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Reason

Version 12.7.1

Professional music creation suite.

4.2
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$499.00
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Reason overview

Reason is an integrated software music recording and production studio with audio recording, million-dollar mixing and EQs, and all the instruments, sounds, and effects you could ever dream of for writing, recording, remixing, and producing great-sounding tracks.

Also new are several effect devices that can be inserted directly into instruments or onto tracks. 'Pulveriser' allows users to compress, distort, filter, and modulate their sounds, while "The Echo" creates, as its name suggests, a stereo echo with adjustable delay, feedback, color, and modulation. "Alligator" is a rhythmic texturing tool that makes it possible to add rhythm and accents to synth sounds and change percussion loops. Users can also get pitch-perfect vocals using the new "Neptune" pitch adjuster.

What’s new in version 12.7.1

Updated on Dec 19 2023

Features
  • Reason 12.7.1 installer is now fully Apple silicon native
  • Added option to open Reason Companion from the Reason menu (macOS) / Help menu (Windows)
  • Changed name from “Your Products” to "My Account" in the Reason menu (macOS) / Help menu (Windows)
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a crash bug on Windows that occurred when trying to quit Reason while dragging a device
  • Fixed an issue where audio recording failed when recording in a document saved on a network drive
  • Fixed an issue where aftertouch on Arturia KeyLab mk2 didn’t work properly
  • Fixed a bug where the Additional I/O sockets used by VST3 plugins were named "Unspecified" when no cables were connected to them
  • Fixed a bug where the MClass Maximizer delay compensation value was wrong and reported even when the device was off
  • Fixed a bug in Reason Rack Plugin on macOS where text boxes turned completely dark when system was set to dark mode
  • Fixed an issue where a bounce including some VST3s wouldn't keep notes sustained
  • Various other bug fixes, optimizations, and improvements

