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Rob Papen Predator-3 Virtual Synthesizer Plug-in Upgrade from Predator-3 PL

Hybrid Virtual Synthesizer Plug-in, with XY Modulator, Arpeggiator, Effects, and 6,500 Presets - Mac/Win VST, AU, AAX
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Combine Analog Mojo with Wavetable Complexity

Now in its third generation, the Rob Papen Predator 3 virtual synthesizer plug-in continues to deliver massive analog-style synth sounds along with evocative wavetable synthesis, with even more creative sound design potential than ever. Enhancements such as an Audio Follower Input for sidechain control, new Multi Envelopes for complex modulation, and new Arpeggiator modes add up to make Predator 3 a never-ending source of inspiration. Factor in a slew of high-quality effects, a vast collection of professionally created presets, and a redesigned interface that puts your most-useful parameters right where you need them, and Sweetwater is sure you'll revel in exploring the sonic possibilities of Rob Papen's Predator 3 synthesizer plug-in.

Note: This special pricing is valid for current owners of Predator-3 PL to upgrade to Predator-3. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer for details.

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Rob Papen Predator 3 Virtual Synthesizer Plug-in Features:

  • Each oscillator is dual, using 2 waves (including user waves), with mixing/morphing capabilities
  • Over 6,500 professionally-created presets, included legacy presets from Predator 1 and 2
  • Redesigned GUI is now re-sizeable, with all essential main controls now visible on-screen
  • Dual filter sections with versatile routing options, and additional HP filter section
  • XY control with recordable paths can be used to modulate all controls

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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Predator-3 Upgrade
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Upgrade
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: AAX, AU, VST, VST3, NKS
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 4GB RAM or more recommended
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher, 4GB RAM or more recommended
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.13 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 8717306141499

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HIGHLY Modulatable VERY Digital Synth

Rob Papen's Predator 3 is a synth that seems to be overshadowed by Xfer's Serum. In the first sound I did I got totally lost in it. It's GREAT for techno but has trouble with some of its frequencies. The high end sounds a bit unnatural. Cool sounds can be found but finding them can be quite exhausting & ear fatiguing. The inclusion of three filers is really how it should be on every synth. The keytracking high pass is wonderful for accentuating specific frequencies with the resonance & the second filter does nicely with the 12bB notch for creating sounds that will sit more comfortably in a mix. I found the Z filters a bit strange but the other filters I used I liked. The wealth of waveforms makes this synth pretty exciting along with the modulation capabilities from a second waveform for each oscillator. Subs on every oscillator is a nice feature too. The spread control of the oscillators gives a nice detuning & at low amounts doesn't really give super saw type sounds but a softening of the waveforms. Pretty useful. Similar with the unison modes. The LFOs & envelopes are quite nice but I do have a problem with the pitch LFO restarting its phase with every note trigger. It should be free running. Also it is not possible to use the amp envelope as a modifier which is just beyond me. The effects are quite good & having a pre & post filter distortion is another feature that should be standard on every synth. For the effects I kept going back to the cabinet for even more distortion & the tape chorus for fast detuning. The included reverb however is completely unusable & sounds kind of like a degraded MP3. Nearly everything is modifiable & that really does so much. I found a very cool use for the vector envelope which was creating little pitch articulation patterns. Definitely a sound of superior techno. Predator 3 does sound wayyy more digital than an analog synth or even something like a microKORG but if you want a HIGHLY modulated sound & an at times distorted alternative to Serum it's an excellent choice.
by Tommy Tranq from Silver Spring MD on
Music background: Electronic Music
See also: synth plugins, Rob Papen, Rob Papen Virtual Synth, Keyboard, & Organ Software, Rob Papen Effects Plug-ins
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