Reason Micro Tutorial: The Echo

[@tekhnopranaexploratoryelec1445]

10 years after, The Echo is still a marvelous tool!!!

[@roy4286]

I AM USING REASON 11 NOW AND HAVE NEVER USED ECHO . THIS SHOWED ME HOW AMAZING THIS TOOL REALLY IS. NOW I'M GOING TO LOOK AT EVERY TOOL IN REASON IN A DIFFERENT WAY. THERE IS REAL MAGIC IN THE DETAILS AS YOU JUST POINTED OUT.

[@fitspz1559]

Excellent. So much good info. I have heard some say they're "bored" with Reason's default RE, Effects and Utilities, but me thinks they just aren't feeling creatively inspired because there's so much variety to play with. It will take years to master all of these techniques. I'm bound to see each of these videos many times.

[@dillaryclump4018]

I don't even have Reason. Watching these tutorials just gives me inspiration because they show how single effects can transform synth patches id normally ignore into sounds that I'd gladly use in any production.

[@jamludentertainment]

True, Since then and still here in 2020

[@roy4286]

@@dillaryclump4018 TRUE ME TOO

[@tnt767]

Who ever directs/writes these videos deserves a raise, great video as usual!

[@Dictyproductions]

Satisfied Reason user since 2005 🔥🔥🔥

[@SocietateaAscendenta]

Propellerhead always funny and DOWN for their customers - other People should learn about customer Support, from this People right here - Matthias responded me personally, in couple of hours, once when I had a Little complain. Propellerhead and the Harrison Mixbus Folks are TOP!

[@svdl3000]

I'm really surprised with "ducking" function of this fx. That's great! I used to do such function in a little bit harder way:)

[@andrewcook3726]

I like how you guys re-did one of the demo songs @3:05 and gave it a wobbly-dubstep feel. Thank you guys.

[@Anci3ntRobot]

amazing ! just amazing how this was made 9 years ago !!!

[@Military23446]

One of best reason efects and still the best after 10 years

[@bliggediblowm]

Dies sind mit Abstand die besten Videos, die es gibt. Der Sprecher ist knorke!

[@fang425]

I really love all tutorial from propellerhead. It's always make me laugh and learn a lot!

[@Ca1mdownplz]

This is the device I am most looking forward to in Reason 6. That "keep pitch" button is what I've been wanting for a while. Let's get GLITCHY!

[@ReasonStudios]

@VitalisCarbone There is a button on the Echo that says "sync." If you press that in, then it will use the tempo information in your song to give you delay times which are musical divisions of a beat. If you unclick it, then you set the time in milliseconds.

[@ReasonStudios]

You could do one of two things... right click the Echo in the rack and choose "Create track for The Echo..." and that will make a sequencer track you can arm and record. Or hold down the option key (or alt, I think on Windows) and click the knob or switch you want to record. That will create an "automation" lane for that specific setting in the sequencer and you can record changes or even draw them in with the pencil tool also.

[@aikighost]

Probably the best new device in ages I think.

[@DreamslideProductions]

granted i always watch these for the educational value, but man the songs you guys use just intice me soo much. like every single time, amazing tracks. love it!

[@roddunne]

Massive massive sound.. Loving my Reason 6.5 :c) Its tunes like this that keep raising the bar sonically for the rest of us.

[@platinumguitar]

The trig is just fantastic, to simply fade out a heavy beat...

[@Andraki]

These Micro Tutorials are tremendous! Everytime I see one, I learn!! Plus you guy's are real funny as well. Which is nice.. Keep up the splendid work, & looking forward to No 6.........

[@peacock427]

This is an outstanding feature and great tutorial. Thank you.

[@ReasonStudios]

@ElectrizCity We definitely have some dubstep fans in the office but I personally don't make dubstep and I LOVE using the new devices for the music I make... which is primarily acoustic instruments with a some electronic parts used as enhancements. Pulveriser is wonderful at making instruments sound organic and real. The Echo is total vintage delay heaven. And Alligator adds texture to strings or other basic sounds. But yeah... the dubstep guys will love these, not to mention the new patches!

