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ReCycle Updated

Propellerhead's loop slicer gets interface overhaul, workflow enhancements and Mac OSX Lion compatibility 01-Feb-12

Propellerhead has released ReCycle version 2.2 for sale--an update to the industry standard tool that creates REX files. Sporting a completely overhauled graphical user interface, ReCycle 2.2 adds new key commands, workflow enhancements and a new Online Help system--making it, say Propellerhead, even faster and easier to use. Version 2.2 is a 64-bit compatible application with full support for Windows 7 and Mac OS X Lion operating systems. Here's what Propellerhead has to say...

About ReCycle
An industry standard, ReCycle is the fastest way to make sampled material your own. ReCycle lets you do with sampled loops what you can do with beats programmed from individual drum sounds--like alter the tempo, or replace sounds and process them individually. Producers use Recycle for making loops tempo-independent, for quick editing of sampled parts, chopping up riffs, remixing and doing mash ups.

Load any loop or musical phrase into ReCycle. The program will look at the file, analyze it, and slice it up into its rhythmic components. The file can then be rearranged, pitched or have its tempo freely adjusted. Artists have full control over the individual slices and can alter the timing or even quantize the groove, keep the feel of the loop and replace the sounds with their own. Or load the file into a software sampler and trigger the individual parts from a MIDI keyboard to turn the sampled material into a completely new performance.

A favorite among sound designers and producers, ReCycle's REX file format is supported by all major music software titles including applications such as Apple Logic, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Cakewalk Sonar, Ableton Live, MOTU Digital Performer and Propellerhead Reason, as well as software instruments such as Native Instruments Kontakt and Spectrasonics Stylus RMX.

Pricing and Availability:

  • ReCycle 2.2 is available now for purchase worldwide, at a suggested retail price of USD $249 / EUR €229.
  • The ReCycle 2.2 upgrade is available as a free download for any registered owner of ReCycle version 2 or higher.
  • Upgrades from 1.x of ReCycle can be purchased from the Propellerhead web shop.

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I Don't Like Music    Said...

I was tempted to buy the software a few months back but decided that it's only a matter of time before Propellerheads roll Recycle into Reason. I was burned once with Record, and while the Props made good with their pay what you want upgrade scheme, I'm none too eager to follow another convoluted upgrade path. And if I'm going to drop $200.00 on music software, I'd rather give Logic a go. With Logic's "convert region to sampler track" function I'd get similar results and a lot more besides.

01-Feb-12 09:58 AM


RP    Said...

I've been using Recycle since version 1 and love what it does, but I agree 100%. For the money, I would rather throw a few extra dollars and get Logic or the likes as RC is a one trick pony. They should have redesigned the application as a tool in Reason 6 and just kept everything together.

02-Feb-12 11:29 AM


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alexkid1 08-May-12 07:32 PM

Agreed. I payed 400$ for the program and it would just be one awesome package if Reason, Record and Recycle was in the same box.


breezyjrmusic 15-Apr-12 04:46 PM

you cant even delete parts of your sample in recycle


savagecabage 14-Apr-12 08:36 PM

woah, just checked out the price. can somebody explain to be what thats all about? it seems like it would be a pretty neat thing to have but what else does it do? its gotta do something else for that price? it doesnt seem right after paying so much on reason, to pay half that amount for something simple like this that just chops up audio that i will only really be using in reason. or am i missing something?


soundmal 11-Apr-12 09:07 PM

PLEASE PROPELLERHEADS DO SOMTHING ABOUT...


soundmal 11-Apr-12 11:26 AM

we need recycle to work with controller like mashine software do


joeyheadset 11-Apr-12 09:43 AM

Reluctantly, I agree. Virtually everything the Props put out is really worth the money. I can't think of another company that offers better value in their products. But Recycle, ultimately, is a basic utility... one that really only has value if you already own Reason. At this point I don't feel it makes sense for the Props to charge $250 for this utility. That's half the cost of Reason! The pricing doesn't make sense. Charge $50 for it, I'll cough it up. But $250 is too much.


DjVinnie91 06-Apr-12 10:38 PM

Actually more like the other way around 


NimbusFirecloud 20-Mar-12 10:08 PM

I hope with the just announced Racks Expansion that this will be an option. It is going to take reason to new heights. I wasn't much of a DAW user but I finally gave in and I like reasons virtual rack. It is great for sound design and it is only getting better now with Plug-In possibilities.


