The best Reason instruments to create 808s

In this video we explore the legendary sound of the Roland TR-808 and show you how to create your own 808 inspired sounds using Reason 12.

@Chrisreedbeats will take you through the step-by-step process of shaping and designing your own 808 bass drums, and show you how to use them in your music production.

We start off with an overview of the Kong Drum Designer and how to use it to make your own 808s. You’ll learn how to tune your 808 and save it as a sample for use in your tracks. Next, we demonstrate how to build a track using your newly created 808 sounds, and show you how to use the Mimic device to add even more depth and character. We also reveal some key effects and techniques for beefing up your 808, including glides and slides, to give your productions that signature 808 sound.

So, whether you’re a pro producer or just starting out, this video is perfect for anyone looking to create their own unique 808s.

0:00 Intro
0:20 Kong Drum Designer Overview
0:36 Using Kong to make 808
1:13 How to Tune 808
3:20 How to save 808 as a Sample
3:46 Building a Track with 808
4:50 Using Mimic for 808
5:30 Effects used to Beef up 808
6:40 Adding Glides / Slides to 808
7:55 Summary / Ending