Reason Compact - Make Music

Name: Reason Compact - Make Music
Rating: 4.54246 (4310 reviews)

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Reason Compact - Make Music

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User Reviews for Reason Compact - Make Music

So close to perfection

This 2.0 update made this app 10x more powerful.... this is just what I was looking for. I own over 70 purchased music production apps.... it’s simple, the sounds in here are amazing and cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Period. Add a sequencer, mixer, and song mode and I’m ALL in! That’s all that is missing! I will pay for the IAP no complaints there...: but to make this a true powerhouse it needs those functions. Yes you can export to Reason, but for the mobile musicians who only use iPhones and iPads exporting to reason 10 just isn’t an option.....I know computers are the way to go, but phones are now the new computers and they have the capabilities to make this all come true. Honestly your company is wonderful and I know that these requests can be implicated pretty easy with the masterminds behind COMPACT. Add these and it’s an easy 5 star app and simply the most easy, straightforward yet deep, and best sounding app on iOS..... PLEASE beat Novations Groovebox to the test and add these functions, so that I and everyone else in my shoes can create and publish music all in one spot and with ease. You guys rock, keep up the good work and I’ll be following up for any future updates!

808's & snares, May 24, 2019

Amazing Audio, Limited Features, 0 Updates

It‘a been a few years since the developers responded to one of the reviews promising, “More instruments and tracks”, without receiving even a single additional preset. The development progress of Reason Compact is starting to seem eerily similar to that of Figure right before it became semi-abandonware. In other words, the mobile apps division is probably still not much of a priority for Propellerheads, and that saddens me.Anyway, I can’t say I wasn’t already preparing myself for the worst. Losing the creative outlet and community I had come to love on Alihoopa gave me ptsd. As much as I like making clips on Reason Compact, I really have no one to share them with, and no way to do anything else with them since I can’t justify the purchase of Reason Desktop. I really hope that Reason Compact wasn’t conceived as a ploy to convince people to buy the Desktop version. After all, only a fraction of us are actually producers.

average review, Aug 20, 2021

Nailed It Creatively, Few Technical details need ironing.

Reason, from the first time I used it infused my ideas with a creative energy I could not get from other DAWs. This though is soo game changing and on another level. I like my tools to not dictate my creativity but rather to inspire it and propel it forward without getting bogged in technical details. This app smashes through that goal as I can go from hearing a melody in my head and having a very good sounding sample all from the palm of my hand, now that’s how you make technology get out of the way of creativity.One caveat, I find the app a lil bit finicky with my phone OS. It crashes a lot, especially when I try to export projects, I’m hoping this can be fixed.Also, if you log out after signing up YOU LOSE ALL YOUR PROJECTS! Which defeats the entirety of the accessibility this app is trying to reach for. Please let me keep my projects, the ideas I lost were really cool. There’s absolutely no way I could figure out how to restore my projects so that really makes me unsettled. What if I want to pull up something I’m working on, on the go and I find out somehow I got logged out and I have to start all over again. Reason you’re onto something here, but please fix that.

Brighton Be, Jun 04, 2019

Love it, live it, make it..

Thank you propellerhead, have been a fan since my 1 mac powerbook..,lolSeriously have found tons of awesome innovative ideas thanks to the great work you guys do.. the updates on here look and sound amazing.. plus the new edition for computers also is just insane.. really stoked.. I just love being able to use it as a digital Rack, and still record on AB live and logic..So ready to embark on this amazing symphonic power house.. much respect keep it up.. we all really appreciate your hard work.. Bless all of you, I can tell that lots of love and soul have gone into this bad boiMuch respect 💎🎹🎧PsSaving your music has always been possible.. for use your head.. a lil in out split aux but that not even needed these days just run it as a vst and I have been able to record melodies and more from my phone to my Pc running LIve AB , it also records right into GB.. and you can save the loop from there.. but I recommend beefing up that sound on GB you they have great mastering apps.. ppl don’t even believe that it was made on a phone.. I love to use everything real,analog,digital , and bring the best out of all of it.. love music!! No lame coach breathing dwn your neck.. music is a door you have to chose to open.. no one is going to make you.. keep it pure and have fun.. bless u all