NimbusFirecloud 20-Mar-12 10:05 PM

@Kopmis It is a newer version Recycle 2.2. It didn't work with OSX Lion until the update released. It did however work with OSX before Lion.


cperception 08-Mar-12 10:00 PM

are you on crack? it works for macs and osx lion on 64 bit.crackhead


LightGreenMuzzikk 05-Mar-12 08:54 PM

Image-Line's SliceX is still number ONE#1 for me. Recycle cant compete because its not a integrated plugin. On SliceX i can do all the things in one without the need to export it first.


MarcioYTchannel 03-Mar-12 06:44 PM

ò_ó, didnt know that


mistrfinga 02-Mar-12 01:43 AM

Not only does it work on intel, it WONT work on powerPC. GREAT JOB reading the info...


anosoumusictube 27-Feb-12 10:04 PM

Doubt it, the first version of ReCycle was released in 1994. ;)


PropellerheadSW 27-Feb-12 02:46 AM

I don't know what you're talking about because ReCycle works on Intel macs and OSX Lion.


kopmis 26-Feb-12 11:15 PM

Wow, Propellerhead took the effort to make a new promo video for ReCycle in 2012. Does it work on a new mac? No, because it's still a powerpc app. It's been more than six years since Apple released the first intel mac. Great job.


MarcioYTchannel 26-Feb-12 09:02 PM

copy of abletons midi sistem :/


subclonk 16-Feb-12 03:40 AM

The old version supports hardware samplers. This is just an advert for Reason.


nutterwithbutter 08-Feb-12 12:36 AM

Agreed integrate pls. It can be like max for live where if have a license it just works.


alkotaak 05-Feb-12 01:03 AM

I purchased Reason 6 and Recycle 2.2. I definitely look forward to integration of Recycle into Reason at some point. Its a major workflow issue for me. But im a Propellerhead and will wait it out. I hope you guys come through on this... Reason 6.5?


dethrotjethro 03-Feb-12 08:49 PM

In order to maintain .rex as a standard for sliced loops, they need to put the tool for creation into as many hands as possible so that .rex becomes synonymous with 'sliced loops'. $250 does NOT enable that vision. It prohibits it, actually.


dethrotjethro 03-Feb-12 08:48 PM

I know it's been said before, but worth repeating: Too Expensive. I support integration into Reason, however a standalone version should always be available for those who wish to use .rex files but don't want to buy into the Reason paradigm.


samyewell 03-Feb-12 03:54 AM

I think this would be handy to have, and it would definitely add a bit of personal flavor to my recordings but is it really worth 250 USD?...


ajayoriginal 03-Feb-12 03:01 AM

This is the main reason I stopped using propellerhead software, recycle needs to be integrated, its 2012!!! Moved on to fl studio and haven't looked back.


ibaneziceman2002 02-Feb-12 07:15 PM

Which version of ReCycle is this?


JBarber3d 02-Feb-12 03:40 PM

Yeah, that would be good. I think it's worth stating here that I have been using Reason for years now for all my instrumentation, but have switched to Maschine so that I can slice samples and perform sequences all in the same box. All about the workflow. It used to be "import sample into wav editor, slice sample in ReCycle, perform sequence in Reason". Now it's "import, slice, perform in Maschine, and MAAYYBE I'll play with Reason if I feel like it". Not good for Propellerhead!


ndklowkey 02-Feb-12 03:22 PM

your rite, i dont even use it that much any due to that fact, i would rather it be built in than to have to use a separate program every time. But it is awesome i used soundforge,recycle n reason all together BUT NEEDS TO BE COMBINED!


Chevytravelleruk 02-Feb-12 01:58 PM

I'm a big fan of the Props and long time user of Reason but Recycle is now as old as many of the people using it and just doesn't offer good Value For Money I'm afraid. This desperately needs incorporating into the workflow of Reason to make this a cohesive process rather than the messy(and expensive) experience it is now


rtmnmk 02-Feb-12 12:10 AM

Looks great on the promo, but in actual, I haven't found Recycle or Reason to be user-friendly softwares. A lot of mess, a lot of headache and too much of "go figure what the programmer was thinking about..." Also, the Wave display is not accurate compare to other audio softwares. I prefer to slice, stretch and work with my samples manually. Call me an "old fashioned" - I'm fine with that. I work pretty fast this way and get this way exactly what I want..


WittyBoiBeatz 01-Feb-12 06:48 PM

Time stretching would be awesome...


glict 01-Feb-12 12:19 AM

I think u guys should integrate recycle into Reason's octorex. So I can chop in a program without having to jump back and forth. That's a pain


GlasswareEnt 31-Jan-12 09:00 PM

I've got to agree with other people that the price is a little high. I still find it a really nice program though! :) Oh, and Reason is super nice as well!


