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They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by OldGoat
From a promotional email:

"We wanna give you the best discount we've ever had on an upgrade... 60% off*!
Upgrade to Reason 12 today for just $79.6. Simply enter coupon code VIP60 at checkout. But hurry, this offer won't last long!
[...]
*The campaign is valid until midnight 21/06/2022 CET and cannot be combined with coupon codes or any other offer."

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I think I will skip this, money is not the reason I am not upgrading, but maybe this is relevant for someone...

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Threpus
I hope I'm wrong... but this seems like a BAD omen- an indication that they are desperate. Time will tell.

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by helmutson
I upgraded some weeks back (may madness) and thought 133.- instead of 199 is a good deal and now that !
Unbelievable, I'm very pi.... :thumbs_down: :x

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by MrFigg
$70.31 on JRRShop with code FORUM at checkout.

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Loque
PPL are always moaning or complaining.too expensiv, too cheap, bad move, bad sign... Yadda Yadda...

Just upgrade if you want. it's a good offer. That's it.

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by TritoneAddiction
That's a good deal.
Just wondering, for those of you who are already on R12, is it bug free at this point? Is there anything in R12 that is working worse compared to earlier versions? That's kind of a deal breaker for me.

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Oenkenstein
Desperate or not, it is awesome that Reasonstudios reduced the upgrade price.
On the other hand, this offer should have been active during the whole May Madness period.

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by helmutson
Oenkenstein wrote:
16 Jun 2022
Desperate or not, it is awesome that Reasonstudios reduced the upgrade price.
On the other hand, this offer should have been active during the whole May Madness period.
:clap:

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Synthopathe
I don't usually express my opinion on these things but here we go...

Maybe this is just a sign of a more pragmatic business model. By now the chances of any abstainers buying the upgrade at full price are close to zero and this new price is significant enough to sway some I would say.

So for me, its less a sign of desparation and more a sign of who is making these decisions.

Also R12 had a lot of teething problems so maybe the initial uptake was lower than hoped so this will help even that out?

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Popey
This is a good offer imo and personally would have been tempted if I hadn't just bought the weiss comp/limiter and an eq. Totally understand people's frustration if they paid £130 in May though.

I am hoping this means future similar sales down the line when I have the disposable funds.

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by bangaio
Count me in for the 130 squad who are annoyed here. I really do worry about this company's business strategy. Everyone else has reliable predictable clear pricing and sale periods. Not impressed.

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Billy+
Sounds like a great deal :clap:

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Eprom
Oenkenstein wrote:
16 Jun 2022
On the other hand, this offer should have been active during the whole May Madness period.
Probably not enough people fell for the "We raise the price first and than offer a discount above the original price", so they are lowering it even further to get at least some income.

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by avasopht
Nothing out of the ordinary here tbh.

This is standard marketing.

No need for premature speculation 💦

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Jac459
Loque wrote:
16 Jun 2022
PPL are always moaning or complaining.too expensiv, too cheap, bad move, bad sign... Yadda Yadda...

Just upgrade if you want. it's a good offer. That's it.
I am relatively new to this forum and still surprised as how many people are complaining.
I bought many things full price 1 month before May madness and I have no regrets as the products I bought are good and I am happy to support the life of Reason and its ecosystem with a bit more money.

I am a developer myself and developed a free open source system few years ago with a PayPal link for coffee. You would be surprised to know how much I received. Multiple thousands of dollars. Some people paying 400USD just in recognition of my work.

I don't know why for Reason, it seems to be cool to criticise...

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Jac459
Synthopathe wrote:
16 Jun 2022
I don't usually express my opinion on these things but here we go...

Maybe this is just a sign of a more pragmatic business model. By now the chances of any abstainers buying the upgrade at full price are close to zero and this new price is significant enough to sway some I would say.

So for me, its less a sign of desparation and more a sign of who is making these decisions.

Also R12 had a lot of teething problems so maybe the initial uptake was lower than hoped so this will help even that out?
I think for them it is good to have less scattered user base. Having to support a lot of reason 11 is an headache. It is better for them if the vast majority is on the same version.

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Mint
Loque wrote:
16 Jun 2022
PPL are always moaning or complaining.too expensiv, too cheap, bad move, bad sign... Yadda Yadda...

Just upgrade if you want. it's a good offer. That's it.
+1 :thumbs_up:

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by PhillipOrdonez
I have been using 12 since release. This sale totally offends me!!!! How dare they give out the product for such a cheap price when I paid full price!!!!! This is outrageous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Reason studios are on a path to destruction treating loyal users like garbage!!!!!!! I need to speak to THE MANAGER!!!

😂😂😂😂

This thread is peak Karen.

This is a great offer, I hope more of you join us on the latest version 🤗

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Harpuia
I snagged it.

Been hoping for a sale (or R13), because the current features didn't justify the higher price tag, but I think with the deal there's enough there to justify it.

Really looking forward to playing with the new Combinator, I've been eyeing all the cool stuff you've all been building.

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by strangers
Sounds like a tough crowd to go grocery shopping or any kind of shopping with...

"Hey, those bananas were $2 more last week when I bought them!" [insert banana peeling rage]
"Hey, those shoes were not on sale last week when I bought them!" [insert shoelace tangling rage]
"Hey, I bought Apple stock last week and now it's cheaper?!" [insert economic rage]
"Hey, that toaster was not $39.99 when I bought it!" [insert Bombtrack by Rage Against the Machine]

I had no intention of upgrading from 11 Suite to 12. This deal seemed like a no-brainer so I bought it. When will I apply the upgrade? Time will tell.

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Lost Dog
Great timing RS.
Over the last few weeks, Ableton had an offer on, I was very tempted as I had a trial version from years ago, so the upgrade would of been a good deal, I talked myself out of it as I'm not a huge user, mainly make music as a hobby. The day after my decision not to go down the Ableton route Kilohearts gave away most of their effect catalog, plus a synth, and today while ill in bed I receive the email about the 60% off.
Thank you, this really cheered me up!!!

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by motuscott
teetering

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Billy+
motuscott wrote:
16 Jun 2022
teetering
That happened to me for a whole minute but the bugs pulled me out :lol:

I'm waiting for the new progression player before letting loose the wallet even though it's probably the best deal we will see for awhile I'm just waiting for the feeling of wanting to use it rather than oh it's cheap.

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by selig
Loque wrote:
16 Jun 2022
PPL are always moaning or complaining.too expensiv, too cheap, bad move, bad sign... Yadda Yadda...

Just upgrade if you want. it's a good offer. That's it.
I was just going to say similar:
Reason raises the price - they must really need the money.
Reason lowers the price - they must really need the money.
;)

Re: They seem to really need the money: REASON 12 UPGRADE 60% OFF

Posted: 16 Jun 2022
by Jac459
PhillipOrdonez wrote:
16 Jun 2022
This thread is peak Karen.
This joke made my day...

Thanks !