Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A look inside my latest hybrid setup using Reason Rack, Ableton Live, Circuit Tracks, and generative sequencing to create evolving performances.
Reason Rack: reasonstudios.com/get-reason?utm_campaign=sales_platform_en_intl_1stpromoter&utm_medium=paid_affiliate&utm_source=outbound-link&fpr=taetro
Ableton Live: ableton.com/shop/live/?affiliate=BXVgcw4a
Launch Control: amzn.to/4yl0aXl
Launchpad Mini: amzn.to/4p4T7O6
Circuit Tracks: amzn.to/4gfN3Qs
AIAIAI Headphones - amzn.to/4oREpdg
🕺🏻 Watch the full performance: youtu.be/iDpuGDxbGEg
📖 Chapters:
0:00 Why Reason Rack surprised me
0:45 Breaking down the first patch
1:26 Understanding Reason Rack devices
2:20 Adding randomness with Players
3:06 LFO modulation & sound design
3:55 Building layered instruments
4:57 Flipping the rack & virtual patch cables
5:59 Drum machine routing
6:39 Building a generative techno system
7:16 Treating Reason Rack like hardware
8:21 Hybrid performance setup
8:36 Algorithm FM synth & controller mapping
9:42 Building parallel effects
11:30 Arpeggio Lab performance workflow
12:14 Performing chord progressions
12:46 Evolving patterns with density & rhythm
14:27 Anchor & movement controls
15:48 Generative improvisation
16:51 Sidechaining & integrating Circuit Tracks
17:14 Bass from shared MIDI chords
19:04 Additional Ableton layers & field recordings
20:50 Why this workflow feels different
21:12 Creating a generative percussion instrument
22:36 Beatmap Algorithmic Drummer
24:32 Improvising with evolving rhythms
25:43 Building custom instruments
26:08 Ambient rain layer
27:42 Saving reusable performance presets
28:47 Why this changed my creative process
29:20 Thoughts on Reason Rack inside Ableton Live
30:08 Why modular software inspires me
31:06 Designing instruments instead of presets
31:46 Final thoughts & sponsor info
🎥 Cameras:
Sony A7IV - amzn.to/4aVR6hO
DJI Osmo Nano - amzn.to/40jSe8W
This video is sponsored by Reason.
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►FOLLOW TAETRO:
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/taetro
💬 Threads: threads.net/@taetro
🎧 Bandcamp: taetro.bandcamp.com
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Hi! My name is TAETRO. thanks for reading to the bottom of this page. i love making music, being creative and also helping other people make music and be creative. if you want to support this channel, many of the above links are affiliate links which means you can purchase gear or software at no additional cost and i will get a commission :) even just liking the video and subscribing to the channel helps a ton. thanks for watching the video!
#abletonlive #musicproduction #Ableton #reasonrack
A look inside my latest hybrid setup using Reason Rack, Ableton Live, Circuit Tracks, and generative sequencing to create evolving performances.
Reason Rack: reasonstudios.com/get-reason?utm_campaign=sales_platform_en_intl_1stpromoter&utm_medium=paid_affiliate&utm_source=outbound-link&fpr=taetro
Ableton Live: ableton.com/shop/live/?affiliate=BXVgcw4a
Launch Control: amzn.to/4yl0aXl
Launchpad Mini: amzn.to/4p4T7O6
Circuit Tracks: amzn.to/4gfN3Qs
AIAIAI Headphones - amzn.to/4oREpdg
🕺🏻 Watch the full performance: youtu.be/iDpuGDxbGEg
📖 Chapters:
0:00 Why Reason Rack surprised me
0:45 Breaking down the first patch
1:26 Understanding Reason Rack devices
2:20 Adding randomness with Players
3:06 LFO modulation & sound design
3:55 Building layered instruments
4:57 Flipping the rack & virtual patch cables
5:59 Drum machine routing
6:39 Building a generative techno system
7:16 Treating Reason Rack like hardware
8:21 Hybrid performance setup
8:36 Algorithm FM synth & controller mapping
9:42 Building parallel effects
11:30 Arpeggio Lab performance workflow
12:14 Performing chord progressions
12:46 Evolving patterns with density & rhythm
14:27 Anchor & movement controls
15:48 Generative improvisation
16:51 Sidechaining & integrating Circuit Tracks
17:14 Bass from shared MIDI chords
19:04 Additional Ableton layers & field recordings
20:50 Why this workflow feels different
21:12 Creating a generative percussion instrument
22:36 Beatmap Algorithmic Drummer
24:32 Improvising with evolving rhythms
25:43 Building custom instruments
26:08 Ambient rain layer
27:42 Saving reusable performance presets
28:47 Why this changed my creative process
29:20 Thoughts on Reason Rack inside Ableton Live
30:08 Why modular software inspires me
31:06 Designing instruments instead of presets
31:46 Final thoughts & sponsor info
🎥 Cameras:
Sony A7IV - amzn.to/4aVR6hO
DJI Osmo Nano - amzn.to/40jSe8W
This video is sponsored by Reason.
-------------------
►FOLLOW TAETRO:
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/taetro
💬 Threads: threads.net/@taetro
🎧 Bandcamp: taetro.bandcamp.com
------------------
Hi! My name is TAETRO. thanks for reading to the bottom of this page. i love making music, being creative and also helping other people make music and be creative. if you want to support this channel, many of the above links are affiliate links which means you can purchase gear or software at no additional cost and i will get a commission :) even just liking the video and subscribing to the channel helps a ton. thanks for watching the video!
#abletonlive #musicproduction #Ableton #reasonrack
