Infinite basslines using sequencers (Reason Bassline Generator)

[@OscarUnderdog]

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[@nativitymusic]

How do i get midi from Bassline Generator to send to a new channel with a diff vst like Juno? I've selected MIDI from "Reason Rack" and in the second drop down where it says Pre FX and Post FX, it doesn't have a "Reason Rack" option for me to select. Thank you!!!

[@OscarUnderdog]

@@nativitymusic be sure use the vst, not any other format!

[@nativitymusic]

@@OscarUnderdog Yes, i'm using the Reason VST Rack in one channel, but when I go to the new midi channel there isn't the second "Reason Rack" option in the drop down. It just says Pre FX and Post FX. Am I missing something with the way the Bassline Generator is routed in the back of Reason?! Is there a missing step where I have to route the output into a combinator or something?

[@nativitymusic]

Does it make a difference whether I'm using the Reason+ subscription or if I've purchased the Reason 12 for the full price? I just paid for an annual subscription. Do I need to purchase Reason 12 at full price to unlock this feature?

[@brianwdowling]

@@OscarUnderdog Great video. I have been struggling for a number of hours trying to get this to work with the Ableton instruments (Anxious Woofer, a few others), Is this possible using the same technique? Similar to the above question, when I do the routing I don't have the Reason Rack option as the second dropdown. Unfortunately, also a newbie for Ableton. I've selected Reason Rack from the AU plugins. Thanks. Brian

[@potitwist]

Hey Oskar from Underdog - I've been making music for over 20 years now, very unsuccessfully I must say but with a lot of passion. I must have watched years' worth of tutorials by now mainly because it gives me the great illusion of being as good as you guys teaching us as after all it's easy straightforward when you do it. Having become a pro in tutorial watching I can confirm that you're doing e pretty f....ing respectable job with your vids. So, bottom line all this text for saying thank you and keep on publishing so that in my next life I can spend some of my 20ies and 30ies playing my own techno bangers in clubs around the globe - hopefully before we manage to burn down or suffocate this planet, but I'm diverting from the topic :-D. Cheers!

[@OscarUnderdog]

Hahahah I appreciate this man :D

[@potitwist]

@@OscarUnderdog Thanks as much - and I shall correct from Oskar to Oscar, how did I miss that the first three letters of your name of course are referencing an OSCillator. Cheers

[@AKAtAGG]

love this response, made me smile a lot.

[@peanutbutter9000]

Oscar that tune at the end is out of this world! Absolute banger! I'm rewatching this video over and over again. This is by far THE BEST Ableton channel on KZbin. Respect!

[@OscarUnderdog]

Ow yeeeee :D

[@ReasonStudios]

We love your dancing, Oscar! 🕺🏻

[@OscarUnderdog]

💃💃💃

[@ujin_music]

3:38 how to fix in Ableton 11 , can't find : just Pre Fx and Post Fx but no Bassline Generator in Midi From ?

[@johnymst]

you have pushed me back into producing with this. Thanks Oskar

[@dball_94]

Off topic Oscar but your music theory video was the best i've ever seen. I've watched a lot of them cos for some reason it just wouldn't stick, but you have a gift for explaining things in a sort of chronological way / one step at time kinda way, if you know what I am saying. Keep up the good work my brother

[@OscarUnderdog]

Man this makes me happpyyyyyy :D

[@Nuke_Skywalker]

then you will love andrew huang's music theory vid!

[@POLITICALSTALEMATE]

I agree! This is THE CHANNEL…. -Micks Thissenhouse

[@JB85London]

Agreed! Superb videos/tutorials! Thank you Oscar :)

[@TomBudin]

this is dope asf i have to try this

[@ReasonStudios]

[@magjo665]

the M4L mono sequencer is still my goto after using live for the last 12 years. straight-forward and powerful.

[@MrVisionDPB]

Reason is the Best! ever since they developed Standalone Interfaces. Inspiring Developers.

