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Propellerhead Announces Reason 10
Propellerhead has announced Reason 10, the latest upgrade to the audio workstation that introduces 6 new instruments, a new time-based effects modulator and 3+ GB of new samples and loops. In addition, Reason 10 launches two new synthesizers: the Europa Shapeshifting Synthesizer and Grain Sample Manipulator.
New Synthesizers
- Europa Shapeshifting Synthesizer: To call it a wavetable synth wouldn’t be wrong, but it’s so much more than that. Apply a wide range of modulation to the waveform itself, to start with. Add advanced spectral filtering, harmonics processing and even draw your custom waveforms. And the best part: despite it’s deep synthesis powers, it’s still surprisingly easy to use.
- Grain Sample Manipulator: The Grain synthesizer opens up the world of granular synthesis for your creative use. Drop any sample into Grain and explore the endless sonic variations you can create with Grain’s selection of playback algorithms, ultra-flexible modulation, routing and effects.
New Sampled Instruments
- Klang Tuned Percussion: A collection of tuned percussion instruments
- Glockenspiel, Music Box, Wineglasses and a whole lot more. Tuned percussion sounds are great for creating melody lines or adding an organic dimension to an electronic production.
- Pangea World Instruments: The sounds of planet Earth
- Add more colors to your sonic palette with this collection of instruments full of character from all corners of the world. Plucked, pumped, blown or strummed, these instruments will add a new dimension to any style of music.
- Humana Vocal Ensemble: Choir and vocal instrument
- Give your music a human touch with the sound of Humana’s selection of choirs and solo voices. Perfect for soundtracks or epic pop ballads, these singers will add depth and harmony to your music.
More sounds, more inspiration
- Loop Supply & Drum Supply: A huge cache of inspiration
- Update your sound with this multi-gigabyte injection of cutting-edge loops and drum samples made to deliver up-to-date pop. electronic and hip hop sounds for Reason. Get creative with a huge selection of patches for Reason’s Kong drum machine and Dr Octo Rex loop player.
- Radical Piano: Advanced Acoustic Piano
- The premise is simple. The results are stunning. Three basic pianos paired with the technology to make an infinite number of your own. Based on a custom blend between sampling technology and physical modeling algorithms, Radical Piano affords songwriters, producers, and sound designers an unprecedented level of control to craft a realistic piano that is 100% unique.
- Synchronous Effects Modulator: Timed Effects Modulator
- Bring your music to life with Synchronous’ modulation effects. Create quick sidechain effects or draw your own LFO curves to control filter, delay, reverb, distortion and level. Make your sound evolve, change and loop over time.
Reason 10 will be officially released on October 25 at a price of $449 / EUR €405 and you can visit the Propellerhead website to learn more.
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