ID8 is the songwriter’s toolbox. The ID8 Instrument Device ships with a wide palette of sounds useful for building a steady foundation for your tracks, like pianos, drums, bass, strings and more. The General MIDI compatible ID8 contains 36 presets divided into nine categories, with four sounds in each category. Import a MIDI file into the Reason sequencer and this device serves as a starting point allowing you to play back the imported MIDI file or change the sound of it.