All user reviews for the Reason Studios Reason 3.0

-The Installation is simple but a bit long, I finally we will not be blamed to the software that came with 2GB of mortals samples ...!

ADQUATION / PERFORMANCE

IBook G4 1Ghz, 640MB DDR, 80GB HDD.
The software works perfectly on this config. A little limit on RAM even when we quickly leveled resources. Moreover, to have test on other machines, the bar is much CPU resources used in terms of RAM memory that processor ... so I think I rachterai of RAM if I must evolve my config.
That said I use the software for live applications with this config and from the moment it manages its rack correctly, it is doing everything without cracking or latency (MAC, PC, because it You will need to buy a sound worthy of the name card ...)

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for 1 year.
I would like a MIDI output! !dropoff Window !dropoff Window It sucks to work several live with this software is the cross and the banner to synchronize all the lesser cot world.
The updates are too few frquentes.
Samples and patches provided are the domain of dlire! I have more than any desire to buy me digital piano I bought a good keyboard master and Reason was something really good. I am not speaking of the strings: solo violins are superb.
I will be more MODR for synths but hey, still has a software and it is already not bad. We arrive satisfactory rsultat with any sound in 4 mouse clicks.
And then the "big sound" (ha ha ...) everything is subjective, adpend of what we do and what we want, for me it suits me, sound. Well, reverbs are quite limited but is content ... and then to the live (or even recording for that matter) you can have a sound card with multiple outputs, cbler (virtually) a sending 'on the outputs and have a good rverb (PCM at Lexicon for example) and arsoud dfinitivement this concern with a small prmix.
Only big point ngatif, the compress an unfortunate tendency create a lightweight distortion: For a compress contained in a mastering rack has means when same.
The combinators: here is a great invention! (For people who regret this function to resource consumption reasons: group multiple samplers and treatments in a same rack to use some resources it is obliged to provide a little unpleasant. surprises especially when loading a patch combinator very heavy!! But hey, we do not make an omelette without breaking eggs).
The function remote with external controllers: royal!
Possibilities of practical time signatures (9/8 play with a metronome that plays 9/8 is rather good), both for the tempo 1000me bpm: practice to properly calibrate samples in measurement.
Regrettably even when the impossibility to automate the tempo is not always necessary but sometimes interesting.
Conclusion: for sounds is really not bad especially the internet offers free patches of good quality and then if you have not enough to invest in a couple of microphones and do your samples you even it's always better when we do everything from A Z for ergonomics is not bad but could do better ... (MIDI output, dammit!!!)

- Installation is it done without problem?
Fast and very understandable, simple

- Have you encountered the incompatibilits?
No

- Is Gnrale configuration is easy?
To set up really quick and easy

- Is the manual is clear and sufficient? ...?
Not read

ADQUATION / PERFORMANCE

- What is the configuration of your computer? (Map mother / CPU / RAM / Disk / sound card ..)
Card mother: MSI Neo4
AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000+ S939
1GB Ram
Maxtor SATA Hard Drive 160GB
Realtek AC97 sound card

- The software works he correctly on this configuration?
Perfectly

- What performance? (If measurable)
You need a PC with a powerful minimum anyway to do touner my old pc 1.7 ghz 384 MB of RAM do not completely Faisai tourn ds because I really used Reason, a message appeared as what it miss of memory and the PC will not be able to follow

- Is this matrielle + software configuration stability?
No worries, never had a crash

NOTICE GLOBAL

- How long have you use it?
Reason 3 since it came out, before I used Reason 2.5 so about 2 years since I use

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Not so simple in the beginning has used I like the quality and all that can be done with an electro sequencer or one little also do other music style

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Yes, Storm, fruity loops and orion platinum

- How do you report qualitprix?
Tolerable

- With the exprience, you do again this choice ...?
Yes without any worries

There weren't any compatibility issues when I was installing ReCycle. 
The setup of ReCycle is confusing at first but it is easier if you understand waveforms and can identify where each beat is in the loop you are working with. The manual gets pretty hairy at times, it's easier to have somebody teach you how to use it. Fortunately that's how I learned how to use it. The basic functions of ReCycle are pretty easy to access. There isn't a lot of backtracking and changing settings involved with using the program. 


SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE


The software is designed to isolate each element in a drum loop. If a drum loop is put into ReCycle, the program isolates each note and allows you to set the tempo to a BPM of your choice. These loops can then be used in programs like Logic and Reason. Overall, the program itself identifies 90% of the notes played in each loop. It is up to the user to isolate each note from there. It actually can get pretty tricky if you are dealing with a complex loop, but overall, it's not too difficult. It allows you to work with an astonishing number of samples and loops that would be difficult, if not impossible, to work with otherwise. There's isn't a whole lot of gear necessary to run this program, so the configuration doesn't really provide any issues that need to be dealt with. I've used this program for about six months. After a few days I was really good at doing loops, which was helpful. 


OVERALL OPINION

I feel as though I would use this program more than I do. Considering I prefer to record live instruments, and I'm more of a ProTools guy anyway, this isn't really as helpful as I would have hoped. That being said, if processing drum loops and using them for your own compositions is your thing, this is a pretty great program. You'd probably having a difficult time without this or a similar program. I did not try any other models; the studio I work at purchased this. I think most software is overpriced, but compared to most audio programs this one isn't too bad. I personally wouldn't unless I needed to use Logic and drum loops more. Currently I have no use for it.

The trouble-free installation ... Note The program will copy the refills in the installation directory ... Very handy.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Abit IC7 - P4 3.2 GHz - 1.5 GB Ram - 74 GB 10 000 tr / min - RME HDSP 96/32
The software runs smoothly (no delays as the beta version)
Do not abuse the combinators as they pump a lot, everything depends on what's inside k'il
No stability problems so far, finally you have to test a few weeks ...

OVERALL OPINION

It's been two days that I use, but happiness that Combinator, the new file browser and the suite Mastering Class, really hats off!
I'm a fan of computer music and I tested a lot of programs, but I always come back to Reason, for some reason!
The price / quality ratio is good because it's worth it to spend that amount for the new features that provide ... Combinator Love!
I would definitely do it again this election and I encourage people to do the update ... You can always try the demo to get an idea ...

No problem with the installation. It's a bit long, but La Bestia is huge so ...
The general configuration is very simple, identical to the previous version. All is well recognized (master keyboard ...) provided you have installed the drivers (private joke).

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Config: Pentium 4 1.7 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 90 GB HDD, EMU 0404 for sound.
Performance: Well this is where the rub hence the 8.
For if the version 2.5 of my components running smoothly and use the same CPU, the demos provided row or stop playing because of resource ...
What is a little annoying, because even if I do not the latest model of PC, I not an old dung 1995. All this comes from the combinators which pump a lot of resources.
Otherwise it is stable ... Phew!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two weeks, and except for a small performance problem is that the happy.
Lots of new sounds, new loops, the new search system files, and then fucks me ass Mastering floor. I often use elements independently (especially the compressor)
IT IS that good ... And the price is justified, even if at first you say that there are few new features (printing largely false) compared to version 2.5.

2 weeks with my experiences, I would definitely do it again this election.

WELL (by the way, reason 3 copies the factory sound banks and Scud directly install on the HD, so no more messages like "insert CD factory")

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Apparently no more CPU intensive than the previous version.

OVERALL OPINION

Fort spctaculaires little change since version 2.5, no new instruments, new plugins just compression / EQ / mastering combinator and a rack that allows the stacking of sounds.

7 / 10 because the app is very well Designed and pdagogique but no more because no change rvolutionnaire.

It is true all the same with this version 3 we can finally have Bassdrum correct and this time the compressor pump (they have all the same crap leaves the compressor pti of 2.5 for playback of songs from Version 2.5)

Also note a patch browser / user-friendly songs

Trouble free installation if it is a hassle to find the version 3 files c ome the 2.5
the configuration is fairly simple: a lot recognition midi controllers
damage is the manual again and again since the varsion an English!

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I have: a laptop P4 1GB RAM clocked at 2.66 GHz
and there ca serious bug!
Reason 2.5 fully breathing with 512 GB of RAM while nibbling version 3 of the CPU as there are and yet I went to a go!
I found some more bugs in the programs ... I almost regret the old version!
damage: propellerhead me used to a very stable product ....

OVERALL OPINION

I'm using Reason since its creation and version 3 for 1 week
I like: mastering, presentation, neat, menu loading
I regret: load times, nothing revolutionary in the change, and when the audio and automation of TEMPO ???????? long-awaited and that will make me a dual switch to another software like Cubase sx

I still advise strongly that software, but users are about 5 years, let me call etyre!

