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.

[@S.T.I.L.L.]

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

[@Stick3x]

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

[@ashleyprincewashington2130]

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!!!🔥🔥💯💯

[@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.

[@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?

[@_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.

[@MrAxelStone]

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

[@designomomento]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@andgar923]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@KyleSevenoaks]

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

[@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?

[@armi2n]

Fantastic new sampler! Great addition to Reason.

[@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 .

[@bariuznorway]

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

[@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.

[@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)

[@markpenny3630]

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

[@Citizen-Ken]

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

[@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.

[@dan_g-DreadMassaker]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ?

[@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.

[@ChewoBeats]

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

[@raggadubdubgaming]

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

[@crazydigitz]

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

[@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 😮

[@peterdanner2336]

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

[@napynap]

Yeah, one of the best produced Reason videos yet!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@napynap]

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

[@vadimshevchenko8227]

Great job! Drum sampler and slicer we ever wanted.

[@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!!!

[@bryannamyo]

Really impressed with the edited vocals at the end.

[@sugarshackstudios4889]

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

[@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.

[@twofrogsinlove4202]

Just got reason 12.. love it!!

[@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!

[@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+ 🙏🏽

[@djsaltbeats]

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

[@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

[@MatthewJ.Tinney]

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

[@tkmsound]

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

[@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.

[@djmastergroove946]

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

[@therealmattmann]

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

[@arijinal]

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

[@brandonbuxton8960]

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

[@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

[@NoelScerri]

Great job guys! Looking forward for Reason 12 :)

[@ItsPBUH]

the production value here is insane

[@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!

[@theGoogol]

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

[@mgumwv]

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

[@Sanderferrar_01]

Very straight forward video! Thank you 🙏

[@fiddlestickzmuzik]

Damn I didn’t even realise there was a new sampler since I updated. I know what I’ll be doing this weekend

[@Professor_Pat]

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

[@QuantumKatmusic]

its nice to finally have something like this because reason 11 has incredible stretching abilities, even MPCs cant stretch samples like 11 can, you can speed up or slow down samples in reason witthout losing quality to extreme levels, so having an actual sample tool is long due

[@seanjames9301]

U need to get out more

[@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

[@djgilevans]

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

[@haroldbones84]

Long overdue but nice to see it implemented to Reason. Let’s see if I can dive into Reason more with the new v12

[@КостяКондрашин-т2з]

Hi Ryan. I'm not contacting you by mail, I just want to say that your product is great. I'm a big fan. I want to say that you are well done, and I will recommend Reason to everyone when the opportunity presents itself. I am happy with all the innovations. I wish you to go further along the planned path and expand the audience as widely as possible. Good luck and respect Sorry for my English, I used a Google translator

[@vaudronphilippe5415]

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

[@luminati161]

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

[@veer77]

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

[@carlosp.1846]

Wow a sampler with sampler features… They took a while to figure this out. 12 versions of Reason.

[@Oper8Music]

Impressive, eh ?

[@johnswiftmusic]

fr

[@atmosferfilms]

Haha 😁

[@goodshorts]

Too expensive to keep upgrading

[@Will313J]

The last part was sick! 👌🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@cassieg4486]

This looks dope, can't wait to get my hands on it in R12. Really nice tunes Ryan!

[@ReasonStudios]

Thanks!! /ryan

[@Tofustaggerbush]

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

[@EmilianoBruguera]

excellent tool, infinite everything that can be done from an audio sample. Reason is the power of creativity. Thanks

[@IsidroVerter]

That last part of the tutorial was 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@blakberi]

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

[@eddrupz1805]

People who never used Serato Sample, Ableton Simpler, or the sampler in Bitwig: Oh my god! This is life changing!!

[@JC20XX]

Really though. I switched to Bitwig and also have Serato. Wouldn't even have known where to start to try that stuff in Reason. Maybe Europa.

[@josephpowers2184]

People used Serato Sample, Ableton Simpler, or the sampler in Bitwig: OMG ANOTHER SAMPLER I'LL ROAST BECAUSE I'M THE BEST SAMPLER AFTER ALL

[@DeejayAfro]

It's not the same, you can't control 8 different samples at the same time cause you will need 8 serato sample to do so !!! they have 4 functions in 1 machine and 5 algorithms along each type of use ... relax, serato sample can't do that

[@eddrupz1805]

@@DeejayAfro I notice you didn't mention Ableton or Bitwig's sampler...defeated by omission. Good night.

[@DeejayAfro]

@@eddrupz1805 I never forced my self to use chaotic method of work to be cool … I used Ableton and simpler doesn’t offer the 8 slot’s individually ! As I may remember using 10 trying to switch DAW’s but Ableton is complex for no reason and have a lot of limitations ! It’s popular because it’s Easily crackable like bitwig by the way… And just the name of the second one doesn’t give me feel to make music … Bit-what?

[@dekrue2009]

Keep it exciting, Reason ! Keep it exciting.

[@stevebillings223]

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

[@DRao0903]

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

[@timelessrecords2363]

Sometimes I've struggled with samples. This looks like it'll definitely help my production of samples.

[@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 :-)

[@kevinirvine6928]

That last song is a wee banger 🔥

[@ReasonStudios]

hah! Thanks, Kevin. I'll add it to my album called "This song is just 8 bars long" for all the music I make in these tutorials. I keep meaning to go back and develop them further but I never do. :) /ryan

[@jonp.1084]

I really like this dude’s production style. His tracks are really good.

[@locon-sane152]

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

[@dmitrysheptukhin9364]

so great channel. love in it

[@DanielBergonzoni]

Can't wait to try it out. I feel like this is gonna end up being a fav

[@JanBadertscher]

mimic is basically Propellerhead's ReCycle, just 10 years later and with many new features :) Love how Reason evolved since Reason 5.

[@dougroyce5784]

without the ability to make rex files😒

[@pnutbuttajellee1394]

@@dougroyce5784 .rex is almost pointless now with most, if not all, DAWs having great audio transient detection and stretch algorithms built in.

[@dougroyce5784]

It’s not pointless if you use Rex files in Reason. @@pnutbuttajellee1394

[@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.

[@dezinerAhmad]

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

[@moetarded7757]

Absolutely outstanding! Brilliant! 😲 WOW!

[@Dogboy73]

Not much of a sample user myself. Mimic looks like the sampler for me. Fantastic.

[@ReasonStudios]

Right!? That's sorta how I felt when I started messing with it too - and why I opened my video with admitting my truth that I don't mess with samples as much as I probably should (and now will with Mimic). Good luck!! /ryan

[@citizenoftheverse4653]

Mimic is a no brainer, it is powerful but ultra simple to use, I love it ;-)

[@JamesBermingham]

I seriously Hope Reason Studios develop some hardware to control the Reason Universe. It’s the missing piece to complete the picture. It would be a game changer. I could possibly forgive the omission of VST3 compatibility if this were to happen, and gladly stay within the Reason daw. But until then, it’s still Ableton and push for me. This sampler “Mimic” is very impressive though. Very similar to Abletons “Simpler”. Mimicking it 😁 Reason still in the game.

[@JC20XX]

Didn't they make hardware at one point?