Reason Studios have recently launched a free version of their popular Reason Rack plug-in that comes bundled with a selection of instruments, effects and tools sources from their DAW software. Reason Free runs as a VST3, AU or AAX plug-in, making 15 popular Reason Devices available directly in users’ existing DAWs, with no trial, expiration or watermark.
Reason Free also opens the Rack Extension marketplace to every user. Producers can further customise their Rack by choosing from hundreds of additional free and paid instruments and effects from Reason Studios and independent developers — many of which are available exclusively in the Reason ecosystem — without purchasing the full Reason software.
What’s Included?
Instruments
- Europa: Powerful wavetable synthesizer for modern sound design.
- Kong: Versatile drum machine for beats, samples and percussion.
- ID8: All-in-one collection of essential songwriting instruments.
- Monotone: Monophonic synthesizer for deep basses and expressive leads.
Effects
- Scream 4: Creative distortion and saturation.
- The Echo: Flexible stereo delay with modulation and filtering.
- Audiomatic: One-knob effect for vintage and lo-fi character.
- RV7000 MkII: Professional reverb for realistic and creative spaces.
- MClass Maximizer: Mastering limiter for louder, cleaner mixes.
Players and Utilities
- Scales & Chords: Creates melodies and chords that stay in key.
- Combinator : Combines instruments and effects into custom devices.
- Pulsar: Dual modulation device for adding movement to any Rack parameter.
- Spider Audio Merger & Splitter: Splits and combines audio signals.
- Spider CV Merger & Splitter: Routes and combines modulation signals.
- MIDI Out Device: Controls external plug-ins and hardware.
“Reason has always been about musical exploration — when you connect two Devices, turn the knobs and discover a great sound you weren’t looking for. With Reason Free, we’re giving everyone a piece of that experience. The included Devices are fantastic in their own right, but the Rack also gives you the freedom to go deeper, experiment and build something entirely your own.” — Mattias Häggström Gerdt, Product Manager at Reason Studios
Compatibility
Reason Free is supported on PCs running Windows 10 or above, and Macs running macOS 11 and higher. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available.
Availability
Reason Free is available now from the Reason Studios website.
