Beatmaking & production with Reason & AKAI controllers

To see part one:
• Beatmaking on the go w...
For more information on Reason:
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For more information on AKAI controllers:
www.akaipro.com
In part 2 of his beat making videos, producer Justen Williams is back to share his music making process when he's got access to his full size AKAI controllers. Much like part one, which if you haven't seen it is worth the watch, Justen uses a keyboard controller and a pad controller to their fullest advantages.
We'll also see how he taps into the music community at Allihoopa to get some stems and samples for his beat. If you make music by clicking with your mouse and wonder what opportunities might await a switch to a controller based workflow, you'll definitely want to check this out.
Reason Lite is available for free with the purchase of the following Akai hardware products:
• MPD218, MPD226, MPD232
• MPK225, MPK249, MPK261
• MPK mini mk2
• LPK25 Wireless, LPD8 Wireless
Current owners of these products can simply log in to their user account at www.akaipro.com to get their free Reason Lite license.

[@ReasonStudios]

Download Justen's 808 bass Europa patch here! www.propellerheads.se/blog/beatmaking-and-production-with-reason-and-akai-controllers

[@shawtchurchjr]

Any templates for the brick that is the Maschine MK3? Please say yes.

[@alexaj241]

You dont have to any more its already mapped. Just lesrn the time sync which i tjink ive seen it already and he touches on it in this

[@reesefrank9390]

instablaster

[@CrissJrTheBeatMaker]

How do I put the 808 Europa patch with the rest of the sounds of the library?

[@ancientpolymath]

This guy... making a fool out of everyone by being real and pouring his soul into his music. Respect.

[@DiastroYT]

Daaaamn this dude rocks those pads! I don't even like trap, I'm stunned.

[@chadgrillz8466]

check out DJ SMOKEY or SHawty redd

[@RJ-gh9dc]

Love this guy, no unwanted adds, he doesn’t use bad words such a nice person with great knowledge 👏👏

[@aluminiumnaughty7122]

lol

[@cassieg4486]

This is really cool, I love watching people own it in reason.

[@wrekabuddy]

This is why I will ALWAYS use REASON ; )

[@fotpjusto457]

You showed us why you’re a Reason and Beat God!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sagarnashikkar9408]

It's The People Like You That Enrich The The Lives Of People Like Us... Great Love And Respect From India...

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Justen you the man and your creations are fire... MUSIC on dude!!!

[@cruzwritten]

This video always make me wanna make a track... 👍🏽😎

[@foxybrown2]

This is hand down the best beat making video for Reasons I have seen.

[@roughdraftechuca8119]

We trained on REASON back in 2010 and still love the reason software and that's a fact!

[@ericdufresne6991]

I'm not a huge fan of Trap Style music but, bravo! Probably the best insight i've ever came across on the internet. Sounds really good.

[@jessefruge1624]

Dope.. seriously I've been using reason since V1 and I'm so proud of it now. Good work man!

[@banglife2121]

Man your a great inspiration and I’m 47 yrs old. I work with reason 9. I’ve learned so much about the inner workings from you. Keep doing your thing. I’m in Avondale, La.

[@djofortunato5799]

This guy's positivity is infectious

[@trevinkurgpold5213]

Love watching this guy produce, he needs a channel. Super refreshing to see these videos be more focused on the actual production and everything as opposed to constantly throwing features in your face.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

It'd be fun to see someone who really knows how to work the MPC live and Reason and how they use them together. Right now I just record my MPC as audio in.

[@DJURBANBG]

daamn , he is very good .. i admire him

[@thomasstewart9156]

Lowkey this was like the coolest video I’ve come across! Very inspiring

[@forte-cota879]

For real Reason's saved my life and many others... I'm blessed this is my era, our era. There's No "I", In team!...20/20🏁

[@Lanooski]

Really motivational and informative. Dude killed it!

[@KingGrio]

I'm always impressed with the results he gets, and only after watching many videos featuring him, I finally understand a little better how he gets inspired and builds his beats. But for me, starting with a "mood" sample loop with a rythmic texture that isn't an actually laid down drum beat is crazy weird and not how I go about doing it. But seeing him do it, I think maybe I should try out approaching it how he does

[@marios739]

men you know exactly hat you're doing, makes so much fun watching this!

[@brasil10103]

Wow wow wow wow let me find out finally somebody that show me how this really works what a beat!!! Much appreciation I'm getting reasons tomorrow that's what I'm talkin about that's what you call a tutorial!!!!!!!

