Getting Started with Beat Map

Learn more about Beat Map:

Beat Map is a new Player that generates notes in a fast, fun, intuitive way. Designed primarily for drums, Beat Map takes away some of the complexity of writing great beats by using algorithmically-generated patterns to come up with unexpected and interesting results. Learn exactly how to navigate the device in this tutorial.

Beat Map is included in Reason+ and Reason 11.

0:00 - Intro
0:56 - What is Beat Map?
1:29 - Getting started
2:08 - The Channels: Kick, Snare, Hihat and Percussion
3:22 - The map section and how to use it
5:21 - Beat Map presets
6:03 - Exploring the different maps
6:30 - The Mirror Section
8:16 - Outro

[peakresolve]

Well, I gotta admit: this is one unique and a very useful player. Didn't expect this. 10/10

[treDay-sv]

I’ve completely ignored this player every time I jump of reason, but after watching this video this about to change. Thank you my guy !

[AngelButtLicker]

I can't believe how much that enhanced my beat. My official "go to" from now on.

[danaadalaide]

Quick tip: put a note echo after a simple beat (like this generates), play with the note transpose and delay until you get some kind of great polyrhythm! Try transpose +4 with 3/4, it will play the top 4 pads with a delay.

[ericinboden]

These videos with Ryan need to come more often. The step by step delivery is key for learning the functionality of Reason 
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[JamesBermingham]

Ryan and Reason are perfect and committed 👍👏👏

[brianmi]

This is what makes Reason Studios special: imagining NEW WAYS to innovate with Players, which are the best out there. Quad Note Generator, Dual Arpeggio, Drum Sequencer and now Beat Map are simply brilliantly conceived and executed.


I'd like to see you guys aim that brilliance at building a Chord Track into Reason ala Tracktion Waveform, but "Reasonmagined" into something even easier to use to build, suggest, modify chord progressions, and integrating that functionality into the DAW.

[TheRealWinsletFan]

Just discovered this is great at driving orchestral percussion - automate those density knobs!

[Knight_Industries_]

I‘m late but I just discovered this thing yesterday. It‘s amazing to use the cv on each channel and then switch the cables from time to time. it changes the beat very subtle (if you switch/use the mirrors). love it. will try out more today.

[haisooni]

Wow... That's awesome player... I have opened Reason Suit and found an update was available. Now, I am installing the new updates. Thank you Reason Studios about awesome instruments and players.

[TenThumbsProductions]

I'm excited to play this. With reason I generally record live guitar, live ukulele, live bass and my piano chops are good enough for me to play my midi loops and internal instruments. Until I learn to play the drums I just bought, this will be a life savor for helping me something fun and unique.

[anthonysmith]

That was a very nice tutorial. Kuddos to you all! Blessings my friends

[the_noise_principle]

I must confess my initial reaction was "Is this some ridiculous easy-mode device?". Now I think it seem to be a great creativity booster/complement!

[OscarUnderdog]

This is super wonderful. Loving everything that comes out of this!

[stefangusmusic]

I use this all the time. I have started exploring using it with the Morpher CV Utility RE and the NoteMix Player to be able to save different beats and be able to jump back and forth.

[AHmediaDesigns]

This is so cool. Can't stop playing with this since I downloaded the update earlier.

[rubinho]

It really works well! This is my go to beatmaking rack extensions from now on!

[clevelandboiohio]

Tried it last night for the first time. I only spent about 1 & a half hours just playing with it while halfway making a beat. I had just got off an 11 hour shift so I didn’t have much time.

My problem is being a perfectionist and always wanting to find the perfect fit for every single little thing possible ... and I’ve just finally succumbed to the fact that the possibilities are so infinitely endless that it’s best to just go with my first or second instinct !!! ... and just use all them extra possibilities for the next new beat 🤷🏽‍♂️

[LksKain]

Finaly a new update and a new tool! Go this way Reason Studios!

[etlnibn]

I love Reason, have 11 Suite which is amazing value, but I also just bought Live Suite and every time I see a video from Reason Studios it seems like this is what they wanted or expected me to do. Anyway, I love them