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Deadmau5

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Page last updated Dec 30, 2025

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I asked Drew Vernon of Fxpansion awhile ago if this was a Strobe Beta & if I could buy it under the table. Here was his reply. "Fraid not! I can confirm it is Strobe though. Can I ask, I'm really curious why you want it?" - Drew Vernon

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The Pure Data Fxpansion Strobe "Pre-Beta" was used specifically for the chords in "Faxing Berlin," highlighting its capability for emotional, raw melodies.
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Users have noted that remakes of "Faxing Berlin" often sound wrong due to the unique characteristics of the Strobe "Pre-Beta" used by Joel.
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There is a noted difficulty in finding the Pure Data Fxpansion Strobe "Pre-Beta" for purchase, indicating its rarity and potential exclusivity in sound design.
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you see the custom made VST pop-up for the first time in this video around 2:15:40. there have been a lot of speculations what this plugin is while it is in fact a custom made synth made in Pure Data.

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