgeous sounding. Within minutes, I was able to dial in timbres that were musical and unique, and most importantly - sounds that makes sense in my arrangements. Btw, when Ryan gives you that face 3:02 - don't trust him!

[@RyanHarlin]

Hahaha! Remind me never to play poker against you. You’ve caught my “tell.”

[@sub-jec-tiv]

@@RyanHarlintrying to imagine you making that face when you look at your cards. 😂 and laughing out loud.

[@faastwalker2273]

Objekt is insane! I'm a little overwhelmed by how good it sounds and the scope of the sound potential available here. Incredible! As ever, excellent tutorial video, Ryan.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I now have something to do with all the random recordings I have been making for over a decade, I record anything that sounds interesting, through Objekt they will make crazy sounds.

[@glenmcquestion]

Wow. I am going to use Objekt all the time. Such a leap forward! Request: Please add the Randomize section to ALL of the Reason synths!

[@thetylersherman]

Just want to say, this is an incredible demo from Ryan. I think to properly demo a physical modeler you really need to translate the digital controls to the "in-real-life" concepts of resonance and you really nailed it.

[@jtweito]

I'm just impressed you were able to not leak or show this thing early on your live streams (despite all attempts to make you fold). You get a point sir

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

The teaser videos actually said alot about how its works.

[@otrie]

Wowzers!!! This is REASON University, thank you so much, Professor Ryan. "There is deeper to dive than this deep dive dove" MarVeLoUS!!!

[@Dubstar86]

Wow. This instrument is amazing. Thanks Reason Studios for continuing to put out quality instruments and sounds and thanks Ryan for always explaining everything in such a fun and understandable way. Y’all are great! Reason for life.

[@davetofu]

Can't stand this dude lol I miss the old (faceless) Reason tutorial guy :(

[@alfonsoleon3805]

The Objekt synth sounds absolutely stunning. i cannot believe my ears at the purity of the sound and amount of different tones that this thing can make. I have passed through many kontakt instruments and this sounds better than a lot of them. Its a synth that trully sounds real. It will help me a lot with my live set, very appreciated and also great tutorial. I am happy to be supporting Reason again after many years.

[@jazzsong8566]

Wow. Objekt is fire. Your tutorial is absolutely clear and makes me anxious to have it asap! Thank you, Ryan 🙌🏻

[@courtlaw1]

First time in a long time creating many patches to use for scoring later. You can pick a template and hit randomize all day, create a patch library then sell it as a sound pack.

[@JamesBermingham]

Great to see Reason getting the love again. Well deserved with this new instrument. Ryan Harlins enthusiasm is great in this video. Great demo.

[@mooretrumpet]

This is what I loved about Propellerhead Studios from the start. I feel like the company lost it's way since the rebrand and the subscription model, but this made me feel like I did when Thor came out.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

They are moving with the times, more and more companies are offering subscriptions and making new devices a separate purchase for perpetual licence holders.

[@davetofu]

My thoughts exactly! This is the only development since Reason plugin that has really had me excited.

[@courtlaw1]

Thank you Reason Studios. This tool is pretty epic. I have been moving more towards physical modeled virtual instruments. I can not wait until your next device. I am playing sounds from this against many of my expensive sound libraries and thus far I think I can reduce devices in my rack using a hand full of Objekt for the film score'ish parts of my music.

[@frodemadsgard2660]

This is just insanely good. And what a great walkthrough! THIS is why i love Reason. So great sounding, so easy to get great sounds, yet incredibly deep if you choose to really dive into each instrument and effect.

[@captainblood9616]

Really glad I got Reason+ last month now - great timing, no sleep for me tonight!! I've loved your work since ReBirth guys, never stop doing what you do so well.

[@neil6002]

I love the bits of wear and 'dirt' on the design, as if it were a well-used old synth :)

[@MrMusicbyMartin]

I’m a long time Reason user, since v5. I’ve just purchased Reason 12 and can’t wait to get stuck into Objekt.

[@thegoodsherman]

ITS time for Mpe Support 😉

[@touchthatdial]

It is a stunningly good synth. Most interesting new plugin of any kind I’ve used for years. Way out there, massively varied in what it can do, and the drums and tuned percussion especially are incredible. Super good work RS. And thanks for fun and informative video as always, Ryan.

[@RocknRollkat]

Excellent presentation, thank you ! As a historical note, Fairlight tried this in the beginning of synthesis, decided that the computing power didn't exist yet, and it was easier to just 'sample' real instruments. Hence the start of sampling, etc. Bill P.