Okay, for now I found no problems since I installed v3.0 in Reason 4 diffrent configurations including a silent one 7 years old PC with a Pentium 3 board. Only problem with the low-end PC, the impossibility of opening two files simultaneously and read one of them.
The manual is quite sufficient but necessary because without it many information programming patches are remnants inconnues.Et, contrary to what serotonik prcedement said, you can easely get a complete manual for versions 2.5 and 3.0 in French.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The configuration of my PC is 3.0Ghz, Pentium 4, 512MB Ram, 2x80Go hard drive, and an ordinary sound card SoundMAX Digital Audio Intergrated and so far I had no problem with Reason if this is a load of files that slow a bit when loading a component using multiple samplers.

OVERALL OPINION

Personally I am new to the world of the composition because I just had to dance ejay 6 A Reason v3.0 in June making a diffrence in sacred sound choices but also a Difference complications and difficulties faced in Reason as a Reason, Dance eJay simplicity is the same.
The ratio quality price is quite reasonable because once we understand the operation of Reason v3.0 we never tire of it ...
Without hesistant j'achterais the new version of Reason once it is out

Installation amliore relative to the 2.5
no incompatibility from 3.3
config fun amliore

Manual copy and french .. even on the site .. .. + Brief progress of flexibility, usability ..

trs trs simple really as soft

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

P4 3gigas
P4 2.4
free operation
+ Rapid in loads of refills
best sound effects via additions ... the engine seems to be also the prcis + 2.5 ... a dr rex himself shows in-house anyway
then the concern is quil can become trs gourmet compared to its little brother of the quality we want .. and a lot of compressor

OVERALL OPINION

6 months

the rack infinite (very economical, good etc. ..) excellent numrique
rewire
soft closed .. no vst, large stabilitbr />
trs good price
parcontre its price is quite normal to have a live reaktor 500 euros or going even further +
ila a big place in my Monomachine coupled with a Vostok, the Sherman Live and Reason
it brings things interesting trs

The installation is no problem that we inserted the CD when they are demandbr /> no problem to configure the software
the manual is in my opinion some of the functions lg routing very important in Reason

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I'm working on an iMac G5 with 1.6 GHTZ 1 giga of ram is c nikel n is I never had any problems of any kind

However, the addition of the serial combinator m class and draws in more resources than version 2.5
for example on the same config I have never could get the message "computer too slow" so that tens of putting a good combi c is radical

This minor shortcoming does not bother me any kind of normal because I find that resources are a blow for better sound

Finally, I have never seen a software as stable then 10

OVERALL OPINION

I used the past two years

Reason for me is a very good software but it lacks one crucial thing the big sound

Of course, the improvements of version 3 of aportent What eg m class series that can magnify the sound

But it is best in my opinion at the combinator that big synth sounds can be concocted

Having said that c is a software that allowed me to understand Mao and his style interface hardware renders great service when it is finally faced with machines

Installation - No problem during this process. However, I regret that an update (I had to make the passage in V3.0.4) requires a complete uninstall, and that we must safeguard his tracks before uninstalling the old version (they are purely cancel service with any the rest). Second regret only the main program is updated and a copy of both CD sound is yet again requested. And we must re-enter the license key, even if it has already saved (I know, other programs do the same, but others store the info and do not want more). In summary, no installation problems, but heavy enough for the updates.
Incompatibility - None encountered yet.
General configuration - A little confusing for some things, but like a lot of software it can be done fairly quickly.
Manuel - He is sufficient to start.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Computer Configuration - Motherboard Asus P5AD2 / P4 3.6 GHz / 4GB Ram / 4 x 200GB / RME Fireface800.
Correct operation of this configuration? - Yes
Performance - RAS, it works very well
Hardware + Software - Stable

OVERALL OPINION

Overall - I admit that overall it is a good product, although ultimately I do not sound so extraordinary as this (there are still very good, and I probably a little too used to my other sound libraries).
Repeat this choice? - I would say that if I started in computer music, yes, definitely, I would find this program great and would recommend. But as a user of Cubase since its beginnings on the Atari, I'm a little puzzled. I think I should try it before buying it.
Unacceptable - I can not understand is that such software lets close with a piece worked, not backed up, without offering to save him! I lower my bill primarily for this reason.
Conclusion - I am impressed with the possibilities and the overall quality of this software, the developers have done a remarkable job. But this product may not bring me as much as I expected (I expected more of him to use as a sound bank and ignore the part sequencer is a bit missed).

