Reason’s classic ReCycle is updated, free, and more useful than you might think

ReCycle, the sample/loop manipulator by Reason Studios, has a refreshed new look – and now it’s free. The REX format works everywhere from Ableton Live to Pro Tools to KORG Gadget. Also – wait, did its name start as a reference to a 1993 Disney instructional video?

Three free spectral synths to try after the new Serum spectral oscillator

Spectral resynthesis is having a moment now that it’s one of the new oscillator types in the mighty Xfer Serum 2. If you’re looking for other ways to get your spectral resynthesis on – or you’re a Serum user who just can’t get enough – here are three free tools to sink your FFTs into.

Peter Kirn - March 19, 2025

TROVARSI x ALX-106 deliver brutal techno fed by serious live chops

Nothing puts life back in the groove quite like playing live. In a pairing of two total legends, Trovarsi and ALX-106 team up to drop some hard-slapping techno in the classic mold out on DC-based Black Techno Matters. And it’s got all the animation of their live sets combined with pitch-perfect production. It’s top-quality techno right when we need it: no hype, no TikTok genres, just a devastating kick from the kick.

Peter Kirn - February 14, 2025

Reason Studios’ Objekt is a physical modeling synth with plenty of twists

Peter Kirn - May 11, 2023

Finally – Reason 12.6 is fully Apple Silicon native and has offline mode (even for subscribers)

Peter Kirn - May 2, 2023

RP-8 is a “demake” of the ReBirth RB-338 for the PICO-8 fantasy console

Peter Kirn - March 14, 2023

Reason Studios shares update and fixes, roadmap for the year, deal on Players

Peter Kirn - March 22, 2022

Reason’s Mimic sampler is here, and very Reason-y

Peter Kirn - August 11, 2021

Reason and Rack Extensions are finally getting high-def UIs; here’s how it works

Peter Kirn - April 21, 2021

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