Getting Started with the Pulsar Dual LFO 

I honestly couldn't function without this device. There's never enough LFO's!

3 years after being published this one is still a classic :)

seriously the fact that they crack jokes in the middle of these is awesome. Love Reason, and the guys behind it.

Reason is the most slept on DAW. There are so many options to be creative and I LOVE it!

I swear, you guys make the best videos. Both educational and entertaining.

This was fucking excellent. Best free line of tutorials I've ever seen. I would pay for more of these.

(almost) *eight* years later (1 month short at the time of writing) this video is _still_ one of my all time favorites. A better intro (IMO) and... showing how small things can lead up to big results. These days I even use Pulsar with MIDI out to do the same as shown in the video, but in my case I like to control Absynth 5 or Serum. Reason was _WAY_ ahead of its time, it always has IMO.

These tutorials are the reason I paid for the upgrade. Some of the best I've ever seen. 1000 thanks for taking the time to teach and support.

Congratulations, you've successfully created the new intro tune for How It's Made.

I honestly think this is one of the best Props video's out there right now. It sounds good (though most do), its easy to follow AND recreate, and also has some humour in it though not over the top. My all time favourite at least.

They should make videos like these again!

Another fantastic video. Your production, editing, knowledge and humour make these all a pleasure to watch!

you did it again. Here I was all happy with tracking in Ableton and then I watch this. The tones are just sick groovy! I've learned more about sounds composition by playing with Reason's intuitive hardware metaphor user interface than I ever imagined was possible. I like the simplicity of Pulsar for this, um, reason. Thanks for the free upgrade to 6.5 for 6.0 owners and thanks for keeping these tuts coming

Man, these videos you guys do are always so well thought out and executed. What takes me 6 minutes to explain at a very basic level, you guys can explain in 60 seconds in a very clear an concise manner. I know you guys have resources and plenty of practice, but hopefully I can get my videos closer to this sort of clarity. Anyway, just wanted to comment and say "Bravo" on another great explanation and device!

The promotional/tutorial vids you guys do have always been awesome, but the most recent ones are on some next level shizzz. Well done!

I'm honestly happy to see that you guys haven't lost your touch... This is totally opposite to the stuff I criticized on "in that other video". Clear, to the point and the most important part: leaves you wanting more! Even though I'm quite happy with Reason 4 I think its awesome to see how the product is really maturing into one heck of a DAW!

That was so inspiring. I want to delve deeper now. Please more on the Pulsar.

I wish more software developers would make videos for their software in this amazing quality!

The visuals are amazing. Really good done video! Fully understood all.

the pulsar is wicked. you guys keep taking it deeper n deeper into the reasoning

the tutorial was great . the retro humorous style was priceless. Yes a regular dry as uncooked oat meal tutorial would have worked just fine.... but I'm watching, listening and learning with a smirk on my face because I have been entertained. thanks

OMG! How is this video so good? 🤯

A year later and this song was in my head when I woke up again!

Another awesome video bro..and you are still just only scratching the surface..✌🏾💪🏿💪🏿💯💯💥💥❤️

This never gets old! :)

This is amazing! It's as if you were teaching to create our own synth!

lovin the propellerhead tutorials ! easy to follow and all is explained :)

Seriously sick little loop!

Amazing video. Also, the voice over guy is hilarious! These mini tutorials are excellent, thanks!

All looks so easy for some people, so daunting/ complicated for others, I know people who have Reason since 2.5 and never made anything even this good, yet they can play guitar very well.

Slight correction, it's a noob tutorial but far from a noob tool. Pulsar can do things that the other LFO's in Reason cant. James and Mattias will be showing you some of Pulsar's advanced tricks soon.

Thanks for this tutorial - I had no idea what to do with Pulsar, but I guess it's because I was spoiled by the auto-wiring. Pretty cool stuff!

I very much like this kind of video! Really educational and fun to watch! And of course, Pulsar is great as well :D

Awesome. At first I though the Pulsar was Meh but after watching this tute it's a great device!

