Reason Studios Offers ReCycle 2.5 Sample Tool for Free with Beat Battle Contest

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ReCycle 2.5
Reason Studios has announced that their game-changing sample tool ReCycle, originally released in 1994, will now be available for free. In celebration of this, Reason Studios is launching a community-driven campaign centered around a beat battle hosted by Don Cannon, the VP of A&R at Def Jam Recordings.

ReCycle, known for revolutionizing sample editing in the late 90s, is being reintroduced to a new generation of music producers to preserve its legacy and offer insight into the history of music production. The tool introduced innovative features that allowed loop manipulation without affecting tempo, opening up new creative avenues in electronic music production. It quickly gained popularity among producers and played a significant role in shaping genres like house, techno, and hip-hop.

In its latest update, over 30 years since its inception, ReCycle is adapting to the future by adding support for Windows on ARM and Apple Silicon, along with general performance enhancements. The tool’s revival aims to bring it back to its roots in community-driven settings, fostering collaboration and innovation among producers.

Features

  • Revolutionary loop manipulation without tempo alteration
  • Support for Windows on ARM and Apple Silicon
  • General performance improvements

ReCycle the Beat Contest
To commemorate ReCycle’s return, Reason Studios is organizing a beat battle contest named ‘ReCycle the Beat’. Participants are invited to creatively flip a provided sample using any production methods, with bonus points for utilizing ReCycle. The winner will receive 1 full year of Reason+ subscription. The contest, hosted by Don Cannon, will be open for entries from 2/4 to 16/4, with winners announced on the 25th of April.

We’re excited to offer ReCycle to a wider audience. It’s a significant piece of music software history that we believe still holds immense value for today’s creative community. Join the competition and download ReCycle through Reason Studios’ website to be part of this musical journey.

Price
Free

More info here: Reason Studios | ReCycle