Reason vs Sound Studio
Reason
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| Figure | Reason | Sound Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 11 | 2 |
| Spec score · Audio Editing Software | 8.8 (#12) | 8.0 (#57) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden | New York City, United States |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Reason Studios provides product manuals, tutorials, and a support team for Reason questions. | The maker provides a Sound Studio support knowledge base with articles on recording and editing, MP3 saving, license codes, purchasing, and installation. |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later |
| System requirements | The minimum requirements include 4 GB RAM, 6.5 GB free space for the application, and an internet connection. | The download page requires macOS Sonoma 14.6 or later; technical specifications list a Mac with an Intel or M1 processor and 1 GB of RAM. |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Plans
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
Sound Studio
- Individual License£39.99, paid once
- Site License£782.53, paid once
In their own words
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.
Sound Studio
Sound Studio has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.