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> Hi all, > > I understand there are some Propellerhead Reason users > on the list. I'm contemplating taking the plunge into > this here software thingy too. Can anybody elaborate > on the "Recycle" based looper contained therein -- > theoretically, practically, usefully? I'm a guitarist, > Mac guy . . . be gentle (I scare easily). What might I > be able to expect this puppy to be capable of -- or > NOT capable of (more'n likely)? > The 'recycle' based looper isn't a looper at all -it's a drum loop sampler. It loads files, usually drumloops, created with the software recycle and allows you to trigger each section of the file via the sequencer. The big draws of Reason are the 'all in one' aspect of it, the 'eye candy' factor of the 'fake' rack, and the fact that it's cheap as this software stuff goes. People with limited experience and gear at their disposal can get nice sounds out of in seconds. It's become very popular with beginners and dabblers because of this, though the UI, while heavy on eye candy, is somewhat clunky for actual use, compared to the competition - particularly Cubase SX with VST plugins (which is a lot more expensive to boot). A lot of it's tools can only be programmed with a mouse, which is very frustrating, since would be extremely cool to use live, if only pre-programming the drum and step sequencer modules was easier. Also, it has no midi output, so you can't control other gear with it. I use it as a gigantic VST plugin on a couple of songs on my latest project, but if I hadn't gotten as part of a bundle of stuff I don't think I would have picked it up. bIz