Rob Papen DelGrain - Creative Granular Delay

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Press release follows:

Rob Papen announces availability of DelGrain as creative granular delay, extending effect plug-in product line with yet more out-of-the-box thinking

ECHT, THE NETHERLANDS: virtual instrument and effect plug-in developer Rob Papen Inspiration Soundware is proud to announce availability of DelGrain — duly thinking out of the box to extend its effect plug-in product line as a creative granular delay featuring fanciful routings, a distortion feature, and FILTER, while also featuring the same DISRUPT spherical slider shared by its DelSane (stereo delay demonstrating ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ behaviour) and LowSane (‘lo-fi’ sound sculpting-specialising effect) software siblings, aimed at experimental artists, mixers, and producers — as of November 28…

It is fair to say that DelGrain has a lot in common with its DelSane software sibling, the main difference obviously being that — as its name implies — it offers a delay that plays back audio in a granular or grainy way. With that in mind, then, the granular change to the audio can be placed ahead of the delay, inside the delay, or parallel to the delay. But better still, the size of the ‘grains’ can be adjusted (GRAIN SIZE) — even in a tempo-based way, the length of the ‘grains’ (GRAIN LEN) can be be tempo-based as well, while the GRAIN SEMI tune feature has a 12-semitone range, both up and down; by being tempo-based, the granular delay itself is ideally suited to rhythmic usage on drums and percussion loops.

Reveals Rob Papen himself — both in his capacity as a virtual instrument and effect plug-in developer par excellence and also as his namesake company’s Managing Director: “DelGrain can produce some sweet-sounding delays with swirly granular sound, but its real power lies in its special sounds — not only on drums and percussion, but also on vocals, for instance. Its DISRUPT sphere with the tempo-based SPRING BACK feature allows you to change DelGrain’s parameters dynamically, and there is also a tempo-based LAZY MODE…” — meaning that the movement of that DISRUPT spherical slider can be automated in different directions, allowing users to also create new types of creative modulation sounds.

Speaking of creative sounds, Rob Papen saw fit to add a FILTER featuring a high-pass and low-pass combination, a band-pass filter, and a vocal/vowel filter that can be placed after the delay/granular combination at different spots. But before the audio even enters the granular delay, an added distortion module makes the sound options even more exciting.

Evidently excited by his namesake company’s latest creation, Rob Papen takes pride in rattling off several more exciting-sounding features that floats his creative boat by adding, “There is a self-explanatory DRY/WET MIX dial and an FX MIX dial that can mix between the ‘granular delay’ and ‘tape delay’ sounds — by the way, the ‘delay’ inside DelGrain is based on a tape delay algorithm; an AUDIO FOLLOWER input is available for side-chain control, and it can also be used to control the DISRUPT sphere; there are four different modulation slots for those who want to control DelGrain via MIDI; and last, but by no means least, DelGrain comes with the BANK MANAGER and many presets — perfect as a starting point.”

Put it this way: while it is understandable that some might take the idea of another delay plug-in promising to be different to so many others already out there with a GRAIN of salt — pun intended, it would be surely seriously remiss of Rob Papen not to assure them that DelGrain definitely delivers on that well-worn claim!

DelGrain is available — as a 64-bit AAX-, AU-, VST-, and VST3-compatible virtual instrument plug-in for Mac (OS X 10.15 or higher, ARM processor compatible) and as a 64-bit VST- and VST3-compatible virtual instrument plug-in for PC (Windows 7 or higher) with 64-bit AAX compatibility available for PT 12 or higher (PC) — at an attractive price of only €35.00 EUR/$35.00 USD from authorised Rob Papen dealers worldwide or as a download directly from Rob Papen for that same price via its dedicated webpage, which also features more in-depth information, here: https://www.robpapen.com/DelGrain.html

DelGrain is included in eXplorer-10 (https://www.robpapen.com/explorer-10.html), the latest version of Rob Papen’s all-encompassing bundle, at no additional cost; existing owners only have to download the latest installer and run it to add WirePluck to their Rob Papen virtual instrument and effect plug-in collection.

