CHOOSE YOUR PLANBuild your studio your way—start with the DAW, the Rack plugin, or both, and expand with instruments, effects, samples, mastering, and distribution, with over $4,000 worth of creative tools.*Buy Reason 13 or Reason Rack now and get a free upgrade to Reason 14 or Reason Rack 14, available May 2026.
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Reason+Includes DAW and plugin
BEST VALUE
$14.08/month, billed annually
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Always latest Reason DAW version
Always latest Reason Rack plugin
All 92 Reason Rack Devices
50 000+ Samples, Loops and Patches
Sound Packs added weekly
All future Device & Content releases
PLUS ACCESS TO
Unlimited AI stem separation
Unlimited AI mastering
Unlimited distribution by LANDR
1800 Samples credits
$500 worth of plugins
$1,500 worth of extra value
Reason Rack pluginIncludes plugin only (VST3/AU/AAX)
$8.25/month, billed annually
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Always latest Reason Rack plugin
All 92 Reason Rack Devices
50 000+ Samples, Loops and Patches
Sound Packs added weekly
All future Device & Content releases
Compatible with all major DAWs
COMPARE FEATURES
Reason+
Reason Rack
Reason as a DAW
Reason as a Plugin (VST3/AU/AAX)
＋Reason Rack Devices
All Present & Future
Instruments
Bass
Monotone Bass Synthesizer
Reason Electric Bass
Drums
Dr. Octo Rex Loop Player
Kong Drum Designer
Reason Drum Kits
Redrum Drum Computer
Rytmik Drum Machine
Umpf Club Drums
Umpf Retro Beats
Piano & Keys
Processed Pianos
Radical Keys
Radical Piano
Sampler
Mimic Creative Sampler
NN-XT Advanced Sampler
NN19 Digital Sampler
Grain Sample Manipulator
Synth
Algoritm FM Synthesizer
Complex-1 Modular Synthesizer
Europa Shapeshifting Synthesizer
Friktion Modeled Strings
Layers Quadrasonic Samples
Layers Wave Edition
Malström Graintable Synthesizer
Objekt Modeling Synthesizer
Parsec Spectral Synthesizer
Polytone Dual-Layer Synthesizer
Scenic Hybrid Instrument
Subtractor Analog Synthesizer
Thor Polysonic Synthesizer
Other Instruments
ID8 Instrument Device
Klang Tuned Percussion
Humana Vocal Ensemble
Pangea World Instruments
MIDI Out Device
Effects
Amps
Softube Bass Amp
Softube Guitar Amp
Delay & Reverb
DDL-1 Digital Delay Line
Ripley Space Delay
RV-7 Digital Reverb
RV7000 MkII Reverb
The Echo
Dist
D-11 Foldback Distortion
Pulveriser Demolition Unit
Scream 4 Sound Destruction Unit
Osmium Distortion Matrix
Dynamics & Mixing
Audiomatic Retro Transformer
Channel Dynamics
COMP-01 Compressor
Master Bus Compressor
MClass Stereo Imager
MClass Maximizer
MClass Compressor
Sidechain Tool
Stereo Tool
EQ & Filter
Channel EQ
ECF-42 Envelope-Controlled Filter
MClass Equalizer
PEQ-2 Two Band Parametric EQ
Modulation
Alligator Filter Gate
CF-101 Chorus/Flanger
PH-90 Phaser
Quartet Chorus Ensemble
Rotor Rotary Speaker
Sweeper Modulation Effect
Synchronous Effect Modulator
UN-16 Unison
Pitch & Vocoder
BV-X Multimode Vocoder
BV512 Digital Vocoder
Neptune Pitch Adjuster
Polar Dual Pitch Shifter
Player MIDI Effects
Chords
Chord Sequencer
Scales & Chords
Drums
Beat Map
Drum Sequencer
Sequencers & Note FX
Bassline Generator
Dual Arpeggio
Note Echo
Pattern Mutator
PolyStep Sequencer
Quad Note Generator
Note Tool
Random Tool
Arpeggio Lab
Utilities
Combinator
Gain Tool
Line Mixer 6:2
Matrix Pattern Sequencer
Mixer 14:2
Pulsar Dual LFO
RPG-8 Monophonic Arpeggiator
Spider Audio Merger & Splitter
Spider CV Merger & Splitter
Reason sound packs
Unlimited AI step separation
Unlimited AI mastering
Unlimited distribution
Royalty-free samples credit
1800
＋VST plugin bundle
LANDR Mastering SE
LANDR Stems
LANDR VoxTune
Synchro Arts RePitch Standard
＋$1,500 of extra plugins from partners
Analog Lab - Arturia
U73b Compressor - Audified
U78 Saturator - Audified
1A EQ - Audified
Mixchecker Ultra - Audified
GK Amplification 3 Pro - Audified
Flashback - BeatSkillz
MixBox SE - IK Multimedia
Neve 73 Consule EQ - Noise Ash
Groove Shaper - Pitch Innovations
Orchestra Elements - SonuScore
Originals Intimate Grand Piano - Spitfire Audio
BlackQ3 - ToneEmpire
LaCreme3 - ToneEmpire
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum
Fast and stable internet connection
4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended for large ReFills or Rack Extensions)
6.5 GB free system disk space required for the Reason application. 20 GB free system disk space for additional content and scratch disk space
Monitor with at least 1280 x 768 resolution
For using Reason as a Plugin, a DAW host with VST3, AUv2 or AAX support is required
MacOS 10.15 (64-bit) or later