[@stephendean486]

I want to see more from Justen using the Reason platform, he really has a great presence.

[@Mr1Schoolmaster]

the youngster is sharp.... there is nothing like reason for the perfect seamless workflow. been hooked since day 1... good job kiddo, C towns is listening

[@SebastianKaye]

Wow, amazing! I love following along in others workflows, and the way this video has been put together, so solid! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@bhdproduction2007]

probably the best reason demonstration that is out.

[@AtonalMeasureRecords]

This guy is a great teacher

[@DJ_HEAVY_J]

Damn Justin is too cold with it 🔥🔥🔥

[@prasadsilva4581]

Legend. What a intro and a demo

[@jamesmcfarland8444]

Thank you for breaking it down so simply for me. I feel like a whole new world of beats are waiting for me!

[@MrRightThinker]

This man Really knows & can Explain something

[@xaviermccloud4586]

@4:53 THIS is usually the trait that separates artist from everyone else. You have to have your thing. When you make music you don't TRY to be like everyone else, you get the mood that YOU FEEL and take it to the next level. I love dudes videos. Real Artist recognize real! Edit and he's right, it IS the mechanics. Whatever your mechanic is. Some is clicking a mouse on different keys on the screen, some is keyboards, some use different peripherals like the Nanopad 2... Mine happens to be his. i like doing melodies sometimes and smaller things on the keys but USUALLY I need the meat of the track to come out of those pads. It's that "mood" he was talking about. that "feeling" that traps you and takes you to the zone.

[@dreamgoodmusic]

Good looks J. I’m one step closer to making my tracks less “boring”. This video exposed a subtle hint to what I’ll need to add to my production. Gotta get back to my MPK. Warm wishes and be well.

[@chucky123rvl]

This guy is amazing. Best tutorials ever and dope beats

[@beatkultr]

2 years laters these videos are still useful and relevant in terms of music music making. Come to think of it, I'll need to check up on my boy Justen just to see how he's been. It's been awhile.

[@djsaltbeats]

Good stuff Just10 . Reason allows to get ideas out fast.

[@ospinadigital]

The best & most inspirational tutorial I've seen! I don't even produce or DJ this type of music. The point.....MUSIC DOES THE TALKING, Especially with REASON! Thank you.

[@bobbiejohnson4607]

Great Job! Im.back using Reason!! Just upgraded to Reason 10.2. Thanks for the Inspiration!

[@frreshprincess]

this dude is my spirit animal

[@jordanstovall6282]

This is really helping me start of with the basics of reason beats.

[@BK-iw1zm]

Very nice! Can you please make some sequencer workflow videos? Hoping the next Reason update has some major improvements to the sequencer, and possibly Blocks 2.0 or a merging of the two that work more intuitively together, maybe right on the timeline without having to go to block mode at all! ☺

[@mooghero909]

Propellerhead ☝️☝️☝️

[@renvicjack628]

Breh lol I’m over here bugging… I re-learned Reason and the VST part 🤯 loved the refined search & the preset for the drums 🙌🏾

[@kensvilduchatellier5117]

YES!! I said the same thing. I haven't used Reason in years but this vid got me right back up to speed and eager to get going again.

[@prod.jayblack687]

This dude does it with such ease.

[@sachinbeatmaker]

I am so blown away by the way you work. Respect

[@cheetahlion79]

That was a freakin awesome tutorial! I make different kind of music, but this was really inspirational.

[@azirkurtisi1]

i wanna see more videos from you you're awesome make more tutorials about reason

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

This popped up back in my feed, sick.

[@djsilent01]

This is why I will ALWAYS use a controller.

[@kayedans8779]

This is so lit Justen Williams made Reason look more dope than I thought, I gotta get me one right away

[@GeoVanasco]

This might have just sold me on the MPK249, great video man

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

AWESOMENESS YEEEEES.....

[@alainmandre]

Finally made use of my MPK 61's Arp and time division section! After all these years!

[@WORKHARDERPRODUCTIONS]

YOU WENT IN ON THIS!!

[@beatfactormusicacademy5103]

Makes making music fun again. Just what I need at this time. Great Video

[@88mokeyz8k]

U owned this, Sickalicious!

[@teamcliltz]

I love your presence and skills. Thanks.

[@keiths.heather8661]

That's the best master class I saw long time...

