Reason Rack is the heart of Reason, reimagined as a powerful VST3/AU/AAX plugin. It brings Reason Studios’ iconic instruments, effects, and modular workflow directly into any major DAW. With 66 included devices, flexible audio and CV routing, and an intuitive rack-based interface, Reason Rack empowers producers to design unique sounds, custom signal chains, and expressive instruments without creative limitations.

Fast, fluid, and endlessly customizable, Reason Rack is built for music makers who want full control over their sound—no matter how they work.

Modular Creativity Without Limits

Wire instruments, effects, and MIDI Player Effects together freely using audio and CV routing. Build complex signal chains, layered instruments, and evolving textures that go far beyond traditional plugin workflows.

A Complete Creative Toolkit 

Access a massive collection of synthesizers, samplers, drum machines, effects, and utilities—covering everything from sound design and beat making to mixing and creative processing.

Seamless DAW Integration

Use Reason Rack inside your existing workflow as a VST3, AU, or AAX plugin. Load it like any other plugin, automate parameters, sync tempo, and stay fully integrated with your DAW of choice.

Sound Design & Synthesis – create custom instruments and textures using modular routing and advanced synthesis.

Beat Making & Production – design drums, basses, melodies, and layered sounds with Reason’s iconic devices.

Creative Effects Processing – apply everything from classic reverbs and delays to experimental modulation and distortion.

Modular Signal Chains – freely route audio, MIDI, and CV to build unique effect racks and instrument chains.

Performance & Experimentation – explore hands-on sound shaping with a fast, visual, and playful workflow.

Instruments
A wide-ranging collection covering drums, bass, keys, synths, orchestral textures, and experimental sound sources.

• Polytone Dual-Layer Synthesizer
• Europa Shapeshifting Synthesizer
• Thor Polysonic Synthesizer
• Subtractor Analog Synthesizer
• Malström Graintable Synthesizer
• Kong Drum Designer
• Redrum Drum Computer
• Mimic Creative Sampler
• NN-XT Advanced Sampler
• Dr. Octo Rex Loop Player
• Radical Piano
• Humana Vocal Ensemble
• And more…

Player MIDI FX
Generate, transform, and control MIDI performances in real time.

• Note Tool
• Random Tool
• Beat Map Algorhythmic Drummer
• Dual Arpeggio
• Note Echo
• Scales & Chords

Effects
From clean and musical to aggressive and experimental.

• Ripley Space Delay
• RV7000 MkII Reverb
• Scream 4 Sound Destruction Unit
• Audiomatic Retro Transformer
• Pulveriser Demolition
• Master Bus Compressor
• Alligator Triple Filtered Gate
• MClass mastering suite
• Softube Amp & Bass Amp
• And many more…

Utilities
Essential routing, modulation, and control tools.

• CombinatorMatrix Pattern Sequencer
• Pulsar Dual LFO
• Spider Audio & CV Splitters
• Mixers and signal utilities
• Sounds & Patches