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How to make techno in Reason: A quick guide

How to make techno in Reason: A quick guide
How to make techno in Reason: A quick guide

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Welcome to this techno production tutorial where you’ll discover how to create banging techno tracks in Reason, alongside the legendary Oscar Underdog. If you’re new to producing techno or want to improve your skills, then you’re in the right place!

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to utilize Reason’s top-notch devices to craft high-quality sounds. Oscar will guide you through all the key elements needed for a basic techno track, starting with the kick and low groove, moving onto the high groove, riff, and some fantastic mixing techniques.

Techno is all about having fun and being creative, so this tutorial will be quick and dirty, perfect for unleashing your inner artist! Whether you’re just starting out with Reason or want to create a dancefloor banger, this lesson is a great recipe for success. So, let’s dive in and start producing some epic techno beats!

Try Reason+ for two months for only 2$/€/£ under a limited time period. Sign up at https://www.reasonstudios.com/plus and use code: oscarunderdog at checkout! (Only applicable to new Reason+ users. Code valid until 31 Dec 2023).

Download Oscars techno patch here (+ Bonus Techno Rumbles Patch)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/v6nahg17erumncd/Oscar%20Underdog%20Techno%20Combinators.zip?dl=0

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
01:35 – Start with the kick and low groove
02:30 – Create a techno rumble
03:45 – Create the high groove using Redrum
06:40 – THE RIFF!
13:30 – Side chain and automation
15:50 – Sparkle with some more hi-hats
17:10 – Add reverb
18:45 – Create a sketch arrangement
21:44 – Export and DANCE

Make sure to follow @OscarUnderdog for more awesome tutorials!

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