FluxT3kArsenal, May 29, 2019

As a Reason user, this is a letdown

I’ve been using Reason since 1.0. I have bought every version and even supported other programs such as Recycle and use rack extensions. I am now running version 10 and have the new compact instruments. Made a few tunes with the new synths, works well enough. Thought I would try out the phone interface. $9.99 to unlock Europa?, another $9.99 for the bass synth too? Oh, another $9.99 for the drum machine? Then I can’t forget about the 7 or so $0.99 little add ons either. What kind of cash grab is this? I have the full version of Reason 20 feet away, but now I need to “unlock” items on my inferior playback device? I can use Reason by signing in to any computer with reason installed. Are you really going to hit us with micro transactions?Propellerhead Software, I know you have a business to run, money to make, and employees to pay, but if you keep down this particular path of money grabbing, you will lose a supporter. That might not seem like much, but I am doubtful I am alone in this sentiment.Please release a version of this (compact) that at least recognizes already paid users of your software.

FrontLineAssembled, May 26, 2019

GREAT synth.. now w/ MIDI input :)

Update:This INCREDIBLE synth has been updated to support MIDI input 😎👍 That’s the power-up it needed to transform it into a most useful mobile music production tool. Time to dive in and explore the sonic landscape 😃📱🎹🎶Original Review:The Europa synth sounds fantastic on my iPhone!! It’s great that I can use it in AudioBus and that it supports Ableton Link. I also appreciate the ability to demo the advanced synth controls and settings, which work great and give a lot of tonal flexibility when it comes to sound design. However, I cannot bring myself to spend $9.99 on this fabulous synth’s advanced features because it does not support MIDI input. That is a must-have feature for me... and probably a lot of other iOS musicians, as well. Adding support for wired, network, and bluetooth MIDI input would be ideal for handling different live and recording workflows in iOS. Also being able to save user-created presets within the Sound Packs -> Select Sound part of the app would be very useful. Lastly, adding AUV3 support would allow iOS musicians to run multiple instance of the synth in a given workflow, making the synth a much more versatile tool for mobile music development. Please consider making these updates to turn this great synth into a powerhouse. IMHO, adding these features would elevate this synth to a 5 Star app.

guitar lavar, Sep 29, 2018

Nice sounds…very limited features though

I’m not really sure why this app is getting so many 5 star reviews. I’m also baffled as to why this got an Editor’s Choice award. Don’t get me wrong - the sounds are fantastic. But after spending extra money to get all of the unlocks, this is more of a sketch pad than a production tool. Loops are maxed out at 8 bars. And you can’t piece separate files together to create a song. So I’m not sure what the point is. Also, when you create your own idea, the app assigns some unintelligible name to your file for you…which to this day, I don’t know how to rename or even if you can. Oh, and there is no user manual that I can find. I’m not saying this has to have all of the features that something like Cubasis, NanoStudio, Auria Pro have. But when you’re spending money on an app from a reputable company like, I’d expect a little more. Their Thor synth app, on the other hand is phenomenal. However, calling this app Reason when it’s nowhere even being close to their flagship DAW for Windows & Mac is very misleading.

Krszytoff, Jul 14, 2021

So Frustrating

For gods sake, just put Reason in an actual phone app! Apple does this with garage band! So it’s perfectly possible! Granted it would probably take time, but this is (almost) 2019 and it’s no secret that people prefer the convenience of their phone or tablet — accommodate that need! It doesn’t have to be the full version of Reason but it should look just like the full version that’s on your computer / laptop but perhaps with less features because obviously Reason is a monster and most phones wouldn’t be able to handle the full version. This app is certainly good, and the 1 synth machine you get is very powerful, but this honestly doesn’t feel like “Reason”Native Instruments could have made this app and I wouldn’t be able to distinguish between the two developers and that’s a problem in my opinion. Good try, but try again! Next time with something that is virtually identical to the full version of Reason!

