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by mbfrancis
15 Feb 2018
Forum: Rack Extensions
Topic: Luna Dual Performance Synth by PinkNoise Studio in the shop
Replies: 71
Views: 23567

Re: Luna Dual Performance Synth by PinkNoise Studio in the shop

Szia Andras...thanks for responding - no worries, it's still a cool device. Congrats in the release!
by mbfrancis
14 Feb 2018
Forum: Rack Extensions
Topic: Luna Dual Performance Synth by PinkNoise Studio in the shop
Replies: 71
Views: 23567

Re: Luna Dual Performance Synth by PinkNoise Studio in the shop

This looks very cool. Question - Is there a global filter? My problem with Layers was that any filter or filter envelope change had to be made 4x. The beauty of NNXT is that I can drop in a ton of waveforms and then select them all to edit parameters. Obviously NNXT has drawbacks, but I would usuall...
by mbfrancis
12 Feb 2018
Forum: Reason General
Topic: SSL Master Bus Compressor
Replies: 66
Views: 17337

Re: SSL Master Bus Compressor

I am grateful this thread was revived because I've now finally figured out Selig's method of routing a filtered signal into the SSL BusComp SC. Before I was using the control room outs but I knew I was feeding it already compressed signal, delayed. So it's: 1) Put Insert before BusComp 2) Use Stere...
by mbfrancis
12 Feb 2018
Forum: Reason General
Topic: SSL Master Bus Compressor
Replies: 66
Views: 17337

Re: SSL Master Bus Compressor

I am grateful this thread was revived because I've now finally figured out Selig's method of routing a filtered signal into the SSL BusComp SC. Before I was using the control room outs but I knew I was feeding it already compressed signal, delayed. So it's: 1) Put Insert before BusComp 2) Use Stereo...
by mbfrancis
11 Feb 2018
Forum: Patches, ReFills and Sound Packs
Topic: Help w/ Thor's Envelope
Replies: 5
Views: 1885

Re: Help w/ Thor's Envelope

Woah, responses from Exode and Selig - much appreciated both! Yeah I should have called out I was routing straight to Filter 3. This all makes sense, thanks so much! And the patch works great.
by mbfrancis
11 Feb 2018
Forum: Patches, ReFills and Sound Packs
Topic: Help w/ Thor's Envelope
Replies: 5
Views: 1885

Help w/ Thor's Envelope

Hey can someone explain the behavior of Thor's amp envelope in this patch. I notice this behavior sometimes but can't fix it. Instead of ending smoothly on release, it always cuts off. If I increase the release, it just lasts longer before cutting off. Any help appreciated. Here''s the patch: https:...
by mbfrancis
04 Feb 2018
Forum: Reason General
Topic: Scarlett 18i6 keeps dying/freezing in Reason
Replies: 8
Views: 3227

Re: Scarlett 18i6 keeps dying/freezing in Reason

Thanks...I switched the USB cable and the port, no change. I'll keep trying stuff.
by mbfrancis
03 Feb 2018
Forum: Reason General
Topic: Scarlett 18i6 keeps dying/freezing in Reason
Replies: 8
Views: 3227

Scarlett 18i6 keeps dying/freezing in Reason

My new-ish Scarlett 18i6 is buggy as hell and I can't figure out why. Running R9.5 on a W7 laptop i7 2.7 GHz 16 GB ram. It keeps freezing mid operation and I have to unplug the USB and then re-select the Driver in Reason. Sometimes the audio dies and the clock starts running at a super slow speed wh...
by mbfrancis
02 Feb 2018
Forum: Hardware and Other Software
Topic: Scarlett 18i8 Keeps Dying, Any ideas?
Replies: 0
Views: 599

Scarlett 18i8 Keeps Dying, Any ideas?

My new-ish Scarlett 18i6 is buggy as hell and I can't figure out why. Running R9.5 on a W7 laptop i7 2.7 GHz 16 GB ram. It keeps freezing mid operation and I have to unplug the USB and then re-select the Driver in Reason. Sometimes the audio dies and the clock starts running at a super slow speed wh...
by mbfrancis
29 Jan 2018
Forum: Rack Extensions
Topic: Selig ColoringEQ In The Shop!
Replies: 135
Views: 38606

Re: Selig ColoringEQ In The Shop!

OK I'm pretty confident I'm not worthy of this release. This looks amazingly cool, and the Combis w/ modulation must be amazing. Congrats, Selig, thanks for putting out great stuff for the RE platform. I'll resist trying this until I can afford it ha.
by mbfrancis
29 Jan 2018
Forum: Rack Extensions
Topic: Synapse RE-160 Compressor - in shop
Replies: 61
Views: 17019

Re: Synapse RE-160 Compressor - in shop

From the comments it sounds like this isn't going to replace MClass (or SSL) as a go-to utility compressor....too much vibe? My first hardware compressor back in the day was a DBX, although not the 160. I used it on vocals and bass and it worked great, but what did I know...I was just trying to mana...
by mbfrancis
15 Jan 2018
Forum: Reason Music
Topic: (80's vibe Synthpop) Memories of you, elegy ahead
Replies: 24
Views: 7551

Re: (80's vibe Synthpop) Memories of you, elegy ahead

This is very cool. I absolutely love the solo at 1:58. I love the left turn at 3:00 (time is passing by), fun.
by mbfrancis
13 Jan 2018
Forum: Reason Music
Topic: (Industrial Metal) RTFX - Straightrazor
Replies: 14
Views: 2126