[@dstorfer]

Great learning experience. I may have learned more in 10 minutes than in a year of goofing around with Cubase. I was totally unaware of ducking. And the thing with glitching drums and other sounds is so eye-opening. Now when I hear that stuff on the radio I will have a better idea of how fairly simple it is to create (once you're in the know).

[@kyma1999x]

I like propellerhead, a company made by a mix of young talented people and experienced too,with a fresh approach to innovation,like on this tutorial they often make jokes with a funny approach in music creation....but then we find they are very serious in the things that have to be so, like releasing robust software updates with highly optimised code and few bugs, this is quite rare in the industry.

[@anzatzi]

great video--lots good specifics and a fun vibe. Found this on you tube after looking for info on the prop site--these should be on the front page

[@ReasonStudios]

@Aytac4Ever This goes for everything in Reason - hold down the option key (on a mac) and click on the button or knob you want to automate in the sequencer. A lane will appear in the sequencer for that device and that parameter.

[@ReasonStudios]

@b92seven The big difference is the way the signals interact with eachother when the slider is part-way across. It's hard to explain until you play with it but dry/wet just fades the delay in and out. The roll slider actually changes the signal that's being delayed by blending the loop side with the original side. Those drum variations I show wouldn't be possible with the dry wet knob. The "fills" that are created happen because of the blending of both signals interacting with each other.

[@Pnkfloid49]

Great video

[@joeyheadset]

That roll mode looks more fun than a human should be allowed to have. Does a lot of the glitchy stuff I used to depend on experimental plug-ins to achieve.

[@tuancuong92]

Finally, I found a right DAW to use and learn with awesomesomesomesomesome tutorials...s..s..s..s..

[@ReasonStudios]

@NoqturnePL Nothing's ever out of the question. We are always considering what devices and features would best help people make more and better music. Spectrum Analyzers are definitely useful for people who like to get surgical in their mixing and frequency analysis. Some people do this in Reason already with the BV512 vocoder set up as a spectrum analyzer. If you search our forums for more info, you can download combinators people have made. Thanks for the feature suggestion!

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Good stuff! I kind of couldn't afford Reason 6 when I bought it, but I'm so glad that I did!

[@ReasonStudios]

@krypto1339 No. It's not the same as Dry/Wet. That just blends the balance between dry and wet as a volume relationship. This knob makes the delay and the dry signal interact and change the sound based on the position of the roll knob. It's hard to describe if you haven't tried it but it's nothing at all like a dry wet knob. Those fills, variations, and glitches wouldn't sound anything like that using a dry wet knob.

[@averymason3967]

They used that little Jinder song! I remixed that!

[@sdgsdgsdgish]

I've been waiting for a better echo device. Looks great!

[@mlucasmusic]

Just loved this video! Can't wait for reason 6! Congratulations guys!

[@ReasonStudios]

@JONDASZ You can definitely upgrade from Reason 5 to Reason 6. We have a boxed upgrade you can get at your local store in whatever country you're in or via our webshop.

[@ReasonStudios]

@asleskig From the question's description it sounds like The Echo is wired up as an insert and not an FX send from the mixer. If that's true, the answer is the wet-dry knob. Turn that way down and your drum beat will come through and then you'll just get that little blend of echo when you press the trig button. Alternatively, add The Echo from the mixer's effects sends and just dial in the amount of echo you want. Också, Jag kan bara lite svenska. Jag är Amerikansk. :)

[@Rane909]

@PropellerheadSW i've just become love struck by Little Jinder. amazing artist, i haven't left her soundcloud for the past 3 hours ! i think i need to fly to sweeden

[@ReasonStudios]

@anosoumusictube Mattias, clearly by "awesome song" he's referring to the blatant U2 ripoff I did!!! ;) Kidding. I've just updated the description with the song info for anyone else who wonders.

[@officialslazaar]

The Echo is just amazing!

[@TimboiProductionz]

man i cannot wait for this to release!!!!.

[@misterAmenBreak2]

i really want my hands on that demo used, sounds really good

[@Izahdnb]

These videos are really well made - informative and funny!

