ACID Pro vs Reason
ACID Pro
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Reason
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| Figure | ACID Pro | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.83/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 11 |
| Spec score · Digital Audio Workstations | 8.9 (#2) | 8.2 (#12) |
| Founded | 1998 | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Product | ACID Pro is a digital audio workstation for loop-based music production, multitrack audio, and MIDI workflows. | Reason is music-making software offered as both a DAW and a plugin, with a virtual rack of instruments and effects. |
| Support | Boris FX lists support hours as Monday–Friday, 4:00am–6:00pm EST (−5 GMT), and provides a request-submission option. | Reason Studios provides product manuals, tutorials, and a support team for Reason questions. |
| System requirements | The stated minimum operating system is Windows 11, with a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, and 700 MB for program installation. | The minimum requirements include 4 GB RAM, 6.5 GB free space for the application, and an internet connection. |
| Workflow | Users can compose with music loops, MIDI sequences, and recorded audio in a drag-and-drop workflow. | The Reason Rack lets users wire instruments, effects, and Player MIDI effects together. |
Plans
ACID Pro
- ACID Pro Monthly Subscription$12.95 a month
- ACID Pro Annual Subscription$69.95 a year
- ACID Pro Upgrade & Support Plan$89.95, paid once
- ACID Pro Perpetual License$149.95, paid once
Reason
- Reason+Priced on request
- Reason+Price not published
- Reason+Priced on request
- Reason 14$299, paid once
- Reason FreeFree
- Reason 14Price not published
- Reason+ (annual)Price not published
- Reason+ (monthly)Price not published
- Reason Rack 14 PluginPrice not published
- Reason Rack Plugin subscription (annual)Price not published
In their own words
ACID Pro
ACID Pro has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Reason
Reason is music-making software from Reason, a maker founded in 1994 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. It is available as a full digital audio workstation (DAW) and as a plugin. The DAW supports recording, sequencing, and mixing, with multitrack editing and MIDI sequencing. In its virtual Rack, users can connect instruments, effects, and Player MIDI effects. The Rack plugin is available in VST3, AU, and AAX formats and is described as compatible with major DAWs; tutorials cover Ableton, FL Studio, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools.
Reason Free is a plugin with 15 devices and no trial, expiration, or watermarks; it requires a compatible DAW. Reason+ includes the latest DAW and Rack plugin, 93 devices, weekly sound packs, AI stem separation and mastering, and LANDR distribution. Reason runs on Windows and macOS, with minimum requirements of 4 GB RAM, 6.5 GB of free application space, and an internet connection. After login, Reason and Reason Rack can run offline for at least 30 days. Eligible subscriptions have a seven-day free trial.