Specifications

INSTALLATION
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Installing the Software
Running the Installer
Now it’s time to install the actual Reason software:
D Insert the Reason CD labeled “Program Disc” into your CD-ROM
drive.
What to do next depends on whether you are installing on a Mac or a Win-
dows computer.
Windows:
1. On the CD-ROM, locate the file called “Install Reason” and double
click on it.
Under Windows, the installer may automatically start when you insert the
CD, depending on your system settings.
2. Follow the instructions on screen.
Before executing the installation of the software components, you will be
asked to specify a 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 directly.
Mac OS:
On the Mac, there is only a folder called “Reason” - simply drag this to the Appli-
cations folder on your hard disk.
About the Sound Banks
The first time you launch Reason, you will be asked to insert the Reason Factory
Sound Bank and the Orkester Sound Bank. These each consist of one big file,
containing a large number of patches, samples and loops, serving as your main
supply of sounds (much like the sound ROM in a synthesizer).
These are copied to your hard disk and are required to run the program.
Launching the Program
Now, the Reason files have been installed in a folder on your hard disk. Under
Windows, all Reason related items have also been added to the Start menu and
possibly you will have a Reason shortcut on the Desktop.
1. Check for any ReadMe files in the Reason folder or on the Start
menu, and open and read these.
ReadMe files may contain important last minute information that didn’t make
it into this manual.
2. Launch the program by double clicking the Reason icon (or by se-
lecting the Reason item from the Start menu).
3. First a Licensing Agreement is shown.
Read it through and click “Agree” to proceed.
4. You will now be asked to insert the Orkester CD in your CD-ROM
drive.
The Orkester Sound Bank will be then be automatically copied into the Rea-
son Program folder. During this process, which will take a while, various
splash screens are shown, along with a progress meter.
5. Next, you will be asked to insert the “Factory Sound Bank” CD in
your CD-ROM drive.
The Factory Soundbank will also automatically be copied into the Reason
Program folder.
6. Fill in the authorization form that appears.
Your license number can be found on the product authorization card in-
cluded in the package.
At this point a dialog appears, asking you whether you want to register your copy
of the program at the Propellerhead web site. Registering gives you immediate
access to various benefits such as free, extra sounds for Reason!
!
You must have a working Internet connection to be able to register
on-line.
D If you click the Register Now button, your Internet browser will
launch and take you to the registration page on the Propellerhead
web site.
Follow the instructions on the web page. After finishing the registration, click
the Continue button in the installation dialog.
D If you don’t want to register at this point, click the Later button.
You can register at any time by selecting Product Registration from the Con-
tact menu (Mac) or Help menu (Windows) in Reason (or by going to
www.propellerhead.se/register).
This completes the installation and the program is opened, but a new dialog ap-
pears named “Reason Setup Wizard” which will guide you through the basic
settings needed to use Reason.
This is described in the “Setting Up” chapter so just leave things as they are for
now and go to the next chapter...