Reason Essentials is easy to get started with and will have you making music in no time. It comes loaded with the instruments, effects and sounds you need to get going. Create, compose, record and finish your music with this integrated software music production studio with audio recording, all the editing tools you need, built-in collaboration tools and a massive collection of instruments, sounds and effects. It's the perfect choice for writing recording, remixing and producing great-sounding tracks. At the heart of Reason Essentials is a virtual rack that builds itself as you create your song. Fill your rack with as many devices as you need to get your sound. Reason Essentials' legendary instruments and effects cover every need from acoustic and organic to electronic and synthetic. Capture your musical ideas in Reason Essentials' powerful sequencer. Record and edit audio, MIDI or automation with powerful recording and editing tools. Always in sync with your flow, forever adapting to you and your working methods, Reason Essentials' sequencer simply gets you there faster. When you're looking for even more creative options, plugins come to the rescue. Expand your virtual rack with new, inspiring instruments and effects created by developers around the world - from modern effects to vintage instruments. Reason supports VST plugins and Propellerhead's own Rack Extension format. Rack Extensions are full Reason rack citizens, giving you the same fully integrated experience as when using any of the included synths, effects and utilities.