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Description

Unlock the full potential of your loops with the Propellerhead ReCycle 2.2 Loop Editing Software. Designed for musicians and producers who thrive on creativity, this powerful tool lets you manipulate rhythmic loops with precision and finesse. Whether you're remixing, chopping up riffs, or crafting entirely new tracks, ReCycle 2.2 gives you the freedom to slice and dice your audio like never before.

ReCycle 2.2 stands out with its ability to analyze loops and cut them into slices based on your preferences. This means you can adjust each part's tempo, pitch, and even replace individual slices without compromising audio quality. The software’s intuitive interface allows you to move, audition, or delete slices seamlessly, offering unparalleled control over your sound.

The software's non-destructive signal processing, including compression, EQ, and a Transient Designer, ensures that every slice retains its punch and clarity. Plus, the resulting REX files are compatible with all major music software titles, making integration into your existing workflow a breeze. Whether you're cleaning up grooves, creating variations, or adding custom fills, ReCycle 2.2 is your go-to tool for elevating your music production.

Key Features:

  • Precision groove manipulation and cleaning
  • Non-destructive editing with compression, EQ, and Transient Designer
  • Create and replace slices with custom samples
  • Generate new variations and fills from a single phrase
  • Compatible with major DAWs and music software supporting REX format
Reason Studios

Reason Studios

What is ReCycle?

Video thumbnail for What is ReCycle? by Reason Studios

What is ReCycle?

Reason Studios

Reason Studios

Video thumbnail for Recycle Tutorial: How to Chop and Edit Beats by pointblank Music School

Recycle Tutorial: How to Chop and Edit Beats

pointblank Music School

pointblank Music School

Video thumbnail for Recycle 2.2 | How To Recycle Your Own Drum Kits | Hacking Sound Design by MG The Future

Recycle 2.2 | How To Recycle Your Own Drum Kits | Hacking Sound Design

MG The Future

MG The Future

Reviews

PROS

  • Essential for creating compatible REX files for Spectrasonics RMX software

  • Automatically fades sliced samples to avoid abrupt endings

  • User-friendly interface typical of Propellerhead products

  • Ideal for hip hop producers with its sample slicing capabilities

  • Allows export of slices as WAV files for use in other software

  • Only software that properly handles REX file creation

  • Enhances creative potential with unique slicing technology

  • Offers precise control over pitch and time modification

  • Can create Rex files for any DAW that supports them

  • Adds unique effects not achievable without it

CONS

  • Lacks 'snap-to-beat' feature found in Ableton

  • No integrated beat detection algorithms

  • Registration and installation process can be cumbersome

  • Perceived as overpriced for its offerings by some users

  • Redundant for Reason 7 users as features are now integrated

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Propellerhead ReCycle 2.2 Loop Editing Software.

Features and functionality

  • Turning stretch down to 0% in the envelope section prevents unexpected reverse audio during export.

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  • ReCycle offers deeper slice control compared to built-in tools, though modern Reason has integrated slice editing with transient detection.

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Software and compatibility

  • Enabling "Export as One Sample will Crop to Loop" in General preferences resolves export issues, ensuring no stretch effects alter the loop.

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  • Reason’s sequencer now supports direct MP3 import, allowing users to slice and export samples without needing ReCycle.

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  • ReCycle 2.2 works seamlessly on a Mac Mini M4 Pro using Rosetta 2, including loop chopping and export functions.

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User experience

  • A user rediscovered usability after solving a long-standing undocumented conflict with export settings, highlighting a significant improvement in software performance.

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  • It's noted that ReCycle's interface and functionality remain unchanged, maintaining its original purpose well despite newer alternatives.

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  • ReCycle is favored by some for its ability to export 24-bit WAVs for sample selection, despite newer alternatives.

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Comparisons

  • ReCycle is considered obsolete by some due to advancements in Reason's slicing and timestretching capabilities.

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Use cases and applications

  • ReCycle is still valuable for creating REX files for use in Reason's DR. OctoRex and other devices.

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  • Some users prefer ReCycle for standalone audio editing, especially for slicing loops and exporting to NI Battery.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Users face issues with license and organization number requests upon installation, requiring resolution for software access.

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tommypatzius

Propellerhead ReCycle

The best way of slicing up audio files of drums, loops, single shots, anything really. I love how it automatically fades samples that you slice from a loop so that you're not left with an individual hit that ends abruptly and poorly. This is Reason's ultimate sidekick if you're into sampling, or just want to expand your creative potential.

elothesource

My go to Tool

I have been a reason user for over ten years now and this stool is my fav of all editing i have made so many sounds and presets for the Rex players out there because of this power post production tool

M

Great for REX files but lacks beat detection features

The fact that it lacks that 'snap-to-beat' feature Ableton has, and that it has no beat detection algorithms actually built into it kinda puts this at the bottom of my list, but it's great for messing around with REX files, as it's still the only piece of software that can actually make them.

fword

Nice one for beat slicing

Chopping any sound with Recycle cannot be easier.

Artist usage

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See how Sigma uses Propellerhead ReCycle 2.2 Loop Editing Software

Sigma

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At 12:30 in this video, the Propellerhead ReCycle icon can be seen on one of Sigma's studio computers.

See how Lustmord uses Propellerhead ReCycle 2.2 Loop Editing Software

Lustmord

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SPK

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In this list of Lustmord's software, he has Logic Pro X, Addictive Drums, Alitverb, XILS3, and ReCycle.

See how Andrew Innes uses Propellerhead ReCycle 2.2 Loop Editing Software

Andrew Innes

Guitarist

Primal Scream

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"To make beats, Innes digs into his library of sounds from his Akai S1000 or chops up beats from his Korg Electribe into Propellerhead ReCycle."

See how Makoto uses Propellerhead ReCycle 2.2 Loop Editing Software

Makoto

Music Producer

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At 0:24, Propellerhead's ReCycle software can be seen on Makoto's dock.

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