Trs installation ease. Updated complicated.
Trsrduite incompatibility.
Perfect setup.
Many manuals and possibly unnecessary, but the humiliation of any musician is that one must read them and we learn.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Amd 2 ghz, MSI K8T Neo2, RAM 1 GB, 80 GB hard disk + 160 GB External, double screen
nickel kromeu

OVERALL OPINION

How to tell if n is again the pub Propellerheads software:
infinite machine, configured as hardware (ie in rel), Conectas
as Ralite ...
with a powerful pc and this software, a sound card eficace and good sound banks, the machines are a throw, reason exceeds the audio quality and quantity of sound bank is evident! if n is that we will never
touch machinelourde rel.
But if that mean? 400 euros for a price you electribe new drum machine as much as you want, samplers etc ...

The report price is good quality ... but there are no NEED TO COMPARE TO CUBASE!!
I think that is not a hardware simulator such as Reason!

Or is the problem? nowhere, but Reason is special: c a hybrid hardware and software,

live after the problem with respect to machines c is the background noise pc, but the c in the field of monitoring metaphysical ... not to neglect all the same.

Let's face it, a hole q Propellerhead the world of Mao and shouted loudly "this is a program as simple as a machine as versatile and powerful than a computer!"

Finally it depends on the musical work that we want: to play in a band is the panacea to save ca has nothing to do, to compose c very well, but not necessarily the number one in terms Browsing for the live it can be a challenge bigger that Ableton Live, but most rewarding ... trsncessaire but not enough! No concession for small budgets, we must.

- Installation is it without problem?
YES
- The configuration gnrale is easy?
limpid
- Have you experienced any incompatibility?
Not to play with the empty rewire to synchronize it with Cubase or Logic, this is the only major weakness is that I think this software is not designed to be used as a plugin but as time software unique.

For my part I use it to simulate orchestral instruments and this is stunning. For synths modules are perfect. The big news of Reason 3 from the two is the creation of a full rack of mastering (the combinator), it gives the composition of the punch parraissait couraging to give effect "lack of bass "in previous versions.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Macbook 2Ghz, 1 Giga RAM, Sound Card M-Audio 410

perfect working on this config.

Trs stable

OVERALL OPINION

1 year now

Plus: The synths are very pleasurable, as is exit to play the violin on the piano with small effects archer.
Cons: The guitars are super virtual void but good quote me a program that virtualizes corect a guitar?? Systm pnible rewire the use and trs heavy compared to Systmes plugin implementations of its competitors (such as Native Instrument or under windaube Fruityloops).

A bit expensive, knowing that he must quickly acquire sound banks (refills) to Specializes in anything other than the electro (yuck) pop.

Yes, hsiter.

Installation is no problem it?
Yes, no problem.

Have you experienced any incompatibility?
None whatsoever. Note that it is version 3.0.4, so do not go to the website rcuprer the latest update.

Gnrale configuration is easy?
There are few menus, and they are quite clear.

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Honntement, I did not much look!
In Manir gnrale, I find the manuals Reason Submitted friendly enough and well. Too bad not all are printed book (only the "grip" is printed, the others are. Pdf). Dtail that gives pleasure, a small sheet of stickers and Propellerheads Reason!

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

What is the configuration of your computer? (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk / sound card ..)
P4 3.2 Ghz, 2 GB of RAM, a 120 GB internal HDD and an external HDD (USB) 300 GB which is including samples and projects.
Sound card / MIDI EgoSys WaMiRack 24.

The software works he correctly on this configuration?
Absolutely.

What performance? (If quantifiable)
None of the pieces did dmonstration Exceeds CPU consumption of the first quarter.

This software + hardware configuration is stable?
Yes, no crashes so far.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
1 week.

What is the particular feature you like most?
The intgration and ergonomics at all.
the least?
Without advocating for intgration of VST / VSTi (which would be a mistake), I think it lacks a bridge, whatever its form. J'aiemrais as to use Reaktor with Reason, without having to implement (and pay) a style squenceur Cubase ...

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
No.

How do you report qualitprix?
Good, especially since the prices are cheaper in Paris than PropShop!

Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...
Without hsiter.