Audicratic Monthly — July & August 2026: Reason Free, Studio Sessions & The Erie Canal
July and August brought a mix of new opportunities, studio sessions and unexpected inspiration—from working with Reason Studios and LANDR on Reason Free to recording with Copywrite and Albany Lou, flipping the Erie Canal song, and simplifying the website for what’s next.
Ab The Audicrat
Sep 73 min read
Reason Free: What You Actually Get — And What I Made With It
I put Reason Free to the test inside Ableton Live, exploring what’s included and building a complete beat using the instruments, effects, and tools in the Rack.
Ab The Audicrat
Sep 15 min read
How I Program Drums Using Mimic Creative Sampler in Reason 14
In this post, I break down how I program drums using Mimic Creative Sampler in Reason 14. From multi-slot drum layouts and velocity control to mixer routing, drum buses, and workflow templates, this is the exact setup I use to build beats faster and stay creative inside Reason 14.
Ab The Audicrat
May 243 min read
Reason 14 Is Finally Here — Full Breakdown & First Impressions
A full breakdown of Reason 14 covering the latest workflow improvements, Track Folders, Tempo Detection, MIDI Note Chase, RV-9 Reverb, and more in the newest update from Reason Studios.
Ab The Audicrat
May 112 min read
Nef: From Small Town to Touring with DJ Premier (Audicratic Audio Ep. 4)
Nef breaks down how he went from small-town beginnings to working with DJ Premier, and what it really takes to build a lasting career in music.
Ab The Audicrat
Apr 93 min read