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.
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| Developer(s) | Reason Studios |
|---|---|
| Initial release | November 22, 2000 |
| Stable release | v13
/ June 18, 2024 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, macOS |
| Type | Digital audio workstation, audio plug-in |
| Website | www |
Background
editPropellerhead 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.[2]
Release history
editReason 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".[2] 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
editThe following producers and musical acts have at some point used Reason:
- Beastie Boys[17][18]
- MGMT[19]
- Toro Y Moi[20]
- The Prodigy[21]
- LCD Soundsystem[22]
- Flying Lotus[23]
- J. Cole[24]
- Sir Mix-a-Lot[25]
- The Knife[26]
- Owl City[27]
- BT[28]
- Stromae[29]
- DJ Khalil,[30] DJ and producer for e.g. Kanye West, Drake and Eminem
- Nascent,[31] producer for e.g. Chance the Rapper, Kanye West and SZA
- DJ Toomp[32]
- DJ Pierre[33]
- DJ Mustard[34]
- Skrillex[35]
- Hans Zimmer[36]
- Ian Kirkpatrick,[37] producer for e.g. Selena Gomez and Dua Lipa
- Kool Kojak,[38] producer for e.g. Flo Rida and Nicki Minaj
- Mike & Keys,[39] producers for e.g. Nipsey Hussle and Eminem
- Cool & Dre,[40] producers for e.g. Lil Wayne, Jay-Z and Beyoncé
- Nana Rogues,[41] producer for e.g. Drake, Zara Larsson and Stormzy
- Larry Klein,[42] producer for e.g. Herbie Hancock and Joni Mitchell
- A Guy Called Gerald[43]
- Todd Rundgren[44]
- Jlin[45]
- Shigeto[46]
- Dan Deacon[47]
- ConcernedApe,[48] maker of Stardew Valley
- The Flaming Lips[49]
- Niki & the Dove[50]
- Serj Tankian of System of a Down[51]
- Claude VonStroke[52]
- Com Truise[53]
- Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs[54]
- Mark Nevers,[55] producer for e.g. Lambchop and Bonnie "Prince" Billy
- The Dust Brothers,[56] producers for e.g. Beastie Boys and Beck
Much of The Prodigy's Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned was made using the program.[57] MGMT has said "pretty much everything" on their debut album Oracular Spectacular was made using built-in Reason synths.[58]
Goddard. taught himself the program, first by watching YouTube tutorials, then by teaching himself.[59]
See also
edit- Digital audio workstation – Electronic device or application software used for recording, editing and producing audio files
- List of music software
References
edit- ^ "You can now use Reason as a plugin in any DAW". DJ Mag. 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ a b c February 2011, Future Music02 (2 February 2011). "A brief history of Propellerhead Reason and Record". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
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- ^ a b "Propellerhead Reason 6". Soundonsound.com. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "James Wiltshire teaches Paralell Processing in Reason 7". Gearjunkies.com. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Reason 8 A 'Radical Rethinking Of Reason's Workflow'". Synthtopia.com. 7 August 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Propellerhead creates new musical tools for Reason 9 update". Factmag.com. 20 May 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Review - Ten Best Things About Reason 10". Soundbytesmag.net. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Reason 11". gearnews.com. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
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- ^ "Reason 13 is coming in June – with a host of workflow improvements and thousands of new patches, samples and loops". MusicTech. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Propellerhead Record In-Depth Preview: Recording, Reason-Style; Beta Test Now". Cdm.link. 11 May 2009. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Propellerhead becomes Reason Studios and releases Reason 11 as a plug-in". Gearnews.com. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Reason Studios Reason 12 review". MusicRadar. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
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- ^ "Reason Studios Reason - Review 2022". Uk.pcmag.com. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ Murray, Robin (2015-04-30). "While We're Young: Adam Horovitz". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Reason Studios (2010-09-12). Artist Interview: Adam "Adrock" Horovitz (Beastie Boys). Retrieved 2024-05-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ "We've Got A File On You: MGMT". Stereogum. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ Reynaldo, Shawn (2013-01-21). "In the Studio: Toro Y Moi". XLR8R. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
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- ^ "Owl City". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Show Off Your Studio: BT's multi-rig synth utopia". MusicTech. 2020-09-06. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ Stingray Music (2015-04-01). Stromae talks writing music, Reason 8 and playing a character. Retrieved 2024-05-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ Reason Studios (2020-08-18). Episode 19: DJ Khalil!!! Your Reason to Stay Inside. Retrieved 2024-05-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ Rouhani, Neena (2023-02-10). "How Five Top Producers Are Making Music in 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Reason Studios (2008-11-19). DJ Toomp - beats for Kanye West, Jay Z and more on Reason. Retrieved 2024-05-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ Gilbert, Adam (2015-03-03). "DJ Pierre". Attack Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Beat Construction: DJ Mustard". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Interview: Skrillex talks production, plug-ins and power edits | Skrillex | Tech News | MusicRadar". 2014-11-11. Archived from the original on 2014-11-11. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ updated, Ben Rogersonlast (2022-10-14). "Hans Zimmer reveals his favourite soft synth plugin and explains why MIDI "saved his life"". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Inside Track: Dua Lipa 'Don't Start Now'". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ Reason Studios (2014-02-13). How I found my sound: Kool Kojak (Flo Rida, Ke$ha, +more). Retrieved 2024-09-25 – via YouTube.
- ^ Reason Studios (2020-02-24). Introducing Beat Map, the Algorhythmic Drummer (with Mike & Keys). Retrieved 2024-09-02 – via YouTube.
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- ^ "Jlin on Finding her Sound". Native Instruments Blog. 2016-12-05. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Jackson, Glenn (2013-08-19). "In the Studio: Shigeto". XLR8R. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
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- ^ Reason Studios (2017-02-13). How I found my sound: Niki & The Dove. Retrieved 2024-09-25 – via YouTube.
- ^ Musician's Friend (2010-05-21). Serj Tankian (System of a Down) Home Studio Tour & Interview Part 1 of 3. Retrieved 2024-05-27 – via YouTube.
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- ^ Future Music (2015-01-13). "Com Truise talks '80s inspiration, outboard, Reason and remixing". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "TEED regrets 'abandoning' Reason as his main DAW: "I think I can hear Ableton and that bothers me"". MusicTech. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
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