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- 18 Jan 2021
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: Learning Reason: is ignorance bliss?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3647
Re: Learning Reason: is ignorance bliss?
I think the bigger issue you’re alluding to comes when people spend less time trusting their ears to find what sounds good, or making a product without inspiration. If you had limited technical ability, but you wrote music you liked and then focused on how to get as much as you could out of what you...
- 18 Jan 2021
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: Should I buy the Suite upgrade now?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 448
Re: Should I buy the Suite upgrade now?
I updated to Reason Suite from 10 when they did the 30% off sale in December. While I think it is worth the full price, it’s just not to me when I have too much other stuff. I wanted RRP and the price difference to get some of the good devices made sense - so I did it. In all honesty, I would have w...
- 07 Jan 2021
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: Ernst Nathorst-Böös
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6130
Re: Ernst Nathorst-Böös
The love for Ernst and some of the “reason can do no wrong” anecdote type stuff actually made me laugh out loud. Is this serious? Or am I not in on the joke? I love Reason, and it has provided me tons of joy - especially version 1. But this can’t be serious. I was watching Ryan do his stream the oth...
- 07 Jan 2021
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: What recently inspired you ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2041
Re: What recently inspired you ?
I think lately you have to be inspired by the pain and loss as hard is it is to be, or use it as an escape if you can’t deal with it productively. For me that means seeing the spectrum of what they meant and what they did, not the fact that they are gone or what it is that caused it. The moment in t...
- 07 Jan 2021
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: Friktion vs Miroslav Gold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1159
Re: Friktion vs Miroslav Gold
It’s just another opinion but I would say check out Inspire 1 and 2 from Orchestral Tools when they are on sale. I prefer the sound of 2, it’s a closer emotional sound. You get a great sketch pad type option with lots of sections beyond strings. Spitfire also has so many great libraries for orchestr...
- 07 Jan 2021
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: 2020 was Reason's best year ever, apparently!
- Replies: 101
- Views: 15158
Re: 2020 was Reason's best year ever, apparently!
As someone who purchased the upgrade to Reason Suite 11 (from 10) recently, and paid even more to purchase the full U-he sale load from NI - I hope both companies continue to do great so we get awesome new products to enjoy. Uhe seems like a smallish operation where I’ve had no going concern, and th...
- 23 Apr 2020
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: I think I'm done with Reason, should I sell my license?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 7499
Re: I think I'm done with Reason, should I sell my license?
I primarily use Live Suite, but Reason was my first daw and I’m still a huge fan. It’s worth keeping for the instruments and FX. I personally wouldn’t sell it, and the rack being usable in other daws was brilliant. I feel many aspects and the overall workflow in reason are dated, but so is an 808, s...
- 04 Mar 2020
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: Reason 11.2 is here!
- Replies: 445
- Views: 187033
Re: Reason 11.2 is here!
Reason Studios are bringing the fire now. If they work on the UI like was mentioned by Mattias, update the sequencer/workflow stuff more over time, and keep dropping these cool player devices and weird FX units - they are going to shake up the landscape. I'm looking forward to using the rack in Live...
- 23 Feb 2020
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: REASON vs other DAWS
- Replies: 70
- Views: 20251
Re: REASON vs other DAWS
Whenever a discussion about what reason is lacking comes up, I can’t help but think that it comes from a place of love for the DAW and wanting it to keep progressing. The reality is that development more recently has been quicker, but historically is not on pace with the industry. They aren’t setup ...
- 18 Feb 2020
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: This new "thing" RS working on, will it be included in R11?
- Replies: 251
- Views: 48184
Re: This new "thing" RS working on, will it be included in R11?
Maybe it’s a version of the idea that the VST drum atlas and XLN Audio XO have done where it sorts drums sounds or presets by type and groups them where it’s easy to audition and replace sounds. Honestly, if they figure out a way to map presets and not just static samples, I will be super impressed....
- 18 Feb 2020
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: Upgrading to R11: Opinions solicited
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1657
Re: Upgrading to R11: Opinions solicited
Thank you all for your valuable input, insights and take on this. I realize it is a very subjective thing, to the point of near zero objectivity (we like what we like after all) but it is good to see what others wee altogether.I do love working in Reason because it is approachable, easy to learn (t...
- 18 Feb 2020
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: Upgrading to R11: Opinions solicited
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1657
Re: Upgrading to R11: Opinions solicited
As a reason 10 user, I have resisted upgrading to 11. The rack is the best part of Reason, and I’m a big fan of them going this direction to open it up to other daws. I feel like they don't have the resources or desire to be a top DAW company or instruments company - they are an interesting in betwe...
- 07 Feb 2020
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: What is the ONE feature you'd like to have in the future version of Reason ?
- Replies: 130
- Views: 32525
Re: What is the ONE feature you'd like to have in the future version of Reason ?
For Reason, my #1 feature of choice would be to update and declutter the UI (hi res, improved browser, mixer color/hide, sequencer tweaks/tool bar). I’d be almost as happy with more workflow stuff (sequencer features, combinator improvements, more players) or updates to some of the older instruments...