E-MU Systems MP-7 (Model 7760) Command Station 128-Voice Synthesizer w/ Haxorhax Expansion Cards

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via this Reverb listing

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SN 010202549

Pics of the inside expansion cards below.

"The E-mu MP-7 “Command Station” is a powerful 64-voice groovebox packed with the Proteus-style “Mo’ Phatt” soundset, known for its hip-hop, R&B, and electronic-leaning presets. It features deep sequencing, real-time controls, and expandable ROM slots for adding entirely new sound libraries.

Built like a tank and highly programmable. Tested in great working condition, shows average cosmetic wear.

Additional expansion cards from Haxorhax ::

Rob Papen's Techno Synth Construction Yard (TeCnO)
Mauricio Balma’s Shock Treatment Sound ROM (Shock)"

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Portal Bass Power for Rob Papen Blue III

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"Product Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/por...

NatLife Sounds presents - Ultimate Bass Power Pack for Rob Papen Blue III by VA-BANK
In this video, you will hear a detailed sound demonstration of every preset from the Ultimate Bass Power Pack for Rob Papen Blue III. We go through each bass patch, arp, and sequence so you can fully experience the tone, movement, and creative potential of this soundbank.
What’s inside the pack:

45 Arpeggiator patterns
45 Sequencer grooves
51 MIDI files for instant inspiration

This collection includes both real instrument-inspired basses (bass guitar & double bass) and modern electronic bass sounds. It is perfect for house, trance, synth-pop, progressive, nu-disco, funk and many other styles. You will also find deep sub-bass presets with massive low-end impact and club-ready pressure.
Whether you're producing warm musical grooves or hard-hitting EDM basslines, this bank gives you expressive tones, rhythmic power, and fast creative workflow."

Predator- 3 2025 October Update

video upload by Rob Papen

"The new presets inside Predator-3 version 1.0.5 or higher.
This update includes: Albino-3 Filter types, PlayMode lock, and more GUI sizes being 100,120,130,150 and 200%."

Rob Papen BLUE-3 Ambient Pads 2025

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"BLUE-3 has received 40 new Ambient PAD presets within the [02 Pads 04] bank. These presets are available in BLUE-3 version 1.0.3 or higher.
https://www.robpapen.com/blue3.html"

Prisma July 2025 Update

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"Prisma 1.0.8 update that loads RAW-2, SynFeX, and WirePluck.

New presets:
Bank 01 Super Pads 01 (11 new presets)
Bank 02 Motion Picture 01 ( 5 new presets)
Bank 04 Dance Arp 01 (7 new presets)
Bank 08 Classic Stacks 01 (8 new presets)
Bank 10 RAW-2 Edgy 01 (10 new presets)

To select the new presets, go to the 'bank manager' and the 'preset' tab, and then select 'order by date', which makes the newest presets appear on top of the list in the bank manager.

Please note that if you update your Prisma, the stand-alone version requires you to reselect your audio card and MIDI keyboard.
The stand-alone version is on the Mac inside the applications\Rob Papen\ folder, and on PC, it installs a desktop quicklink."

Molten Music Monthly July 2025

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"It's been ten years since I first heaved a Molten Music Monthly into the world. I've done it every month since and through thick and thin there's nothing I enjoy more. The summer is always a bit slow but I've pulled together some nice bits and bobs to mull over while applying sun cream or hiding in our synth caves.

