52 Reason / Record Tips - Week 25: Replacing a Live Keyboard Rig with Reason

Many of you wouldn't dream of risking a live performance on some other DAW or software workstation out there and I wouldn't blame you. Crashes are a bummer in the studio but they're absolutely not allowable on stage. Fortunately, Reason's now legendary rock-solid stability has made it a favorite LIVE keyboard sound engine for many of today's top touring acts. This week I show you how to set up in Reason for seamless live patch switching and performance.

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[TonyBtheEG]

Nice.

[IPODtOuChsorce]

@morume I use a 2007 white macbook with those specs every week on stage! So go for it!

[mcRioRemedy]

great tip number 25

[musicomputer]

''Rax'' ',''Chainer'',''BLOXPANDER'','­'VSTHOST'',''CANTABILE'',''Bra­inspawn Forte'' these are example of software that let you stack vst plugins in simple setups for live stage use,are you telling me that the props cant come up with a simple chainer just like they came up with the combinator? Apple's Mainstage is a perfect example of a live performance tool.

[musicomputer]

Why dont the props just make a ''CHAINER'' module or a seperate screen for using ''REASON'' in alive setup'! if anyone out there reads the history of this software you will find that it was created to replace a rack of outboard gear.They have forgotten those of us who don't CARE about competing with other DAWs You have to use this stupid setup just to play your rack modules.WE NEED A LIVE VERSION OF REASON,STRIPPED OF ALL THE EXTRA BS FOR THOSE WHO ACTUALLY CAN PLAY AN INSTRUMENT. MAINSTAGE?

[morume]

I would like to ask a question thats been bothering me for a while, but I couldn´t find any solid answer. If I wanted to play live synths/piano and samples then maybe some effects, maybe more than one imputs.... with Reason, how powerful would my machine have to be? Would it have to be PC or MAC and what about the specs? Is that even possible? I found 2Ghz processor and 2GB RAM, but come on, I dont realy believe it could be that fast.

[EWIChris]

Awesome video. I use Reason live with my AKAI EWI-USB. I even have pics of how I made my live rig at ewireasonsounds.

Reason is the only software I trust for playing live - never had a problem.

[misterriddlez]

James, is it possible to leave an audio track audible during playback? this posses problem for me live

[FFspb]

nice dubstep tune James)

[GuitarGodgt]

LOL. Nice burn on Avid.