Reason (software) explained

Reason
Developer:Reason Studios
Released:November 22, 2000
Latest Release Version:v13
Latest Release Date:June 18, 2024
Operating System:Microsoft Windows, macOS
Genre:Digital audio workstation, audio plug-in

Reason is a digital audio workstation and audio plug-in[1] developed by the Swedish company Reason Studios (formerly known as Propellerhead Software) for macOS and Windows. The first version was released in 2000.

Background

Propellerhead Software was founded in 1994 by Ernst Nathorst-Böös, Pelle Jubel and Marcus Zetterquist and launched with ReCycle. They became popular in 1996 after releasing the ReBirth RB-338, described by MusicRadar in February 2011 as "one of the most important virtual instruments in the history of electronic music". By the late 1990s, advancements in technology meant that it became feasible for home users to build their own virtual studios from software, and so in 1999, Propellerhead ended development on ReBirth to work on Reason.

Release history

Reason was first released in November 2000. MusicRadar described it in 2011 as "broadly similar to the likes of Logic and Cubase, but" with its "user interface mimick[ing] a rack full of equipment, allowing instruments, effects and mixers to be linked together in order to create a complete production setup". Subsequent versions came out in September 2002, 2005, September 2007,[2] August 2010,[3] November 2011,[4] April 2013,[5] September 2014,[6] June 2016,[7] October 2017,[8] September 2019,[9] September 2021,[10] and June 2024.[11] Early versions of the program lacked the ability to record audio, and in September 2009, Propellerhead released Record to work alongside Reason;[12] Record was later merged into Reason 6.[4] The success of the program prompted Propellerhead to rebrand itself as Reason Studios in August 2019.[13]

Reviewing Reason 12, MusicRadar questioned how useful Reason 11 users would find it, but noted that it looked "the best it has in years",[14] while Musictech.com described it as a "brilliant buy" for producers looking for a new digital audio workstation.[15] Pcmag.com noted that "existing fans [...] should take a close look", though criticised its user interface, saying that it had "aged considerably" compared to its competition.[16]

Notable users

The following producers and musical acts have at some point used Reason:

Much of The Prodigy's Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned was made using the program.[52] MGMT has said "pretty much everything" on their debut album Oracular Spectacular was made using built-in Reason synths.[53]

