Reason Studios Reason 13 – Fast-Track Your Music with Smart Workflow

Reason 13 brings a redesigned browser, upgraded sequencer, and five new Rack devices into one polished DAW and Rack-plugin hybrid. Whether you’re crafting beats, building full songs, or integrating into an existing setup, Reason 13 gives you refined tools and sound content to accelerate your workflow with Soundium.

Key Features

• Unified Browser: All patches, samples, and loops in one place — search by name, kind, category, or tag to find sounds instantly.
• Sequencer Upgrade: Split-view design with a dedicated Edit Area, improved zooming, layout options, and quicker editing access for a smoother workflow.
• Five New Devices: Polytone dual-layer synthesizer, Ripley Space Delay, Sidechain Tool, Gain Tool, and Stereo Tool add depth, clarity, and speed to your production process.
• Expanded Sound Library: 1,000+ new patches, samples, loops, templates, and refreshed content on top of the vast existing library.
• Rack or Plugin Mode: Use Reason as a standalone DAW or load the Rack into any host as VST3, AU, or AAX for complete flexibility.

Customer Benefits

Reason 13 helps you stay creative by removing friction from your workflow. With fast sound discovery, powerful new devices, and a cleaner sequencer, producing becomes more intuitive from the very first idea to a polished track. Whether you build entirely in Reason or bring its Rack into another DAW, it adapts seamlessly to your style with Soundium.

Quick Specs

• Software Type: DAW + Rack plugin (Standalone, VST3/AU/AAX)
• Architecture: 64-bit for macOS and Windows
• Sound Library: More than 30,000 patches, loops, and samples available
• Plugin Formats: VST3, AU, AAX when used as a plugin

System Requirements

• macOS: Intel or Apple Silicon multi-core CPU; minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended); macOS 10.15 or later; 6.5 GB free disk space plus additional space for sound content
• Windows: Intel or AMD multi-core CPU; minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended); Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit); minimum resolution 1280 × 768

Use Cases / Ideal For

Producers crafting full tracks, sound designers creating textures for media, hybrid-workflow artists who want a powerful Rack inside another DAW, and anyone who values fast navigation, rich devices, and an intuitive production experience.

Compatibility

Runs as a standalone DAW on macOS and Windows or as a plugin in VST3, AU, or AAX hosts. Supports Rack Extensions and integrates with MIDI controllers and third-party plugin collections.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Streamlined browser and sequencer make workflow noticeably faster
• Five new Rack devices expand both sound design and utility
• Large sound library lets you create immediately
• Works as both a full DAW and a flexible plugin

⚠️ Cons:

• Larger projects benefit from more than the minimum RAM
• No built-in video scoring tools for media composers

Reason Studios Reason 13 offers a focused update that sharpens workflow and enriches sound design tools without unnecessary complexity. From quick sketching to deep production sessions, it delivers speed, clarity, and inspiration through Soundium.