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The Latest News!
4 August, 2026
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We recently updated Prisma with new presets, BLADE-2 with new presets and features, which you can read abut again below, and YES, there is more to come! 
- At the end of August, we will release an update for Go2-X with new presets and new features, and if all goes well, we will also present Prisma Multi, a multi-output version of Prisma, great for surround sound creation!
- Then the eXplorer-11 bundle will be expanded with Quad-2 at the end of September, early October! Of course, this is a free update for eXplorer-11 users.
- Are you still using an older version of eXplorer??? Wise to upgrade, which you can do if you log in on the robpapen.com homepage and visit ‘My Products’. What is new inside this bundle you can read here
- If you have already purchased some RP Plugins and would like to upgrade to eXplorer-11, request our special offers in 'My Products' after logging in to upgrade to eXplorer-11!
- If you use Rob Papen RackExtensions, please send a copy of your purchases and request an upgrade offer to eXplorer-11 by emailing us info@
About legacy products!
Well, we keep our legacy products up to date, because you might load a previously created song created on a previous system and need, for example, Predator-1 and you own Predator-3
This is what you need to know:
- Fact: If you scroll down on the download page of a product, the ‘legacy products’ are also listed. So for example, Predator 1.6 and Predator 2.0 are listed on the download page of Predator-3.
- After you install and activate the product (for example Predator-3), close the music program, and run the legacy installers with the current product serial (for example Predator-3).
Next time you start up your music program, the legacy product also appears.
- In case of the eXplorer bundle, also scroll down on the download page.
Download the legacy installer and use your eXplorer serial during install.
- Prisma and legacy products.
On the download page of eXplorer, you will also find the ‘Legacy Prisma’ installer.
For all amazing presets playing correctly, please also install this installer.
More about it below, from our last newsletter
Other news you might have missed:
Prisma!
Our unique FREE product for the Rob Papen (VST3/AAX/AU) PlugIn owners received an update with 30 new Presets! Listen to a few of them here on YouTube!
Prisma can layer up to 4 ‘Rob Papen’ instruments, creating unique sounds.
To make full use of the Prisma presets, eXplorer-11 is advised, but even if you purchased only one plugin, for example PowerChord, there is a preset bank that uses mainly PowerChord.
Prisma essential information:
- It can be requested for FREE on ‘My Products’ if you purchased one or more Rob Papen instrument plugins (VST3/AAX/AU).
- For optimal use, please use eXplorer-11 and install the ‘Legacy Prisma’ installer as well, found on the eXplorer-11 download page, since Prisma also uses legacy products like the original Predator, Punch, and SubBoomBass.
So, after installing eXplorer-11, also run the ‘Legacy’ installer using your eXplorer-11 serial for optimal use of all the amazing Prisma presets.
- If you do not own the bundle but do own one or more Rob Papen instruments, Prisma will function and ignore the layer that holds an instrument you do not own.
Check out our special offers in 'My Products' after logging in for upgrading to eXplorer-11!
- Keep in mind. If you stack 4 instruments in Prisma, it is the same as having 4 instances (tracks) of plugins active in terms of CPU usage.
- Prisma already installed?
Close your music program and download the latest installer on 'My Products' for updating.
You also can click here for the Mac version and here for the PC version installer.
FilterField Update!
We expanded FilterField with new preset movements, as well as an additional control menu and a preview generated of the movement.
New is also the ‘Gater’ value mode, which allows different volumes per step and is also great as a modulation source. We now also offer a ‘grey color’ option, available in the control menu.
And sure, this update comes along with new presets. If you click on the ‘Bank Manager’, you can select ‘Order by Date’, and the new ones will appear at the top of the list. The banks that hold new presets are ‘01 Vector modes’, “02 Follower 01’ and “04 Klangwelt”.
- Check out the video here about this cool FilterField update!
- Do you own FilterField or eXplorer-11?
Close your music program and download the latest installer on 'My Products' for updating.
You also can click here for the Mac version and here for the PC version installer.
- More info on FilterField here
BLADE-2 update comes with 60 new presets that showcase the unique character of a one-of-a-kind virtual synthesizer! Listen to a few of them here on YouTube.
