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February 26, 2021
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Hello there!
 
Well, it is safe to say that SubBoomBass-2 is one or maybe even the most popular virtual bass synthesizer in the Milky Way! It appeals to a wide range of producers in various music styles and other productions such as music for movies or games.
 
We are proud to announce a FREE update for SubBoomBass-2 has been released which includes over 240 new presets, and many cool new features! You can view a video about the new features here and a showcase featuring a selection of the new presets played you can watch over here.
Check the information below on how you can update your SubBoomBass-2 (or your eXplorer-6 or Urban-X bundle).
 
And...maybe you own one or more other RP plug-ins already, then please check the upgrade options below for eXplorer-6 so that you also get this amazing version of SubBoomBass-2 in your collection plus lots more!
 
Please continue to read this newsletter about the various inspirational Rob Papen products:
  • SubBoomBass-2 free update! [ read ]

  • eXplorer-6 upgrade deals [ read ]

  • Rob Papen Book & Video re-released [ read ] 

  • BLADE-2 received an award! [ read ]
Enjoy creating music!
Rob Papen & Team
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SubBoomBass-2 FREE update!
 
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A FREE update for SubBoomBass-2 has been released including over 240 new presets, and many cool new features!
 
As previously mentioned you can view a video about the new features here and a showcase featuring a selection of the new presets played you can watch over here.
 
How to obtain the FREE update if you own SubBoomBass-2, eXplorer-6 or Urban-X
  • SubBoomBass-2 owners:
    Log in to robpapen.com and visit ‘MyProducts’. Open the download page and download the latest installer for SubBoomBass-2. Ahead of running the installer, please close your music program!

  • eXplorer-6 and Urban-X owners:
    Log in to robpapen.com and visit ‘MyProducts’. Open the download page and download the latest installer. Alternatively, you can also scroll down inside the download page and download the single SubBoomBass-2  installer. Ahead of running the installer, please close your music program!
 
If you are still using SubBoomBass-1, please log in to robpapen.com and request the upgrade coupon to SubBoomBass-2. The upgrade cost is only Euro 39-- | USD 39--

More about SubBoomBass-2 here.
 
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Compatibility SubBoomBass-2:
  • 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 - 11 (Big Sur)
  • Compatible with NI NKS system 
  • Serial/license system with activation whilst registering the product
  • The activation system is offline, which means that there is no direct connection between the plugin and the robpapen.com homepage.
  • The software can be installed on 2 of your own computer systems.

Latest additions and or fixes SubBoomBass-2 v1.0.2:

  • GUI sizes 100%, 125%, 150% and 200%
  • New control menu in the upper right corner for global features, and for checking for updates.
  • Improved top section, Oscillator, Filter, and Sequencer GUI.
  • New Zero Latency Filter types & Ring Modulation.
  • Post Filter Distortion Mode.
  • New Ratcheting feature inside Sequencer.
  • New range of samples.
  • Grain Sample Mode for granular resynthesis of samples.
  • New Monophonic play modes (Low /High note).
  • MIDI MPE compatible (Poly MPE).
  • Polyphonic aftertouch works correctly now.
  • New modulation sources & destinations.
  • Clipper / Tremolo / Vibrato & Ring Modulation Effects.
  • Ability to order presets by date in Bank Manager.
  • 243 new presets inside:
    01 Sequence Presets 03 (23)
    02 Sub-Bass Presets 02 (12)
    03 Bass Presets 06 (71)
    04 Instruments & FX 01 (2)
    05 JoMal Bank 03 (35)
    05 TONAL AXiS 01 (36)
    06 Oddiction Bank 02 (53)
    06 Oddiction Bank 03 (11)
    (use in the bank manager 'Order By Date' to locate the new Presets in their Banks.
  • And other small bug fixes & improvements.
 
eXplorer-6
 
 
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This inspirational bundle holds a total of 26 -Rob Papen- products!
Also included is Prisma which you can request after registering your bundle.
The new products in this bundle (compared to eXplorer-5) are Punch-2, XY-Transfer, the Quad synthesizer, BLADE-2 and the just updated SubBoomBass-2!
 
The Inspiration Bundle!  € 499,-- | $ 499,--
 
....not yet an eXplorer-6 owner? Please check the tasty upgrade options below, also for Reason Studio users!

The February special is if you already purchased 1 product, for only € 249,--| $ 249,--!
 
- Owners of 1 purchased Rob Papen product. € 249,-- | $ 249,-- 
- Owners of 2 purchased Rob Papen products. € 199,-- | $ 199,--
- Owners of 3 purchased Rob Papen products. € 149,-- | $ 149,--.
- Owners of 4 purchased Rob Papen products. € 99,--   | $ 99--
--> Note: deal products (free products) do not count.
  • eXplorer 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 an older eXplorer.
    Upgrade cost € 99,-- / $ 99,--

  • EDM / EDM-X / Urban / Urban-X / SoundDesign-X bundle upgrade to eXplorer-6
    Upgrade cost € 99,-- | $ 99,--
    Please contact us  at info@robpapen.com to arrange the upgrade, or contact your reseller.
    Before contacting your -Rob Papen- reseller please log-in at www.robpapen.com
    and visit 'My Products'. In the top, you will find an option to print (as PDF) your product registrations. Provide the reseller with this print or PDF as proof of your purchased products.
    --> Note: deal products (free products) do not count.
  • Upgrade options at Resellers:
    Before contacting your -Rob Papen- reseller please log-in at www.robpapen.com
    and visit 'My Products'. In the top, you will find an option to print (as PDF) your product registrations. Provide the reseller 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 to info@robpapen.com and we will send you a crossgrade offer. Please note that excluding are the free Attention and RPSpec.

 
 
Rob Papen 'The 4 Element Synth'
 
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Rob Papen Book & Video ' The 4 Element Synth '.

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  • It is available here and now comes in 3 formats! Hardback, Paperback, and eBook!

  • Music schools that would like to acquire multiple copies of the book, please check here.
 
 
BLADE-2 update
 
Blade 2 main page preview 

We have received a MusicTech Excellence award for BLADE-2!

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  • You can read the whole review here
  • More info on BLADE-2 here
  • Please note that BLADE-2 is part of the eXplorer-6 bundle.
  • Upgrade from BLADE to BLADE-2:
    Please login to robpapen.com and request the upgrade coupon code at 'MyProducts'.
    Upgrade cost: Euro 39--| USD 39-- 

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Compatibility BLADE-2:
  • 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.
  • Compatible with NI NKS system 
  • Serial/license system with activation whilst registering the product
  • The activation system is offline, which means that there is no direct connection between the plugin and the robpapen.com homepage.
  • The software can be installed on 2 of your own computer systems.
 
For support, please log in to www.robpapen.com
In case of other questions, please contact us.

Yours,
Rob Papen and Team

Netherlands, www.robpapen.com
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