Reason 8 is here, and it rocks! Everything in Reason 8 has been streamlined and optimized for a faster, creativity-inspiring user experience.
New Features
The new Browser window allows one-stop, fast access to your content — loops, patches, presets, instruments, effects. The search function lets you dive in deep; just type in a word or phrase, and the Browser will find it.
With the new drag-and-drop functionality, simply click on what you want — instrument, effect, rack extension, preset, loop — drag it where you want, and Reason makes it happen. This is so intuitive; as fast as you can point your mouse, you can accomplish your vision.
The new Softube-created bass and guitar amps provide instant access to authentic amplifier tones for guitarists and bassists. A number of useful presets are included, which you can use as-is, start from scratch, and make your own tones.
But it would be a mistake to think of these amps as only for guitars and basses. I routed a synth bass loop in Dr. Octo Rex through the Guitar Amp set for the “Single Bite” preset and got an amazing crunchy tone that was perfect with the Bomb Squad drum beat I had playing. I threw an Alligator effect on the amped-up synth bass and got a metallic bass bubbler that suited the track perfectly.
With Reason 8, sequence editing has been kicked up big time, so while it’s still simple and intuitive, you can also dig in and tweak things as much as you like.
Who Needs a Reason?
Reason 8 is just fun. It’s so intuitive. I had a song in the works within minutes of firing up the new version for the first time. This is the way that music software should be — it should get out of the way and stand politely in the background while your creative mind gets to work. Reason 8 provides all the options you need; comes with tons of sounds, loops, instruments, and effects; offers audiophile-quality audio recording and mixing…it’s a complete music-making solution in one easy-to-use, fun package.
