Production Gear: Reason 6 & Reason Essentials

Anyone who is in the beat-making business knows all about the Reason production suite brought to us by Propellerhead. Well now they've seriously upgraded the software setup to Reason 6.0 with some nice improvements to the features and the track-creating process. At the same time, Propellerhead also announced a new production software called Reason Essentials that allows users the ability to record, edit, add effects, and master all in an affordable package. Check out pricing, details, and links inside.

Author:: DJ Blaze
Publish date:: Aug 25, 2011

Anyone who is in the beat-making business knows all about the Reason production suite brought to us by Propellerhead. Well now they've seriously upgraded the software setup to Reason 6.0 with some nice improvements to the features and the track-creating process. At the same time, Propellerhead also announced a new production software called Reason Essentials that allows users the ability to record, edit, add effects, and master all in an affordable package. The new Reason 6 setup will run you around $450, while the Reason Essentials package retails at $300. The Reason Essentials package has lots of functionality, but Reason 6 has even more. To upgrade from any version of Reason to the new 6.0 version, it will run about $170.

Also on the horizon is Propellerhead's new interface that is designed to be used with Reason 6.0 and Reason Essentials. This unique controller called the Balance Audio Interface, plugs directly into the computer to give the users full control over mixing tools needed to create the next hot track. Also on the interface has a total of 8 inputs so users can plug in all sorts of instruments and sound machines. Reason Essentials will come bundled with the new Balance Audio Interface and an upgrade to Reason 6.0 will be available when they arrive on the scene.

Reason 6, Essentials, and the Balance Audio Interface won't be available until late September 2011, so for now, check out pricing, details, and links below in the full press release.

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Propellerhead's Reason Production Software has always been a strong music-making solution at a reasonable price. Now Propellerhead has announced that they are lowering the price of Reason Essentials even more so that anyone who wants to get into the production world can easily do so. Reason Essentials is a lite production studio software that allows producers to make beats and music straight out the box for only $130. There is also a bundle with the USB Balance interface and the Reason Essentials Software to make production even easier for only $450. Full Press release and links inside.

Great news for the production students and teachers out there. Propellerhead Software has now announced the Reason Record Education software suites which are consolidated into new packages for schools and institutions. In other words, students and teachers can now purchase multiple licenses of the Reason Record Production Application at a special low price. They can be purchased in license packs of 1, 5, and 10 at prices that allow students and teachers of the production realm to be able to use their time and money on new gear and projects. Details Inside.

Native Instruments has just announced the all new KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 which is a sic-channel audio interface for studio and live usage and comes bundled with a software package for music production and DJ applications meaning the unit can be used as a centerpiece for a wide range of setups. The Komplete Audio 6 comes with Komplete Elements (an instruments and effects collection) and Traktor 2 LE for entry level DJing. Coming in at $340, the Komplete Audio 6 will be on store shelves this month.

Native Instruments has released a SLEW of new Studio Production software suites that will be sure to help artists and beat-makers create some serious tracks with some great sounds. Introducing the Native Instruments Kontakt 5 (sampler program), Studio Drummer (for acoustic drum tracks), Solid Mix Series & Transient Master (for EQ dynamics and hardware processing), Guitar Rig 5 (for guitar affects and amp sounds), and the Komplete 8 Ultimate program that combines all of the previously mentioned software suites into one powerful studio software tool. Check the full press release and links inside.

Native Instruments has just announced their 5-day sale (now only 4-days left) to get most of its production software suites at 50% off the normal price. They are also currently offering 50% off on all their Traktor DJ programs until the end of the year. Think of it as NI's way of giving thanks to all the producers and DJ's out there that want to continue to bless us all with the gift of music. Native Instruments draws the curtain and unveils an unbeatable limited-time offer: Between November 25th and 29th, 2010, you can save 50% on all* individual KOMPLETE Instruments & Effects in their Online Shop. Links and Discount Details inside.

Zoom has just announced its new portable production unit called the R8. The Zoom R8 is perfect for that "producer-on-the-go" who needs a compact tool for 8-track playback, audio interface, sampler and control surface. It comes pre-loaded with lots of drum samples and sounds and can support up to 32GB SDHC cards to add even more sounds whenever you need it. The Zoom R8 also has internal microphone for recording and is bundled with Cubase LE software. Check inside for more details.

Contrary to popular "DJ" beliefs, Native Instruments actually makes products that aren't DJ oriented. Native Instruments also makes excellent production software for producers and music-makers of all types of Genres. This time, NI has announced the new RAZOR software synthesizer which is designed to work with REAKTOR 5 to help create new modern sounds for contemporary electronic music production.

Anyone who knows anything about Production Gear knows that Mackie has been making top-of-the-line Mixing boards since the beginning of sound-producing time! Mackie now has a new innovative line of Mixers called the ProFX Series Mixers. These mixers boast full Stereo USB connectivity for compatibility with the mixing software of your choice, 7-Band Graphical EQ per channel, 32-bit effects, and dedicated in-line compression all at a reasonable cost. Check inside for more information on the new 16-line and 22-line ProFX Mixers.