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Software Advice for Dubstep
Years ago I used Reason 2 for creating hip hop backing for a band I produced. However, not really been involved much with electronic production since then. I've now got the bug again and want to get into making dubstep. Yes, I'm new so please don't be too harsh!
In the gap inbetween I've been writing mockup scores using Cubase and now use Cubase 7. I'm now considering purchasing Reason 6.5 as it seems more synth/electronic-focused than Cubase. However, my intention is to run both in 64 bit and ReWire Reason into my Cubase, allowing me to mix and master everything in Cubase but utilise Reason's synths and instruments.
Does this sound like a good approach to starting out with making dubstep and/or electronic-based music?
Grateful for any pointers!
In the gap inbetween I've been writing mockup scores using Cubase and now use Cubase 7. I'm now considering purchasing Reason 6.5 as it seems more synth/electronic-focused than Cubase. However, my intention is to run both in 64 bit and ReWire Reason into my Cubase, allowing me to mix and master everything in Cubase but utilise Reason's synths and instruments.
Does this sound like a good approach to starting out with making dubstep and/or electronic-based music?
Grateful for any pointers!
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I have no real experience with either, however I do know that "well known" producers use Reason - so there's no reason you couldn't 
The only thing that ever bugged me about Reason is that you can't use VSTs natively afaik.

The only thing that ever bugged me about Reason is that you can't use VSTs natively afaik.
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Lol yeah definately get this (the sad thing is i actually bought it a while ago thinking it was the shitjohney wrote:DubTurbo

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Reason 6.5 is great I highly recommend it, reason now has their own version of vst called rack extension
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It doesnt matter what program you use man as long as you know how to use it, choose the program you know best and if you have more than one you want to use rewire them
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I rewire reason into cubase and enjoy it.. I like reasons drum machines and the ability to run any (pc) vst in cubase. I think its a great set up and easy to send midi data between the two programmes
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Cheers all! I've taken the punt and bought Reason 6.5.
I love Cubase 7 workflow and used to Cubase for scoring and mastering etc. I use VSTs and have invested in things like Altiverb so don't really wanna lose out. Using Reasons synths and Kong look like a perfect electronic tool, and ReWiring it giving me the Cubase workflow and mastering tools.
Can't wait to get both up and running now!!
I love Cubase 7 workflow and used to Cubase for scoring and mastering etc. I use VSTs and have invested in things like Altiverb so don't really wanna lose out. Using Reasons synths and Kong look like a perfect electronic tool, and ReWiring it giving me the Cubase workflow and mastering tools.
Can't wait to get both up and running now!!
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Isn't Kong like Cubase's Groove Agent One?
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Few well known producers use Reason and Cubase for producing, I know Doctor P and Flux Pavilion use Cubase and I'm pretty sure Kill the noise does or at least used to use reason (I've seen him post screen shots of him working in both ableton and reason).
Might be a good idea to check out some other Daw's aswell, like FL studio or Ableton Live, or logic if you're on mac. try the demo's and see which one you like more and go with that.
Might be a good idea to check out some other Daw's aswell, like FL studio or Ableton Live, or logic if you're on mac. try the demo's and see which one you like more and go with that.
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why try fl or ableton if he is proficient with cubase? and has just bought reason?
Ableton does have a very different workflow and could lead you down some interesting paths. I've always thought if i was to do a "live" style set it would be with ableton. (although i believe Fl now has the same clip playback features)
Ableton does have a very different workflow and could lead you down some interesting paths. I've always thought if i was to do a "live" style set it would be with ableton. (although i believe Fl now has the same clip playback features)
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Go tos should be Ableton or Cubase
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Cubase is more than capable.
I don't see the point of rewiring reason.
There are loads of free vsts as good as reason's in built synths and redrum clones.
This lame analogy of so and so using a daw so it mut be good is getting old now.
What ever happened to experimenting?
Everyone is just looking to copy x and y.
Absolutly no concept of an individual sound.
I got into software based music prduction out of the love for music and a willingness to explore genres and software.
I tried numerous daws, numerous synths, hardware, software and everything in between.
Sometimes the recommendation of dubturbo in here is more appropriate than actual help considering everyone requires spoon feeding.
Instant gratification is ruining the concept of learning an art.
Shit in, shit out.
I don't see the point of rewiring reason.
There are loads of free vsts as good as reason's in built synths and redrum clones.
This lame analogy of so and so using a daw so it mut be good is getting old now.
What ever happened to experimenting?
Everyone is just looking to copy x and y.
Absolutly no concept of an individual sound.
I got into software based music prduction out of the love for music and a willingness to explore genres and software.
I tried numerous daws, numerous synths, hardware, software and everything in between.
Sometimes the recommendation of dubturbo in here is more appropriate than actual help considering everyone requires spoon feeding.
Instant gratification is ruining the concept of learning an art.
Shit in, shit out.





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thisDahneboy wrote:It doesnt matter what program you use man as long as you know how to use it, choose the program you know best and if you have more than one you want to use rewire them
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Pick a DAW and master the shit out of it! Once you feel you have mastered it's native plug-ins, invest in vsts.
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They all do the same thing but they all do it in a different way use what you know as it will take time to re-learn everything on a different system i mean just little things like how to pull up the fx can take a bit longer and when you have to keep doing it and its unfamilier it gets a little anoying
I use fl studio but have you cubase in the past and the transition between was a steep learning curve
With thing in different places ect
Personaly i prefer fl studio but use what you have got/ know
I use fl studio but have you cubase in the past and the transition between was a steep learning curve
With thing in different places ect
Personaly i prefer fl studio but use what you have got/ know
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