This Monthly is sponsored by DF Audio who make fabulous modular and synth-friendly desktop patch bays: https://dfaudio.com.au/" Index - 0:00
DF Audio - 3:17
Sequential Take-5 and Oberheim TEO-5 Desktop Modules - 6:30
Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2 - 9:55
Arcane Devices Caress of Stars - 13:01
X Audio Systems XTRIKE - 14:15
Error Instruments Kharper - 17:01
Rob Papen WirePluck - 19:23
Signs Modular csf - 20:56
WORNG Electronics Quiver - 22:43
Pittsburgh Modular Local Florist 2, Double Helix and Crow 3 - 24:37
B:art Instruments b:efuddle - 27:12
Schlappi Boundary Layer - 28:23
Gig Performer Essentials - 29:38
Molten Synth Picnic Popup - 31:50
Coming up - 36:14

Rob Papen WirePluck Introduction

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"New plugin synthesizer for PC and PC.
Please note that this product is part of the eXplorer-10 bundle!"

via Rob Papen

"WirePluck is a new synthesizer created in the tradition of the Rob Papen brand, which is known for thinking outside the box with innovative musical instruments. These are all possible now due to the amazing power of today's computers!

At the heart of WirePluck are the three layers made up from four selectable source synthesis types, which allow you to create new synthesizer pluck sounds! And nope... the focus is not in recreating real acoustic instruments, but creating new inspirational sounds!

The user interface has been laid out in the Main screen in a way that allows for fast editing using the most important parameters, selecting different ARP presets, and selecting the ‘Advance’ screen on which all available parameters can be tweaked.


The 1st source synthesis type for each layer is ‘Wire’, a newly developed sound source that sounds a bit like hitting a wire.

The 2nd source synthesis type available is ‘String’, which uses a custom Karplus physical modelling synthesis.

The 3rd source synthesis type is ‘FM’, which is a 3-Operator FM (phase modulation) synthesizer. A unique addition is that each Oscillator also has a Pitch Envelope Decay control, which is uncommon in classic FM synthesis, but great to add extra pluck to the sound.

The 4th source synthesis type is ‘Wave’, which is a 1 Oscillator subtractive synthesizer lineup featuring an array of various Filter types.

All of these different sources can be combined in the 3 layers of course and each layer has its output routing.

The included FX inside WirePluck are ‘Distortion’ with various types, ‘Modulation FX’ which are Chorus, Flanger and so on, a Stereo Delay, and our top-notch Reverb!

WirePluck also features a fully featured ARP, an extensive Chord Memory section, Modulation Matrix and of course our cool ‘Ribbon Controller’.

Last but not least, we have added a bank manager, including many great presets by Rob himself and other sound designers!"

Rob Papen: First Presets New Synth Planned for Summer 2025

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'First sounds of the new Synth planned for the Summer 2025!
Will be part of the eXplorer-10 bundle at no cost."

Rob Papen RAW 2 Introduction

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"Introduction to the virtual synthesizer RAW-2
https://www.robpapen.com/RAW-2.html

Please note that RAW-2 is part of the eXplorer-10 bundle."

"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..."

Rob Papen SynFeX Introduction

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"Introduction to the Rob Papen SynFeX FX synthesizer for Mac and PC.
https://www.robpapen.com/SynFeX.html

Please note that this plugin is part of the eXplorer-10 bundle."

"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!"

Rob Papen Prisma 1.0.6 Update Live Stream

Live stream added this earlier post for those interested.

Rob Papen Prisma 1.0.6 Update

Rob Papen Prisma April 2024 Pads video upload by Rob Papen

"Prisma 1.0.6 loads now Go2-X and Albino-3 Legend.
Video with some of the 12 new pads played.
https://www.robpapen.com/prisma.html"

Update:

Live Stream 25 April 2024 BIT-2 & Prisma

Rob Papen Introduces Go2-X Software Synth w/ Ability to Draw and Morph Waveforms

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via RobPapen.com

"In the Rob Papen world of synthesis, there was one type of synthesizer missing…

A synthesizer that has all of its controls and features available visually all at once.

So, the original Go2 was developed, and it instantly became very popular and used by many musicians and composers in their productions. Now it has been upgraded to Go2-X and it has been enhanced with even more useful features and enhancements to what already was the ‘Go To’ synthesizer!

As you might know, the current Rob Papen collection contains synthesizers that contain many features and types of synthesis which sometimes can be daunting to the average user.

