System requirements
Do I need a new computer? What are the system requirements?
Don't worry. Although version 4 comes packed with advanced new technology, it is still as lean on your CPU as Reason has always been.
These are the minimum requirements for running Reason version 4:
Windows:
- Windows XP SP2 or Vista
- Processor: Intel P4 / AMD Athlon XP or better
- Memory: 512 MB RAM minimum, 1 GB recommended
- Screen resolution: 1024x768
- 2 GB free hard disk space
- DVD reader
- 16-bit windows compatible audio card, preferably with DirectX or ASIO drivers
- Recommended: MIDI keyboard with built-in MIDI interface, or MIDI keyboard and MIDI interface
Mac OS:
- Mac OS X 10.4
- Processor: G4 1GHz and up or Intel Mac
- Memory: 512 MB RAM minimum, 1 GB recommended
- Screen resolution: 1024x768
- 2 GB free hard disk space
- DVD reader
- Recommended: MIDI keyboard with built-in MIDI interface, or MIDI keyboard and MIDI interface