Both the standalone version of Reason 13 and Reason Rack Plugin are installed in the same
procedure. So, even if you are planning to only use Reason Rack Plugin, follow the installation procedure(s) below:
1. If you haven’t already, download and install the latest version of the Reason Companion application here.
2. Launch the Reason Companion app and click the “My Reason” tab down to the left:
3. On the “My Reason” tab, click the “Download Reason 13” button:
4. Unzip the download file (Windows) or mount the disk image file (macOS).
What to do next depends on whether you are installing on a Mac or a Windows computer.
Windows:
1. Locate the file called “Install Reason 13.exe" and double click it.
2. Follow the instructions on screen.
Before executing the installation of the software components, you will be asked to select a language,
an 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.
The Reason Rack Plugin VST3 is automatically installed in
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3.
The Reason Rack Plugin AAX is automatically installed in
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\
macOS:
1. Double click the Reason installation file.
2. Follow the instructions on screen.
The Reason Rack Plugin VST3 is automatically installed in:
Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3.
The Reason Rack Plugin AUv2 is automatically installed in:
Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components.
The Reason Rack Plugin AAX is automatically installed in:
Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins
Both OS platforms:
Reason comes with some additional content (Rack Extensions and ReFills) that you can install
separately, either right after the Reason installation or at a later point. To install the additional content,
please have a look at this article.