[@etacar6532]

i absolute agree, there is a lack of such good sequencer tools in ableton, the mono-sequencer is nice but not really stable...so this looks like an incredible fast and useful tool with it easy iteration and groove capabilities ! looks great !

[@chrisinnes4706]

I'm loving reason more and more, I'm finding it kinda exciting. Great video 😊

[@ReasonStudios]

[@chrisinnes4706]

@@ReasonStudios I may have a years subscription 🙂

[@justjoannec8399]

Great video! I've watched quite a few about the Bassline sequencer in Reason. This is the first I saw that was clear enough so I could understand how I can use it. Will def give it another try now.

[@chinmitten]

This is a great idea. I’ve used Reason since version 3 but never loved it as a standalone DAW. Always had it rewired into Ableton or Pro Tools. Never thought of using the plugin version for it’s sequencers. I have a couple of hardware sequencers (very spoiled in that regard) but even though I’m alright on keys, sequencers like what Reason has generates so many more ideas

[@Ambitiouz_mindset]

Actually used this trial version today and used the midi to a guitar library and it sounds dope af! Like it makes riffs bouncy groovy riffs. It's incredible I'll definitely be buying the full version cos the trail version is limiting

[@christopherbentley578]

Love your lessons man. As a guitar player that dabbles in Reason, these are brilliant.

[@VeganFitness1]

How have I only just found this channel? AMAZE

[@cybergwen]

I've started playing around with VCV Rack, which has so many sequencers! So much fun!

[@Mokmans]

Which one is your go to sequencer for repetitive rhythms ?

[@quantum1542]

Get into diy modular synth! Much better having the real thing and relatively inexpensive 🥳

[@matzkowski7936]

Hello Oskar 👋... I started producing music with Reason and I loved the Matrix Pattern Sequencer even then. At some point I switched to Logic Pro X and when I heard that Reason instruments and effects can be used as a plugin as well as all MIDI players, I had to think simply upgrade the old license and love having this opportunity for creativity. Although Logic also has a very good step sequencer, the players in the Reason range are ingenious tools for quick results.

[@Ninjjadog]

Just downloaded the demo as I have not upgraded. But can't believe how good this is. Great info thankyou.

[@henrikfisch]

Regarding the dancing of you in front of the monitor and on your stool: In dance school (yes, I am a dancer) we call some rtyhm so fancy "you can dance them on your stool!" So ... no worries! 😀 All the best and keep on making those great educational AND entertaining videos! 🙂

[@OscarUnderdog]

🥰 I do like my fancy rhythms, it's true

[@leckerkohlroulade2642]

Hey! Just upgraded from Reason 11 to 12 including a few Addons as the bassline gen. Have to prepare for some testing in two weeks but afterwards I´ll be so happy to play around with these tools. Can´t wait! Thanks for your inspirational clip.

[@mauricioosoriowendt4534]

lol that is the most powerful sequencer I have ever seen, thank you for that :)

[@ReasonStudios]

Thank you!

[@0Human1]

this was really inspiring...for someone who cannot play an instrument, this seems like a great way to churn out ideas you can build off. pretty sure im going to have to get this plugin...ugh. lol.

[@DavidB-xs2fj]

Your videos inspiring me! thanks for all tutorials and a hug from Spain!

[@RicardoSilva-jj6rg]

Just watched it till the end. Damn ... so much inspiration! Thanks a lot for sharing

[@philipford6183]

Great video - and very nicely presented. Reason's Players are amazing. IMO, Reason's biggest selling point. The Quad Note Generator, for instance, is a noodler's dream. The flexibility to connect just about anything to these various players blows the whole thing so wide that you might never get beyond one amazing idea - this happens to me all the time. Reason just does stuff and off I go on some new unexpected musical adventure. And I'm not into EDM - my thing is ambient chill (like Wavestate's slowly evolving, dreamy, syncopated sounds). Reason+ with its suite of Players has answered my prayers. I agree - Reason Studios need to push these Players much more - and hopefully develop the possibilities for auto-generated music and beats even further. It's addictive.

