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Aleksss from Le 36
Published on 07/03/02 at 04:29
The installation program is simply, from the installation CD (the same for Windows versions, MacOS 9 and MacOS X). You can choose whether to install sound banks "Factory Sound Bank" (Bank of tools for samplers, the "patch" for synths, drum kits and loops in format rex, dj Submitted in v1, but complte with some kits for the new sampler NN-XT, 500MB in total) and "Orkestral Sound Bank" (new in v2: bank instruments of an orchestra classic, with several games for each: 500MB more).
Configuring the software goes through the preferences (mainly audio and MIDI) and is rapidly trs. In 15-20 min (two copies of each bank of 500MB included), the installation loop, and we can start.
A manual handling is delivered to the paper. It is aptly named and is fulfilling its function. To program the module, the complete manual (included on CD in PDF format) is sufficient and clear rev. The whole doc is in French.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
On a 800Mhz iMac G4, 256 MB, MacOS X, the software runs without problem. With 4 modules 3 modules synth sampler, BAR 2 modules and a good fifteen modules of effects, an indicator of processor activity is between a quarter and a third of its maximum capacity. We can add as many modules as the power of the computer will be able to grate, and for now, I have not reached the limits. For the sampler, the loading of certain instruments (Grand Piano, for example) takes a few seconds, which makes me assume that they are strong consumers of RAM (but I did not Verify.
The only crash dplorer, up Submitted, a t caused by the extinction of the Tascam US-428 before closing the software (a, Reason does not like, and must reboot the Mac). Otherwise, aa air of being stable.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for 2 weeks (Reason 1 for 4 months). It's super intuitive software with a clean interface. It is available nophytes trs (my case) and can quickly get about the results (while the idea is the well-sr). Paralllement, it is possible to complicate the use, by connecting the modules together, which is useful for particulirement variation paramtres using synths and LFO, among others.
The new synthesis of v2 (Maelstrom, synthse granular base) is totally complmentaire of Subtractor (the synthesis of v1, Submitted still here): while the sounds of Subtractor can quickly make a mtallique turn (less to produce big bass), are those of Maelstrom Varis and give a warmer tone. The possibility to open a new window squenceur and zoom both vertically and horizontally is a considerable improvement in comfort over the v1. Finally, the richness of the sound banks is apprciable trs (for both samplers for drum kits).
For ctsngatifs, I find the ct of some effect modules: I find the compressor a little temperamental (it tends, when a module custom settings, go to trs little effect on dsagrable pumping enough sound), I find the distortion plutt ugly: it looks more like an addition of noise that a distortion of the signal (in the m my editor, I found the distortion of Rebirth much more efficient).
The report quality seems excellent price (100 EUR for an update from v1, approx. 400 EUR otherwise). I would do without hsitation this choice, and I advise any user of Reason a while nophyte in computer music. For most musicians express or hardware to habitus, I will not go on their advisor, but more a lack of experience as a result of the software itself.
Configuring the software goes through the preferences (mainly audio and MIDI) and is rapidly trs. In 15-20 min (two copies of each bank of 500MB included), the installation loop, and we can start.
A manual handling is delivered to the paper. It is aptly named and is fulfilling its function. To program the module, the complete manual (included on CD in PDF format) is sufficient and clear rev. The whole doc is in French.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
On a 800Mhz iMac G4, 256 MB, MacOS X, the software runs without problem. With 4 modules 3 modules synth sampler, BAR 2 modules and a good fifteen modules of effects, an indicator of processor activity is between a quarter and a third of its maximum capacity. We can add as many modules as the power of the computer will be able to grate, and for now, I have not reached the limits. For the sampler, the loading of certain instruments (Grand Piano, for example) takes a few seconds, which makes me assume that they are strong consumers of RAM (but I did not Verify.
The only crash dplorer, up Submitted, a t caused by the extinction of the Tascam US-428 before closing the software (a, Reason does not like, and must reboot the Mac). Otherwise, aa air of being stable.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for 2 weeks (Reason 1 for 4 months). It's super intuitive software with a clean interface. It is available nophytes trs (my case) and can quickly get about the results (while the idea is the well-sr). Paralllement, it is possible to complicate the use, by connecting the modules together, which is useful for particulirement variation paramtres using synths and LFO, among others.
The new synthesis of v2 (Maelstrom, synthse granular base) is totally complmentaire of Subtractor (the synthesis of v1, Submitted still here): while the sounds of Subtractor can quickly make a mtallique turn (less to produce big bass), are those of Maelstrom Varis and give a warmer tone. The possibility to open a new window squenceur and zoom both vertically and horizontally is a considerable improvement in comfort over the v1. Finally, the richness of the sound banks is apprciable trs (for both samplers for drum kits).
For ctsngatifs, I find the ct of some effect modules: I find the compressor a little temperamental (it tends, when a module custom settings, go to trs little effect on dsagrable pumping enough sound), I find the distortion plutt ugly: it looks more like an addition of noise that a distortion of the signal (in the m my editor, I found the distortion of Rebirth much more efficient).
The report quality seems excellent price (100 EUR for an update from v1, approx. 400 EUR otherwise). I would do without hsitation this choice, and I advise any user of Reason a while nophyte in computer music. For most musicians express or hardware to habitus, I will not go on their advisor, but more a lack of experience as a result of the software itself.