A default template in my humble opinion is the basis of workflow optimization. After spending / wasting a lot of time in the past, I decided to focus on my own Default template which I want to share with you:
Firstly, you can download my template in the download section then after unzipping the reason file, drop it in the reason template folder then you can create a new project with this template.
![reson default template reson default template](http://www.atomikcircusmusic.com/Images/Post/33/1-reason-default-template.jpg)
I know I know, seems messy but if you are new with Reason don’t be afraid, a lot of stuff is included in this template and we will try to cover it.
KEEP IN MIND
- A template can / should be adjusted
- This is MY template: What is working for me not necessarily work for you
- I am using some rack extensions in my workflow feel free to remove / replace it
- Enjoy more free time and be more productive ??
Instrument mix Channels (green)
Based on an Instrument Frequency CHART
![landr instrument frequency chart landr instrument frequency chart](http://www.atomikcircusmusic.com/Images/Post/33/2-landr-Instrument-Frequency-chart.jpg)
If I want to use a specific Instrument I just need to drag and drop the instrument to the proper mix channel. The EQ reflect the Instrument Frequency Chart and can help for your final mix.
![ssl console eq ssl console eq](http://www.atomikcircusmusic.com/Images/Post/33/3-reason-ssl-console-eq.jpg)
For every channel I used the EQ Rack extension SYNAPSE GQ-7 EQ but If you don’t want to use it I duplicate the EQ in the SSL MIX Channel
![audio specrum analyzer audio specrum analyzer](http://www.atomikcircusmusic.com/Images/Post/33/4-audio- spectrum-analyzer.jpg)
Drum Mix Channels
I decided to split channels on my Redrum / Kong / 808 into multi mix channel then route them to a specific bus because I like to have a level of granularity when I am mixing. Again: feel free to update the template or maybe use the template to grab some pieces
For example, you don’t have / use the 808? just remove all the mix channel / instrument
![reason remove track device reason remove track device](http://www.atomikcircusmusic.com/Images/Post/33/5-remove-track-devices.jpg)
You need a second Kong / Redrum or you want to use a Kong / redrum inside another project: copy or duplicate the tracks.
![reason duplicate kong device reason duplicate kong device](http://www.atomikcircusmusic.com/Images/Post/33/6-duplicate-kong.jpg)
NB: I hope one-day Propellerhead will fix that one day but for now, if you change a patch or a sample in the Kong, you lose the channel output mapping and you need to reset it manually.
![reason route output kong device reason route output kong device](http://www.atomikcircusmusic.com/Images/Post/33/7-reason-route-output-kong.jpg)
Send FX (pink channels)
I reuse this tip from Evan (stockmusicmusician) This technique provides more control and visibility.
![reason ssl send fx console reason ssl send fx console](http://www.atomikcircusmusic.com/Images/Post/33/8-ssl-send-fx-console-mix.jpg)
If you activate some effect, you will automatically see the result in your SSL console and have more control.
Master Section
I put here some effects and utilities I use very often.
![reason mastering tools and utilities reason mastering tools and utilities](http://www.atomikcircusmusic.com/Images/Post/33/9-mastering-tool-utility-plugin.jpg)
AND KEEP IN MIND AGAIN
- A template can / should be adjusted
- This is MY template: What is working for me not necessarily work for you
- I am using some rack extensions in my workflow feel free to remove / replace it
- Enjoy more free time and be more productive ??