Propellerhead Record v1.5.1 [Windows x86]

It's been a long time coming, but Propellerhead have finally unveiled their take on computer‑based audio recording and mixing.

There's just no pleasing some people. Provide one of the most flexible virtual electronic music studios on the planet, and a vocal minority of its users carp about what it doesn't do.

Not being able to record audio directly into Reason has been a sore point for some users, but Propellerhead have been firm about keeping Reason closed to outside influence; third‑party plug‑ins have been a no‑go area as well. The result is that Reason is tight and stable (with a portable file format) and doesn't need to be bloated with 'just in case' code to maintain compatibility.

But audio recording with a Propellerhead perspective is now available, courtesy of a brand new application called Record. In concept, it's an audio and MIDI sequencer with a fairly fluid approach to tempo, equipped with an array of effects‑processing devices, a sound module, a mixer (with a very surprising pedigree), and a user interface that will be instantly familiar to Reason users.

Propellerhead's big idea is to design Record "for musicians — not audio engineers”, claiming an intuitive, straightforward interface and a hands‑on approach to capturing performances. We've heard that before, but could it be that Propellerhead have delivered?