It did. The patch is called "Cosmo Pad 1". It's in the Reason Factory Sound Bank. Just turn down the reso to about 3/8ths and you have what their using.

Modularity is where reason is at! More modular devices please!

Thanks ShelLuser. :) NIce to hear!

Excellent video editing. It was a very knowledgeable video. :)

Nothing but good things come from PH!

Yep! That track was all reason.

Exceptionally professional video, Thanks! I haven't enjoyed a Prop's video this much since the marketing video for Reason Pianos. I also like the certificate idea.. Prop's should have a school. Reason is actually a little more complicated than some of the other DAW's and tools out there, glad this video actually made mention of this instead of the old "Reason is for musicians..". Well yes it is, but really only gear heads get the most joy from tweaking. Another plug for a VST/AU RE:)

Need another video explaining the advance side of this unique device.

Seems like a unit that is so flexible and diverse you could use it on a lot of music production.

great vid prop heads...

FM uses sine waves, if you want to achieve that the FM setting on subtractor can give you similiar tones, but what you describe is really just another way to achieve the kinda bass sound in this video.

Real dope.... Had it now since it came out but never actually checked what it does.... Now i know ;)

I love you guys!

this is like freaking loco! :D ps. i love ur videos: they show things really clearly + they really are funny!

Quality video as always Props :)

great tutorial thank you - keep them coming...

Thanks! Helpful tut!

hey im new to reason and making musick for that matter,i love these simple totorials from propellerhead........

The demo track here is beutiful!

Oh no worries, you're asking good questions... not derisive at all. James and Mattias our Product Specialists will be showing off advanced tricks Pulsar can do for advanced users like yourself. Don't worry... that stuff's on its way. :)

I love the way they ask in the song: "Is that enough" Like, "did you learn enough already, can we move on now?" :D

Some of your best rack extensions are ones without presets like this! I do miss the Line 6 Amp presets though. I would always mess around with them. I hope to see you guys make some Softube amp Combinators in the same way. Maybe using Polar. That is crazy good on guitars.

so amazing !!!

Awesome! Reason rocks!

you can shift the phase of the LFO, create a "shuffled" pulse width, and do cool FM synthesis tricks with it!

Wow amazing. Please finish it!

Yeah Pulsar is a Rack Extension and all Rack Extensions require Reason 6.5. Fortunately, Reason 6.5 is a FREE upgrade from Reason 6 so you're already sorted. You just need to download it.

lol yeah you can! I love doing that :P I'm simply supporting the fact that the Pulsar brings a nice new variety of modulation routing options and synth tones to the table! not just a rehashing of previous devices, otherwise Props wouldn't have made it!

Awesome video :)

That's in the Factory Sound Bank!

Glad to know Pulsar, loved that tool but it is hard to find in Utilities... I just upgraded to 9.2 from 7.1.1 and it has been amazing where Reason came! I have been using your Virtual Studio not (DAW) since 2.5 version :) and EMT 140 reverb is just great ohhh yeah... you guys made my dreams come true what can I say it has been an amazing journey. You guys definetely playing for the top.I really dont get people who uses and loves their crash effective Pro Tools... Propellerheads any suggestion for the best effective multiband compressor from shop as RE? I know that there is you multiband compression combinator but I just wanted to know I have seen Flower Audio 4Dyne and Red Rock Sound Multiband Processor which one would be the best choice? I guess I should try each of them anyway.Thank you guys.I love Propellerheads you guys are awesome thanks for making our dreams come true

0:59: "And however a Theremin works...". LMAO! This is why Props' tutorials rule!

wow O.o i didn't know that pulsar can be used as an instrument that's awesome!!!

Helpful, thank you.

oh and it's a synth too! with a bunch of cool waveforms...

I woke up with this song stuck in my head.

omg thank you so much I needed a video about pulsar I am going to create all the sounds I can what a cool rack extention, so when are you guys sending the Diplomas....lol thanks propellerdheads

Easy shuffle lfo, this is gonna be big!

