Server breakdown + more news from NAMM – Waldorf, Rob Papen and Arturia

January 22, 2012 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comments Off on Server breakdown + more news from NAMM – Waldorf, Rob Papen and Arturia 

We apologize for the limited access to our site during the past 24 hours, our web hoster has had server problems – that has made our page slow to access or even unavailable.

With this being said the problem does not lie with us and we hope everything will be back to normal from now on.

Cheers Steelberry Clones

Now some more news before we close for today:

Rob shows us the features of his new synth Blade. Out Feb or early March. Each Note has its own XY pattern

mpressions of Waldorf Music @ Winter NAMM 2012. Come visit us at Booth A6624! Thank you to the musicians who played the Zarenbourg and let us use their footage. All music made using Waldorf keys, synths and plugins. Background music and video by Erik Heirman. Shot using a GoPro HD Hero 2

Sean from Arturia shows us their new software emulation of the Oberheim SEM. It has Dual VCO’s and recreates the unique Oberheim SEM filter. It includes a noise generator and sub oscillator which were not available on the original SEM.

Rob Papen: Blade Teaser (first few presets)

January 17, 2012 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comments Off on Rob Papen: Blade Teaser (first few presets) 

http://youtu.be/hzThggo7wVk

More stuff from NAMM – this time a short teaser from Rob Papen:

Rob Papen Blade
First few presets ahead of the NAMM show 2012.
Visual is the XY display field

RP Predator Introduction

December 20, 2011 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comments Off on RP Predator Introduction 

Rob Papen Predator introduction.

Showing the power of Predator its user interface. Also a good starting point for working with Predator.

Predator is a “phat sounding” killer synthesizer that combines inspiring presets and first-class features to make this your ‘go-to’ synth for contemporary music production.
The user interface has been designed so that almost all controls are visible on screen, making it fun and incredibly easy-to-use. And if you’re unsure about a particular synth function, simply right click your mouse to access the help screen.

Predator is packed with powerful features such as Preset Quick Browser, Preset bank mananger, Preset Morphing, Intelligent Preset Variation, MIDI and Synth Controllable FX, Unison Detune, Chord Memory and an extremely versatile Arpeggiator.

Included preset banks: HipHop (NY, Club, DirtySouth and Gfunk) banks. Jump, hardcore, breakbeat, various Trance styles, DnB banks. Hardcore dance, House, SFX banks and much more…

Last but not least …Predator also includes PredatorFX, allowing you to use the incredible filters, modulations, effects and vocoder as an FX plug-in within your music host.

Predator 1.6 is out now with even more presets included klangMedium “Ambient bank/Downbeat bank” and JoMal bank.

Rob Papen updates Predator virtual analog synth to version 1.6.2

December 16, 2011 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comments Off on Rob Papen updates Predator virtual analog synth to version 1.6.2 

Here’s what is new:

  • New oscillator modulation types: PM, Sign, Max, Min, S&H Mix.
  • New filter types: 12dB & 24dB LP/HP/BP and Notch (type 2), Comb – filter and two new formant filters.
  • Filter 2 with all filter types added included Q control.
  • Filter 2 panning moved into filter section (was advance panel).
  • Tempo sync Free Envelope 1&2.
  • New fx added: stereo tape delay, tape flanger and analogue phaser.
  • Alternative GUI color (more light grey color).
  • Optimized DC offset respond.
  • Back panel offers global tuning and tuning scales (.tun files).
  • Midi program change and midi bank select can be turned off.
  • New classic synth music by SYNTH.NL: 30 Synth NL bank.
  • New session presets with Gizeh (trance banks): 30 Gizeh Trance 2, 30 Gizeh Trance 3.
  • New presets inside these banks: 02 Predator dance 02, 03 Classic synth 03 and 04, 04 HipHop RnB 02, 05 Trance and PsyTrance 03, 12 DubStep 02, 11 all SFX 02, 20 all basses 04.

More info here >>

Rob Papen in the studio – Sound design and more

November 6, 2011 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comments Off on Rob Papen in the studio – Sound design and more 

Here’s a short video by synth.nl with Rob Papen in the studio talking synths and more:

A while ago Rob Papen visited my Apollo studio. Together with his crew he was filming some footage for his upcoming book and DVD about sound design on synthesizers. While they were filming in my studio I filmed them with my own camera. So this short movie is sort of a ‘making of’. More info about the DVD will follow on http://www.robpapen.com. I made all the 3D animations in this movie with Cinema 4D.

New distort unit from Rob Papen

September 29, 2011 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comments Off on New distort unit from Rob Papen 

Rob Papen has announced RP-Distort, a new effect plug-in for Windows and Mac.

RP-Distort is not just a distortion unit, but much more. The distortion unit inside RP-Distort can be combined with an analog modelled filter, compressor and widener unit.

These units can be re-order, but also can be turned on or off. So in case you only want a great analog modelled filter… RP-Distort can offer this. Or only the unique widener unit which is great for widening a boring mono track.

On top of that, the controls can be modulated using midi sources or by one of the 4 build in LFO’s that can sync to your host tempo..

The distortion unit offers 22 distortion types included ring modulator and lo-fi. Inside this section you can also find the EQ and noise-gate.

RP-Distort is in fact a wicked FX unit that will distort or alter your tracks in an inspirational way.

