Propellerhead today released an update to their Reason DAW software and Synchronous; a modulation Rack Extension plug-in for Reason.
Reason 7.1 offers various workflow and performance improvements, as well as new SDK2 technology for Propellerhead’s Rack Extension plug-in platform.
Since its introduction in 2012, Propellerhead’s Rack Extension platform has gained serious traction and there are now over 600 companies developing with over 200 instrument and effects devices available in Propellerhead’s online store. Rack Extensions blend seamlessly in the Reason rack offering a greater range of sonic possibilities, a smooth workflow, rock-solid stability, standard and intuitive routing, automation, deep-editing and the flexibility Reason users expect.
Synchronous—Timed Effect Modulator
Highlighting new interactive graphic capabilities of the SDK2 technology, Synchronous is a Rack Extension plug-in for Reason that offers rhythmically synced effects that bring your music to life. With a dynamic and intuitive graphic user interface and built-in wa the built-in waveform tools, users can easily draw and dial in Distortion, Filter, Reverb, Delay and level for anything from side-chain pumping and tremolos to beat-repeating and tweaked out wobbles.
New SDK2 and Instrument Development Kit
With the updated Propellerhead software developers kit, it’s now easier than ever to build and sell Rack Extensions for the Reason platform. Intended for use by both C++ engineers and sample instrument designers, the updated SDK2 and new Instrument Development Toolkit (IDT) have all the tools necessary to develop instruments and effects and bring them to market with minimum effort.
The scriptable IDT allows developers build professional sample based instruments without writing C++ code and sell them directly in the Propellerhead Shop. In addition, instrument designers can quickly transfer existing Kontakt and NN-XT sound libraries into the Rack Extension instruments using the Toolkit.
Reason 7.1 is a free downloadable update for all Reason 7 owners. Existing Reason upgrade pricing remain the same at $129 USD / €129 EUR.
Synchronous is available for free for all Reason 7.1 customers up until June 30, 2014.
