User Manual

INSTALLATION
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Installing the Software
Installing Reason Intro
D Unzip the download file (Windows) or mount the disk image file (Mac OS X).
What to do next depends on whether you are installing on a Mac or a Windows computer.
Windows:
1. Locate the file called “Install Reason Intro 10.exe" and double click it.
The installer may automatically start when you insert the DVD, depending on your system settings.
2. Follow the instructions on screen.
Before executing the installation of the software components, you will be asked to select a language,
an install location, and whether you wish to create a program shortcut/alias on your desktop. When the
installation is complete, you have the option of launching Reason Intro directly.
If you install the Full version with the sound bank included, the installer will place this in the
C:\ProgramData\Propellerhead Software\Soundbanks folder.
If you installed the “Reason Intro without sound banks” version, the sound bank will be automatically
downloaded and installed during the first launch of Reason Intro.
Mac OS X:
D On the Mac, there is only a folder called “Reason Intro 10” - simply drag this to the
“Applications” folder.
If you install the Full version with the sound bank included, this will be automatically moved to the
Library/Application Support/Propellerhead Software/Soundbanks folder during the first launch of
Reason Intro.
If you installed the “Reason Intro without sound banks” version, the sound bank will be automatically
downloaded and installed during the first launch of Reason Intro.
Both platforms:
• During the installation on Windows, or during the first program launch on Mac OS X, the
Authorizer application will be installed on your computer.
This application is necessary for handling the Reason Intro authorization (see below) and administra-
tion of Rack Extension devices.
The Authorization system
Reason Intro uses an authorization system designed to be as flexible as possible, while at the same time
providing the best possible copy protection for the product. Here's how it works:
• The core of the authorization system is your license number, which is registered to your
user account on the Propellerhead web site.
• If you have a working Internet connection you can run Reason Intro with Internet Verifica-
tion.
The program will then contact the Propellerhead web site and verify that Reason Intro is registered to
your user account.
• If you need to use Reason Intro without Internet access, you can download and install the
CodeMeter application and then authorize your computer (or Ignition Key hardware)
from your Propellerhead user page.
During start-up Reason Intro automatically detects that your computer is authorized.
You can also choose to authorize an optional physical Ignition Key (USB stick) or Propellerhead Bal-
ance audio interface to run Reason Intro in authorized mode, anywhere and on any computer.