Reason AlternativesMusic Production Apps & Digital Audio Workstations like Reason

Reason is described as 'Virtual studio rack with all the tools and instruments you need to turn your ideas into music. And it's more than just a set of excellent synths and effects. It's a complete music system. Step into the age of Reason' and is a very popular music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Reason for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPad apps. The best Reason alternative is REAPER. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try GarageBand or ComposeYogi. Other great apps like Reason are Ardour, Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio and Adobe Audition.

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  1. REAPER icon

    REAPER

     255 likes

    Digital audio workstation for Windows, macOS, and Linux offering multitrack audio and MIDI recording, editing, mixing, mastering, powerful automation, plugin support, scriptable customization, portable installs, frequent updates, and a comprehensive feature set.

    87 REAPER alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    REAPER vs Reason Comments
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    Positive
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    Full featured DAW, will accept VST as replacement for Reason's instruments, but overall as easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Misses instruments but mixing / mastering plugins are ove rthe top. Routing is even easier than Reason cables.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • REAPER is Paid and ProprietaryReason is also Paid and Proprietary
    • REAPER is Customizable and LightweightReason is not according to our users
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    Ardour

     241 likes

    Ardour is a hard disk recorder and digital audio workstation application. Record, edit, and mix on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows.

    97 Ardour alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Ardour vs Reason Comments
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    Less possibilities, interface is not up to speed.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
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    No instruments included, clunky interface

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Ardour is Paid and Open SourceReason is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ardour is Privacy focusedReason is not according to our users
  4. Ableton Live icon

    Ableton Live

     213 likes

    Music software facilitating idea creation, editing, and performance with Arrangement and Session Views. Enhanced interfaces, improved waveforms, and great EQs provide intuitive and detailed music-making for studio and stage experiences.

    90 Ableton Live alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Adobe Audition

    A comprehensive audio editing suite designed for commercial use with features like post-production refinement, video and podcast editing capabilities, minus composition tools. Equipped with Waveform and Multitrack modes for recor...

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    Bitwig Studio

     94 likes

    Bitwig Studio is a multi-platform music-creation system for production, performance and DJing, with a focus on flexible editing tools and a super-fast workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Bitwig Studio vs Reason Comments
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    It is more "all in one" than ardour and reaper so you don´t need so much external plugins.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
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    Great modular synth that kinda replaces the whole reason cable thing. Better live abilities. Linux support. Not enough instruments

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Bitwig Studio is Paid and ProprietaryReason is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Adobe Audition

     186 likes

    A comprehensive audio editing suite designed for commercial use with features like post-production refinement, video and podcast editing capabilities, minus composition tools. Equipped with Waveform and Multitrack modes for recording and editing, with new Clip and Session Markers.

    96 Adobe Audition alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  8. GarageBand icon

    GarageBand

     267 likes

    Experience a rich music creation suite on Mac and iOS with comprehensive sound libraries, virtual session drummers, and user-friendly tools suitable for beginners and pros. Create, edit, and share your music effortlessly through a seamless Apple integration.

    108 GarageBand alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Logic Pro icon

    Logic Pro

     121 likes

    Comprehensive studio app offering advanced DAW and MIDI tools, a creative interface, powerful software instruments, plugins like Beat Breaker, full mixer capabilities, and seamless integration with Mac and iPad for professional-sounding mixes.

    84 Logic Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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  14. Melodic Mind icon

    Melodic Mind

     8 likes

    Mobile-first platform with integrated DAW, stem separation, songwriting, synthesizer, real instruments, music theory, practice toolkit, vocal training, chromatic tuner, progress tracking, and unique gamification inspired by anime quests, all in a free public beta.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Avid Pro Tools

     57 likes

    Pro Tools makes music creation fast and fluid, providing a complete set of tools to create, record, edit, and mix audio. Get inspired and start making music with a massive collection of plugins, instruments, and sounds.

    95 Avid Pro Tools alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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