Propellerhead Software has started beta testing for Reason 5 and Record 1.5. This is the company’s biggest overhaul to this application family so far, introducing new instruments, effects, sequencing and more for composing, beatmaking, loop-mangling and music production.Live sampling is back in the rack. Re-explore the lost art of sampling. Every sample player becomes a sampler; record with a single click and further tweak with the built-in editor:
Features also include mlti-core optimization, an on-screen keyboard, and expanded Factory Sound Bank.
Pricing and availability
The release for all programs is targeted for later summer 2010. Upgrades will be handled by local distributors once the new version becomes available. All prices remain the same, except for Reason for Record Owners, which will increase by €20/$20.
Anyone who purchases Reason, Record, the Duo, or Record for Reason Owners today will get an upgrade to the new versions free of charge. More info on the upgrades and individual products themselves can be found at propellerheads.se.
