DAWs with similar workflow to Reason (to rewire Reason)

[tu~kindz']

This is probably wishful thinking, but I'm looking for a DAw to rewire Reason 5 to, so i can add VST plugins to my productions. The issue is that i've been using Reason for so long it's second nature to me and i'm hoping I can find a DAW that has a relatively similar workflow.

I'm hoping someone would know, but I'm looking for a DAW with

• VST Support
• Rewire Capabilities (as host. Reason will be slave)
• Similar workflow to Reason
• Vocal Recording & Sampling

I'm OK if I have to learn to use a whole new DAW system, but I hope I don't. Anyone know?

[Xabiton]

There is nothing out there like Reason in that respect at least that I have seen. Most are like Pro Tools/Cubase/Reaper style lay outs and then there are the ones like FL Studio/Live/Maschine that have other odd work flows but nothing really like Reason that I know of.

[stillfunkin]

here is the closest thing to Reason...

Orion Studio 8.5...

Synapse Audio Software Orion Studio 8.5

[MegaloDeez]

Studio One has similarities, plus you can program macros/shortcuts to fit ur flow. Reaper is fully customizable as well.

[CPhoenix]

Nothing is like Reason man lol.


I agree that Studio One is a great option in this regard. I think it has one of the better ReWire implementations. You can essentially ReWire Reason, and pick Reason instruments from within S1's sequencer. You can sequence all of your Reason sounds just by having it open in the background. Kinda cool. I can't remember ReWire being that easy in Cubase... (it could have been... but i remember doing more work to get stereo inputs... I hardly ReWire much anymore though so don't mind me! I could be way off admittedly).

But workflow wise... S1 is very quick, and they are trending to have things implemented within S1 (like their Melodyne integration), so there will probably be more to come.

[deRaNged 4 Phuk'dup]

here is the closest thing to Reason...

Orion Studio 8.5...

Synapse Audio Software Orion Studio 8.5

Wow, lol. Didn't even know they still made Orion. Cool program back in the day.

[tu~kindz']

Orion's still around?? I have never heard anyone recommend it before, this is the first.

Nothing is like Reason man lol.


I agree that Studio One is a great option in this regard. I think it has one of the better ReWire implementations. You can essentially ReWire Reason, and pick Reason instruments from within S1's sequencer. You can sequence all of your Reason sounds just by having it open in the background. Kinda cool. I can't remember ReWire being that easy in Cubase... (it could have been... but i remember doing more work to get stereo inputs... I hardly ReWire much anymore though so don't mind me! I could be way off admittedly).

But workflow wise... S1 is very quick, and they are trending to have things implemented within S1 (like their Melodyne integration), so there will probably be more to come.

I've been reading a lot of buzz on here about S1, I might just go with it. What's the sampling function like, because apart from workflow, that's the main reason why I want t rewire. Compared to FL Studio or something.

[deRaNged 4 Phuk'dup]

You may want to consider ultimately ditching Reason altogether if your current plan is going the Rewire route. Once a few vst/AUs are added, Rewiring is going to become a hassle that many people don't feel is worth the trouble for the sounds once they've filled out other options.

Add Komplete 8 to a DAW of choice and I'd doubt you'd miss any sounds in Reason or even in it's 3rd party refill/rack extension creators to the point it's worth the routing and saving involved with Rewiring.

[tu~kindz']

I'm pretty adept at reason, it'd be pretty frustrating switching to something new again, and I'm not really a sound junkie. It would be nice to have VST support, but for the most part I can get any sound I have in my heard out of Reason somehow.So the trade off between a fast, comfortable, dependable workflow and a brand new soundbanks doesn't bode too well for the soundbanks for me.
I'm not going to make better music because I have brand new sounds...know what I mean?

I'm mostly trying to escape Reason's limited sample support and maybe add some VSTs in the process.

[deRaNged 4 Phuk'dup]

I get what you're saying, I'm just going off my own experience when looking for the exact same. Having to rewire and route Reason into other Daws becomes more hassle than the payoff is worth after a while in my opinion from my experience.

You have to save a reason sng file as well as a data file from your Daw. you reopen the Daw and then reopen reason and reload the sng file from Reason. So much easier to just use Kontakt and reopen the DAW and everything be in tact already.

I'm not saying the sounds are "better", I'm saying they begin to serve as more of a convenience than doing all that loading and routing for reason.

All my opinions, may not bother you at all, just something to consider.