JBarber3d 31-Jan-12 07:11 PM

Yeah, same here. But this process is most annoying when you're sampling audio using Reason, and then have to export the audio, import it into ReCycle, chop the slices up, export AGAIN, and import AGAIN into Reason. That logic is from the School of Redundancy School! Waste of time


bigcollardgreens 31-Jan-12 07:03 PM

i just import audio slice it and send it to kong 


JBarber3d 31-Jan-12 12:02 AM

ReCycle is awesome for sure....but needs to be built into Reason. Thanks.


anosoumusictube 30-Jan-12 10:44 PM

Aw yeaah, beer! :)


RETRoSPEKTaOfficial 30-Jan-12 10:40 PM

mattias, again on your privat account???? o boy.. give me some of that beer please :)


RETRoSPEKTaOfficial 30-Jan-12 10:37 PM

but i do like reason for sample browsing and the new octorex looks pretty impressive.. but what was the price again for reason 5 or 6 you say? same as i paid for ableton???? same as i paid for logic? More than i paid for PT9????

No vst, no rtas, no AU, NO PLUGINS??? sorry, cant do.


anosoumusictube 30-Jan-12 10:35 PM

Yeah, absolutely. ReCycle is an ideal partner with Reason as our REX integration is the best. Not arguing that! :)


RETRoSPEKTaOfficial 30-Jan-12 10:35 PM

broh, 249€ are much, much more than 249$.... but anyway, thats the price for MAX not for recycle... recycle goes for about 199 in may places and others, who realized they sit on a whole pile of if for about a decade have put it down to 120, thats what i got if for.. still about 119 to much... sorry to say.


RETRoSPEKTaOfficial 30-Jan-12 10:33 PM

actually, 90% of the time of this video talks about reason.. do you realize? octorex, redrum, kong....


anosoumusictube 30-Jan-12 10:32 PM

We should make it clear here, are you talking about converting mp3s to wavs or REX files to wavs? ReCycle natively exports to .wav if you load a REX file into it so no problem there.

The Max I was referring to is not MAX from Cycling '74 but the open source convertor from sbooth. Both Max and iTunes convert MP3s to wavs easily if you want to load them in ReCycle and ReCycle itself can export REX loops as wavs.

It's totally ok if it's not for you, just want facts right. :)


RETRoSPEKTaOfficial 30-Jan-12 10:28 PM

AAH.... :) lucky you.. .i was just contacting my agent at the fbi to trace you down.. :) (old habits..) Mattias, we actually had the pleasure before...

As i said, the vid is great. but the program is of no real use if you are not on reason. unfortunately, i realized to late..(btw, i am the only person of all people i ever met that use recycle who was dumb enough to buy it.. it should come free with your reason. you don't do enough on it to justify the price or the sale at all


RETRoSPEKTaOfficial 30-Jan-12 10:25 PM

you cannot load rex into itunes mattias. audacity is so slow, my dead grandma would walk quicker from hamburg to barcelona before audacity opens... :) MAX is anything but free (at about 250€ for a student license... that is extreme luxury as a mp3 converter... and about the export, in the 2.2 version, i cannot even select part of the file anymore and just export this separately.. hell knows what happened with the program...


extremrams 30-Jan-12 10:23 PM

$249.. damn it! that's quite expensive for slicing up some loops in 2012 :) better overthink that price policy there. apart from that, i love reason and i'm a licensed user since version 3, but the price of recycle kept me away from it for years.


NewgroundsOwnSBB 30-Jan-12 10:15 PM

What is Recycle? Outdated and overpriced. lol


PropellerheadSW 30-Jan-12 10:13 PM

Actually, I work for Propellerhead (sorry, I was on my personal account before - old habits - but I actually did this video!) so I very much use a legitimate version :) /Mattias


anosoumusictube 30-Jan-12 10:11 PM

Does Live not allow importing of a REX file as an audio file? Haven't used Live in a while I admit so you're probably right.

I assumed that was semi-standard at least. In any case, if you can open a REX file in ReCycle — just click Export and select wave file and you can stretch it in Ableton! Problem solved. :)

On Mac OS X there are plenty of great convertors. I use Snapper which is perfect for me but paid for and a bit expensive. Some free: Audacity, Max, iTunes etc.


RETRoSPEKTaOfficial 30-Jan-12 10:10 PM

i will sell it to you if you want it.. but i would almost bet that you use a cracked version (like 99% of people that have recycle... LOL)


RETRoSPEKTaOfficial 30-Jan-12 10:07 PM

not if you have some rex files that you would like to implement... (try time streching rex in live.. good luck) haven't thought about this, have you? also, i work on mac, there are no quality converters for mac that I know of,


 

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