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SOUNDS, PATCHES AND THE BROWSER
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Reason file formats
The following table lists the file formats that you can browse and open using Reason’s browser:
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File type
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Extension
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Description
Reason Song .reason or .rns This is the main document format in Reason. It contains the recordings on all audio, in-
strument and automation tracks - and the device setup in the rack, along with refer-
ences to any used instrument samples and loops - or it can contain the actual samples
and loops if you have made the song “self-contained” (see “About Self-Contained
Songs”). Opening a Reason Version 5 (or earlier) song will retain the original rack con-
figuration, but will route the signals originally connected to the Out 1 and 2 of the Rea-
son Hardware Interface to a new Mix Channel (see “About opening Reason Version 5
(or earlier) Songs in Reason Version 9”).
Reason Demo Song .rsndemo A Reason Demo Song is a factory made song intended to demo the sound and fea-
tures of the Reason program. Reason Demo Songs, Reason Essentials Demo Songs
and Record Demo Songs are the only song file types that can be opened when you run
Reason in Demo Mode (without authorization). See “Opening a Reason Demo Song”.
Reason Published Song .rps A Reason Published Song is a self-contained Reason song (created in Version 5 or
earlier) intended for playback only. It can only be opened in Reason and cannot be
changed. Its components cannot be extracted and it is only possible to export the song
as an audio file if you haven’t edited anything. Opening a Reason Published Song song
in Reason will retain the original rack configuration, but will route the signals originally
connected to the Out 1 and 2 of the Reason Hardware Device to a new Mix Channel
(see “About opening Reason Version 5 (or earlier) Songs in Reason Version 9”).
Reason Adapted Song .rsb A Reason Adapted Song is a song created in a Reason Adapted version. Opening a
Reason Adapted Song song in Reason will retain the original rack configuration, but
will route the signals originally connected to the Out 1 and 2 of the Reason Hardware
Device to a new Mix Channel (see “About opening Reason Version 5 (or earlier) Songs
in Reason Version 9”).
Record Song .record This is the main document format in Propellerhead Record. It contains the recordings
on all audio, instrument and automation tracks - and the device setup in the rack, along
with references to any used instrument samples and loops - or it can contain the actual
samples and loops if the song is “self-contained” (see “About Self-Contained Songs”).
Record Demo Song .recdemo A Record Demo Song is a factory made song intended to demo the sound and features
of the Propellerhead Record program. Record Demo Songs, Reason Demo Songs and
Reason Essentials Demo Songs are the only song file types that can be opened when
you run Reason in Demo Mode (without authorization). See “Opening a Reason Demo
Song”.
Reason Essentials Song .ree This is a song created in Reason Essentials. It contains the recordings on all audio, in-
strument and automation tracks - and the device setup in the rack, along with refer-
ences to any used instrument samples and loops - or it can contain the actual samples
and loops if the song is “self-contained” (see “About Self-Contained Songs”).
Reason Essentials Demo
Song
.reedemo A Reason Essentials Demo Song is a factory made song intended to demo the sound
and features of the Reason Essentials program. Reason Essentials Demo Songs can
be opened and edited in Reason just like a regular Reason Essentials Song.
Reason Limited Song .rltd This is a song created in Reason Limited. It contains the recordings on all audio, instru-
ment and automation tracks - and the device setup in the rack, along with references to
any used instrument samples and loops - or it can contain the actual samples and loops
if the song is “self-contained” (see “About Self-Contained Songs”).
Combinator Patch .cmb The Combinator can store/recall combinations of Reason devices. Combinator patches
(Combis) will save all panel settings (as well as sample references if used) for all de-
vices that are part of the Combi. In addition, all routing (audio/CV) between devices in
the Combi are included in the patch. Effect Combi patches are also used for Insert FX
patches in the Main Mixer.
Subtractor Patch .zyp This is a patch for the Subtractor synth device, containing all panel settings. You store
your synth sounds by saving Subtractor patches.