[@ReasonStudios]

Thank you for those kind words.

[@szymona.2726]

Great tutorial but I'm still coming back here just to see your dance moves :) Thank you :)

[@remydupon9965]

Oh boy... now I want Reason :) great video Oscar!

[@bricelory9534]

One cool sequencer that is free if Reason is out of your price point is Stochas, which has a lot of power on being probabilistic, meaning you can make it a % chance for it to play the note.

[@יונתןאלברטי]

👏👏👏👏👏 superb Oscar 👑🏆

[@gondezmilenial3669]

thank you Jhony Sin your review is awesome !! we wait for your new film

[@GabrielCalarco]

Top dancer!! and super inspiring video!!

[@joek2073]

That generator is DOPE!!! 🤘😳 Great demo! I was dancing too 🤣

[@MillisecondFalcon]

Thanks for this awesome video Oscar. I'm just getting into making music and discovering what tools and techniques are available to spark creativity. This is the first of your videos I've watched but I subscribed straight away as you have a very natural way of tutoring. By the way, my favourite beat is the one at 4:56 in the video! Thanks again.

[@GodSpeed1105]

Wow this is great. I've had this for about a year and a half since I started on FL Studio. I almost deleted this since I don't use it but this helped with some good ideas Thanks.

[@rkamo88]

Thank you so much for this discovery!

[@bitmaster2000]

This is good man. Thanks.

[@samcert1114]

is this avalabe as vst without having reason so i can use in ableton ?

[@viewyou1secondago]

Nice explanation Johnny Sin 👍

[@drivingwithlee6550]

Love that bass sound at 6:15

[@TheRealFieryBiscuits]

If you have the Reason side browser open by default you get a list of all your devices to drag n drop, easier than menu diving.

[@Psyolopher]

Haven't used Reason since 2.5, hah it's great to see how far it has come.

[@ReasonStudios]

Welcome back anytime :)

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

Been using it since 1.0, Reason is by far the most creative DAW out there, I have never got tired of it even after all these years.

[@freethis222]

Give it a try again, you'd be surprised :D

[@TheValueOfN]

I started using it since 2.5 too. So many started at that point. I'm wondering why 2.5 was the start for so many. I can't remember why I started then.

[@GroovyD_ukg]

Incredible stuff here, thank you Oscar!

[@hankstephens5543]

Thanks for sharing the sequencing ideas…. Cadence with cord generation especially. I never thought of using scales&chords to correct the output of step sequencers following a chord progression. I always thought of it as correcting live manual recordings but I hated the one in Reason because it omits notes that define the character of certain modes. What you’ve demonstrated might be the best application for using scales&chords in Reason. I’ll be sure to plug your video in my comments during their next livestream.

[@domcsekk]

1:54 what are you talking about, i love that dance!

[@reesewaller846]

Another Excellent video.

[@VideoJunkXXL]

Fantastic Sequencer! On next Sale, i'll buy it. 😯

[@wasiuuu1]

thanks man , very nice ideas here😉

[@stuartleighton]

Hi, I bought Reason+ on the strength of this tutorial, and I'm loving the Bassline Generator plug-in in Ableton. I am new to using Ableton and am working through tutorials (Production Music Live and also Oscar's brilliant 'Foundations' course. I am having a problem with Baseline Generator Plug-in. If I find a bassline I like, I arm a track, hit record and then it records in Ableton, as in this tutorial. However, later on in the song I want to bring in a slight variation of the baseline. I copy it to a second channel in Reason, create the variation, and record using Ableton. The problem I am having is that, even though I am recording to a different MIDI channel in Ableton (to where the original baseline was recorded), it is overwriting the original baseline, meaning that after recording the second one I now have two baselines that are exactly the same and that are both the new variation. The original bassline that I recorded is gone in Ableton, replaced by this new variation. Can anyone explain why this has happened and how I can avoid this so that I can record multiple variations of the same basslines (using Reason Baseline Generator) in Ableton without them overwriting each other? Much appreciated, and sorry if this is confusing.

