mp3TrueEdit vs Reason
mp3TrueEdit
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| Figure | mp3TrueEdit | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 11 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 7.9 (#65) | 8.8 (#12) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | 28 Bellamy Close, Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8SJ, UK | Stockholm, Sweden |
| MIDI sequencing | No | Yes |
| Support | Support requests can be sent through the contact form or email, and the maker says replies usually arrive within 1–2 business days. | Reason Studios provides product manuals, tutorials, and a support team for Reason questions. |
| Supported platforms | The maker lists Windows 10 or later, macOS 11 or later, iOS 14 or later, and Android 8.0 or later. | Windows, macOS |
Plans
mp3TrueEdit
- Free mobile versionFree
- mp3TrueEdit for MacPrice not published
- mp3TrueEditPrice not published
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
mp3TrueEdit
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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.