Summer is here! This, of course, means that we have some sunny news for you :D
During the last live stream on YouTube Rob showed you a sneaky mock-up of Blade-2's arpeggiator section. The arpeggiator is going to be extensively expanded as already shown in last Thursday's live stream. The estimated time for the arrival of Blade-2 is September/October and yes, it will be included free as part of the eXplorer-6 bundle! :D

Also during this live stream, the Go2 soundbank by the ‘Sanguinea Project’ was played. If you own Go2 or the eXplorer-6 bundle, you can download this soundbank now from the  ‘Early Bird Presets’.  
This section on the homepage provides presets that are not yet added to the full version of a product.

We have even more news to follow, so please continue to read on...

• The 3 smaller Limited Edition Bundles are available until the end August!
  EDM-X | Urban-X | SoundDesign-X
  
  
• It is also possible for owners of selected products to upgrade to one of these Limited Edition Bundles for only  € 49-- | USD 49-- .
  
  
• And of course, you can always upgrade to the eXplorer-6 bundle from the Limited Edition bundles at a later date. So please check out our very affordable Limited Edition Bundles.

Other subjects in this newsletter:

• Live Stream YouTube [ read ]
• Go2 Early Bird Presets [read ]
• eXplorer-6 upgrade deals! [ read ]
• RAW-Kick soundset (3rd party) [ read ]
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Yours,
Rob Papen & Team

YouTube Live Streams

 

The weekly YouTube live streams which happen Thursdays 8 pm - 9 pm CET are highly valued.
During the streams you are able to ask questions. Because of this,  the questions sometimes will lead to new ideas and features being added to our products. For instance, the ‘Ratcheting’ feature in the Arp/Seq which will first appear in Blade-2, and then will be added to a future update of B.I.T.

The playlist ‘Live Streams’ on YouTube allows you to watch back the live streams at your leisure, in case you are on a different time table. If the ‘Live Stream’ has one subject, they are also often added to the playlist for the product that is being focused on.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, as Rob always announces the live stream in advance. These happen every Thursday, Except for holidays or other circumstances,

Note: Now and then Rob also streams on Facebook too. These are more spontaneous and not weekly.

 

Go2

As already mentioned in the top section of this newsletter, we have added a new Go2 preset bank by the ‘Sanguinea Project’ in the ‘Early Bird Presets’ section of our homepage. If you own Go2/Go2-RE or eXplorer-6 please feel free to download these 88 great presets.

The vision behind Go2:
The current Rob Papen collection holds synthesizers that contain many features and types of synthesis which sometimes can be daunting to the average user. But there is always something tempting and fun in something that is so simple!

Look at the 1980s, in which we had top synthesizers like the Roland Jupiter-8, but also at the other end of the spectrum the simpler but fantastic synths like the SH-101.  And yes, both became classic synthesizers.

So sometimes to get a certain sound, you need many features. But at the other end, for a great sound, many features are not always needed.
Go2 became an instant success and not only because it is user friendly, but maybe mainly because of its clever design, the unique sound, and still without being overly complex, it offers some very clever unique features.

So check out Go2 / Go2-RE (for Reason Studios) or upgrade to the eXplorer-6 bundle which includes this amazing ‘Go2’ synthesizer!

 

EDM-X Limited Edition Bundle

 

The Rob Papen EDM-X Bundle provides a spectacular line-up of virtual synths and effects plug-ins for contemporary EDM music.

Inside you’ll find the legendary Predator 2 virtual synth packed with impressive features and 6400+ stunning presets, and Raw – a unique synth with attitude for a darker, grittier sound.

In addition, Raw-Kick is a powerful, aggressive kick drum instrument that will really let you dive into the details, and the new creative effects plug-in – XY-Transfer – goes way beyond a typical Filter Bank to help transform your EDM track into a creative masterpiece.
Plus, once you register your new bundle, you can download RP-AMOD – an effects plug-in with creative Chorus, Flanger and Phaser FX.