More info here >>

Rob Fabrie using Rob Papen plug-ins

June 26, 2011 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comments Off on Rob Fabrie using Rob Papen plug-ins 

Artist testimonial by Rob Fabrie aka Waxweazle, aka Headbanger. Rob Papen’s virtual synthesizers define the cutting edge of contemporary music production: powerful instruments and plug-ins that bring together innovative design, uncompromising sound quality, and musical, production-grade presets to make your tracks shine. At the age of 15 Rob started with the Korg MS-20 synthesizer and a SQ-10 sequencer. On these machines he learned how to program synthesizers and they inspired him to compose music. He did study also electronic organ and b.t.w. loves Bach….Through groups like Tangerine Dream, Kraftwerk and artist like J.M. Jarre, Georgio Morroder, Vangelis and Klaus Schulze he started making electronic music, also at the age of 15.

www.robfabrie.com

Does the world really need another drum synth?

June 16, 2011 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comments Off on Does the world really need another drum synth? 

If we’re talking about Rob Papen’s Punch, then the answer is YES. Check out this video to see how to divide up your drum parts in Punch and process each individually.

With Punch, Rob Papen delivers a brand new speaker busting, body rattling software instrument. Punch delivers synthesized drums in the finest audio quality and with breathtaking features for the contemporary producer.

You can can use synthesis and the build in samples to build your own unique sounding drum-kit, but also your own samples can be loaded into Punch to complete your kit. Your sounds can then be crafted using the stunning features, filters and huge synth power we all know from other RP synthesizers.

Punch has a unique sound but also built in sequencers, allowing you the user to have multiple patterns at your finger tips. These grooves can be triggered in a live environment to build a song, but are also great for just improvisation and jamming!

Also featured are a growing amount of drum-kits built by 3rd party designers and famous DJ’s which complete the arsenal of power that is Punch…

 

Rob Papen gives us a sneak preview of the ‘Punch’ Virtual Drum Machine

April 23, 2011 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comments Off on Rob Papen gives us a sneak preview of the ‘Punch’ Virtual Drum Machine 

Announced back at the NAMM show in January this year, Rob Papen Punch has generated quite a stir with music producers all over the world. With the release date getting closer and closer, we thought it was time to get an up to date run through of some key features.

In Punch you can combine real samples with synthesis to create your own drum sound, or just use the massive number of presets designed by none other than Mr Papen himself.

Follow this link for more information – http://www.timespace.com/product/PUNCH-1/3/9999916/rob_papen_punch.html

Punch – virtual drum synthesis and sampler featuring built-in samples and groove sequencers

April 21, 2011 · Posted in Uncategorized · Comments Off on Punch – virtual drum synthesis and sampler featuring built-in samples and groove sequencers 

Later on this Spring, Rob Papen will be releasing Punch (Mac / Win), a virtual drum synthesis and sampler instrument featuring built-in samples and groove sequencers.

According to Rob Papen, Punch is one heck of a “speaker busting, body rattling software instrument.” The Punch plugin is said to deliver synthesized drums in the finest audio quality, with “breathtaking” features for the contemporary producer.

With the new plugin, you can can create your own sounds, use the included samples, or build your own unique sounding drum-kit. You can also load your own samples into Punch to complete your kit.

Punch boasts built-in sequencers, which give you instant access to multiple patterns. According to the maker, these grooves can be triggered in a live environment to build a song, as well as be used for improve and jam sessions.

What’s in the Punch:

  • Drums
  • 2 Bass Drum with 4 different models and built-in 4 classic samples and 19 punch samples
  • 2 Snare Drum with 2 different models and build in 4 classic samples 61 built-in punch samples
  • 2 Open Hi-hat and 2 Closed Hi-hat, with 3 models and build in 4 classic samples and 7 built-in samples
  • 3 Tom / User with 2 Tom models and 8 built-in Tom samples (classic / punch)
  • 2 Claps with 3 models, and 13 built-in samples
  • 3 User Drum, with 9 models and 37 samples
  • 8 Dual Sample slot, each with there own amp / pitch envelopes and filter and filter envelope
  • Each drum has its own “easy controls,” distortion (20 different models), output destination (to dry or any of the 4 FX channels), and choke groups
  • Each drum can be preview and selected by clicking in the Drum Preview Pad
  • Classic samples are samples taken from several classic analog drum machines and punch samples are RP library samples
  • Sequencer Patterns (4x groove and 4x breaks)
  • Punch has its own internal sequencer that can play 8 different patterns of up to 16 steps long
  • 4 Grooves and 4 Break patterns
  • Each pattern is composed of 4 tracks, each track having its own drum output, and each step in each track can have different velocity, panning, pitch, envelope speed, flaming, time offset, and free row
  • Each pattern also has free row for modulation step values which can be used to modulate controls
  • Swing amount, flaming time, and humanization controls
  • Modulators: Punch has 2 envelopes, 2 LFOs, and 8 modulation slots, which allow you to use a wide variety of modulation sources to control Punch’s controls
  • Mixer: A full screen shows the volume and panning of all the controls, plus the FX mix and panning allows you to easily mix the drum sounds
  • Easy Screen: Easy to use sliders allow to alter the main controls on the fly during use
  • Effects: 4 FXs, each with 26 different type of FX (delays, reverbs, chorus, filter, distortions, and so forth), which can arrange in 5 different ways. In the multi-channel version of Punch, these FX are output to the different output channels
  • Manager Screen: Big manager screen shows you all the presets, banks, and presets; allows you to load, save, copy and paste, and so forth

Rob Papen plans on releasing Punch (AU / VST / RTAS) by the end of May, 2011. For more details, visit robpapen.com.

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