- 07 Feb 2020
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: Reason v Live
- Replies: 5
- Views: 838
Re: Reason v Live
Apples vs. oranges. Live only allow 2 machines. Reason - unlimited with online login. This isn’t technically true. Ableton officially says this online, but they let you exceed two installs, you can unauthorize a system you’re no longer using, plus you can contact them for additional unlocks if you ...
- 04 Feb 2020
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: The "people" have spoken...Reason is 7th best
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4971
Re: The "people" have spoken...Reason is 7th best
This is a popularity and feature contest. The fact that Reason even made the list is pretty good, when neither of those things are it’s strongest areas. MOTU didn’t even make the list. I have Cubase pro and Ableton Live Suite (and Reason 10), and I would have argued both are better than FL Studio, b...
- 25 Jan 2020
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: Is Reason still planning to update its DAW?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 7567
Re: Is Reason still planning to update its DAW?
Reason Studios is focusing on the rack because it’s opening up a new world of buyers in a way that the things existing users want don’t. It’s smart! If they improve the UI and workflow feature like we want, nobody is going to say forget Live/Logic/S1/Cubase - this is all I need now. I honestly like ...
- 25 Jan 2020
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel i9 9900K
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3389
Re: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel i9 9900K
I had to make a similar decision last year. I went with a water cooled Intel 9700pro, and I have no regrets. I wanted micro atx and there were no compatible amd motherboards available at the time, and I liked the extra features the premium intel mobos had. For how much of a premium in price there is...
- 29 Nov 2019
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: No sale price on upgrades?
- Replies: 119
- Views: 26990
Re: No sale price on upgrades?
I wanted to grab the suite update, but I’m glad they didn’t discount it for version 10 customers. That means there is no compelling reason to buy now, when I don’t need it. I’m looking forward to eventually getting the rack VST and not opening Reason ever again. If all they want to spend dev time on...
- 22 Nov 2019
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: No sale price on upgrades?
- Replies: 119
- Views: 26990
Re: No sale price on upgrades?
I logged into the store to buy Suite even though I have three of the main instruments included and I'm on version 10. Not even $10 off? But new people getting $100 off? It's a poor decision to not tip their hat at all to long term customers, so I didn't buy it. Now... who will I actually spend money...
- 27 Sep 2019
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: Dropping the Weight
- Replies: 72
- Views: 13720
Re: Dropping the Weight
Reason 11 is a tool. Without your creativity and time to make music, a DAW is nothing. You're using that time for negativity on things that are a distraction. I own a license for Cubase 10 PRO (50% off cross grade at anniversary sale otherwise I wouldn't have purchased it), and it's not the end all ...
- 27 Sep 2019
- Forum: Hardware and Other Software
- Topic: what are the best other DAWs to consider?
- Replies: 96
- Views: 10563
Re: what are the best other DAWs to consider?
VALUE: If you're broke and on PC - try Cakewalk. It's free! It might not be my thing, but it's free and featured. If you're on Apple, the value proposition of Logic is immense. I find Logic to be overall excellent but I don't use it anymore because I'm mostly on PC. Finally, FL Studio can do a lot w...
- 04 Sep 2019
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: Do Propellerhead (RS) owe their loyal customers anything?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 6853
Re: Do Propellerhead (RS) owe their loyal customers anything?
Realistically, the only thing they owe us a good enough product that we want to keep buying their stuff. If they fail in doing that, they will perform poorly in a financial sense because customers will go elsewhere. If you are asking here about loyalty, you need to buy a dog or a pet. This is a busi...
- 01 Sep 2019
- Forum: Hardware and Other Software
- Topic: Stable but inexpensive DAWs
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3135
Re: Stable but inexpensive DAWs
I always suggest trying Live standard if you have some VST instruments. Suite is amazing, and imo worth it, but expensive and doesn’t fit what you’re asking. If you want truly inexpensive, I have to suggest Logic as the top choice, and FL Studio as second. Both continue to get updates without cost, ...
- 01 Sep 2019
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: Be honest: What were you 100% sure would be in V11 but didn't make the cut?
- Replies: 93
- Views: 10906
Re: Be honest: What were you 100% sure would be in V11 but didn't make the cut?
I was sure they would work on the UI or more sequencer features. The rack plugin is brilliant, so not trying to talk crap here, hard choices were made and the update seems cool. But I was positive a version 11 would address AT LEAST one of those areas to a sizeable degree. Am I saying it because I w...
- 01 Sep 2019
- Forum: Reason General
- Topic: WHY are you thinking of changing DAW? (if you are)
- Replies: 188
- Views: 122764
Re: WHY are you thinking of changing DAW? (if you are)
What sucked me into Reason 1.0 was the instruments and UI. It made sense to me and I was productive. When they had the whole record fiasco I was done and switched to Live and never looked back. It taught me early on to never be loyal to a company, be loyal to your needs and value. Version 10 finally...