Reason 14 RV-9 guide: it’s a reverb, a granular and spectral effect, more

Reason’s RV-9 is a major addition to Reason 14, with algorithmic reverb, spectral and granular effects, and plate, spring, and reverb, plus a ton of extras from shimmer to patchability. Let’s take a deep dive and learn how to get the most out of it.

Reason 14 arrives: Dark Mode, better Track workflow, RV-9 reverb, more

Reason 14 is out of beta now, with faster workflows and a bunch of new effects packed into the new RV-9 Reverb Station, plus Dark Mode. I’ve been testing the beta for a few weeks now. Here’s your snapshot guide to what’s new and how to upgrade.

Peter Kirn - May 12, 2026

Reason perpetual licenses now $199 for Rack, $299 for Reason

As expected, LANDR is adding plug-ins, mastering, and distribution services to the Reason+ subscription. Here’s the surprise: Reason Rack is available as a standalone, perpetual purchase for the first time ($199), with Reason perpetual licenses lowered to $299. (There’s also a new subscription for just Reason Rack.)

Peter Kirn - January 21, 2026

LANDR acquires Reason Studios; takeaways from that announcement

Peter Kirn - January 6, 2026

Sending music to LANDR now gets your music up on Beatport

Peter Kirn - February 16, 2018

SoundCloud want to master your tracks for free

Peter Kirn - May 25, 2016