Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Why Must I Get Reason 5.0 Music Making Software?

By Leonel Solei


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.

Reason became famous when it was first introduced in the year 2000 for its original interface, most especially the studio rack which was designed to look exactly like the real thing, complete with wobbly cables at the back. You can choose and stack different instruments and effects on top of each other in the virtual rack, personalizing your music creation process.

There have now been four versions ever since the arrival of the first Reason more than a decade ago, and it just keeps getting better and better. Reason 5.0 subscribes to the same standard of excellence with new devices such as the Kong Drum Designer and the Dr. Octo Rex loop player. Of course you can expect significant improvements in the performance of the older instruments and effects as well.

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 one down side to Reason 5.0 is that it cannot actually record audio, therefore disqualifying it from being a digital audio workstation. However, there are plenty of ways to get around this and to record your audio creations with just a few clicks of the mouse. You will also find that this software does not support third party plug ins which some people tend to criticize Reason for, but this lends itself to the reliable stability of the software.

If you have the budget to buy only one music software, then chances are Reason 5.0 is the perfect buy for you!




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