How to convert a .RX2 file online
Three steps, all tab.
Open your file
Drop your .RX2 file and every video, audio and subtitle track inside is listed with its codec, resolution, frame rate and language.
Preview
See frames from across your .RX2 file before you convert, even when your browser can't play the codec inside.
Convert
Pick MP4, WEBM or MP3, or repack to MKV without re-encoding. Play the result right here, then download it.
What is a .RX2 file?
Everything worth knowing about ReCycle REX2 Audio Loop File.
An RX2 file is a REX2 audio loop created by Propellerhead's ReCycle software. It stores a drum or instrument loop pre-sliced at each transient hit, so any supporting DAW can change the tempo without pitch-shifting. Open it by dragging it into Reason, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, REAPER, or Pro Tools. ReCycle's standalone app is discontinued, but you do not need it.
Programs that open .RX2 files
- Windows
- Avid Pro Tools, Cockos REAPER, Reason Studios Reason, Steinberg Cubase
- macOS
- Avid Pro Tools, Apple Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reason Studios Reason
| Full name | ReCycle REX2 Audio Loop File |
|---|---|
| Developer | Propellerhead Software AB (now Reason Studios) |
| First released | 2001 (ReCycle 2.0, introducing the .rx2 extension; superseded the original .rex/.rcy format) |
| Category | Audio & Video |
| MIME type | audio/x-rex2 |
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Is my .RX2 file uploaded to a server?
No. Your .RX2 file is converted for you. The converted file is created in memory,.
Why is conversion slower than desktop software?
Browsers give web pages a single CPU core for this kind of work and no hardware video encoder. Short clips convert in seconds; for long 4K films a desktop app like HandBrake is faster. Use Start and Length to convert just the part you need.
Which output format should I pick?
MP4 plays on every phone, TV and browser. WEBM is an open format that's great for the web. MP3 keeps only the sound. MKV (no re-encode) is instant and lossless, but only changes the container.
Can I keep all audio tracks and subtitles?
The MKV (no re-encode) option copies every track as-is. MP4 and WEBM keep the first video and audio track, which is what most players use.
Why can't some files be converted?
Files protected with DRM (for example purchased iTunes .m4p songs or some .wmv rentals) are encrypted. We can show what's inside, but nobody can convert them without the key.
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