But there is more: we also included the Albino-3 Filters in this update!
Don’t worry if you are not that good at tweaking sounds, since BLADE-2 is shipped with over 1600 inspirational presets that help you create music!
Also, on the latest YouTube LiveStream, Rob dived into BLADE-2 and explained the concept of this unique synthesizer!
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This inspirational bundle contains 36 plugins, including the option to add 11 legacy products such as the original SubBoomBass, Blade, and the original RP-Distort.
Additionally and at no extra cost, we offer Prisma, our powerful plugin which can load the -Rob Papen- instruments, allowing you to combine and layer up to 4 of them together in various creative ways.
The new products in this bundle (compared to version 10) are:
RAW-Kick 2, FilterField, new presets for Predator-3, WirePluck, Punch-2, and BLADE-2!
PS. In case of slow download (some German customers of ours face this issue), please check the 'info' section of the eXplorer-11 download page and you will see the links to the direct Dropbox downloads.
- eXplorer (1-10) owners
Please log in to robpapen.com and visit ‘MyProducts’ to request the upgrade to eXplorer--11
The upgrade price from eXplorer-10 to eXplorer-11 is € 74-- | $ 74--
The upgrade price from eXplorer-6/7//8/9 is € 99-- | $ 99--
The upgrade price from eXplorer-1/2/3/4/5 is € 149-- | $ 149--
(Log in to robpapen.com and visit 'My Products' to request the upgrade)
- If you already purchased single Rob Papen plugins.
Please log in and visit 'MyProducts' and the 'Special Offer' tab if you would like to upgrade to eXplorer-11
In case the offer doesn't appear, please drop us an email at info@robpapen.com
Please note that free products like RP-AMOD and Prisma don't count as purchased products.
Upgrade if you purchased already 1 plugin € 299-- | $ 299--
Upgrade if you purchased already 2 plugins € 199-- | $ 199--
Upgrade if you purchased already 3 plugins € 149-- | $ 149--
Upgrade if you purchased already 4 or more € 99-- | $ 99--
- ReasonStudios crossgrade options
Please send a screenshot/receipt of your - Rob Papen - RE registrations (excluding the free Attention and RP-Spec) to info@robpapen.com and we will send you a crossgrade offer.
- Upgrading at a reseller
First please log in to robpapen.com and visit the 'My Products' tab.
On the top of this page you can email the product list overview to your reseller for requesting the upgrade.
Please Note: free deal products (RP-AMOD and Prisma) cannot be used to qualify for the discounted upgrade offer.
Compatibility eXplorer-11:
- PC: 64 bits VST3, VST, and AAX for Windows 7 or higher
(Note: PC AAX for PT 12 or higher)
- Mac: AU, VST3, VST, and AAX, for OS-X 10.15 or higher
ARM processor compatible
- NI NKS compatible instruments, except for Prisma
- Serial/license system with activation whilst registering the product
- Online activation via the RAW-2 plugin or Offline activation.
(Offline means that there is no direct connection between the plugin and the robpapen.com homepage)
- The software can be installed/activated on 2 of your own computer systems.
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RAW-Kick 2 is the successor of a unique product developed in conjunction with Dutch Hardcore and Hardstyle producers.
Its versatile concept also makes it suitable for all contemporary music styles, like EDM, Hip Hop, R&B, House, and DnB, to name a few...
RAW-Kick 2 is a real powerhouse kick-drum synthesizer!
The main screen is new, allowing you to combine 3 layers using the many layer presets, and fast changes to a sound by providing the most important parameters
New is also the ‘Ribbon Controller’ that allows dynamic changes to the sound, with the unique temp-based spring back feature!
In each layer, you can select a dedicated kick synthesizer model or use a sample-based layer inside the Main screen, and if you like to go deep... simply go advanced!
The advanced panel offers all the deep editing features, making RAW-Kick 2 the most powerful kick-drum synthesizer on this planet!
The features of ‘Kick Model’ and ‘Sample-based Model’ were expanded, for example, with multi-stage envelopes for pitch and volume.
Granular mode for the sample-based model is available, with unique modulation options to dynamically change the ‘length’ and ‘size’.
