The options are limitless with the new Combinator device. You can select multiple devices and with one click, group them into a module that can be saved as arranged. Even just browsing through the default patches for the combinator is hours of fun. The only thing I wish reason had was VST support.

Price paid

$300

Many inexperienced people find their first experience with Reason to be a little scary. The rack works just like real hardware, and if you've never worked with hardware, it could be a little confusing. But after reading their in-depth PDF manual, I knew exactly how all of it worked. Then it's very easy to navigate.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The new mastering tools in Reason are excellent. With this new edition, you can get thumping lows and sparkling highs.
It's built like a rock. I've never had it crash on me, and it lets you keep adding devices until your CPU can't handle it (which takes a lot of devices). Propellerhead is meticulous when it comes to quality.

OVERALL OPINION

The flexible nature of this program allows you to tweak and invent new sounds quickly and amazingly by routing cables around on a virtual gear rack. How cool is that? I love it!
Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: modcam ( 8-, 2005)