Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files

1. Setting Up
Installing the included Rack Extensions
Setting up Reason's preferences
Navigating the user interface
Using Reason's browser

2. Recording Music
Setting preferences for monitoring and recording audio
Recording audio tracks
Recording with the virtual guitar and bass amplifiers
Loop recording
Recording software instrument tracks
Creating pattern-based sequences
Using the RPG-8 Arpeggiator to create sequencer parts
Creating drumbeats with Redrum Drum Computer
Automating patterns with Redrum
Creating drumbeats with Kong Drum Designer
Using the included REX loop library
Customizing REX loops
Live sampling
Combining software instruments
Recording automation

3. Editing Your Recording
Common sequencer functions and tools
Audio quantize
Making perfect loops with the Comp Editor after joining clips
Pitch correcting vocals
Tempo and time signature automation
Working with time stretching and compressing

4. Mixing Your Recording
Mixer overview: Part one
Mixer overview: Part two
Mixer overview: Part three
Setting levels and stereo pans
Using EQ (equalization)
Using compression and gates
Using the effect sends

5. Finishing Your Recording
Preparing your song for collaboration with another producer or for a mastering engineer
Mastering your own recording

Conclusion
Next steps