Flexible, powerful, inspiring and easy to use, the EDM-X Bundle has all you need to start creating fresh and exciting modern electronic dance music!

 

€ 179-- | USD 179-- (normal price € 369-- | USD 369)

We are also offering a tasty upgrade option when you own Predator-2, RAW or EDM bundle
for EUR 49,-- | USD 49,--
--> Please send us an email info@robpapen.com for requesting it.
--> Upgrading at your local Rob Papen dealer:: first please log in to robpapen.com and print as PDF the product list to request the upgrade.

Compatibility:

• PC: 32 & 64 bits VST and 64 bits AAX for Windows 7/ 8/ 10
  Note: PC AAX for PT 12 or higher
• Mac: 64 bits AU, VST and AAX, for OS-X 10.9 - 10.15.
• Predator 2, RAW-Kick and Raw feature NKS compatibility

 

Love discovering and crafting unique new sounds for your music? Diving into synthesizers to test and tweak presets?

 

Experimenting with audio? Then the Rob Papen Sound Design-X bundle featuring six formidable virtual synths and effects plug-ins is the collection for you!
The Sound Design-X Bundle includes…

“Cross fusion synthesis doesn’t get better than this” said Sound on Sound about the multi-award winning Blue II and our users agree! Blue II combines FM and subtractive synthesis, allowing you to approach sound design from different angles whilst the powerful X-Y pad makes manipulating multiple parameters fun and intuitive.

Despite its extensive feature list, Blue II succeeds in presenting an elegant balance between ease of use and sophistication, what’s more, in true Rob Papen synth style, there’s thousands of presets to get you started. From sounds that range from lush, deep, complex and alive to biting, aggressive and modern – this monster of a synth will fulfil all your sound design desires.

The recently released Punch 2 virtual drum machine puts huge synth power into your hands with its unsurpassed, unique feature set. Combining synthesis and samples in an exceptionally creative way with a built-in pattern sequencer to trigger beats, Punch 2 is loaded with over 800 drum kits and thousands of top grade single drum sounds. Plus, for ultimate versatility, you can also load your own samples – use REX files or slice your own loops to the pads and get creative!

 

Sound synthesis with a difference… that’s Blade for sure! With a solidarpeggiator, plus an array of pitch, modulation and effects parameters to explore, Blade offers a rich palette of possibilities for sound design. Use the XY pad to change the harmonics of the waveforms in a unique way and create amazing sounds including evolving dynamic pads, wild wobble effects and beyond.
Blade is full of surprises – combine it with Blue II while using the Prisma plugin to create super awesome layered sounds!

Speaking of Prisma – this creative plug-in allows you to stack up to four instances of your Rob Papen instruments for near-limitless creativity. You’ll get it free with the RP-AMOD FX plug-in once you register your Sound Design-X Bundle!

Last but not least... the Sound Design-X Bundle also includes Punch-BD – a bass drum synthesizer that allows you to stack up to 6 drums (synthesised or your own samples) to generate inspiring new sounds. You’ll find over 750 presets on board in various music styles.
Be inspired and get crafting completely unique sounds for your next project. Whether you’re writing music in a range of styles, composing cinematic soundtracks, producing trailers, or any other media applications, this bundle delivers outstanding value and an abundance of inspiration.

 

€ 199-- | USD 199-- (normal price € 373-- | USD 373--)

 

We are also offering a tasty upgrade option to this bundle when you own BLUE-2 or Punch-2
for EUR 49,-- | USD 49,--
--> Please send us an email info@robpapen.com for requesting it.
--> Upgrading at your local Rob Papen dealer:: first please log in to robpapen.com and print as PDF the product list to request the upgrade.

 

• PC: 32 & 64 bits VST and 64 bits AAX for Windows 7/ 8/ 10
  Note: PC AAX for PT 12 or higher
• Mac: 64 bits AU, VST and AAX, for OS-X 10.9 - 10.15.
• BLUE-II, Blade, Punch, Punch-BD and Punch-2 are NI NKS compatible.