I'm using Reason 10. I've been thinking about using 32 in Smart TV with Reason
I'm looking at INSIGNIA 32-inch Class F20 Series Smart HD 720p Fire TV with Alexa Voice Remote (NS-32F201NA23, 2022 Model).
Is Reason 10's resolution going to work with that large a monitor or will it look blurry with less definition.
Thank you
Using a 32 in. Smart TV with Reason
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1280 × 720 is a very low resolution. Everything will look blurry from a within an appropriate distance to the display, not just Reason. Modern display panels of that size have at least 2560 × 1440. Mostly 3840 x 2160.
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Agreed. With that size screen you should go at least for 1080p screen, preferably 4K. And it's important that it has some sort of gaming mode, where the source signal is mapped 1:1 to pixels and all motion blur and frame interpolation is turned off.
And it doesn't matter if it's "smart" or not - Reason (or any other DAW) won't be using any of that.
And it doesn't matter if it's "smart" or not - Reason (or any other DAW) won't be using any of that.
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If you are going to go out and buy something, probably best to just buy a monitor made for computers.
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For Reason 11, 1080p would be optimal. Larger resolutions will make stuff smaller on screen. I just loaded Reason 11 onto my 42inch 4K TV screen (that's in my studio), and that looks like this:
Everything is showing crisp, but already so small that I have to squint to read stuff. 4K on a smaller screen (as you think of 32inch), will be even smaller. I run Reason 12 in my studio at 140% zoom, including on this large screen, to make it usable. My two other screens are 2K by the way. All screens are running at their native resolution, no OS scaling.
Most modern hdpi TV screens have specific settings for using it as a computer monitor. No problems at all.Jackjackdaw wrote: ↑15 Oct 2023If you are going to go out and buy something, probably best to just buy a monitor made for computers.
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Right. I overlooked the OP had Reason != v12.x, so no zoom. In that case: Yes, lower resoolution like Full HD (1920 x 1080) may be the best choice.crimsonwarlock wrote: ↑15 Oct 2023For Reason 11, 1080p would be optimal. Larger resolutions will make stuff smaller on screen. I just loaded Reason 11 onto my 42inch 4K TV screen (that's in my studio), and that looks like this:
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I regularly use my LG 45" and 50" HDTVs with my computer (and Reason) and they work great. But they are both 4k, not 720p. I'm actually surprised that 720p is still available for new TVs these days. If you are going to go the TV route (which makes a great monitor, IMO), I'd definitely go with HD. If you have access to the TV before your buy it (at a store) why not take your computer down to the store and try it out before you buy?
Reason 10/11 on a big 4K screen simply requires Windows scaling to be set to ~200% or something, it will look like 1080p and scaling artefacts should be minimal. I'd rather invest in good screen, because when OP decides to upgrade Reason they will regret they've opted for a 1080p screen.crimsonwarlock wrote: ↑15 Oct 2023...For Reason 11, 1080p would be optimal. Larger resolutions will make stuff smaller on screen...
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As the OP mentioned Alexa, my guess is/was that he's on Apple. I have no idea what scaling options are available there. Besides, 1080p TV screens are available for cheap now, while 4K TVs are significantly more pricey. Investing in future stuff is great when you have the money, but for many people, getting something cheap is preferable. I have no idea, though, in what demographic the OP falls
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Alexa is Amazon's product and thus probably Linux.crimsonwarlock wrote: ↑16 Oct 2023As the OP mentioned Alexa, my guess is/was that he's on Apple. I have no idea what scaling options are available there. Besides, 1080p TV screens are available for cheap now, while 4K TVs are significantly more pricey. Investing in future stuff is great when you have the money, but for many people, getting something cheap is preferable. I have no idea, though, in what demographic the OP falls
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