[@ReasonStudios]

@beatb4heat No Reason 6 will open projects from Reason and Record of any version. Everything is fully backwards compatible. If the project won't open, then some other issue is going on. Sounds like something to ask our support guys about.

[@farmertml]

Ahh Frank you're my hero!! I love these micro tutorials and now... I might just HAVE to upgrade to Reason 6... Annoyingly I'd love to get the Balance interface too but seems they dont want to sell a standalone version.

[@Alm1ghtyAv3ng3r]

I can see a lot of glitch and dubstep fans liking this one! Keep the juices flowing Pheads :D

[@Rane909]

@PropellerheadSW exactly ! it's being faded like a volume knob or cross fader, letting in part of each signal instead of just a quick cut, think of it like the difference between automating a volume fader over time and just hitting a mute button

[@bw905]

These tutorials are fantastic. Keep them coming!

[@melime]

Reason 6 is Perfect now ! I will be completely satisfied ! I would of bought it a long time ago for the 30th september. Nice JOB PHSW :) THX

[@savagecabage]

dam i love watching these things

[@KaguraTachibana]

Nice tutorial guys!

[@AllUrUtubeRbelong2me]

LOL I love the ending!

[@ReasonStudios]

If you liked the track featured in the Micro Tutorial, the lovely Little Jinder just uploaded it to her SoundCloud account! Just go to SoundCloud /little-jinder/little-jinder-everything

[@Shaftsus]

Okay I got it - can't believe I've spent three hours over something so simple. Thanks for the quick reply though : ) might upload this song once i'm done :P

[@Tr0ll321]

I love that chillstep tune.... And I will love reason 6..........

[@jermainemaize8425]

Seriously, I love this video - thank you much!

[@mmmusicc777]

it is taking for ever for the 30th to come!!!!!

[@3wc]

roll feature is amazing

[@ReasonStudios]

@caffiney33 Have you adjusted the Wet/Dry blend down? The Echo, when used as an insert effect, loads as 100% wet meaning you'll only hear the echoes and not the original sound but adjusting the wet/dry knob. When used in a mixer aux send, the knob can stay at 100% and the blend is achieve by how much you turn up the aux knob.

[@yes0genesis]

Are there going to be pre-orders for Reason 6, or will we have to wait until September 30th? I currently own Reason 5 and Record 1.5, and I believe it is a 99 USD upgrade, correct me if I am wrong.

[@duanemiller5726]

nice work on this one

[@richardmaldonado7324]

Where can I hear your track you are my everything? I've been trying for years to listen. I forgot which version of reason it was on.

[@ReasonStudios]

So you're saying we're like the Ross and Rachel of the music world, you and us? :) Welcome back! "I swear it will be different this time, babe. We won't fight like last time. I'll try harder. I promise. And I won't make you watch Glee with me anymore, either."

[@ketochiesesoyyo]

I'm sorry if this question is too obvious but I'm totally new to this... so how do I connect the "theEcho" to the track I'm doing??? (by the way, I have an M-Audio keyboard which is not the newest model and when I go to the preferences menu I can't make the software find it... it just won't even if I play any MIDI key it doesn't detect it) thanks a lot!

[@XaviourPryceDj]

always great tutorials from these GUYS...GUYs....GUys....Guys.....guys...uys...ys... s... Lol awesome!!!

[@TeOle150]

+Xaviour Pryce dead

[@XaviourPryceDj]

+Pancake Squad 150 lmfao!!!

[@lassesaarela7734]

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[@JemileDancer]

Awesome now i understand it that bit more ...love it and propellerheads even ..thank you for being awesome guys ...love J

[@MizDynasty]

you create beautiful music. im inspired

[@JerryMetal1979]

good job as micro tutorial by Reason's Propellerhead

[@raydeeance]

Excellent, upgrade is a must.