The Master section also offers neat features to give the finishing touch and create the perfect Kick!
RAW-Kick 2 ships with presets from these respected producers in various music styles!.
Please check out the introduction video about RAW-Kick 2 here.
- Please note that RAW-Kick 2 is also included as part of the eXplorer-11 bundle!
- To upgrade from RAW-Kick to RAW-Kick 2, please log in on the robpapen.com homepage and visit 'My Products'. Upgrade cost USD 39-- / Euro 39--.
Compatibility:
- PC: 64-bit VST3, AAX, & VST for Windows 7 or higher.
(Note: PC AAX for PT 12 or higher)
- Mac: 64-bit AU, VST3, AAX & VST, for OS-10.15 or higher.
ARM processor compatible.
- Serial/license system with activation while registering the product
The activation system is online or offline.
(offline meaning there is no direct connection between the plugin and the robpapen.com homepage)
- The software can be installed on 2 of your computer systems.
- NKS compatible.
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FilterField combines 4 Filters with the superb XY field known from our other plugins, creating new, exciting Filter FX.
There are 32 analog modeled Filters, Comb Filters, Vowel Filters, EQ Filters, All-Pass Filter, and Phaser Filter, and a range of special modes like Ring Modulation, Amplitude Modulation, Frequency Shift, frequency-modulated LP/HP/BP, and FeedBack LP/HP/BP Filters.
Yes, a Distortion module is also added with 21 Distortion types, and the option for PRE or POST Filters!
These top-notch Filters can be combined in the XY Vector mode, going from one Filter type to another, with the option to ‘Morph’ a range of parameters at the same time! Additionally, we also offer parallel and serial modes for these 4 Filter modules.
The XY can be recorded and played back tempo-based in various ways, and it offers lots of exciting features, making FilterField a Filter FX in a league of its own! In Vector mode, the XY controls/mixes between the 4 Filters and can morph a specific range of parameters when selected. Additionally, there are 4 free targets possible for the X and Y available.
Then there is an ‘Audio Follower’ available that can respond to the input, or to one of the many other options for creating, for example, side-chain control. For a comfortable workflow, each Filter already has a Follower amount control. There are also an LFO for the 4 Filters and 2 Free LFOs, with various waveforms and temp-sync options. For a comfortable workflow, each Filter already has LFO amount control for its Filter LFO.
The Modulation Matrix has 8 slots for additional modulation by FilterField or MIDI sources.
FilterField includes Inside the FX section, an additional HighPass Filter, Gator, and a Tape-Delay Stereo Delay with our superb ‘Equal Feedback’ feature.
Last but not least, the bank manager helps sort the presets, and of course, a nice range of presets are added, which are also useful templates!
- Please check out the introduction video about FilterField here.
- Check out the video here about the FilterField update!
PS. Please note that FilterField is also included as part of the eXplorer-11 bundle!
Compatibility:
- PC: 64-bit VST3, AAX, & VST for Windows 7 or higher.
(Note: PC AAX for PT 12 or higher)
- Mac: 64-bit AU, VST3, AAX & VST, for OS-10.15 or higher.
ARM processor compatible.
- Serial/license system with activation while registering the product
The activation system is online or offline.
(offline meaning there is no direct connection between the plugin and the robpapen.com homepage)
- The software can be installed on 2 of your computer systems.
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Everybody has heard the noise rises and low drops in film and contemporary music and SynFeX makes sure that you do not have to search long for your tempo-based audio FX sound!
The ‘movement’ section allows you to quickly adjust your risers and drops to suit your needs.
SynFeX not only delivers classic synthesizer noise FX sounds, but it also has built-in samples, and also allows you to load in your own samples!
Adding the different Filter types, Granular synthesis on the samples, and top-notch FX will help finalize your creative FX when used in your productions.
Last but not least, we have also added the ‘Ribbon Controller’ for dynamic changes to the sound, including the unique spring-back feature!
SynFeX is a go-to FX synthesizer for everybody who creates contemporary music, movie music, content for games, or simply because you love FX sounds!
Please check out the introduction video about SynFeX here.
