I have some of the most complex, expensive and fantastic VST instruments ever made. Despite that, I don't think I have a single published track (10 albums over 13 years) that doesn't employ the use of Subtractor. I have over 400 custom patches that I've programmed in Subtractor, maybe half of which were programmed from scratch. This is easily the most versitile and overall useful soft synth I own. I started programming with it in Reason v2 and haven't stopped since. As simple as it is, it remains my favorite soft synth and is definitely my go-to tool for quick capture of ideas.
Been using this synth since ver 1. It was the only virtual analog one available in the beginning. Made so much good music with it over the last 20 years.
Fam, this is one of the greatest videos on Subtractor Ive ever seen. I been using Reason for damn near a decade and didnt know you could do all this!! Good shit!!!
Nice tricks, thanks for the upload! Easy sub. I just got Reason Intro two weeks back and never done synthesis before. You make it look so effortless :D It's going to take me a looong time to save up the money for the full version. Meanwhile I'm learning to use what I have and decided to start with Subtractor.
I can't explain it, but your one video thought me "what" to do with a synth, as opposed to how. It's like finding the meaning of life in software synth terms. Wow. I've seen almost everything on youtube related to Reason. Haven't checked your channel, but I pray I find something on Thor.
@@itsdjQuasar me too. I’ve got the Behringer Deepmind 12, which reminds me of the SubT. There’s a rumour that Behringer are gonna replicate the SubT. What a move that would be. 🎹✊💡
My comment is that there is some sort of gain issue in Reason instruments. The newer synths are ok, like Europa. Kong seems to by default reduce the gain of samples by 20% or so. I think the propellerheads team was very concerned with clipping as there was no global compression before the SSL mixer. Thanks!
Yeah I find myself gaining samples up as well. You could just work from that volume (lower the synths and whatnot) but it can be a little bit of a pain when you add something later in the production process. Headroom isn't bad but it CAN be too quiet as well. Thanks for watching!
Bro i have a request. Can you do a quick video on how to replicate the ben bohmer Diva Synth sound on subtractor? I know it can be done i just don't know how and i know you know
I remembered after that you can flip the rack and route the Modulation Output "Mod Env" into the Modulation Input "Osc Pitch" via CV cable. That will modulate both. 🙃
Oh yeah! 🤔I've just completely turned off all vst in reason, since vst introduction back in r9.5 nothing but issues, especially since r12, I'm back on my r4 💩🤷🏿♂️🎹🎛🎚🎼
@@itsdjQuasar hp z600 , dual xeon 6 core at 3.07 ghz each! 96 gb ram. Check my icy dock videos on my hard drive setup! Windows 10 with r12! But feel the stop code issues was coming either from reason or my gpu, but 90% reason 11 suite was the issue, cause everything else works 100% on this 10 year old hp z, I'm even running a fw400 interface still,lol
@@itsdjQuasar the vst is the issue in reason! I've been a Cubase user since atari2600, I've seen everything we use today come to light yesterday! From Cubase 5 up to 9.5 vst was the issue for all crashes across most daws, this includes protools! RTAS was nothing more than a vst reformatted same as Rack Extensions! Google steinberg "plugin sentinel" reason desperately needs to integrate that protocol!
i heard behringer have plans to clone it
😂
A hardware subtractor would be fire
@@AT-eh2eo probably not that difficult to pull off, and a malstrom,, reason should be having discussions with behringer about this yeah
Especially if the use the same set of effects they put into Deepmind.
Especially if the use the same set of effects they put into Deepmind.
This was the first synth I learned back in reason 2.5 I still come back to it all the time!
Still a beast! Thanks for watching!
You quasar is the best Reason TH-camr out there by far…
Thank you very much! More to come!
Do more videos of Reason's stock synths! Thor and Maelstrom need their own videos!
Agreed
YOU MADE ME WANNA GO BACK INTO SUBTRACTOR 😮
Go forth and create!!
I have some of the most complex, expensive and fantastic VST instruments ever made. Despite that, I don't think I have a single published track (10 albums over 13 years) that doesn't employ the use of Subtractor. I have over 400 custom patches that I've programmed in Subtractor, maybe half of which were programmed from scratch. This is easily the most versitile and overall useful soft synth I own. I started programming with it in Reason v2 and haven't stopped since. As simple as it is, it remains my favorite soft synth and is definitely my go-to tool for quick capture of ideas.
It’s a classic!
Been using this synth since ver 1. It was the only virtual analog one available in the beginning. Made so much good music with it over the last 20 years.
Its legacy is undeniable.
Just discovered this channel through Reason Talk forums. Awesome videos. Please keep them coming. Subscribed!
Fam, this is one of the greatest videos on Subtractor Ive ever seen. I been using Reason for damn near a decade and didnt know you could do all this!! Good shit!!!
Thanks, brother!
Wow.. I slept.. Great Video!!
Great tutorial, Subtractor is definitely an overlooked synth
Agree 100%. Without a doubt the most versatile instrument in the rack. Same with the Maelstrom, but Subtractor has the edge. Love the vids BTW.
Nice tricks, thanks for the upload!
Easy sub.