[@OscarUnderdog]

Is what you're referring to maybe abletons "overdub" setting? Double check that first! Otherwise just copy the 1st clip to a safe place somewhere to the right of your composition...

[@stuartleighton]

@@OscarUnderdog Ok, thanks Oscar, I'll check this out. I'm new to Ableton so was a bit confused. Much appreciated for the comment.

[@ReasonStudios]

So glad to hear you're enjoying it!

[@Oper8Music]

Ah, finally a video that seems to do justice a bit more to this new Player. It seems to be cool, actually !

[@lebontv6921]

This guys a genius

[@backseatsamurai]

This is fuking amazing!! Thank you so much for this!!

[@DonVincenzooGame]

thanks ! we want more video about reason !!

[@substratec]

very inspiring!

[@koycdjartage2571]

Wow, that’s amazing

[@josenunes1369]

Amazing Amazing man. Great. Thank u

[@rowanhamilton8988]

Man, I'm still using Reason 10. I need to upgrade to get that bass line generator. That is so freaking powerful.

[@hdj808]

no need to upgrade, you can buy it separately for 64 gb pounds

[@ivansaxo]

@@hdj808 Hi here, it is interesting tool!!! Do you know please if the BASSLINE GENERATOR is working independently for any DAW //logic X Mac OS// without REASON STUDIOS? Or you have to use only through the Reason Studio? Thank you for your reply

[@hdj808]

@@ivansaxo no idea sorry, it's unlikely I think but I could be wrong, I usually am.

[@kjwworldwide]

It's on sale now for $45.

[@rowanhamilton8988]

@@kjwworldwide ah you're a legend. Thanks for the message

[@SynderNOfficial]

I've never had any use for a sequencer except for programming drum beats (which I don't really do anymore since I only make Hardstyle) but it is really dope.

[@TheValueOfN]

Haha :)

[@Lenamusic]

Awesome 💯💯💯

[@mradamcshaw]

This vid has got me really excited. I love creating music but I tend to program or bang keys until I get something I want. I'm shy of using Max for Live as I have had so many experiences of crashing projects when used. I've got some stalled projects where this can get me going again. I've seen Stochas mentioned in the comments. Are there any recommendations for VST3 sequencers that work in the same way as the Reason example? I particularly like the idea of influencing between on and off beat play. Chord and scale control would be a bonus.

[@i.syntaxerror]

I hope I'll can to routing the hardware synth instead vst... Can I?

[@wes2819]

very clear tutorial as usual, thnx!

[@Steve.Dennis]

Good job. Very informative.

[@lunchbox1221]

Wowzers! It's Oscar again :)

[@OscarUnderdog]

Comin' at ya ✨

[@theinfideluk]

Nice retro Adidas top, nice video too 😎

[@MrAnthonyKennedy1]

THIS IS AWESOME!!! THANK YOU SIR!!! CHEERS!!! :)

[@MauricetePas]

BRI-LLI-ANT !!! 👍👍

[@robertgoldbornatyout]

Hi thanks for the upload looks really good, but please may I ask some one will this work in Cake Walk band Lab ???? thanks 🤨 all i want to buy is just the Bassline Generator .

[@ReasonStudios]

Yes you can use Bassline Generator in any DAW by using the Reason Rack Plugin. When you get Reason, you get both the Reason Rack Plugin (VST3/AU/AAX) and the standalone DAW. Reason is an "all you can eat" package. When you get Reason+, you get everything we make.

[@RicardoSilva-jj6rg]

Am I the only one thinking this dude looks like Fabian Mazur? Great Tutorial!

[@tessa_tickles]

Underdog - Just ✨imagine✨ it

[@OscarUnderdog]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@donkinshaun]

I’m slightly confused, if someone could help me please. To get the Reason Rack you have to buy the full studio? Or is the Reason Rack an available as a separate VST? 😅

[@classfront]

This has been my biggest complaint with Ableton for years now. I wish they had native sequencers for drum synths and bass synths and leads.

