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All the latest News
February 27, 2020
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Finally, a new Punch-2 update has been released which includes cool new features, small improvements and it is now fully NKS compatible! As previously mentioned in our last newsletter our very popular virtual analog synthesizer B.I.T. has been lovingly converted over to the Rack Extension format and is now available for purchase and the introduction price has been extended until the 9th of March! Please make sure to also follow us on Twitter for the latest news about - Rob Papen - products, since we only send out our newsletter twice a month.
The following subjects included in this newsletter are:
- Punch-2 update information [read ]
- eXplorer-6 information and upgrade deals [ read ]
- B.I.T. Rack Extension released for Reason [ read ]
- Vecto month! with a 20% discount ending soon! [ read ]
- RP-Reverse update [ read ]
- Predator-2 3rd party soundset released by NuttyTraxx [ visit NuttyTraxx ]
- B.I.T. video course available [ visit Groove3 ]
- To unsubscribe please check at the end of the Newsletter below
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Punch-2 update!Yes, we have updated Punch-2 with new features, sounds, and some small improvements to improve the workflow. Please check out the video about this awesome new update here and also check out the video here about NKS support for Punch-2. What is new:
- Pads now have their note name displayed, which makes it easier to track the 24 pads using your keyboard.
- The BD synthesis models and Tom models include a menu box for setting easier the tuning in note values.
- The FX page has a clearer display showing which of the 24 pads are playing.
- New ‘Audition Sequencer’ mode has been added, to control the grooves, breaks, loop/slice in a sequenced way. The ‘Audition Sequencer’ can also be exported to MIDI.
- New samples have been added. Gongs and also Tablas in the tuning of A and C.
- New samples in the Slice folder: Tabla A, Tabla C, Small Gong loops and JoMal loops.
- New ‘Kit presets’:
Bank [ 03 HipHop & RnB 01 ] Preset ‘UpBeat Tabla A 100bpm’
Bank [ 04 Filmscore & TV 01 ] Preset ‘TV Pop 02 103bpm’
Bank [ 05 JoMal 03 ] 22 new Presets
Bank [ 06 Trap 01 ] 7 all new Presets
Bank [ 07 Perc.& Drums 01 ] 4 new Tabla kit Presets
Bank [ 08 Diverse 01 ] 2 Gong kit Presets and 2 Small Gong Presets
- NI NKS compatible.
Special thanks to the artist - Kirill Parenchukki Parenchuk - for recording his Tablas! More information about this artist, you can find hereHow to obtain this update of Punch-2:
- If you own Punch-2:
Please log in to robpapen.com and download the latest installer for Punch-2. Run the installer on your system and this will add the new features and sounds.
Note that there will be no activation required if the product is already activated on your computer.
- If you own eXplorer-6:
Please download the full installer again and run it. Since we updated many of the products inside eXplorer-6 it is wise to download the full installer instead of running only the Punch-2 installer.
In case of issues, please log in to robpapen.com and create a support ticket.
About Punch-2:
Using a combination of drum synthesis/samples and the built-in pattern sequencer to trigger beats already made Punch a unique drum machine and loved by many upon its first release!.
Now, by adding even more drum synthesis models, and introducing a totally new main screen which allows you to quickly create new drum kits, Punch-2 continues its legacy to be a cutting edge drum machine... but with lots of extra added punch!
Things do not stop there though, the interface and the synthesis sound options have been expanded greatly! Punch-2 now allows you to import your own REX files and samples to turn into your own loops. You can map out REX files or sample slices to individual pads and combine these creatively with the sounds & pattern sequencer found inside Punch-2! Further editing of REX files or Sliced pads is also possible, using filters, envelopes...routing into one of the 4 FX modules. And yes, you can even use granular synthesis on the REX and Slice pads!
Feature-wise there is almost too much to mention here! For instance, there is a full new ‘Master’ section with EQ, Compressor, Limiter, Stereo/mono split filter, and layout mixer.