Information

License

Demo

Size

5.7 GB

Developer’s website

https://www.reasonstudios.com/

Downloads

80190

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • macOS 10.13 or later
  • MIDI Interface and MIDI keyboard recommended
  • CoreAudio compliant audio interface or built-in audio hardware
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JohnnyFave
JohnnyFave
Dec 2 2020
11.3.6d3
5.0
Dec 2 2020
5.0
Version: 11.3.6d3
This DAW / music app is amazing! What an incredible music making playground to work with. I have found Reason much easier to learn and grow with than other DAWs. And, using Reason's rack system feels more natural (life-like) than using VST plugins. While working with / playing with Reason the hours pass so quickly cuz it's so much fun and the sounds created... just love it! To anyone wanting to try it, there's a low cost entry level on their website (plus FREE demo's too). I didn't last long on the Intro before upgrading to Suite, so I could have all the instruments and effects to work with. Careful folks, because this is a really addictive music app! :)
onemac-net
onemac-net
Sep 3 2014
7.1.1
0.5
Sep 3 2014
0.5
Version: 7.1.1
This Software has still the same problem right from v1: The Sound output is dreadful. Its thin. Whatever fx's, tricks and add-ons are been used for finishing master tune, ones your bounce down the track in Reason, the result is always notable - Thin. One way to push that to an better sound is the ReWire option with an DAW, like Logic, Live or even GarageBand. It is CPU and RAM demanding. Reason is an "cheap" gadget for "so to be musician" , so the illusion is build in. A great tool to learn, BUT stay away for any serious production with it. Pointless overpriced software.
wendylou
wendylou
Apr 10 2014
7.1.0
5.0
Apr 10 2014
5.0
Version: 7.1.0
I've been using Reason since 2003 and it's my favorite music creation tool of choice. New SDK for Rack Extensions released today and it's awesome. I have Logic, have used Reaper, and was a big Cubase fan long ago, but I've make music faster and easier in Reason. It won Computer Music's 2013 Music Software of the Year.
Roburt
Roburt
May 3 2013
6.5.3
0.0
May 3 2013
0.0
Version: 6.5.3
THis needs to be updated Reason is at version 7.
Hkim
Hkim
Nov 26 2012
6.5.2
5.0
Nov 26 2012
5.0
Version: 6.5.2
This is one of the strongest and most versatile applications I've ever used for creating music. I have yet to have one bomb after five years of usage and that is a rare thing for any software. There is so much depth in terms of the tools offered that I have been able to use this for everything from orchestral MRs to incidental music for stage musicals. This version only increases its usefulness and I am still trying to learn all of the newest additions to this software. The only complaint I would ever have is that this software has been expanded so much that it is almost a two-person job to use it to its fullest capability.
Old-guy
Old-guy
Nov 23 2012
6.5.2
3.0
Nov 23 2012
3.0
Version: 6.5.2
In the past I used both Ableton Live and Reason. But from 6.0 and most certainly with 6.5, the Propellorheads are after peoples money by offering additional synths and fxs. I always thought the power behind Reason is buy-one-package-doing-it-all. That is why it stood out against all other DAWs. OK, the default package contains a lot of synths and fxs but I wouldnt be suprised the new strategy of Propellorheads is changing towards paying add-ons. Not good.
Stormchild
Stormchild
Nov 23 2012
6.5.2
0.0
Nov 23 2012
0.0
Version: 6.5.2
Actual release notes for 6.5.2 (I edited out the Windows-specific changes) - Fixed Combi patch backwards compatibility that was broken in 6.5.0 and 6.5.1. - Default browse locations now work as in Reason 6.0.2. - Rack Extensions now respond to sample rate changes in the ReWire host. - Dropped support for 22,050 Hz sample rate on playback and export. - Fixed crash bug when exporting song containing a placeholder device. - Stopping playback now cuts hanging notes in Rack Extension devices. - Fixed a bug that caused audio glitches in Neptune’s Live Mode. - Fixed resource/memory leak when browsing in locations with lots of items. - Fixed a bug in NN-XT when doing Set Root Notes From Pitch Detection. - Fixed a bug where bounced samples defaulted to 0% Loop. - Authorizer will no longer request downloading of license data when it’s not necessary. - Fixed some ReWire bugs. - Fixed a bug where the Master Section’s Insert FX would be moved when moving a connected device to another position in the rack. - Fixed some name label bugs in template songs. - Minor bug fixes.
Ali-Egypt
Ali-Egypt
Aug 3 2012
6.5.1
5.0
Aug 3 2012
5.0
Version: 6.5.1
Best all-in-studio DAW. Fantastic synths and fx. From 6.x the mixer can finally be opened in an separate window!
Jweisbin
Jweisbin
Jun 14 2012
6.5.0
2.5
Jun 14 2012
2.5
Version: 6.5.0
Doesn't show up as an available update when I use Reason 6.0.2 to check for updates. Is it a paid upgrade?
Masterminter
Masterminter
Jan 29 2012
6.0.2
5.0
Jan 29 2012
5.0
Version: 6.0.2
I finally bought it! I uses almost every demo of every point release. And always I returned to my beloved Live (Ableton). And I still use Live as my main sequencer/daw. But v6 is very impressive and I now use it to sketch ideas on my Macbook Pro. The 'blocks' feature is really inspiring to use and makes pattern based music a joy. Live is still the best but Reason6 is very good too.
Liam-
Liam-
Jan 19 2012
6.0.2
5.0
Jan 19 2012
5.0
Version: 6.0.2
Finally the sequence part has a separate window. Still a worthy daw with some great synths and effects. Perfect for laptop musicians. But for me Live is the best of them all. ;)
Yusepe40
Yusepe40
Oct 1 2011
6.0.1
3.0
Oct 1 2011
3.0
Version: 6.0.1
No tiene que ver mi comentario con la aplicación sino con vuestra página de MacUpdate. Desde hace tiempo veo que utilizáis el margen derecho de la página de descripción de las aplicaciones sólamente para la publicidad. Es una pena. Anteriormente destacaba una captura de pantalla de una ventana de la aplicación, que era bastante útil. Es sólo un apunte. Creo que sois unas personas muy prácticas y alabo vuestro trabajo por la cuenta que a mi me trae. Salud y suerte.
