Propellerhead

With the latest update to Reason, we get some dramatic changes, not least to the name of the company behind it. Rack it up, in more ways than one.

The music strategy game is available now on Nintendo Switch.

Last time, we introduced Scales & Chords as a great tool for songwriting, showing how you can use it to generate some fantastic progressions and melodies. Here, we explore the creative role of Reason’s other Players…

Propellerhead has also changed its name to “Reason Studios”.

PolyStep Sequencer is the latest Reason Player to help both composition and live performance. Is it all you need for both inspiration and live action?

Reason might well be known for its devices, instruments, effects and rack, but beneath these flashy headlines lies a great tool for songwriting – and one that needs no previous musical experience to enjoy. Welcome to Scales & Chords.

Mobile music-making has, of course, been with us for many years. However, Propellerhead’s new Reason Compact looks set to bring some of the stunning drum, synth and bass sounds from this most popular DAW to the masses…

New Reason rack extension lets you “create and jam sequences in totally new ways”.

The app edges closer to becoming a fully fledged pocket music studio.