Still, we thought that it would be awesome to add even more features to Go2 without losing its powerful concept and yes, we added in the X factor!

With Go2-X you can now draw in your own waveforms and morph between them. We have expanded the ARP section with ratcheting and the Magic Mode (from BIT-2).

You now have the option to use the Stereo Delay and Reverb at the same time... and many more cool new features and presets!

Yes, Go2-X has many new features that make sure that it will boldly ‘Go2’ where no other synth in this category went before……"

Rob Papen Introduces LowSane

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"Welcome to the world of breaking down the digital world! Yes, in our music production world, we are proud to record on 24bit and 192kHz to provide pristine audio for music lovers.
BUT... as we are, we are keen on crushing things as well, which means that LoFi audio quality is not a side effect of cheap Chinese child toys, but has become a creative tool in today's music creation and post-audio productions! Who could have thought of that in the 80ties when everybody screamed for 16bit instead of 8bit!
Yes, humans are creative and many years later the ‘LoFi’ sound sculpting became an art of its own.

Well, LowSane adapts to this creative process and adds some additional creative options like the ‘Disrupt Sphere’ to this world of crushing down the digital bits!

It offers in the audio route a Distortion module, Band Pass / Notch Filter, Lo-Fi section, Hi and low Pass Filters, and a Noise Gate.

These parameters can be controlled by the ‘Disrupt Sphere’, and additionally there is also an Audio Follower which again can control the 'Disrupt Sphere' or any of the other parameters.

Last but not least there is a 2-slot modulation matrix in which you can connect again parameters, or use MIDI to control parameters and also the ‘Disrupt Sphere’.
With LowSane you get your bits and pieces together going LoFi!"

LowSane is part of the eXplorer-8 bundle.

Rob Papen Live Stream 13 July 2023 BLUE-III 'Klangwelt' soundbank preview!

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Rob Papen Live Stream 25 May 2023 all kind of things...

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"BLUE-III presets from the live stream

Unzip below:
https://www.robpapen.com/download/BLU...

Unzip and Copy the preset in one of your own choice bank folder.
PC: documents\Rob Papen\Blue3\Banks Folder\
Mac: applicatons\Rob Papen\Blue3\Banks Folder\"

BIT-2 Synth Sounds

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BIT 2 ARP and SEQ

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"Some ARP and SEQ sounds of BIT-2"

See the announcement post for Rob Papen's BIT-2 for additional details.

Rob Papen Introduces BIT-2 Analogue Synthesis-Modelled Virtual Instrument

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Update:

Rob Papen Live Stream 27 April 2023 BIT-2 & how the introduction video was created


Press release follows:

Rob Papen takes trip back in time to boost BIT-2 beyond namesake plug-in predecessor as analogue synthesis-modelled virtual instrument

ECHT, THE NETHERLANDS: virtual instrument and effect plug-in developer Rob Papen Inspiration Soundware is proud to announce availability of BIT-2 as an analogue synthesis-modelled virtual instrument — with which it takes another trip back in time to take its namesake plug-in predecessor (released in 2019 to widespread critical acclaim with outstanding audio quality) to the next level with numerous new and creative features — as of April 27…

As an apt acronym if ever there was one, BIT stands for ‘Back In Time’. This alludes to the fact that the BIT-2 virtual instrument plug- in — like its namesake predecessor — mainly focuses on modelling analogue synthesis from a pre-digital era that has a still-sought- after charm of its own, one which had not been covered before BIT by the Rob Papen brand, whose virtual instrument products previously combined the best of analogue modelling with hybrid synthesis so successfully. Since self-confessed synth freak and world- renowned sound designer Rob Papen himself had started working with synthesizers at the tender age of 15 when purchasing an analogue Korg MS-20 semi-modular monosynth and accompanying analogue SQ-10 sequencer way back when, taking this trip back in time — and now a second time — makes perfect sense, both business-wise and otherwise.

