Predator-3

A Powerhouse Synthesizer That Combines User-Friendliness and Deep Sound Design Features

Important Note: If you purchased Predator-2 between 1st August - 21st October 2021 you can upgrade to version 3 for FREE. To claim your free upgrade, send your order confirmation to info@robpapen.com.

Upgrade Note: This is the full version of Predator-3. An upgrade for owners of Predator 1 or 2 is also available.

• Predator 3 Upgrade from Predator 1 or 2

Rob Papen Predator-3 is the successor of a legendary synthesizer. Both versions 1 and 2 have inspired many artists and composers throughout the years and it has made an appearance on countless music tracks! As before, it combines a large library of over 6400 quality presets and cutting-edge features to make this your go-to synth for contemporary music production of any kind.  

The user interface has been re-designed so that all essential main controls are visible on screen, making it interactive and incredibly easy to use.

With Predator-3 they have integrated many new features into the Arpeggiator, added Multi Envelopes, added an ‘Audio Follower input’ for Side Chain control, and last but not least it has also received the analogue-modelled sound code from B.I.T. which allows an uncompromised audio quality for analog types of sound or hybrid wavetable sounds!

Shipped with a large collection of inspirational Presets, Predator-3 is a unique synthesizer concept that combines user-friendliness and deep sound design features in one amazing product.

Features

Main Features

• Hybrid Synthesizer with Analog Style Sounds as well as Hybrid Wavetable Sounds.
• Over 6500 Presets in various music styles.
• Bank Folders that start with 0 in their name are Predator-2 and Predator-3 Presets.
• Bank Folders that start with 1 in their name are Predator-1 Presets.
• GUI is available in 3 sizes being 100%, 133%, and 200%.
• Animated dials available.

Oscillators

• 3 Oscillators with Sub-Oscillators.
• Subtractive analogue-modelled waveforms.
• Additive spectrum waveforms.
• 8 User spectrum waveforms are available in each Preset.
• Different dynamic waveforms Morphing inside each Oscillator.
• Spread feature, creating a 3 Oscillator detuning within each Oscillator.
• Various audio modulation in Oscillators 2 and 3.
• Diverse routing options into the Filters.

Filters

• Two analogue-modelled Filters with various routing options.
• 38 Filter types.
• Pre-Filter distortion Filter-1.
• Filter Envelope with Attack, Decay, Sustain, Sustain-Fade, and Release.
• Additional High Pass Filter with Resonance (Q).

AMP

• Volume and Velocity control.
• Pan control.
• EQ mixing preset menu.
• 11 Distortion modes.

ARP

• ARP A, B, C, and D with each having up to 16 steps.
• Step features are Tie, Slide, Tune, Vel, Free, Lenght, Offset, Rachet.
• Different play modes for combining the four ARPs.
• Additional Arp modes like 'Chord Mode', Sequencer mode, and 'Modulating Mode.'
• Different Ratcheting modes are available.
• MIDI out available (available depending on the music host).

XY

• Recordable XY pad, included different tempo-sync options.
• 4 X movement destinations and 4 Y movement destinations.

Pitch LFO

• Speed control and Tempo-Sync option.
• Multiple waveforms included the user waves (Oscillator section).
• Speed controls are Velocity, Keyboard, and Random.
• Poly, Mono, and Free Modes.
• Destination and Amount control feature.

Filter LFO

• Speed control and Tempo-Sync option.
• Multiple waveforms included the user waves (Oscillator section).
• Poly, Mono, and Free Modes.
• Amount Filter 1, Amount Filter 2, and Amount control feature.

LFO 1-4

• Speed control and Tempo-Sync option.
• Multiple waveforms included the user waves (Oscillator section).
• Phase control.
• Speed controls are Velocity, Keyboard, and Random.
• Poly, Mono, and Free Modes.
• Destination and Amount control feature.

ENV 1-4

• Envelopes with Attack, Decay, Sustain, Sustain-Fade, and Release.
• Tempo-Sync option.
• Envelope Speed controls are Velocity, Keyboard, and Random.
• Repeat option.
• Destination and Amount control feature.

Multi-ENV 1-2

• Up to 15 stages with curve control.
• Envelope Speed controls are Velocity, Keyboard, and Random.
• Loop feature with start and endpoint.
• Destination and Amount control feature.

Audio Follower

• 11 inputs available included the audio input (side chain).
• Threshold, Boost, Smooth parameters for the input signal.
• Attack, Hold, and Decay Envelope Controls
• 4 Destinations with amount and amount control.

Modulatioon Matrix (MOD)

• 20 Slots with a bypass feature.
• Advanced Mode with Offset, Lower Threshold, and Upper Threshold.

EQ

• PRE-FX EQ and POST-FX EQ.
• 3 Bands with Frequency, Q, and 20dB Gain control.
• 12dB LowPass, and 12dB HighPass Filters.
• Preset menu (see also AMP section).

Special

• Intelligent Preset Variation Generator.
• Preset Morph feature, to Morph two Presets into one new Preset.

Play Mode

• Poly, Mono, Legato, Arp, and Poly MPE Play modes.
• Pitch Bend range control per Presets with range -48 Semi up to +48 semi.
• Chord Memory control per Preset with up to 8 notes, included their panning, and velocity adjustment.
• Advance settings for the Envelopes Attack Shape, Decay/Release Shape, and Analog Drift amount.

FX

• 3 FX in serial mode.
• 34 Top-Notch FX types.
• FX can be Modulated.

Bank Manager

• Preset section with Bank selector section.
• Order by Date Preset listing option.
• Find option.
• Search Category option.

Back Panel

• Various Global settings, also appearing the main GUI Control Menu.
• Global tuning option.
• Tuning Scale options.

System Requirements

Windows

• Windows 7 / 8/ 10 / 11 (32 / 64-bit)
• VST3, VST, AAX

Please Note: AAX format is 64-bit only and requires Pro Tools 12 or higher.

Mac

• macOS 10.12 Sierra - macOS 12 Monterey (M1 Apple Silicon compatible) (64-bit only)
• AU, VST3, VST, and AAX

Additional Requirements

• 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.
• Minimal computer display resolution requirement - 1440 x 900 pixels.
• Compatible with the Native Instruments NKS system.