[@ChrisMills-AmbientSpace]

I love the look and feel. It really helps with the user experience and is beautiful with the distressed and worn look of the finish. Nice!

[@naakaalastudio6655]

Reason Studios have been very good at physical modeling for a long time now. Take a look at Kongs PM modules, severely underrated.

[@thelightofficial666]

Amazing. I've been watching Ryan for years and if he made a video about stamp collecting or knitting I'd watch it. He makes everything so simple.

[@todocorazon]

This looks truly incredible. I'm definitely planning to make an all-Object track... probably more than one. Seems like the perfect "limitation" to inspire some real creativity!

[@pongtrometer]

Ooooh that dispersion filter assigned to the modwheel . What a dynamic Synth and fx unit full of convolution magic . Great stuff.

[@twotickdrop]

I did a "you got me, im impressed" nod on the drum sound origin reveal. Great stuff!

[@Choccka]

Gotta love the bow :D Thanks for the great introduction to object!

[@joinery11]

Well, i dunno what to say, i wasn't very hopeful to be honest but my god what a synth, spend a short time playing with some controls and this thing kicks ass. Performs at another level when you input your voice through it. love it, def worth buying

[@NiharSavala]

Superb Explanation Ryan! Thanks so much the RS Team, for making these videos. Such videos are so helpful in learning new VIs.

[@danamcc221]

This is by far the best-sounding physical modeling synth I've come across, and this video is an outstanding introduction to physical modeling in general, and Objekt in particular. Yes, the parameters of a good physical modeling synth can be overwhelming, but between the excellent UI design and the clarity of Ryan's presentation, it doesn't feel intimidating at all to dive into this instrument. Congratulations all around! And yes, I was wondering why that frame drum sounded so darn good, until he revealed his guilty secret that it was actually Objekt we were hearing. As a hand drummer, I especially appreciate how good some of the tuned and untuned percussion instruments sound. The next time I start a percussion-oriented piece, I'll probably go for Objekt before I dig into my sample library!

[@strictly2prohibit]

When I asked for more realistic instruments, I expected you would take more live recordings. Instead, you created a synthesiser which Creates real life sounds using scientific principles. Talk about above and beyond!

[@KingGrio]

I've been doing a sound design project with Europa where I've been creating orchestral instruments. Then Friktion came in and it made my woodwinds and strings sound design job easier. Now with Objekt, I feel like I should start the project again from scratch because of all the new power I have. Latest synths and players from Reason are absolutely amazing

[@todocorazon]

I'm wondering what kind of results you'll get using a reed sample as an exciter!

[@PaulEFoxII]

I watch any Reason video with Ryan...really enjoy his enthusiasm. Love this new instrument too. Just a huge home run for Reason!

[@frankyoualot]

You make some super cool tunes within these such as @13:00! You deserve a lot of credit for this alone. Really inspiring on many creative levels. Those pitch bends on the bass...great work

[@PrimaudiaRecord]

Blown away doesn't begin to cover it, this is an astoundingly good instrument, the organic tones it can produce are so pure it's like getting a snapshot of hyper hd audio, my monitors have never known the like. I'll be heading to Reason + shortly, can't wait to hear more presets.

[@stephenalcaide1778]

Thank you for the conversation Ryan. I'm in!!!

[@alexandersorbas1881]

Unbelievable and just as is said years ago Reason should concentrate on Friction type instruments to attract new customers…it’s a well unsaturated niche in virtual instruments…you’re on the right track again!

[@buckycore]

Yeah, Friktion is one of those instruments that put Reason light-years ahead. And it honestly sounded WAY better than anything from AAS

[@joesweeney6262]

Each year i seriously consider dropping my Reason+ subscription due to its frustrating midi routing, but then they release things like this and I get addicted all over again. Object is, truly, a gem. I set up eight instances (via loading it as vst in Bitwig) and hooked that to an NDLR generative sequencer , with tweeks coming from a voltage 2 module, and just let it all go. Wow. The sonic quality of objekt fills a void in a soul beautifully. I ended up turning off the lights and just chilling for a few hours.

[@svenihedlund]

Great presentation of an amazing instrument!

[@mrgoesta]

So cool! I am on R Suite 11 and have more than I need, but this video (another great Reason video!) makes me reach for the Shop. Super exciting.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Objekt works on Reason 10 to 12.

[@steuph1976]

Damn, I would have needed this two weeks ago but I am definitely going to use it now ! You seemed to have killed it with the UI again, congrats !

