Virtual studio complete with virtual synthesizers, samplers, drum machine, pattern sequencers and effects
Native performance, no special hardware needed
Virtual mixer and patching system for any number of modules with endless routings possible
Creates as many of each device as the host computer can handle
Version 4 adds "thor", a multi-synthesis synthesizer, the RPG-8 monophonic arpeggiator and a 32-channel groove mixer
Full automation of all fader and control movements - infinite patching and routing possibilities
Smooth, seamless, out-of-the-box communication with external MIDI controllers and hardware control surfaces
The preset mappings link the controller's knobs, buttons and faders to the parameters within Reason's devices, providing instant, tactile control over any function in any Reason unit
Browser allows for free-text searching of the entire library, "preview-playing" of sounds directly from the browser and increases the efficiency of patch management. The task of finding and loading sounds and patches is smooth and intuitive.
Full synchronization with other MIDI equipment
Audio export via ReWire to other audio software that supports the ReWire protocol
Customizable editors for all devices
Devices can be folded away to save screen space
Type
Virtual synthesizer/sampler/effects rack
Voices
Dependent on module and computer system performance
Sounds
Yes
Effects
Yes
Output
ASIO 2, ReWire and CoreAudio
System Requirements
Mac: G4 1GHz and up or Intel Mac Mac OS X 10.4 or later 516MB RAM minimum, 1GB recommended DVD drive 2GB hard disc space 1024 x 768 color monitor resolution MIDI interface and keyboard or keyboard with built-in MIDI interface
PC: Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon XP or better Windows XP SP2 or Vista 516MB RAM minimum, 1GB recommended DVD drive 2GB hard disc space 1024 x 768 color monitor resolution 16-bit Windows compatible audio card, preferably with a DirectX or ASIO driver MIDI interface and keyboard or keyboard with built-in MIDI interface
Specialties
Automatic and manual audio routing Virtual rear-panel hardware patching for added power and flexibility