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Description
The Rob Papen BLUE Software Synthesizer is a cutting-edge virtual instrument that merges diverse synthesis methods to deliver a rich and versatile sound palette. Born from the collaboration between acclaimed sound designer Rob Papen and software developer Jon Ayres, BLUE is a cross-fusion synthesizer that integrates FM Synthesis, Phase Distortion Synthesis, Wave Shaping Synthesis, and Subtractive Synthesis. This powerful combination empowers musicians and producers to explore new sonic territories with ease.
BLUE offers six oscillators, each capable of generating analogue, additive, and spectral waveforms. These oscillators can be interconnected through a variety of modulation routes, providing virtually limitless sound design possibilities. Complementing this flexibility are two analog-modeled stereo filters, a comprehensive modulation matrix, and an intuitive arpeggiator, covering everything from lush pads to intricate rhythmic sequences.
The user-friendly 'Easy Edit' page makes sound customization a breeze, allowing quick adjustments without interrupting your creative flow. With its extensive library of presets crafted by Rob Papen and contributions from renowned artists like Giana-Brotherz, BLUE caters to an array of musical styles, making it an indispensable tool for any sound designer or producer.
Key Features:
- Combines FM, Phase Distortion, Wave Shaping, and Subtractive Synthesis
- Six oscillators with analogue, additive, and spectral waveforms
- Two analog-modeled stereo multimode filters
- Nine envelopes and ten MIDI-syncable LFOs
- Three modulation step sequencers
- 32-step arpeggiator and sequencer
- Easy Edit page for quick sound modifications
- Extensive preset library organized by musical style
- Compatible with VST2.0 and AU for both PC and Mac
- Supports external controller hardware settings save and restore
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4.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 6 Ratings
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robpapem
This little synth is so incredible to mess with the bass lines and acid lines are so much fun it's a very inspirational synth to get you started on a track immediately
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Avicii used the preset 'Wood-Rimba' in Seek Bromance from Rob Papen's Blue. The preset is under the sub bank 'Synth Sounds 03'.
Avicii used the preset called"Chord Dancer" in Levels from Rob Papen Blue! The preset is under the sub bank 'Synth Sounds 01' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-zh5YFzwiI
This article on the recording of the "Barking" album describes the band's then-current studio setup. It states, "Underworld relied on both software and hardware synthesizers. Soft-horses included Logic ES2; GForce ImpOSCar, ImpOSCar2, String Machine, and Oddity; Sonic Charge’s Synplant; Synthogy Ivory (piano); Rob Papen BLUE; and Native Instruments’ Battery 3, FM8, Reaktor 5, and Massive."
"We use a load of techniques to create bass sounds. I (Patience) spend any spare time I have playing with synths, both hardware and software and believe you must know exactly what everything does on a synth in order to achieve the sound you want. I mainly use Rob Papen’s BLUE, as I love the amazing FM synthesis that you can achieve in it with it."
Labrinth on the melody of Frisky "I used the JX3P for the melody, too, and layered it with a sound from the Rob Papen Blue VSTi."
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