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 14 beta: new Track Panel, reverb, Dark Mode, more

Reason 14 probably won’t cross off every item on Reason users’ wish lists. But it sure tackles a lot: a new Track Panel and workflow, tons of improvements to the sequencer, Dark Mode, automatic import tempo detection, and more. Plus, since every Reason update really needs a device, this one gets the RV-9 Reverb Station.

Peter Kirn - April 8, 2026

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

Peter Kirn - January 21, 2026

LANDR acquires Reason Studios; takeaways from that announcement

Peter Kirn - January 6, 2026

Three free spectral synths to try after the new Serum spectral oscillator

Peter Kirn - March 19, 2025

TROVARSI x ALX-106 deliver brutal techno fed by serious live chops

Peter Kirn - February 14, 2025

You can play rave classic game wipEout in the browser – for now

Peter Kirn - August 29, 2023

Reason Studios’ Objekt is a physical modeling synth with plenty of twists

Peter Kirn - May 11, 2023