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Propellerheads REX File Format

Propellerheads REX File Format
Learn about REX file Format
Before ReCycle 2.0, there were two file formats associated with ReCycle: ReCycle Document files (with the extension .RCY on Windows systems) and ReCycle Export files, popularly called â€REXâ€-files, because of its â€.REXâ€-extension on Windows systems. The ReCycle Document Files could be saved and then re-edited in ReCycle, whereas the REX files could only be exported, once and for all, and then imported into other applications.

Learn about REX2 file Format
Since ReCycle 2.0, both these file formats are obsolete. The new format is REX2, which has the properties of both of its predecessors. REX2 files are the new native ReCycle Document files, and can as such be loaded, saved and reloaded into ReCycle for continued editing and fine-tuning of slice positions and other parameters. Also, REX2 files can be imported for use in other programs.

Besides containing all the new information that ReCycle 2.0 needs, the REX2 files also have the property of being compressed (in the â€zipâ€ kind-of way, not the musical one). This is accomplished using a proprietary non-lossy algorithm which manages to reduce the size of the files by around 40-60%, in most cases.

Becoming a REX Developer
Propellerhead Software will issue licenses to companies in the audio or music industry interested in creating commercial REX applications. There are no costs involved. Propellerhead Software will administer the authorization, copyrights, logos and trademarks. The company will also provide the licensee with technical support, free of charge. Due to the legal aspects of the agreement you need to have a proper, registered company in order to qualify as a REX developer. We do not allow private persons, schools or companies in other types of businesses to become licensors. Clicking the link below takes you to the developer pages, where you will find detailed information and forms for applying for licenses.

Propellerheads Developer Pages