EXECUTIONER 4:4:2 DJ MIXER Rack Extension for Propellerhead Reason
v1.0.1
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5) Flip the rack back to the front, and load up a drum loop into each of the Dr OctoRex’s – can be any tempo &
style, as they will be beat-synchronized to the sequencer tempo
6) Move the crossfader of Executioner to the left – this makes Channel 1 the ‘actively heard’ channel for now.
Looking at the Input section you can see Input 1 is pointing to Deck A (see the A/C balance control position). Also
note Input 2 is pointing to Deck B (see the B/D balance control position).
This means that when the crossfader is far left, Input 1 > Deck A = Channel 1, while Input 2 > Deck B > Channel
2.
7) Turn on the LOOP option on the sequencer, and press PLAY. Whilst playing back, move the crossfader between
the two channels. If you find the channel levels are not loud enough or too loud, you can control the volume at
source by adjusting the Input 1 Gain and Input 2 Gain. Yellow LEDs on the metering is just about right.
8) All well and good. Now if you want to record your performance (ie the crossfader), right click on Executioner and
select ‘Create Track for Execute-Dj #’ where # is the unit number. A new sequencer lane will appear. Pressing
RECORD on the sequencer allows the automation to be recorded, so start to move the crossfader and the MIDI
information will record into the sequencer. This is beneficial when you want to edit certain crossfader actions – a
lot faster than trying two or more vertical faders.
You can also bounce the performance as audio, for more editing and effects
For deeper and more complex setups, see the Lab One Recordings Youtube Channel.