Last but not least, Punch-2 also comes with a vast amount of included sounds, ready to groove into your music and productions!
Please check out our videos about Punch-2 here
NOTE: Punch-2 is delivered including Punch-BD (both installed with Punch-2).
- Punch-2 is also included as part of the eXplorer-6 bundle, so please also check out the tasty upgrade options to eXplorer-6 below.
- To upgrade from Punch-1 to Punch-2: please login to your account at robpapen.com and request the upgrade coupon code from the 'MyProducts' section.
The upgrade cost only: USD 49-- | EURO 49--
- Rent 2 Buy: please check here
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B.I.T. released for Reason!
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Yes, you can open your toolbox and attach the amazing B.I.T. synthesizer into your Reason 19 inch Rack Unit! This superb 16-voice virtual analog synthesizer comes with over 1250 top-notch presets and in February we are offering B.I.T.-RE with a 20% discount! Buy now in the ReasonShop. If you already own B.I.T. as a VST, we can also offer you the RE version with a 50% discount. Just drop us a note at info@robpapen.com if you would like to own the RE version as well. Listen to these short sound examples of B.I.T. hereB.I.T. stands for Back In Time…
Instead of combining the best of analog modeling with hybrid synthesis, which we can see with the other Rob Papen synthesizers, B.I.T. focuses on Analog Modelled Synthesis.
Why this move you might think? The idea behind it is that the classic analog type of synthesis has its own charm and simply has not yet been covered by the Rob Papen brand. So, no spectrum waveforms, or samples inside B.I.T. nope, it is pure ‘Analogue Modelled’ synthesis.
Although B.I.T. has no patch cables on its front panel, it is modular by all means! The Modulation Matrix is used for patching, however, also included are the smart ‘advanced’ panels inside the Oscillators. With these advanced features, you can quickly make several connections such as LFO and Envelope to the Oscillator parameters inside of B.I.T.
Also included is the option to modulate Oscillator 2 by Oscillator 1 in several ways which expands the sound pallet with Phase Modulation, Frequency Modulation, and Ring Modulation. A Rob Papen synthesizer would, of course, be incomplete without the arpeggiator (which can also work in sequencer mode), so a fully-featured Arp is available and has an additional free row that you can use to modulate other parts of B.I.T. by using the Modulation Matrix. And of course, flip the Reason rack around and B.I.T.- RE includes the usual CV / Gate Inputs and Outputs, and an audio input for the use of the Filters or/and FX!!
Finally, adding the finishing touch inside B.I.T. is, of course, the FX section. Some superb sounding FX are included. You will find our top-notch Reverb inside B.I.T.-RE which means you won’t have to go outboard for adding reverb. As previously mentioned B.I.T. stands for ‘Back In Time’ however it can also mean ‘Be Inspired Today’ whilst using our Analogue Modelled Synthesizer.
B.I.T. is shipped with over 1250 top-notch presets!
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Hi Rob,
Originally designed for the Reason platform and last year also released as VST/AU/AAX instrument, this cool synthesizer delivers a unique sound that reminds many of the 80ties. Vecto ships with over 1250 top-notch presets and this month it is Vecto month with a 20% discount on this ambient power house! Listen to some Vecto sounds: https://www.robpapen.com/dmdocuments/RP_Vecto_examples01.mp3https://www.robpapen.com/dmdocuments/RP_Vecto_examples02.mp3 Vecto VST / AU / AAXVecto Reason Rack ExtensionAbout Vecto:Vecto is a four-oscillator vector synthesizer that allows users to draw in vector paths to shape the sound in many different ways. Included are a large range of oscillator waves, plus sampled waveforms and lots of different modulation options and preset vector paths to help create the unique Vecto sound! Due to the interesting range of waveforms, from classic analog-modeled ones, Additive, Spectrum and high quality sampled waveforms, the sound options are dazzling deep! Two filters are added with 28 Filter types and 2 top-notch effect processors finish the audio route with a blister. A lot of interesting modulation options and creative features are added in Vecto, including an arpeggiator. Compatibility VST/AU/AAX:
- PC: 32 & 64 bits VST and 64 bits AAX for Windows 7/ Windows 8/ Windows 10
(Note: PC AAX for PT 12 or higher)
- Mac: 64 bits AU, VST and AAX, for OS-X 10.9 - 10.15.
