Reason Studios Reason Drum Kits｜Authentic studio acoustic drum kits — sampled to mix in one go
Reason Drum Kits is a studio‑grade acoustic drum instrument from Reason Studios, focused on realistic playing feel and mixing flexibility. Through deep multi‑velocity sampling, round‑robin samples, and multi‑mic signal design, it recreates the natural drum room space; paired with ready‑to‑use presets and multi‑track routing, it makes composing, arranging, and delivery more efficient and reliable.
Key product features
- Studio‑level acoustic drum sounds with multiple velocity layers and round‑robin sampling to effectively reduce mechanical repetition.
- Multi‑microphone architecture (close, overheads, room, etc.) that recreates the drum room and spatial depth.
- Individual drum parts and microphone signals can be routed and output as separate stems, facilitating detailed mixing and effects processing.
- Extensive ready‑to‑use presets and key parameter controls, allowing quick shaping from clean and natural to thick and punchy.
- Seamless integration with the Reason Rack and its effect devices, expanding dynamic and spatial sound design possibilities.
- Supports standard MIDI workflows; playable and recordable directly with keyboards, pad controllers, or electronic drums.
- Compatible with Reason Players (such as Drum Sequencer), enabling fast construction of grooves and rhythmic variations.
- Covers a range of kit styles and tonal settings, suitable for pop, rock, indie production, and film scoring.
System specifications
- Product type: Rack Extension instrument (Reason Drum Kits).
- Compatible platforms: Reason (desktop) and the Reason Rack Plugin environment.
- Operating systems: macOS and Windows (64‑bit).
- Authorization and installation: Requires a Reason Studios account; install/activate via Authorizer or Reason's built‑in manager.
- Download requirements: Internet connection and sufficient disk space to install the sound content.
- Recommended specs: Multi‑core CPU and ample RAM to handle multi‑mic multitrack routing and high sampling loads.
Plugin formats
- VST3 (via Reason Rack Plugin)
- AU (via Reason Rack Plugin)
- AAX 64‑bit (via Reason Rack Plugin)
Supported applications and workflow integration
In the standalone Reason application, Reason Drum Kits runs as a Rack Extension and can output stems and route to the mixer and buses as needed, making parallel processing and spatial design convenient. In other DAWs, insert the Reason Rack Plugin as a VST3/AU/AAX in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Studio One, FL Studio, Reaper, etc., then load Reason Drum Kits inside the RRP; it can be triggered by DAW MIDI, drum machines, or electronic drums, and you can route individual drum/microphone signals back to the host for mixing. It can also be used alongside AI assistants to generate or edit MIDI grooves before importing, creating an integrated workflow from inspiration to finished product.