On the face of it, BIT-2 has no (virtual) patch cables, but make no mistake: it is modular in nature. Indeed, its MOD (modulation) MATRIX is used for patching, though several connections — such as LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) and ENV (envelope) to the OSC 1 and OSC 2 parameters — can quickly be made when switching on the smart ADV (advanced) panel below the oscillators.

Oscillators are actually where boosting BIT-2 begins, with additional Super Saw (1/2/3) and Super Square (1/2/3) waveforms generating a three-oscillator sound within one oscillator to provide even more flexibility for sound creation. Conversely, though, it made sense to leave BIT’s ability to modulate OSC 2 with OSC 1 in several ways — expanding the sound palette profusely with PM (Phase Modulation), FM (Frequency Modulation), and RING (modulation) — as before. But boosting BIT-2 further still are its two top- notch analogue-modelled filters — FILTER 1 and FILTER 2 — expanded to include new types and modes for further enhancing its sound-shaping capabilities, while its AMP (amplifier) section has also been expanded to include multiple distortion types that are all at a ‘per voice’ level to make them much more usable — avoiding any ‘ugliness’ if playing chords, for instance.

Additions are also to be found in BIT-2’s ARP (arpeggiator)/sequencer section, including an ability to dynamically change the start STEP and end STEP number, resulting in interesting patterns that can be changed in real time, as well as the MAGIC MODE parameter that adds musical variation to the active ARP or sequencer. Saying that, the ARP/sequencer can now also work as a modulator, thanks to an additional FREE row that can be used to modulate other parts of BIT-2 in conjunction with the MOD MATRIX.

BIT-2 benefits from the addition of the RIBBON CONTROLLER section located at the bottom of its GUI (Graphical User Interface). It allows users to control several parameters at once using a mouse or external MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) controller, and — unlike a hardware ribbon controller — also has a tempo-based SPRING BACK feature with QUANTIZE and BIPOLAR mode. Performance-wise, PLAY MODE now features a LOCK PLAY function — helpful if using an MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) keyboard.

Expanded effects really represent the finishing touch to BIT-2 with some superb-sounding additions alongside other improvements, including Rob Papen’s proprietary REVERB that sounds superb, so no need — necessarily — to add reverb externally.

Ending where we began, BIT stands for ‘Back In Time’ but when working with the boosted BIT-2 it could just as well be taken to mean ‘Be Inspired Today’ — thanks to the analogue synthesis-modelled virtual instrument’s improvements and additions. As Rob Papen proudly points out by way of ending on a hands-on high note, “We now have animated dials in BIT-2, more modulation slots and modulation options, and last, but not least, many new presets by both myself and others have been included in this update... enjoy!”


BIT-2 is available as a 64-bit AAX-, AU-, VST- and VST3-compatible virtual instrument plug-in for Mac (OS X 10.13 or higher) and as a 32- and 64-bit VST- and VST3-compatible virtual instrument plug-in for PC (Windows 7 or higher) — with 64-bit AAX compatibility available for PT 12 or higher (PC) — at an introductory promo price of €74.00 EUR/$74.00 USD until June 1, 2023 — rising thereafter to its regular price of €99.00 EUR/$99.00 USD — from authorised Rob Papen resellers worldwide or as a download directly from Rob Papen itself for the same pricing from here: https://www.robpapen.com/bit2.html (Owners of BIT can upgrade to BIT-2 at an introductory promo price of €26.00 EUR/$26.00 USD until June 1, 2023, rising thereafter to its regular price of €35.00 EUR/$35.00 USD.)

BIT-2 is included in the latest version of Rob Papen’s all-encompassing eXplorer-8 bundle (https://www.robpapen.com/explorer-8.html) at no additional cost, so existing owners only have to download the latest installer and run it to add BIT-2 to their Rob Papen virtual instrument and effect plug-in collection.

For more in-depth info, including some superb-sounding audio demos, please visit the dedicated BIT-2 webpage here: https://www.robpapen.com/bit2.html