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Raxx Studio vs Reason
Both stand on audio editing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMacWeb+1
Raxx Studio covers recording through mastering, with reference matching and collaboration among its tools. The free plan’s monthly mix allowance and watermarked MP3 export are important limits to weigh.
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Free plan MacWindows
Reason offers both a standalone DAW workflow and a Rack plugin for use in other DAWs. Check the platform and system requirements, and note that the free plugin needs a compatible DAW.
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| Raxx Studio | Reason | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 10 |
| Maker | Raxx Studio | Reason |
| Website | raxxstudio.com | reasonstudios.com |
| On audio editing software | #15 of 131 | #19 of 131 |
Raxx Studio: what it does well
- Exports a lossless master and stems.
- Supports multitrack editing and piano-roll MIDI.
- Offers mastering targets for four playback destinations.
- Live collaborators can leave timestamped notes on clips.
- Audio stays on the user’s machine unless uploaded.
What to know first
- Free plan allows 3 mixes per month.
- Free exports are MP3s with a watermark.
- The listed desktop app is for macOS.
Reason: what it does well
- DAW supports recording, multitrack editing, MIDI, and mixing.
- Rack plugin supports VST3, AU, and AAX.
- Reason Free includes 15 devices without expiration or watermarks.
- Reason+ includes 93 devices and weekly sound packs.
- Runs offline for at least 30 days after login.
What to know first
- Does not work on Linux, ChromeOS, Android, or iOS.
- Reason Free requires a compatible DAW.
- Minimum requirements include 4 GB RAM and 6.5 GB free space.
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