Reason vs Sequencer64

Struggling to choose between Reason and Sequencer64? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Reason is a Audio & Music solution with tags like music-production, audio-editing, midi, virtual-instruments.

It boasts features such as Virtual rack with effects and instruments, MIDI sequencing and editing, Mixing, editing, and mastering tools, Collaboration via Reason Song Files, VST plugin support, Ableton Link integration and pros including Intuitive and easy to learn interface, Powerful mixing and mastering capabilities, Huge collection of built-in instruments, effects and sounds, Great for electronic music production, Seamless integration with audio recording.

On the other hand, Sequencer64 is a Audio & Music product tagged with opensource, midi, music, sequencer, linux.

Its standout features include Multi-track MIDI sequencer, Unlimited tracks and patterns, Real-time recording and playback, MIDI editing and quantization, Plugin support (LADSPA, DSSI, LV2), JACK audio and ALSA MIDI support, Export to WAV, MIDI, Ogg Vorbis, Theme support, Full undo/redo functionality, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Lightweight and low resource usage, Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows), Powerful MIDI editing capabilities, Extensible through plugins, Stable and mature codebase.

Feature	Reason	Sequencer64
Overall Score	1	N/A
Primary Category	Audio & Music	Audio & Music

Product Overview

Reason

Description: Reason is a digital audio workstation and music sequencing software that lets you create and edit music and audio using virtual rack gear, instruments, and effects. It has an intuitive workflow and interface for music production.

Sequencer64

Description: Sequencer64 is an open-source, MIDI music sequencer for Linux. It allows users to compose and edit multi-track MIDI music using a GUI and MIDI input devices. Sequencer64 aims to be simple, streamlined and efficient.

Key Features Comparison

Reason Features

• Virtual rack with effects and instruments
• MIDI sequencing and editing
• Mixing, editing, and mastering tools
• Collaboration via Reason Song Files
• VST plugin support
• Ableton Link integration

Sequencer64 Features

• Multi-track MIDI sequencer
• Unlimited tracks and patterns
• Real-time recording and playback
• MIDI editing and quantization
• Plugin support (LADSPA, DSSI, LV2)
• JACK audio and ALSA MIDI support
• Export to WAV, MIDI, Ogg Vorbis
• Theme support
• Full undo/redo functionality

Pros & Cons Analysis

Reason

Pros

• Intuitive and easy to learn interface
• Powerful mixing and mastering capabilities
• Huge collection of built-in instruments, effects and sounds
• Great for electronic music production
• Seamless integration with audio recording

Cons

• Can be resource intensive
• Limited MIDI editing features
• No notation or score editing
• No comping for takes
• Occasional stability issues

Sequencer64

Pros

• Free and open source
• Lightweight and low resource usage
• Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
• Powerful MIDI editing capabilities
• Extensible through plugins
• Stable and mature codebase

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Minimalist user interface
• Limited built-in instruments/sounds
• Lacks some advanced features of commercial DAWs

Pricing Comparison

Reason

• Subscription-Based
• Free Trial Period

Sequencer64

• Open Source