* Thor: a semi-modular, polyphonic synthesizer that features, among others, wavetable, FM and phase modulation synthesis that can be routed through various types of filter modules. * Redrum: a drum machine with a 64-step pattern sequencer, allowing for playback of the library of pre-recorded drum and effects samples. * Dr Rex: a loop playback device, which slices prerecorded samples into manageable, bitesize units
* NN-XT: an advanced digital sampler, which features the option of tweaking the various modulation, oscillation and filter parameters of a preloaded sample or patch * NN-19: a standard digital sampler, which loads pre-recorded instrumental and vocal sounds These modules can be controlled from Reason's built-in MIDI sequencer or from other sequencing applications such as Pro Tools, Logic, Digital Performer, Cubase, Sonar and GarageBand via Propellerhead's ReWire protocol.Īs of version 4.0, modules available include:
The program's design mimics a studio rack into which users can insert virtual devices such as instruments, effects processors and mixers. Reason 1.0 was released in November 2000. Early in development it was known as Realizer (after the PPG Realizer). The program's name was taken from a device used in Neal Stephenson's science fiction novel Snow Crash. Reason can be used either as a complete virtual music studio, or as a collection of virtual instruments to be played live or used with other sequencing software. It emulates a rack of hardware synthesizers, samplers, signal processors, sequencers and mixers. Reason is a popular music software program developed by Swedish software developers Propellerhead Software. Reason 4 and Refills - ReCycle 2.1 - Reload 1.0.1