Re: (Industrial Metal) RTFX - Straightrazor

In all this is pretty cool. Not crazy about the melody sound at 1:42 or so, almost celtic, but not in a way that fits. Guitars at breakdown at 2:20 sound fake. Also drums are weak, small. Needs a vocal or more melodies to sustain interest. Good stuff.
by mbfrancis
13 Jan 2018
Forum: Reason Music
Topic: (Metal) - Winter Is Coming
Replies: 22
Views: 4832

Re: (Metal) - Winter Is Coming

This is a fantastic production, the heavy chords sound great whatever they are. When they drop and it's just drums and melodies you can tell it's not guitars but so what it sounds massive. So good. I'm intrigued that there's a way to be a screamer without killing yourself, that would be a nice trick...
by mbfrancis
12 Jan 2018
Forum: VST Plugins
Topic: Example of Waves Vocal Rider
Replies: 22
Views: 6346

Re: Example of Waves Vocal Rider

All the discussion has been around VO work - how is vocal rider on actual vocals? Feels like in the time it take to tune it, I could have automated the part or manipulated clip gain.
by mbfrancis
11 Jan 2018
Forum: Rack Extensions
Topic: Pulsar "Dual LFO" has only nine waveforms WTH
Replies: 16
Views: 3447

Re: Pulsar "Dual LFO" has only nine waveforms WTH

Ahornberg wrote:
11 Jan 2018
I want this book shown at 0:18 in the video below!

Just noticed that Selig did the music in that...so good.
by mbfrancis
10 Jan 2018
Forum: Rack Extensions
Topic: Pulsar "Dual LFO" has only nine waveforms WTH
Replies: 16
Views: 3447

Re: Pulsar "Dual LFO" has only nine waveforms WTH

With the Shuffle knob and the Lag knob you can create a wide variety of waveforms. Yep, sure, but they're all variations on the same 9. Meanwhile, the Panda is laughing: Shape has... over 9000 preset waveforms (not a 4chan joke) and free form drawing! https://shop.propellerheads.se/rack-extension/s...
by mbfrancis
10 Jan 2018
Forum: Rack Extensions
Topic: Pulsar "Dual LFO" has only nine waveforms WTH
Replies: 16
Views: 3447

Pulsar "Dual LFO" has only nine waveforms WTH

Why does this otherwise super useful device only have 9 waveforms?

Thor has 18.

Little LFO has 15.

Malstrom has 32!

Why would a device, the main purpose of which is to modulate other stuff - provide so few ways of doing so?
by mbfrancis
02 Jan 2018
Forum: Reason General
Topic: Drone notes
Replies: 10
Views: 1413

Re: Drone notes

If i'm understanding your needs correctly, it should be possible. For example in Thor, you can turn down the "KBD" parameter on a second oscillator so that it only plays one note. Basically this...or if you want I'd just create a synth doing the same thing w/ the KBD knob in the combi that only pla...
by mbfrancis
02 Jan 2018
Forum: Reason General
Topic: Making Music
Replies: 31
Views: 5298

Re: Making Music

I agree with what everyone has said. Separate writing from mixing. I'd also add "have a purpose." Don't just f^&k around...always sit down with a purpose, an objective. What are your musical goals and how does what you're doing fit. What are you working on? Easier said than done, though, ha - I have...
by mbfrancis
01 Jan 2018
Forum: Rack Extensions
Topic: Are Props' instrument refills (Reason Drum Kits, Piano, Electric Bass) still worth it?
Replies: 22
Views: 3876

Re: Are Props' instrument refills (Reason Drum Kits, Piano, Electric Bass) still worth it?

Can't speak for bass, but piano is pretty good. It's limited by NNXT. Reason Drums is great but you have to know what you're doing programming and mixing drums...I've found the presets need love, and the routing is all crazy in a combi into a 14:2 mixer. Once you get it it's pretty clear, but *nowhe...
by mbfrancis
01 Jan 2018
Forum: Reason Feature Requests
Topic: Combi knob labels should transfer to seq window automation lanes
Replies: 12
Views: 3818

Combi knob labels should transfer to seq window automation lanes

Just what it says...when I label a Combi knob "Frequency" and then I automate it, why isn't the automation lane called "Frequency"? Instead it's always called "Rotary 1." Small thing, but annoying...labels change everywhere else (e.g. when you name a device the MIDI lane changes).
by mbfrancis
26 Dec 2017
Forum: Rack Extensions
Topic: Anansi doesn't work for me, what am I missing?
Replies: 7
Views: 1234

Re: Anansi doesn't work for me, what am I missing?

@RandyEspoda Thanks for the visuals, I got it.
I guess, why should I hook stuff up that isn't do anything...why can't it default to passing a signal if nothing's plugged in?
Anyway not a big deal, appreciate everyone's explanations.
by mbfrancis
26 Dec 2017
Forum: Reason General
Topic: Reason's Comp Editor
Replies: 11
Views: 2347

Re: Reason's Comp Editor

Yes it's easy to use. I like it. As someone mentioned though, it's unusable for multitrack parts (eg, anything multi-miked like drums). It also doesn't loop clean for me...that is sometimes I loop a section and just record audio riffing (guitar or vocal). If my performance goes past the loop point i...