Intel or Apple Silicon Mac with multi-core processor
CoreAudio compliant audio interface or built-in audio hardware
Recommended
Fast and stable internet connection
At least 8 GB RAM
At least 50 GB free system disk space
Monitor with at least 1920 x 1080 resolution
MIDI interface and a MIDI keyboard
For using Reason as a Plugin, a DAW host with VST3, AUv2 or AAX support is required
MacOS 10.15
Apple Silicon Mac
CoreAudio compliant audio interface
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's the difference between Reason and Reason Rack?＋
Reason includes both the Reason Rack plugin in VST3/AU/AAX format and the Reason DAW. Reason Rack only includes the plugin version of the Rack, it does not include the standalone DAW.
What version of Reason is included in Reason+?＋
The latest version of Reason is always included in Reason+.
What version of Reason Rack Plugin is included in the Reason Rack subscription?＋
The latest version of Reason Rack Plugin is always included in the Reason Rack subscription.
What do I get when I upgrade to Reason 13?＋
You can see all included features and compare them to your current version here.
Can I upgrade to Reason Rack from a previous Reason version?＋
You can upgrade to Reason Rack from Reason 11 and later, including Reason 11 Suite. Reason Rack is a VST3/AU/AAX plugin that contains all devices included in Reason 13, it does not contain the standalone Reason DAW.
Can I try Reason or Reason Rack before purchasing it?＋
You can sign-up for a free 7-day trial of a Reason+ or Reason Rack subscription if you have not tried a subscription previously.
In addition, Reason and Reason Rack have a 30-day return policy. This means that if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you are entitled to a full refund within the specified period, no questions asked.
In addition, Reason and Reason Rack have a 30-day return policy. This means that if you are not satisfied with your purchase, you are entitled to a full refund within the specified period, no questions asked.
Can I run Reason and Reason Rack without Internet connection?＋
Yes, Reason and Reason Rack automatically runs without an internet connection for at least 30 days after logging-in. Additionally, you may authorize up to 3 computers for up to 1 year at a time. Read more
Can I use Reason and Reason Rack on multiple computers?＋
Yes, you may use Reason and Reason Rack on as many computers as you like, as long as you're the only person using the software, and as long as you're only using it on one computer at a time.
Does Reason work with my MIDI keyboard / controller?＋
Yes, Reason works well with most MIDI keyboards and controllers. Many common models also have specific mapping (a.k.a. Remote) for controlling Reason and its Rack Devices. Support for new MIDI keyboards and controllers are continuously added.
Does Reason work on Linux, ChromeOS, Android or iOS?＋
No. Reason can only be used on Mac and Windows computers. See System Requirements for more information.
How often will I be charged for Reason+ and Reason Rack Subscription?＋
Your subscription starts with a 7-day free trial. You won't be charged during this period. After the trial ends, your subscription will automatically convert to the plan you selected when joining Reason unless you cancel before it expires.
As a monthly subscriber, you will be charged once a month. As an annual subscriber, you will be charged once a year. Charges will be made as close as possible to the day of month or year you signed up. In order to not loose access to your subscription, it's important that you keep your billing details up to date and have sufficient funds available at that time.
As a monthly subscriber, you will be charged once a month. As an annual subscriber, you will be charged once a year. Charges will be made as close as possible to the day of month or year you signed up. In order to not loose access to your subscription, it's important that you keep your billing details up to date and have sufficient funds available at that time.
Will my old Reason songs work in Reason 13?＋
Yes, regardless of which Reason version your song was made in, it can be opened in Reason 13. When you save the song in Reason, the file can only be opened in that version of Reason (or later).
Do I keep my existing Rack Extensions when I upgrade?＋
Yes. Your purchased Rack Extensions can always be used in later versions of Reason and will never be removed from your account.
Do I get to keep my Reason license(s) if I get Reason+?＋
Yes. Any existing license will remain on your account, even if you subscribe to Reason+.
