Reason 10 Intro: The new entry level synth-rack DAW from Propellerheads

03 Apr 2018 by Robin Vincent |

5,0 / 5,0 | Approximate reading time: 1 Minute

Reason 10 Intro · Source: Propellerhead

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Propellerhead has unexpectedly replaced Reason Essentials with a new version 10 updated version called Reason 10 Intro.

Reason 10 Intro

You don’t get all the goodies from the latest full version but you are not missing much which makes this a pretty interesting €79 option. The 16 audio and/or instrument tracks do seem a bit limiting but there are plenty of things that you don’t always expect to find in an entry-level DAW.

The stand-out important feature is that Reason 10 Intro supports VST plug-ins. You get time stretch, slicing and pitch editing and all the production tools of the full version. The new Europa synth is there along with old staples such as Thor, Subtractor and ID-8. The drum machines and samplers are all present along with the combinator and all the Player MIDI devices that arrived in version 9.

In fact scanning through the comparison list Reason 10 Intro really only loses a bunch of effects, some instruments, ReWire (although it has Ableton Link) and a large chunk of library.

Key features

The key features are listed as:

10 instruments
11 effects
16 Audio & MIDI tracks
VST & Rack Extension support
Player MIDI devices
Studio-grade mixer
Professional audio editing
2.6 GB sound library

See the link below for the full list of features and included technology.

It’s difficult to find fault with this release. It’s incredibly good value for money and especially with Rack Extension and VST support means that it’s a workable and expandable DAW.

Reason 10 Intro is available now for €79, with an upgrade path to the full version of €269.