Reason 5 and Record 1.5 Include Massive Updates: Live Sampling, New Instruments, Pitch Correction & More
Today, Propellerhead Software begins beta testing for Reason 5 and Record 1.5. This is the company’s biggest overhaul to its Record – Reason application family so far, introducing new instruments, effects, sequencing and more for composing, live sampling beatmaking, loop-mangling, vocal treatment, songwriting and music production.
The new Kong Drum Designer for Reason
The new Kong Drum Designer and Dr.OctoRex loop player (see below) extend Reason’s instrument arsenal and block-based pattern sequencing makes song creation fast and flexible. With the new Neptune pitch correction tool and voice synth in Record, you can play your new harmonies on your MIDI keyboard for instant backing vocals, formant shift or take vocals into outer space. (See below)
And with the new live sampling function in both Reason and Record, you can work with samples in a new and playful manner and re-explore the lost art of creative sampling. Multi core optimization, on-screen keyboard and an expanded Factory Sound Bank are icing on the cake.
The release for all programs is targeted for later summer 2010. Upgrades will be handled by local distributors once new version become available. All prices remain the same, except for Reason for Record Owners, which will increase by $20. Prices below. Anyone who purchases Reason, Record, the Duo or Record for Reason Owners TODAY will get an upgrade to the new versions free of charge.
Record for Reason Owners Sidegrade (includes Reason 5 upgrade): $169
Reason 5 Upgrade from any version: $129
Record 1.5 Upgrade from any version: free download
Record Reason Duo: $449; Reason: $349; Record: $299
For more details, visit http://www.propellerheads.se/freeupgrade
Reason Record Duo Feature Highlights + video below:
Introducing Kong Drum Designer (Reason) : Load, sculpt, build and tweak your sounds with your choice of drum synthesis, sampling, REX loops, physical modeling and custom-made effect modules for percussion on Kong’s 16 pads.
The Dr.REX Loop Player octuples into the DrOctoRex Loop Player (Reason): No matter how it is used — as a pattern sequencer for loops, or to completely mangle REX’ed audio recordings — it is “guaranteed to inspire.” The video showcases and explains what Dr.OctoRex is about:
Block based pattern sequencing mode makes song creation fast and flexible. (Reason and Record) Go from pattern-based arrangements to linear to patterns again. Take your music beyond the eight bar loop. Check it out:
The New Neptune Pitch Adjuster and Voice Synth Device (Record): Super flexible high-quality processor to correct and shift pitches, create backing harmonies, formant shift or take vocals into outer space. Watch how it works here:
Live sampling back in the rack! (Reason): Every sample player becomes a sampler; record with a single click — further tweak with the built-in editor: