Digital Audio Workstation Reason 12
Storm Score 70 out of 100
Reviews 1 published
Outlets 1 publications
Top Outlet PCMag highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Reason 12 offers a powerful all-in-one solution with a versatile instrument library and useful new features like the Mimic sampler and VST3 support. However, its dated UI, clunky file management, and lagging track editing hold it back from competing with more modern DAWs.”

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Rated 70 / 100
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
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Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Mimic sampler – creative sampling tool
  • Versatile bundled instruments and effects
  • Inspiring sound set for electronic tracks
  • SSL‑style mix compression and EQ

Points of Contention

  • Aging rack‑style UI feels outdated
  • No surround, scoring, or notation features
  • Track editing lags behind competitors
  • Clunky file management without cloud integration

Professional Reviews

1 review from 1 critic
70
Jamie Lendino
PCMag

“tough to knock Reason 12 as an all-in-one recording and mixing tool for electronic or hip-hop music.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5

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