Mach12341234, Dec 26, 2018

Developers have a masterpiece

This app . Definitely ranks in the top of my list for sound quality and creativity. Awesome arpeggiator set-up / sounds at least as good or better than most other pro-unlocked apps. Not to mention the shear coolness of the team there for allowing , possible buyers, the ability to test out the pro controls for each section, brilliant strategy. I feel obligated to say however , I have experienced just a few glitchy moments where it threw me back to the home screen , but no major problems, it’s so rare that I could rec and probably never be interrupted, just wanted to report it. I can’t report enough ,however, the good sound that Reason/ Compacts into their app. ....If you only unlock one thing like the synth , It will serve you well in your creative sound designs. THANKS

Maxwellteks, Feb 15, 2020

GREAT SOUND, LOVE THE INSTRUMENTS, but…

Let me start off by saying that this sounds phenomenal. My 3 star rating has nothing to do with the instruments provided here. I’ve been a fan of Propellerheads/Reason Studios for many years! My low rating has to do with change, and in this case, the lack of progress/change. We’ve had Auv3 on iOS for 6 years now! Inter App Audio is long out dated. I like state saving. I like multi instance instruments! So why can’t we have it? There’s a whole market here where you could charge for each of the Reason Instruments, and even at iOS prices, still make the same money selling individual plug-ins as you would selling the basic Reason package! This “Groovebox” mentality on iOS is just a fun play toy, but can’t be used seriously in a DAW!Please, PLEASE, catch up to the present and maybe even become innovative again like you were in the beginning. I really miss the inspiration I used to get from your products!!

Ruthlessmama, Nov 18, 2021

Description

Go creative and make amazing beats and melodies now! Maybe you’re humming on your first beat ever or maybe you’re thinking about your next album. With Reason Compact you’ll have a powerful and easy-to-use music studio right in your pocket, ready to sketch down ideas whenever inspiration strikes.

It’s never been easier and more fun to make music! • Start a song from scratch or use one of the genre-based demo songs • Learn more and find inspiration from smart tools and explainers • Sketch out song ideas on the go with a full-featured studio • Create music with three amazing-sounding instruments • Craft banging beats, beautiful melodies and deep basslines • Discover and play sounds made by world-class artists and music producers • Connect with other music apps • Take your tracks further with Reason, the desktop music studio • Carry your easy-to-use pocket music studio with you everywhere Get started with Reason Compact for free, then add new sounds and more options only when you’re ready to take it to the next level. FEATURES: Create banging beats • Start making fantastic beats from scratch or choose between a range of pre-made drum beats for quick beat making, designed for different modern music genres • Choose among 16 free inspirational drumkits • Play the easy-to-use drum pads • Give your beats your personal touch by exploring all the different effects • Make beats with the Rytmik drum machine to create unique rhythms • Sequence and build patterns in the drum grid Make amazing melodies and basslines • Create melodies with Europa, a cutting-edge synthesizer • Get your basslines going with the Monotone Bass Synthesizer • Play lush synth chords with a single key using the Chords tool • Play melodies and basslines with the smart keyboard that helps you always stay in key and never hit the wrong note • Discover and play sounds made by world-class artists and music producers • Draw notes and polish your performance with the MIDI note grid • Mix your tracks and play with the built-in effects and controls to dial in your perfect sound • Add depth and texture to your tracks using distortion, delay, and reverb effects Take yourself to the next level • Start soft and unlock new features, sounds and controls only when you are ready • Learn more about the fantastic world of music making and instruments with the easy to understand explainers in the app • Play with an external MIDI keyboard if that is more your thing • Collaborate with other music makers and artist in real-time using Ableton Link • Connect Reason Compact with other music apps using Audiobus or Inter-app Audio • Get a better understanding of a DAW to take your music further on desktop • Export your tracks to Reason, the desktop music studio MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • iOS 11