Mac-Adam
Mac-Adam
Dec 30 2007
4.0
4.0
Dec 30 2007
4.0
Version: 4.0
4 Star for this Version 4, see below
Mac-Adam
Mac-Adam
Dec 30 2007
4.0
4.0
Dec 30 2007
4.0
Version: 4.0
Love Reason, I was wait for better use of screen ( now in 16:9 ) in this version 4. Have Somes Troubles: • Have some damned crash sometime (G5), • The extension is sometime forgoten to add at save / export. Without this, PowerFull App
Guest
Guest
Oct 18 2005
3.0.4
0.0
Oct 18 2005
0.0
Version: 3.0.4
Hello, I'm trying to import a "MIDI" file into Reason 3. For some Reason it is not letting me do the everyday task of importing from the file menu WHY IS THIS?? Maybe this is a Windows issues? Please help a girl out Thanks Kellyschliewe.com
Guest
Guest
Sep 6 2005
3.0.4
4.8
Sep 6 2005
4.8
Version: 3.0.4
These are the issues fixed in the 3.0.4 update: Export as audio file There was an issue in Reason 3.0.3 (on Windows) that could cause weird sounds when exporting a song or loop to an audio file. This was most likely to appear when using certain Scream settings. This happened only when exporting audio as everything sounded fine when listening to Reason directly or running Reason in a ReWire host. This has now been fixed. MIDI import The MIDI import functionality in Reason 2.5 accepted some MIDI file data that the Reason sequencer could not handle. This could for example be bad controller data outside the sequencer timeline. Saving this bad data to a song made that song unloadable, causing a "Bad Format" alert. In Reason 3.0 we made MIDI import stricter and also changed song loading so that bad data was skipped instead of showing the alert. Unfortunately there were some problems with this handling, which we have now taken care of. Loading old songs Some songs produced in Reason 2.5 could not be loaded in Reason 3.0 or 3.0.3. We have addressed some issues regarding NNXT patch data created by some patch conversion utilities, where Reason 3.0 is stricter than Reason 2.5 was. Cross-browsing There were some situations with cross-browsing (replacing a device by loading a patch of a different device type) that caused "Unknown Exception" alerts in Reason 3.0 and 3.0.3. This has now been fixed. Combined note handling Sending overlapping notes from the sequencer to a Combinator that contained a Malström in Legato mode could cause hanging notes in Reason 3.0 and 3.0.3. For example, drawing two C4 notes where the second note starts before the first ends, and setting the track target to the Combinator produced different results than setting the track target to the Malström. This has now been fixed. Missing icons in Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) After installing Reason 3.0.3 in Mac OS X 10.4 refills icons could change appearance and turn blank. Also all wave and aiff files were wrongly associated to Reason. Both of these issues were a result of new handling of file types in Mac OS X 10.4. This has now been fixed. The Orkester refill as it appears on the CD will still be wrong as this error exist on the physical CD. This will be fixed in the next batch of printed CDs.
Guest
Guest
Jul 7 2005
3.0.3
4.8
Jul 7 2005
4.8
Version: 3.0.3
Here's the release notes: "Adresses performance issues in Reason 3.0 and also adds Remote support for new controllers." And am I the only one that can't get the file to unzip? I keep getting an error.
Guest
Guest
Mar 30 2005
3.0
4.8
Mar 30 2005
4.8
Version: 3.0
Quite simply this is one-stop. I've finally ditched my hardware.
Guest
Guest
Mar 18 2005
3.0
4.8
Mar 18 2005
4.8
Version: 3.0
Just got Reason 3.0 last night. Damn it is such a massive update. All my criticisms of the previous version have vanished! Main noticable improvements: M-Class mastering suite - suddenly all those projects sound amazing. New browser with find and preview functions - really makes finding the right sound easy - used to be a real hassle. Interface refinements and now the windows work with command-` function properly (i.e. you don't need to click the new window) Better support for MIDI instruments - now recognises my Edirol PCR-30 perfectly, so no more patching to get adequate controls. Overall it feels like a much more OS X program than previously and already the songs I've made on it sound so much better. Thanks propellerhead!
Guest
Guest
Mar 17 2003
2.5
0.0
Mar 17 2003
0.0
Version: 2.5
My dad signed up as a beta tester. I've seen this update with my own eyes and ears. And I'm telling you: Keep those hopes high as can be. They will not be shot down.
JohnnyFave
JohnnyFave
Dec 2 2020
5.0
Dec 2 2020
5.0
Version: null
jazztrane
jazztrane
Oct 7 2014
5.0
Oct 7 2014
5.0
Version: null
onemac-net
onemac-net
Sep 3 2014
0.5
Sep 3 2014
0.5
Version: null
wendylou
wendylou
Apr 10 2014
5.0
Apr 10 2014
5.0
Version: null
CloudB
CloudB
Sep 6 2013
4.0
Sep 6 2013
4.0
Version: null
Michael-Sebrecht
Michael-Sebrecht
May 30 2013
2.0
May 30 2013
2.0
Version: null
Bleech-Jef
Bleech-Jef
May 17 2013
2.5
May 17 2013
2.5
Version: null
ToastExpander
ToastExpander
Dec 10 2012
4.0
Dec 10 2012
4.0
Version: null
Hkim
Hkim
Nov 26 2012
5.0
Nov 26 2012
5.0
Version: null
Old-guy
Old-guy
Nov 23 2012
3.0
Nov 23 2012
3.0
Version: null
softloft
softloft
Nov 23 2012
5.0
Nov 23 2012
5.0
Version: null
Ali-Egypt
Ali-Egypt
Aug 3 2012
5.0
Aug 3 2012
5.0
Version: null
ElTarlo
ElTarlo
Jul 12 2012
5.0
Jul 12 2012
5.0
Version: null
Jweisbin
Jweisbin
Jun 14 2012
2.5
Jun 14 2012
2.5
Version: null
Masterminter
Masterminter
Jan 29 2012
5.0
Jan 29 2012
5.0
Version: null
Liam-
Liam-
Jan 19 2012
5.0
Jan 19 2012
5.0
Version: null
DirkTheMenace
DirkTheMenace
Dec 21 2011
5.0
Dec 21 2011
5.0
Version: null
Brugle
Brugle
Dec 19 2011
4.5
Dec 19 2011
4.5
Version: null
Yusepe40
Yusepe40
Oct 1 2011
3.0
Oct 1 2011
3.0
Version: null
xXAkumuXx
xXAkumuXx
Sep 30 2011
5.0
Sep 30 2011
5.0
Version: null
Rahn
Rahn
May 24 2011
5.0
May 24 2011
5.0
Version: null
Mac-Adam
Mac-Adam
Dec 30 2007
4.0
Dec 30 2007
4.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Oct 18 2005
4.3
Oct 18 2005
4.3
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Mar 30 2005
4.8
Mar 30 2005
4.8
Version: null
Rainbox
Rainbox
Jan 11 2030
11.3.9d22
5.0
Jan 11 2030
5.0
Version: 11.3.9d22
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