LK vs Reason Compact

LK is a flexible remote control application for Ableton Live and MIDI devices, providing a wide range of features and functionality to enhance the production and live performance of electronic music. LK offers tight integration with Ableton Live using our free UBRIDGE desktop application, providing access and control of Ableton Live projects, with both wired and wireless connection options. LK has extensive MIDI capabilities too, allowing for communication and control of any MIDI compliant software or hardware, even apps running on the same device thanks to virtual MIDI support and AUv3 integration too. LK is split into six unique modules, each available as a separate in-app purchase, offering great value that you can tailor to your specific needs. LK is also capable of connecting with USB MIDI interfaces which allows you to interact with external gear. To connect LK to your host computer you will need to download and install a free software utility called UBRIDGE on your computer. It is available for Windows and macOS and it can be downloaded from Imaginando website. See our setup guide for further details in LK’s product page. MATRIX MODULE - Live Mode - In Live mode, you can control almost every aspect of Ableton Live directly from LK. The app mirrors your session view, allowing you to launch clips, add tracks and scenes, arm, solo, and mute tracks, and adjust track monitoring, volume, pan, and cue settings on the master track. You can create and edit clips with the powerful built-in clip composer, featuring tools like scales, swing, humanize, horizontal and vertical mirroring, time-shifting notes, pitch swapping, transposing, and even chord and melody generation within a defined range. LK also enables device control within each track, offering a range of generic layouts for quick access and instant parameter adjustments, so you can modify settings without needing to interact directly with your computer. - MIDI Mode - In MIDI mode, LK enhances workflow with a flexible, independent sequencing environment for streamlined composition and arrangement. Users can create and manage MIDI clips per track, arrange scenes, and send MIDI to other software or hardware. When loaded as an AUv3 in hosts like AUM, LK sequences and coordinates various instruments, perfect for complex setups and live performances. Essential editing tools like signatures, scales and transformative tools simplify MIDI editing, while automation and generative tools enable dynamic compositions. Follow actions and probability settings further smooth transitions, making performance arrangements seamless and spontaneous—all within a single, powerful interface. PADS MODULE - Get the MPC feel on your touchscreen with PADS, featuring an arpeggiator and a chorder. When working in Ableton Live mode it automatically maps drum rack pad names to each pad on the app - never miss a pad again. Use it in MIDI mode to quickly play other synth apps. CONTROLLER MODULE - Extensive control of 128 parameters with CONTROLLER. Use assignable and customisable knobs, faders, buttons and pads to control MIDI hardware, desktop and mobile DAWs - now with the power of AUv3 integration too. X/Y MODULE - Three dimensional parameter tweaking with X/Y PAD. This module can work with CC or NOTE events. In CC mode, a CC can be assigned per axis. In NOTE mode, X is pitch, Y is velocity and Z is Note ON/ Note OFF. CHORDER MODULE - Play chords like never before with the CHORDER module. Use this chord generator to build chords and lay them out according to your needs. KEYBOARD MODULE - KEYBOARD features 3-axis expression capabilities with scale and range controls. It also allows the possibility of mapping any Live or MIDI CC parameters to be controlled by the X and Y position within each of the keys, providing additional expression to the performance. It also has an MPE mode so you can use it with your favorite MPE compatible synths.

Go creative and make amazing beats and melodies now! Maybe you’re humming on your first beat ever or maybe you’re thinking about your next album. With Reason Compact you’ll have a powerful and easy-to-use music studio right in your pocket, ready to sketch down ideas whenever inspiration strikes. It’s never been easier and more fun to make music! • Start a song from scratch or use one of the genre-based demo songs • Learn more and find inspiration from smart tools and explainers • Sketch out song ideas on the go with a full-featured studio • Create music with three amazing-sounding instruments • Craft banging beats, beautiful melodies and deep basslines • Discover and play sounds made by world-class artists and music producers • Connect with other music apps • Take your tracks further with Reason, the desktop music studio • Carry your easy-to-use pocket music studio with you everywhere Get started with Reason Compact for free, then add new sounds and more options only when you’re ready to take it to the next level. FEATURES: Create banging beats • Start making fantastic beats from scratch or choose between a range of pre-made drum beats for quick beat making, designed for different modern music genres • Choose among 16 free inspirational drumkits • Play the easy-to-use drum pads • Give your beats your personal touch by exploring all the different effects • Make beats with the Rytmik drum machine to create unique rhythms • Sequence and build patterns in the drum grid Make amazing melodies and basslines • Create melodies with Europa, a cutting-edge synthesizer • Get your basslines going with the Monotone Bass Synthesizer • Play lush synth chords with a single key using the Chords tool • Play melodies and basslines with the smart keyboard that helps you always stay in key and never hit the wrong note • Discover and play sounds made by world-class artists and music producers • Draw notes and polish your performance with the MIDI note grid • Mix your tracks and play with the built-in effects and controls to dial in your perfect sound • Add depth and texture to your tracks using distortion, delay, and reverb effects Take yourself to the next level • Start soft and unlock new features, sounds and controls only when you are ready • Learn more about the fantastic world of music making and instruments with the easy to understand explainers in the app • Play with an external MIDI keyboard if that is more your thing • Collaborate with other music makers and artist in real-time using Ableton Link • Connect Reason Compact with other music apps using Audiobus or Inter-app Audio • Get a better understanding of a DAW to take your music further on desktop • Export your tracks to Reason, the desktop music studio MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • iOS 11