I just got Reason Intro two weeks back and never done synthesis before. You make it look so effortless :D
It's going to take me a looong time to save up the money for the full version. Meanwhile I'm learning to use what I have and decided to start with Subtractor.
It's a great place to start! Bend that synth to your will! haha Thanks for the sub!
I can't explain it, but your one video thought me "what" to do with a synth, as opposed to how. It's like finding the meaning of life in software synth terms. Wow. I've seen almost everything on youtube related to Reason.
Haven't checked your channel, but I pray I find something on Thor.
i had to suscribe!!! your reason demos are amazing thanks I'm learning a lot from you!!!
Thank you very much and welcome to the channel!
Inspiring review. I still have Reason on my old win7 computer so I'm gonna give it a checkout later.
great video man!
We need a Hardware Subtractor. ✊
Take it any where. Turn it on. No Computer or DAW load up time.
I'd buy it!
@@itsdjQuasar me too. I’ve got the Behringer Deepmind 12, which reminds me of the SubT. There’s a rumour that Behringer are gonna replicate the SubT. What a move that would be. 🎹✊💡
A hardware MIDI controller/keyboard Combinator with more macro knobs would be sick.
My comment is that there is some sort of gain issue in Reason instruments. The
newer synths are ok, like Europa. Kong seems to by default reduce the gain
of samples by 20% or so. I think the propellerheads team was very concerned
with clipping as there was no global compression before the SSL mixer. Thanks!
Yeah I find myself gaining samples up as well. You could just work from that volume (lower the synths and whatnot) but it can be a little bit of a pain when you add something later in the production process. Headroom isn't bad but it CAN be too quiet as well. Thanks for watching!
Love your videos. Thank you. :)
Amazing dude. Thanks.
Happy to help!
I seem to spend more time watching videos about Reason than I do actually sequencing anymore. Lol
Thanks do 1 on thor did u and sampling
U taught me and got me good shit
He had the filter turned off all the way thru, i.e. The link button
Thor is the GOAT. God Of Automation!
that mod matrix is everything. IT is good for bringing in audio too. so much fun.
great video
Bro i have a request. Can you do a quick video on how to replicate the ben bohmer Diva Synth sound on subtractor? I know it can be done i just don't know how and i know you know
Did you take Electronic Music in school? I couldn't get it when I took it. I need to learn from you cause you're a good teacher.
Hit me up on my website. We can work it out. djQuasar.com
want to learn synth, subtractor is the way to go.
Definitely one of the best places to start!
11:25 Can you use the "Mix" option on the envelope and use the mix knob in the Osc section to use both Osc's?
I remembered after that you can flip the rack and route the Modulation Output "Mod Env" into the Modulation Input "Osc Pitch" via CV cable. That will modulate both. 🙃
Also, That "Mix" parameter modulates the mix knob. Mixing between OSC 1 and OSC 2 like a crossfader on a dj mixer.
Hi Quasar, can you do a video tutorial on how to setup and use rack extension 'reference 5' and how to mix using reference tracks? Thanks 👍🏻
Never heard of this plugin. Sounds like it helps you use a reference track to match your mix?
Pretty good topic if that is the case.
@@itsdjQuasar Yeah It helps you reference your music in Reason, Its a free Rack Extention
Love the Subtractor but Thor is the GOAT
you should make presets for the subtractor!
Oh yeah! 🤔I've just completely turned off all vst in reason, since vst introduction back in r9.5 nothing but issues, especially since r12, I'm back on my r4 💩🤷🏿♂️🎹🎛🎚🎼
That sucks. Older computer? I'm on 12 now and it isn't bad. Haven't really had an issue yet... I waited to upgrade cause I heard stories...
@@itsdjQuasar hp z600 , dual xeon 6 core at 3.07 ghz each! 96 gb ram. Check my icy dock videos on my hard drive setup! Windows 10 with r12! But feel the stop code issues was coming either from reason or my gpu, but 90% reason 11 suite was the issue, cause everything else works 100% on this 10 year old hp z, I'm even running a fw400 interface still,lol
@@DjSegwon Damn! That's... a lot of ram.! haha. It's strange some people have so many issues. Thanks for commenting! Good luck out there!
@@itsdjQuasar the vst is the issue in reason! I've been a Cubase user since atari2600, I've seen everything we use today come to light yesterday! From Cubase 5 up to 9.5 vst was the issue for all crashes across most daws, this includes protools! RTAS was nothing more than a vst reformatted same as Rack Extensions! Google steinberg "plugin sentinel" reason desperately needs to integrate that protocol!
@@DjSegwon Interesting stuff! It's true that its always a VST making things crash or hiccup...
You didn't show the Subtractor-easteregg :D
The screw?
@@itsdjQuasar yuss :D
he talking archon he talking in inverted language
or maybe you could make combinators!
Where did you get the Crystalizer from?
It’s a SoundToys plugin. That is the Sound Toys effect rack.
@@itsdjQuasar It's $149 now. I wish it was free. But Thes One used it on Rhythm Roulette for his beat. I'll buy it now and use it for my beats too.
What is goat?
Greatest. Of. All. Time.
G.O.A.T.
and then you use VPS Avenger and you suddenly realise how shyte all the stock Reason instruments are
Way to miss the point.
Great vid bro!