[@ArsiekDHOL]

this beat was sooo fire !!!!

[@profitomughele1508]

I just ordered my akai midi player and my scarlet solo. Wish me luck y'all

[@himdownstairsmusik]

3 month update...how's it working out for you?

[@profitomughele1508]

@@himdownstairsmusik thanks for checking. It's been good so far. Main thing getting comfortable with your DAW

[@GotBettaBeats]

This dude is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lordreign1]

Great Video!! Been away from production for a minute, but im looking @11 now!! Definitely gotta gett an Akai too!

[@lebate.j.1368]

Yes... what u told .. mood will make the best music and .. what we can't imagine... that's Reason software.. I have experience..

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

God bless you brother. I needed to see this and hear you say that last comment! Thank you!

[@thebrainchild2884]

Crazy bro. I wish I could be right there to learn from you. Im using reason as well and axiom 49. I want to get to that point of you just freely being creative with your art. Mmmm, sic!

[@MrKwilliams71]

Man This Brother Is So Dope I just want to get a few lessons.

[@sorry11303]

😵😵😵😵😵 reason is on 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 great job propellerhead 💯👏👏👏👏

[@supercreativepeople8802]

one of the best instructional vids I'v seen, period. Dude keep killin it, thanks for the motivation! ✌️

[@slambamthankugirlpoogieboo1369]

You have much skills young brother ✊🏿 I have all the equipment I need to also make great work but my job keeps me really busy so every now and then I bump into young brothers like your self with a lot of tech savoy 👍 I’m a ole G, and I’ve always believe reach one-Teach One 💯I’ve subscribed to your channel and look forward to saving and learning from more of your videos. More Power To You✊🏿

[@malcolmhollins8726]

I need one of these. Well preferably a 49 key rather than just the 25 I have

[@Joselito1077]

this video is bout it bout it! Dude got skills.

[@Litemuzik1]

Great Video, REASON simplified!

[@claudiobackoficial]

esse cara é fera D+ , tinha que ter mais videos dele falando sobre o Reason Studios ....

[@dazryllnewlife2138]

Awesome!

[@joeyfdh9890]

Yes, finally...Thanks man!!!!!

[@BoombapArt]

Nice performance 👌🏻 Reason is probably the only daw I haven’t tried out..

[@danjwalker]

I've gone through most DAWs and I've come back to Reason especially now that it supports most features in addition to it's unique strengths.

[@substepz]

I used to produced in FL, I just got my MPK61 last week and I'm going to get a freaking Reason. That's the reason to buy a Reason. Propellerhead Im sold take my money 💸😎

[@manafestvision]

jeez...this is fire!!! wow..

[@wesheriveaux9325]

Excellent tutorial

[@avace917]

This video inspired me to buy the MPD226. Didn't know that it could sync to Reason which is handy for Note Repeat.

[@gregoryhudson983]

Justen! Thank for the patch!

[@nebstaism]

My mouse click tap to tempo game is on point 😂

[@STELTHAN]

First time i see this guy and I love him. this was The most inspiering video i have ever seen. I have considered buying reason 11 for a while but this man totally convinsed me to buy it. Thank you. Were can i find more off this guy??

[@terrencerobinson3104]

That's truly excellent. You just set me free.

[@justgosee]

Geeze I wish I could hang out with you for a couple days. Every few years I try to learn how to do this stuff and then forget it because it's too hard to figure out. This is with the fact that there's nothing I can't figure out. lol

[@user-qb6kj6vm3m]

i dont even use reason. But this guy is inspiring af.

[@samuelo6736]

This guy is a Goddd!! !!

[@jeffryb]

very well done

[@titi8137]

yes the guy has talent salute

[@jamaicandjnado]

Damn that sounds great.

[@justinshchr879]

Brother your are brilliant..

[@noeticjbeats2701]

Highly Inspiring and definitely sets a mood! Thank you!

[@jacobp7908]

best video i've seen in a long time. thank you

[@stevedblu4789]

Holy crap dude that rocked!

[@SOULGOODgroup]

Man you are a Beaste with this ONE! I only use the mpk249

[@lebate.j.1368]

Sir.. thanks for.. what you show us.. it's good.. give more updates.. I like To work in Reason software...

[@yourmamasfriendwithbenefit4778]

That was beautiful😢😢😢

[@marcuspalmer7292]

Dope... dope...dope!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@patrickherzog8146]

Thank you