[@magjo665]

well, you could kinda call m4l native nowadays, but i get it. the m4l mono sequencer is top notch if you want a straight forward tool, such a great sequencer.

[@Mixedbydavey]

@@rftm any recommendations?

[@MaxHertz-MHz]

Is there any kind of plugin like that but which uses Samples of basses loaded by myself?

[@spiralweaver7740]

yes! thank you!

[@marizuokereke7347]

Damn! This is great! I want it for my modular!

[@R3V1ZION]

Excellent!

[@rizzinthebox7124]

that's how I've always used the matrix pattern sequencer. Erased the inappropriate notes. Of course it's more convenient that way. Cheers

[@hmsa_officiale]

Majestic!!! Thx a lot!!! :)

[@delta-9969]

That thing sounds like it writes better basslines than I do. And I'm sure there's similar programs for drums, and everything else. I'm mentally preparing for the day when my retired mother plays me the hit EDM club banger she made for shits and giggles with a few mouse clicks.

[@kongregant8100]

Man that first line 💥 - what's some good similar sequencer alternatives to this Reason one?

[@rubinacariello3642]

Hey Nice video and plug in! I was trying to set the midi inputs but I can't manage to have the plug ins input in pre- post FX tab. What am I doing wrong? I have changed my input set up but still not appearing

[@mascoofficial7439]

j'adore tes vidéos Oscar :) un petit bonjour from Rijsel :)

[@amulpatel]

mind-blown

[@wrigna1]

Does anyone know how to make Bassline Generator automatically play through the 8 different patterns sequentially?

[@nwlad1]

Thanks for emphasizing where "Players" show up in Reason's VST within Ableton. I missed that.

[@ReasonStudios]

Thanks for pointing this out, this is something we should improve for sure!

[@gyui2]

Cool vid. Thanks for the work.

[@DuncanTembo]

You just blew my fxcking mind 😮

[@willievaughn6474]

I WANT THAT, AWESOME THANK YOU

[@warriorsince81]

INSANE!!!

[@JeremiahTrue]

0:50 When I bought my first hardware sequencers in the early 2000s I didn't realize that electronic music was just a series of loops. I thought it was all sequenced out or played live, all of the time. I got the Bassline player today from Reason and can't wait to see what it can do.

[@rubendariorodriguezdaza2034]

Hi ...it´s psossible to buy just this rack plug in or I need to buy Reason complete ? ty

[@JeremiahTrue]

@@rubendariorodriguezdaza2034 in order to use it you need to have Reason as it is a Rack Extension within that system, not a standalone VST.

[@rubendariorodriguezdaza2034]

@@JeremiahTrue TY BRO

[@rubendariorodriguezdaza2034]

@@JeremiahTrue Just bought Reason and have no bassline generator!!! damn

[@JeremiahTrue]

@@rubendariorodriguezdaza2034 yeah, it’s kinda annoying that R12 just came out and this is released a month or two later and not as an update or free upgrade

[@matttorrence2900]

Isn't the 303 a sequencer/bass generator? Or the TAL Bassline plugin? How about the Phoscyon?

[@EarJuice]

Once u see 3 tutorials I got it. Not much else to know. Plan to setup with midi out hardware like wavestate. Might try muh vocoder or something stupid.

[@abrasionequation4632]

Good stuff man

[@eidame1767]

Is there any similar VST to this sequencer?

[@armintam5arian]

yeah! oscar now twice a week!

[@OscarUnderdog]

Yeah!!!! :D

[@postRMO]

I really wish theyd put more routings on the back to allow external patterns to influence the bassline

[@quintonliu1146]

Do u still need the reason cord sequencer if you get this?

[@hautboxxradio]

Fooking awesome!

[@lprophit]

your hand gesture game is as a seasoned politician

[@OscarUnderdog]

😅