[@glacierrays]

Amazing video once again Ryan, I only just bought Objekt and already feel like I have such a good understanding of all its features and functions. I used to learn new Reason instruments by painstakingly going through the user manuals but these videos are so much more intuitive and get to the heart of it so much faster. Can't wait to get stuck in with Objekt myself now!

[@dallinsprogis4363]

18:24 Very impressive Ryan. That is a cool feature 😉

[@Kaitain]

I thought it was pretty cool when you started explaining it all, but the when you played the song where ALL the instruments were Objekt... that was the Holy Sh*t moment. Also, as someone who gets tweak fatigue eventually, that randomize button is so cool!

[@NSCTripleAgent]

Very impressive. Now about those workflow improvements, sequencer and MIDI updates, etc...

[@Drfresh1402]

Boy have you single-handedly sold me this. I will get it before the sale is up. Reason’s string modeling plugin is great. This is many levels better. Is the closing track made by this plugin? If so - WOW. What I like about this tutorial is that it seems like you used little to no effects processors on the sounds shown and yet they sounded incredible. Sound design and mixing will be a blast with this! Great great plugin this is

[@erikreuterskiold5996]

It sounds absolutely amazing but even more so it looks very playable, huge fun.

[@NekoAKAJeff]

My mind is officialy blown. This is amazing! The kind of instrument I will get lost in for hours on end. Thank you Reason!

[@candormind3159]

I just love watching you go over anything reason makes. Great presentation yet once again 👏

[@itsnotch64]

This is good. But also, props to you guys for finally making the Reason Rack M1 Mac compatible. That was frustrating for a while, but you guys finally made it happen.

[@thebishopelect]

Truly a good teacher.

[@nikolafeve]

you are so good to explain and demystified complicated things

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I was right but Its got alot more capabilitys then I assumed would be on a single Objekt, I know about Physical or virtual Modeling synthesizers and Objekt definitely is a original take on the concept, good mix of capabilities, great desighn. Excellent work top quality device.

[@pulsybeatz3258]

Guess I have to watch this vid a few times and try the synth! Congrats reason studio. Seems amazing to dive in👍🏾🤘🏾

[@Super-id7bq]

Physical modelling saved my marriage! Thank you!!

[@aabnamak]

Awesome video and this new instrument is just Objektively amazing! I can't wait for a super deep dive with Mathias now. Let's get that live sesh going!

[@Jason-ZombieBreath]

I am so excited! Thanks for the best Quick Start guide ever, as usual. Time to start synthesizing!

[@marceltorres4337]

Excellent tutorial !!... Thank you very very much !... easy to understand explanations... excellent !!... a lot of thanks !

[@jefgibbons]

This is beautiful RS! And great vid Ryan! I can't believe that song was all Objekt!

[@mattpipermusic]

Ryan that was a fantastic product demo and a super clearly presented physical modeling class. Loved it.

[@robst247]

Great physical modeling synth, very clearly and concisely explained. 👍

[@deepaksingh-wu7hx]

its unanimous, Reason just beacme the king again.. Bravo.

[@cavuncan]

I tried the synth: sounds simply GREAT!! thank you developing team!! 🥰

[@jonathanterol4528]

Finally, I've been waiting for Objekt, not that I was looking to objektify it or anything, but to try it out of course hehe. So I was trying it out and it's amazing to experiment with I like how the exciter kicks the sound off and is independent. That only thing I tried and that didn't work was the external input thing, the LED was still glowing red.

[@Dangerousdaze]

Another awesome tutorial! The structure is especially noteworthy because it switches between dry(-ish!) technical details and cool examples to keep you interested. And, of course, another cool musical powerhouse in Reason. Oh, those prepared pianos are a crime against nature, btw. Just saying. ;)

[@riukii12]

What a nice Instrument!! You did a fantastic job. Thinking about getting this, especially for all the possibilities when it comes to drumsounds

[@billwhetstone8567]

Ryan, I really liked your last line here - "There is deeper to dive, than this deep dive dove" lol

[@RussDnB]

Reason Studios at their best. Ryan, you smashed this one out the park!

[@meranomusic7084]

REASON Studios I love you guys! This is the best virtual instrument in the Universe!

[@HighlandStudio91]

Nope...AAS is much better...never heard anything quite like it(& a much better GUI layout.) More expensive of course(but AAS's periodic sales are dope!)

[@ThePowermountain]

Very useful info and explanation!