Goddard. taught himself the program, first by watching YouTube tutorials, then by teaching himself.[54]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-08-27 . You can now use Reason as a plugin in any DAW . 2024-05-26 . DJ Mag . en.
  2. Web site: February 2011. Future Music02. A brief history of Propellerhead Reason and Record. 2021-02-27. MusicRadar. 2 February 2011 . en.
  3. Web site: Propellerhead Software Reason 5 review. 25 August 2010 . MusicRadar. 10 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Propellerhead Reason 6. Soundonsound.com. 10 July 2023.
  5. Web site: James Wiltshire teaches Paralell Processing in Reason 7. 3 April 2013 . Gearjunkies.com. 10 July 2023.
  6. Web site: Reason 8 A 'Radical Rethinking Of Reason's Workflow'. 7 August 2014 . Synthtopia.com. 10 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Propellerhead creates new musical tools for Reason 9 update. 20 May 2016 . Factmag.com. 10 July 2023.
  8. Web site: Review - Ten Best Things About Reason 10. 9 May 2018 . Soundbytesmag.net. 10 July 2023.
  9. Web site: Reason 11. gearnews.com. 21 March 2024.
  10. Web site: Reason Studios announce the release of Reason 12. Macprovideo.com. 10 July 2023.
  11. Web site: Reason 13 is coming in June – with a host of workflow improvements and thousands of new patches, samples and loops . 2024-06-22 . MusicTech . en-GB.
  12. Web site: Propellerhead Record In-Depth Preview: Recording, Reason-Style; Beta Test Now. 11 May 2009 . Cdm.link. 10 July 2023.
  13. Web site: Propellerhead becomes Reason Studios and releases Reason 11 as a plug-in. 26 August 2019 . Gearnews.com. 10 July 2023.
  14. Web site: Reason Studios Reason 12 review. 9 September 2021 . MusicRadar. 10 July 2023.
  15. Web site: Reason 12 : the classic modernises but offers few new tools. Musictech.com. 10 July 2023.
  16. Web site: Reason Studios Reason - Review 2022. 12 April 2022 . Uk.pcmag.com. 10 July 2023.
  17. Web site: Murray . Robin . 2015-04-30 . While We're Young: Adam Horovitz . 2024-06-11 . Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews .
  18. Artist Interview: Adam "Adrock" Horovitz (Beastie Boys) . 2010-09-12 . Reason Studios . 2024-05-26 . YouTube.
  19. Web site: 2024-02-15 . We've Got A File On You: MGMT . 2024-05-26 . Stereogum . en.
  20. Web site: Reynaldo . Shawn . 2013-01-21 . In the Studio: Toro Y Moi . 2024-05-26 . XLR8R . en-US.
  21. Web site: The Prodigy . 2024-05-26 . www.soundonsound.com.
  22. News: Kleinfeld . Justin . 2007-03-01 . Straight Shooter . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20191225233829/https://www.emusician.com/gear/straight-shooter . 2019-12-25 . 2024-05-27 . Electronic Musician.
  23. Web site: x.com . 2024-05-26 . X (formerly Twitter).
  24. Web site: Musicianpublished . Electronic . 2019-12-04 . J. Cole shares his production secrets behind the album Born Sinner . 2024-05-29 . MusicRadar . en.
  25. Web site: Sir Mix-A-Lot . 2024-05-29 . www.redbullmusicacademy.com . en.
  26. Web site: Truants . 2018-02-08 . Truancy Volume 204: Olof Dreijer . 2024-05-28 . Truants . en-US.
  27. Web site: Owl City . 2024-05-27 . www.soundonsound.com.
  28. News: 2020-09-06 . Show Off Your Studio: BT's multi-rig synth utopia . live . 2024-05-27 . MusicTech.
  29. Stromae talks writing music, Reason 8 and playing a character . 2015-04-01 . Stingray Music . 2024-05-26 . YouTube.
  30. Episode 19: DJ Khalil!!! Your Reason to Stay Inside . 2020-08-18 . Reason Studios . 2024-05-26 . YouTube.
  31. Rouhani . Neena . 2023-02-10 . How Five Top Producers Are Making Music in 2023 . 2024-06-11 . Billboard . en-US.
  32. DJ Toomp - beats for Kanye West, Jay Z and more on Reason . 2008-11-19 . Reason Studios . 2024-05-26 . YouTube.
  33. Web site: Gilbert . Adam . 2015-03-03 . DJ Pierre . 2024-05-27 . Attack Magazine . en-US.
  34. Web site: Beat Construction: DJ Mustard . 2024-05-28 . The FADER . en.
  35. Web site: 2014-11-11 . Interview: Skrillex talks production, plug-ins and power edits Skrillex Tech News MusicRadar . 2024-05-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141111210443/http://www.musicradar.com/us/news/tech/interview-skrillex-talks-production-plug-ins-and-power-edits-545529 . 2014-11-11 .
  36. Web site: updated . Ben Rogersonlast . 2022-10-14 . Hans Zimmer reveals his favourite soft synth plugin and explains why MIDI "saved his life" . 2024-05-28 . MusicRadar . en.
  37. Web site: Inside Track: Dua Lipa 'Don't Start Now' . 2024-05-26 . www.soundonsound.com.
  38. Web site: Cool & Dre . 2024-05-29 . www.soundonsound.com.
  39. Web site: Walter Becker . 2024-05-29 . www.soundonsound.com.
  40. Web site: Joe Bosso . 2013-04-03 . Todd Rundgren talks new album, State, track-by-track . 2024-05-26 . MusicRadar . en.
  41. Web site: 2016-12-05 . Jlin on Finding her Sound . 2024-06-11 . Native Instruments Blog . en-US.
  42. Web site: Jackson . Glenn . 2013-08-19 . In the Studio: Shigeto . 2024-05-27 . XLR8R . en-US.
  43. Web site: Dan Deacon: Performing Electronica Live . 2024-05-29 . www.soundonsound.com.
  44. Web site: Faulkner . Cameron . 2024-03-19 . Here's what ConcernedApe uses to work on Stardew Valley and to unwind . 2024-05-26 . Polygon . en-US.
  45. Web site: Drummer . Modern . 2004-05-12 . Steven Drozd Interview . 2024-05-26 . Modern Drummer Magazine . en.
  46. Serj Tankian (System of a Down) Home Studio Tour & Interview Part 1 of 3 . 2010-05-21 . Musician's Friend . 2024-05-27 . YouTube.
  47. Web site: 2012-03-15 . Bass, how low can you go? . 2024-05-29 . DJ Mag . en.
  48. Web site: Future Music . 2015-01-13 . Com Truise talks '80s inspiration, outboard, Reason and remixing . 2024-06-11 . MusicRadar . en.
  49. Web site: TEED regrets 'abandoning' Reason as his main DAW: "I think I can hear Ableton and that bothers me" . 2024-05-29 . MusicTech . en-GB.
  50. Web site: Mark Nevers . 2024-05-29 . www.soundonsound.com.
  51. Web site: The Dust Brothers . 2024-05-29 . www.soundonsound.com.
  52. Web site: The Prodigy . 10 July 2023 . Soundonsound.com.
  53. Web site: Hirway . Hrishikesh . 2016-01-19 . Song Exploder episode 62: MGMT - Time to Pretend (podcast transcript) . 2024-05-27 . Song Exploder.
  54. Web site: Meet Drum and Bass Artist Goddard in His Interview With Albawaba . 26 June 2023 . Albawaba.com.

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