[@pahblol]

great video. i love reason

[@bossplayaz1]

this is fire!!! man i gotta step my game up and score this ..and that song is the shit im digging that..i would like to hear the whole thing

[@ReasonStudios]

@ethericloopz Definitely will be! /Mattias

[@ProBountyTargetzPrdz]

omgggggggggggggggggggggggg , have reason 7, cant wait to start producing on it

[@Noqism]

Is there a possibility for a frequency visualizer device in future versions of Reason (6.5?) ? I think it would help a lot of producers that don't have absolute hearing. Also I know we could just use an external app but I was thinking about setting a vis for every audio track separately, so in case one instrument (e.g. low frequency bassline) would overpower the track, it would be more indicative what's the problem and where. Thanks for your time :)

[@AlexStavi]

Finally we can use that "roll mode" effect in Reason! there is Turnado that make something like this..

[@ReasonStudios]

@pandasecksi Download for what?

[@andreac9571]

awesome chords at 8.50!!!!!! is a default reason sound?? or external bank?

[@spdr114]

actually the best way to do this is to Un-arm the track. Click the small (presumably red) Record button next to your audio track in the sequencer. This tells reason not to record more audio and essentially disarms the track. Make sure you have a sequencer lane for the echo and the automation is armed and red (the small round buttton that has a lfo/squigly line) press record and your set

[@mmmusicc777]

I am really counting down the the days September is begining to feel very long...by the way love the video it is always funny take care propeller head

[@SIROFNOBLERECORDS]

SICK. Time to upgrade.I think I may have to get a whole new comp for this program however... :-(

[@BlueMustache]

You've made a customer out of me!

[@Funkylogic7]

sooo ... cooolll .. Nice one propeller head .. i will upgrade to reason 6 :)

[@btdub73]

@Crowmusicuk Do you watch these videos regularly? Propellerheads has always had a sense of humor about their products. Maybe it's not your cup of tea, but I think that you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar. Meaning, most folks would rather learn a little (or a lot) about a product and have a little laugh(even if it's a little cheesy) than learn a bunch and have it be dry and humorless. I applaud them and other manufacturers, like Mackie, who realize the value of humor.

[@BuildABergGroup]

How does this compare to stutter edit. Could I pull off similar effects with The Echo?

[@JONDASZ]

@PropellerheadSW I have been using reason since 2.5 i have reason 5 now definately want this monster but is their upgrade option for reason 5 owners or it's only for reason/record duo owners?

[@JasonPack]

If you have reason5 you can get the same sound by running the the DDL-1 Digital Delay Line into the MClass Stereo Imager, and adding reverb to taste :-)

[@impsick]

sweet gotta get reason 6. by the way i like the track you made

[@VitalisCarbone]

How is it programmed to have the echo timed to the midi clock so that the decay is in sync with the beat?

[@DiastroYT]

Hahah I LOVE these videos! Great work guys, can't wait for it to come out!

[@BuildABergGroup]

@Propellerheadsw How does this compare to stutter edit. Could the echo do similar effects?

[@Shaftsus]

The echo is annoying me - I'm trying to use it for an audio track, just a sound clip repeated - I want to enhance it with the Echo, my only problem is that I can't record me manually changing the echo settings without recording over the audio track? Is there anyway I can create a separate track for the echo and still keep the audio track and be able to modify it?

[@OmarBFG]

Amazing tutorial man thanks for your time :D!!!

[@plasmaforce11]

I Wish that this could be available as VST or at least available to other DAWs ;) Kickass Machine

[@Ron_Connor]

It is now available as a VST plug in

[@amatenor]

Good stuff, thank You.

[@TheFesta01]

lol another brilliant propellerheads video, funny and informative! Keep going you guys you will soon be the king of daws (i already think you are, but soon the rest of them will see what their missing) : )

[@tyleraustenfeld8180]

How did you do that crescendo?!? That was so dope.

[@Hartekist2France]

Is Robyn singing on your track?

[@devak451]

Hahaha, PH you guys are the best, seriously. "I'll be there for youuuu!!"

[@randiseriss]

how do y ou use the pulverizer for dubstep? and or can you use the automation in the echo on bass? to wobble bass? and or automate

[@TrevorDBEYDAG]

Great! TheEcho is exciting me!