- Serial/license system with activation whilst registering the product
- 2nd serial for a secondary computer/laptop is available after you have registered the product’s original serial/license
- Compatible with NI NKS system.
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This inspirational bundle holds a total of 25 RP products (now including Punch-2 and XY-Transfer).
This also includes the amazing Prisma! which you can request after registering your bundle.
The Inspiration Bundle! € 499,-- | $ 499,-- For the introduction price which is extended into January 2020 on this whole bundle (not including the upgrades) please check here.
Of course, we are offering up some tasty upgrade options to eXplorer-6:
| - Owners of 1 purchased Rob Papen product. |
€ 299,-- | $ 299,-- |
order |
| - Owners of 2 purchased Rob Papen products. |
€ 199,-- | $ 199,-- |
order |
| - Owners of 3 purchased Rob Papen products. |
€ 149,-- | $ 149,--. |
order |
| - Owners of 4 purchased Rob Papen products. |
€ 99,-- | $ 99-- |
order |
--> Note: deal products (free products) do not count.
- eXplorer-5 owners: please log in to your account at robpapen.com and you can request the upgrade coupon in the 'My products' section if you own eXplorer-5.
Upgrade cost € 99,-- / $ 99,--
- eXplorer 1/2/3/4 owners please log in to your account at robpapen.com and you can request the
upgrade coupon in the 'My products' section if you own eXplorer 1-4.
Or contact us at info@robpapen.com
Upgrade cost € 99,-- | $ 99,--
- EDM / Urban bundle upgrade to eXplorer-6
Upgrade cost € 99,-- | $ 99,--
Please contact us at info@robpapen.com to arrange the upgrade, or contact your local dealer/shop.
- Upgrade options at Dealers/Shops:
Before contacting your -Rob Papen- dealer, please log-in at www.robpapen.com,
visit 'My Products'.
In the top, you will find an option to print (as PDF) your product registrations.
Provide the dealer with this print or PDF as proof of your purchased products.
--> Note: deal products (free products) do not count.
- Reason Studios cross-grade options:
Please send a screenshot/receipt of your RE registrations(excluding the free Attention and RPSpec) to info@robpapen.com and we will send you a crossgrade offer.
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Thinking out of the box is part of what the Rob Papen brand ethos is!
- RP-Reverse - which falls under that very theme has been well received by many!
It has been embraced by those creative artists that love to add different sonic ingredients into their tracks!
We have updated RP-Reverse and added a ‘mute’ button for the ‘dry’ signal.
Please check out the video of Rob demonstrating how you can use it here
In the video Rob explains how you can have a reversed sound before the vocal kicks in. Of course, maybe a more easy way to do this is simply by copying the vocal part and reverse it on the track. But RP-Reverse could do the same and you can also use the reversed part in other spots later on in the track.
RP-Reverse is by definition a plug-in for creative producers, who love to think out of the box and also work on small details and special things in their songs.
To obtain the most recent version(which includes this update), please log-in to robpapen.com and download the latest version of RP-Reverse. Inside the eXplorer-6 bundle download, please scroll down and you will find the download of the single installer for this product.
- Please check out also this Tutorial to help aid you in understanding RP-Reverse: here
- If you are wondering immediately how it sounds, listen to the audio examples: here
RP-Reverse: $ 39-- | € 39--
- RP-Reverse is also part of the eXplorer-6 bundle!
- If you already own some of our plug-ins, please check out the tasty upgrade options below.
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Yours,
Rob Papen and Team
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