[@Joey_Headset]

The instrument looks amazing, and (as always) great job with the video production.

[@nicknick65]

Ive seen enough, Im buying it!!! btw great presentation

[@matthiaspeene5631]

Thank you reason! This will completely change the way I make music and give us al the opportunity to create our own unique sounds

[@brionreid7316]

Beardyman vid inspired me to watch this. This inspired me 2 mark my calendar for the BlackFriday sale Nice work Ryan

[@misterfrosti]

Thank you for this in depth explanation of how to use Objekt! Super excited to get my hands dirty with it! You're the best @Ryan Harlin ✊🏾✊🏾

[@buckycore]

Such a gorgeous sounding instrument.

[@song23ministries]

Thanks Ryan. Looking forward to using it in my next song!

[@juanchis.investigadorsonoro]

I'll definitely spotlight this tonight. Awesome idea, I've been goofing around with a couple of Physical Modeling.

[@arothmanmusic]

Wow. That's amazing stuff! I know what I'm getting next time there's a sale… And I really want a video about the process that goes into making these videos.

[@illyph9963]

Yea this thing is a beast started trying it out last night, it’s basically a virtual version of like what korg are trying to accomplish in physical world with the “acoustic” synth, but it’s way better cause you don’t have the “physical” limitations at same time, I really havnt been blown away by an instrument like this (and friktion) since Kong first dropped lol

[@illyph9963]

However the one gripe I still have is you guys keep making all these great instruments that I use for scoring and foley, now can you PLEASE add a native vid track or rack extension video player, so I don’t have to dump everything to another daw to “really” put it together, it seems crazy to me I make all these great sounds and pieces in reason, snd use all this stuff I spent money on, and then I’m literally bouncing all to audio and dumping to a FREE daw just to match to video, it’s so frustrating and annoying and sucks when u realize you want to go back n tweak something n have to re export whole process over, n save 3 different project files, it’s just a mess on my computer and I wish I could just do all my work in reason

[@dragonflythemusician]

Thank you for very good explanation 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mhavock]

This seems very similar to Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS) vst "Chormaphone". They use 2 objects and resonators, Did Reason studio work with them to make the reason version?

[@LoyzBeats]

There are similar but objekt is very different than chromaphone 3

[@JoseGRendons]

Excellent tutorial

[@ChrisIsOutside]

that dig at the snare drum on saint anger had me dying!!!

[@psionic111]

Thanks for that well played tour of Objekt. Some really good sounds in there, and the UI looks fairly intuitive to experiment with. Finally, the physical modeling synth STR1 in the Kronos/Nautilus has some serious competition. Gratz on a fresh new synth!

[@steuph1976]

9:57 that's it I'm sold.

[@RyanHarlin]

Loll 😂

[@carlosp.1846]

Two cool things : design is super nice, and the wet/dry random function is super smart , more plugins should have this. And Ím not even mentioning the synth itself here

[@IntiniOfficial]

That is a really outside-of-the-box new! Super inspiring!

[@Military23446]

From subtractor back in 2000 to malstrom, Thor , parsec, Europa and now this beast, for me the best upgrades was Reason 6.5 and Reason 10 for me

[@croggen]

Love it! You're the best. It's so fresh and different and at the same time so Reason-ey and familiar 🤩

[@HelicopterRidesForCommunists]

I gotta admit, Objekt is very impressive and interesting. It’s really something. If it is included with an upgrade to Reason 12 I might finally upgrade and use some of these devices in Ableton.

[@_boof]

Now I can start my indie folk band and really convince them I’m out there playing real instruments.

[@SarahSpencerMusic]

Do it do it!

[@MrMusicbyMartin]

Or you could learn the ukulele and tabla and do it for real!

[@SarahSpencerMusic]

This is blowing my MIIIIIIND

[@yandroth]

Wouaw great job as always!!! Is there a limit to your creativity for our pleasure thanks for all...

[@busywl69]

Intersting. I'd like to hear a bunch of the factory patches.

[@ruslanr.6171]

I really need to get some sleep now to get my exciters ready to re(a)sonate whole day.

[@marcotronic]

Excellent introduction! Thanks a lot! :)

[@Thunderkiss655]

That sounds truly amazing and what a great video with great explanations!

[@eyefisher]

at 13:10 I'm thinking "Don't say it, don't you dare say it" Ryan: "And yes, all the instruments you are hearing here are coming from Objekt" Me: "He said it. My mind is officially blown, and I'm not sure I'll be able to sleep tonight..."