The Combinator in Reason

The Combinator, as the name suggests, is a device that allows you combine multiple instruments and effects into a single contained unit.^[1] Along with built in instruments and effects, Rack Extensions have been compatible with the Combinator since their release in 2012 ^[2]

    
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                The Combinator in Reason
    
        
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                Combi patches
    
    
    
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                Sections of the Combinator
    
    
    
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                History
    
    
    
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                FAQ
    
    
    
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                References
    
        
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                Related

Combi patches

A saved Combinator patch is called a Combi. A Combi has the “.cmb” file extension. All devices and settings saved in a Combi are retained when reloading the patch.

Sections of the Combinator

There are four sections that make up the Combinator. These sections are the top panel, Controller panel, the Programmer panel, the lower section. The top panel and the lower section do not have defined names in Reason Studios documentation. They are only described as their relative locations.

Top Panel

The top panel is visible while the Combinator is folded and unfolded. From left to right this panel displays the fold/unfold arrow, Bypass/On/Off switch, label, patch name, patch select arrows, patch browser, and patch save button

Controller Panel

The Programmer Panel

Lower Section

History

The Combinator was first introduced in Reason 3 (2005).^[1]

FAQ

What is the equivalent of the Sequencer from Reason in Logic Pro X?

The equivalent in Logic Pro X is called the Tracks area

References

Propellerhead (Reason Studios). (2005). What’s new in Reason 3.0. Retrieved from www.reasonstudios.com
Propellerhead (Reason Studios). (2012). Propellerhead unveils Rack Extension technology for Reason https://www.reasonstudios.com/press (Accessed: 9 February 2021)

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