PS. Please note that SynFeX is also included as part of the eXplorer-10 bundle.
Compatibility:
- PC: 64-bit VST3, AAX, & VST for Windows 7 or higher.
(Note: PC AAX for PT 12 or higher)
- Mac: 64-bit AU, VST3, AAX & VST, for OS-10.15 or higher.
ARM processor compatible.
- Serial/license system with activation while registering the product
The activation system is online or offline.
(offline meaning there is no direct connection between the plugin and the robpapen.com homepage)
- The software can be installed on 2 of your computer systems.
- NI NKS compatible.
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It is time now, to evolve and use more sandpaper and to rub the edges of RAW. So please dust yourself off and welcome a grittier RAW-2!
At the Dutch Dancefair 2014, DJ Promo (aka producer Sebastian Hoff) and DJ Free-K (aka producer Freek Vergoossen) approached Rob Papen with the idea of a synthesizer that focused more on 'distorted' sounds with an easy-to-use layout. The idea for RAW was born and developed together with creative input by the two producers mentioned above.
Now, after almost 10 years, RAW is a well-established virtual synthesizer and its edgy sound appears in many of today’s Hardcore, Hardstyle, and even used in many other styles of productions!
RAW-2 has two oscillators each with an X/Y field, to distort the waveforms by using Phase Distortion. But that's not all, you can also draw two of your own 'waveforms' and use them as LFO waveforms enabling the creation of unique 'wobble' movements.
RAW-2 now features the ‘Ribbon Controller’ carried over from BIT-2(and other plugins) which allows you to dynamically change the sound with its superb tempo-based spring-back feature.
RAW-2 has all the great Rob Papen filters to shape your sound further, but in a refreshing twist, 'EQ', ‘Waveshaper', 'Distortion' and 'LoFi' have also been added on a per voice synthesis level. Other FX such as Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Stereo delay and the amazing HQ Reverb of Rob Papen can all be added to your sound, and of course
a Cool 32-step Arpeggiator/Sequencer, and finally the preset bank manager have all been included as standard.
In true Rob Papen style, RAW-2 comes with many great new presets, and the original RAW presets with contributions from several well-known DJs and Producers for instant user inspiration!
Promo, Ophidian, Mad Dog, Deathmachine, D-Passion, Rob Fabrie, DJ Thera, N-Vitral, Tha Playah, DJ Hidden, The Viper, Warface, Stephan Jacobs, Amnesys, and many more...
Please check out the introduction video about RAW-2 here.
New Presets and Banks (over 3200 presets!)
01 Edgy Leads
02 Klangwelt 01
02 Rob Fabrie 04
02 Sola 02
02 Vi Ta Lee 01
03 Diderique 01
03 Ed Ten Eyck 01
03 Mark Satchell 01
03 RobGoWild 01
05 Synth sounds 01
- Please note that RAW-2 is also included as part of the eXplorer-10 bundle.
- The upgrade to RAW-2 from RAW is € 39-- | $ 39--
Log in to robpapen.com and visit 'My Products' to request the upgrade.
Compatibility:
- PC: 64-bit VST3, AAX, & VST for Windows 7 or higher.
(Note: PC AAX for PT 12 or higher)
- Mac: 64-bit AU, VST3, AAX & VST, for OS-10.15 or higher.
ARM processor compatible.
- Serial/license system with activation while registering the product
The activation system is online or offline.
(offline meaning there is no direct connection between the plugin and the robpapen.com homepage)
- The software can be installed on 2 of your computer systems.
- NI NKS compatible.
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Some of you might know that Rob Papen was a member of the Dutch Synthesizer Band NOVA and PERU.
With NOVA and the track Aurora, they had a number 1 hit in the Netherlands and Belgium in the year 1982.
In 1988, they also had a number 1 hit in Austria with the song Africa by the band PERU.
Rob's solo work is now fully available on Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music and so on. It contains of course, classic synthesizer music, but also some piano compositions
So if you wonder what kind of music Rob Papen creates, feel free to check it out, and for sure if you like synthesizer music, or melancholic piano music!
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In case of other questions, please contact us.
Yours,
Rob Papen and Team
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