Awesome

Thank you

Because Pulsar can do much more than this... this isn't a display of all its power, it's a getting started tutorial for people new to LFOs. There'll be much more on Pulsar to come from James and Mattias that'll get into Pulsar's dual nature, uses for the lag/shuffle/phase knobs which aren't on thor, and routings that will show advanced users how Pulsar really sets itself apart.

The song sounds like a modern Mark Shreeve thing. Cool!

Nice video, been using Pulsar in all my new tracks since I downloaded it. You can also create some great Venetian Snares style drum sequences with it, good stuff :)

pacifying angry mobs reason has a rack for that.

0:58 "...And however a Theremin works...", ROFL. It took me a while but I found more humour in the video :)

Contratulations!

One way is to use Audacity (open source) with the mp3 exporter - I think you have to install that separately.

0:19 "PULSAR MAKES IT POSSBILE"

None of the other LFOs have shuffle, phase, or lag...which aren't shown in depth in this tutorial since the're advanced. Also (again not in this tutorial) Pulsar's ability to interact its two LFOs is wholly unique to all else in Reason. The magic happens in the back of the rack with combining and mingling the two signals to do things otherwise impossible. But this is a "getting started" tutorial, not a promo so it's made for people who are new to LFOs, have Pulsar, and want to get going with it

Reasons is the best ever

It can be used as a mono synth, yups. It can also be used as an awesome AM device ;) Instead of using the CV try mixing the audio output of a regularly setup LFO device into your main audio :) Pulsar is way more extensive than its easy appearance may make you think.

Please provide a link to a high res version of the certificate :) I love the Reason stamp thing on the bottom. That would make my wall look so much cooler :)

Bassline at 6:05 was my favorite part

Freaking. Awesome.

Love the videos now how do I save my songs as mp3s

Love the vintage 50's look to the intro, really love Pulsar, but at 7:02, "contratulations"?? If you guys need a Reason-addicted English 2:1 honours degree graduate to check your copy I'm available! ;)

We need more tutorials like this. How to start with all new Rack Extensions. Vote this comment if you agree!!

Great. Any change you or Giles will publish the file? I am really interested what sounds were used.

Thanks for this tutorial. Last night I've tried to make the same tune to learn how to do that. I've found the rex loop, but it was missing the Kong to add some low kick. All is working well (Pulsar is great) but my 4 bars don't sound like yours. Maybe I haven't found the exact chords, maybe I have missed something. Could you share the "song" file ?

The song isn't anywhere to point. It's just an 8 bar loop I made to show Pulsar doing a couple things.

LOVEit!

Cool, how do i go about sending lets say, multi osc detune amt to pulsar for example ? nvm, figured it out. Best DAW ever.

Been using Pulsar today. It's been an incredibly frustrating experience sadly. I tried to use Pulsar to trigger a drum instrument, and leverage Pulsar to create a drum roll. I also wanted the drum roll to sound a bit more realistic by having the first few hits at the beginning of each bar a bit accented. But meh. The "sync" settings didn't quite do it with 1/64 or 1/32 settings, the non-sync settings allow me to find a frequency that works better but then it's a nightmare to sync with LFO 2, there are hiccups with the sync, also the square wave shape LFO I think starts low then goes high ? Because in order to get the beat to start when I hit the key I had to use the inverted CVouts instead of the direct ones. Tried syncing using the envelope trigger, tried ticking the various sync LEDs to get a steady beat on time: no such luck. I think I'll just manually and painstaikingly write my drum roll in the sequencer and call it done. Couldn't get Pulsar to do it even with a lot of effort.

How the $(%# could you dislike this?!

Just wanna mention how i like the Giles Reaves Orchestra! Did create that tune in Reason?

Well, you can also use the LFO in a thor to be a synth too, and they have pretty much the same waveforms soooo....