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When will the new versions be released?

Reason 5 and Record 1.5 will be released for sale worldwide August 25th, 2010.

I have Reason, which upgrade should I get?

If you have Reason, you should get Record for Reason Owners – today! Record for Reason Owners gives you Record at a great price, and anyone who purchases from May 24th 2010 up until the release of Reason 5 and Record 1.5 will get the new versions free of charge! More information is available here.

I have Reason and Record, which upgrade should I get?

If you have both Reason and Record, the Reason 5 upgrade will give you everything you need to run the latest versions: the Reason 5 upgrade also upgrades Record to version 1.5.

What will the system requirements for Reason be?

Mac OS X

• Intel Mac (multiple cores highly recommended)
• 1 GB RAM or more
• DVD drive
• Mac OS X 10.4 or later
• 2 GB free hard disk space
• Monitor with 1024x768 resolution or larger
• CoreAudio compliant audio interface or built-in audio hardware
• A MIDI interface and a MIDI keyboard recommended

Windows

• Intel Pentium 4/AMD Athlon or better
• 1GB RAM
• DVD drive
• Windows XP SP3, Vista or Windows 7
• 2 GB free hard disk space
• Monitor with 1024x768 resolution or larger
• A 16 bit Windows compatible audio card, preferably with an ASIO driver
• A MIDI interface and a MIDI keyboard recommended

What will the system requirements for Record be?

Mac OS X

• Intel Mac (multiple cores highly recommended)
• 1 GB RAM or more
• DVD drive
• 3 GB free hard disk space (program may use up to 20 GB scratch disk space)
• Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
• Monitor with at least 1024x768 resolution
• CoreAudio compliant audio interface or built-in audio hardware
• Free USB port for Ignition Key
• Internet connection for registration

Windows

• Intel P4/AMD Athlon XP at 2GHz or better (multiple cores highly recommended)
• 1 GB RAM or more
• DVD drive
• 3 GB free hard disk space (program may use up to 20 GB scratch disk space)
• Windows XP SP3, Vista or Windows 7.
• Monitor with at least 1024x768 resolution
• Audio Interface with ASIO driver
• Free USB port for Ignition Key
• Internet connection for registration

Can I use Reason 4 with Record 1.5? Or Reason 5 with Record 1.0?

No, but don't worry! Owners of Record and Reason who upgrades to Reason 5 will also get an upgrade to Record 1.5, free of charge.

I just bought Reason/Record, will I get a free upgrade?

Anyone who purchases Reason, Record, the Duo or Record for Reason Owners today will get an upgrade to the new versions free of charge. The grace period for free upgrades will be from May 24th, 2010 until the release date, late summer 2010. You will be asked to provide proof of purchase, so hold on to your receipt! More information is available here.

What kind of copy protection will Reason 5 and Record 1.5 use?

We are not making any changes the programs' copy protection. The Reason copy protection will remain the same, and be based on disc verification and license number authorization, just like previous versions. Record 1.5 and the Duo will continue to use the Propellerhead Ignition Key for authorization.

How much will it cost?

• Record for Reason Owners (includes Reason 5 upgrade): EUR €149 / USD $169
  
• Reason 5 Upgrade from any version of Reason or Record Reason Duo: EUR € 99 / USD $129
  (includes free upgrade to Record 1.5 for owners of Record Reason Duo or Record for Reason Owners)
  
• Record 1.5 Upgrade: free download for Record standalone users
  
• Record Reason Duo: EUR €405 / USD $449
  
• Reason 5: EUR €305 / USD $349
  
• Record 1.5: EUR €279 / USD $299

All prices are suggested retail prices.