Also I think that Reason on it's own is a pretty average program, but when used with Cubase (SX) via ReWire is where it really begins to shine!
Lets say I open up a ReDrum, take all of it's individual outputs and port them via ReWire into seperate channels in SX. This way, I can use all SX EQ, dynamics processing, automation, Plugs etc as I would a normal 'audio' channel in SX.....bypassing Reasons internal mix buss, FX etc....
I think Reason, if used correctly, and in conjunction with something like SX, is a force to be reckoned with!
So lets take a look at how Reason should be used.......
Step #1 - Forget about your Subtractors, Malstroms etc....as was said earlier, Reason shines when using ReDrum, NN19, NNXT, DrRex...If you want some synth action, use your Virus...and if you dont have a virus,
go get one!
Step #2 - You need to be using it in
conjunction with a sequencer that has ReWire support, and Cubase SX is probably the best option here. ProTools supports ReWire with Reason, but is very limited (ie only 2 ReWire channels)
Step #3 - Use your sequencer for everything! FX, EQ, etc.....ReWire channels are like audio channels, meaning they have full capabilities, not limited options like a MIDI channel. For each Reason instrument you have, plug it's output into it's own Rewire channel (which will show up in SX) And by all means, use the Reason sequencer for drum patterns.....or record them in SX as you would a normal external MIDI device/ MIDI controller combination.
There.....I've had my little rant
I feel better now.
P.S I tried out Storm. it's
SHIT!