The Matrix
Articles
What is the Matrix? by Propellerhead Software
The fact is that the Matrix can be most anything you want it to be, whether you’re a keyboard virtuoso or a ‘paint-by-numbers’ kind of composer. Think of it as your trusty house elf, the one that performs tedious automation chores while you concentrate on more important things. Or, think of it as the bug in the electrical system – plug it into any of those mysterious CV/Gate connectors on the back panel and interesting and unpredictable things may happen.
Matrix Pattern Sequencer by Sound On Sound
Step sequencers are also popular tools for live electronic music, as they allow you to leave the arrangement more flexible than with a full song sequence, and free the hands for shaping sounds rather than playing notes. The Matrix is not just an alternative way to play notes, however; it can also be used to generate versatile tempo-sync’d modulation sources that can be connected to many parameters on other devices using Reason’s virtual CV system.
In-Depth with the Matrix Pattern Sequencer by Adrian Try
The Matrix Pattern Sequencer is a valuable tool in Reason 4’s plethora of rack devices. It makes no sound of its own—its power lies in its ability to control other devices. If your sound device can receive CV data, the Matrix can make it do all sorts of cool things from the obvious choice of note sequencing, to controlling oscillators and filters.
Loading ...