When Reason first came out it was a music software revolution. Created by the Swedish group Propellerhead Software, it provides everything that music software are expected to have, such as the synthesizers, samplers, sequencers, mixers, effects, etc., but presents them in a brand new way and with superior quality.
It's almost exactly like a real studio, except it's virtual. But the look of the components, from the bars, gliders, buttons etc., are all copied from the real hardware. Even without the use of any other sequencing software, you are already guaranteed to be able to create sounds never heard before.
It all started back in 2000 with the release of Reason 1.0. The number one element which caught everyone's attention was the virtual studio rack, where you could insert your choice of effects and virtual instruments. This studio rack looked exactly like the real thing, complete with wobbling cables at the backside!
Since the first version's arrival there have been four versions, the newest being Reason 5.0. The newest software has a number of features any music lover can enjoy and any professional artist can appreciate: Subtractive and graintable synthesizers, simple and advanced samplers, loop playback devices with pre-recorded samples, sample based drum machine, and 16-Pad drum synthesizer.
Customizable features in Reason 5.0 make it a most unique and personalized experience. No two Reason racks will look the same for different people. The virtual environment changes depending on who you are and what your personality is. And of course, everyone will have their preferred settings when it comes to the reverb, distortion, chorus effect, etc.
The only criticism against Reason 5.0 is its inability to record audio. I guess the guys at Propellerhead are still stubborn in that way. You can still get around it though. Another sign of the priorities of the Propellerhead people is that Reason 5.0 still doesn't support third party plug-ins, making Reason 5.0 very self-contained and one of the most stable music softwares out there.
For its price I guess it's one of the best buys, so long as you can swallow some of its quirks, like the lack of audio sampling support and third party plug-ins. If you can, then Reason 5.0 will definitely count as all you need to create the music of your dreams.
It's almost exactly like a real studio, except it's virtual. But the look of the components, from the bars, gliders, buttons etc., are all copied from the real hardware. Even without the use of any other sequencing software, you are already guaranteed to be able to create sounds never heard before.
It all started back in 2000 with the release of Reason 1.0. The number one element which caught everyone's attention was the virtual studio rack, where you could insert your choice of effects and virtual instruments. This studio rack looked exactly like the real thing, complete with wobbling cables at the backside!
Since the first version's arrival there have been four versions, the newest being Reason 5.0. The newest software has a number of features any music lover can enjoy and any professional artist can appreciate: Subtractive and graintable synthesizers, simple and advanced samplers, loop playback devices with pre-recorded samples, sample based drum machine, and 16-Pad drum synthesizer.
Customizable features in Reason 5.0 make it a most unique and personalized experience. No two Reason racks will look the same for different people. The virtual environment changes depending on who you are and what your personality is. And of course, everyone will have their preferred settings when it comes to the reverb, distortion, chorus effect, etc.
The only criticism against Reason 5.0 is its inability to record audio. I guess the guys at Propellerhead are still stubborn in that way. You can still get around it though. Another sign of the priorities of the Propellerhead people is that Reason 5.0 still doesn't support third party plug-ins, making Reason 5.0 very self-contained and one of the most stable music softwares out there.
For its price I guess it's one of the best buys, so long as you can swallow some of its quirks, like the lack of audio sampling support and third party plug-ins. If you can, then Reason 5.0 will definitely count as all you need to create the music of your dreams.
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