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Introducing the Sub Tropics Expansion Pack for our Phase Distortion Synth - VirtualCZ!
Sub Tropics is a collection of 64 deep and warm prests for the VirtualCZ synth. Featuring pumping basses, slick leads, classic keys, stabs and FX this collection is geared for the contemporary Deep House and Garage sounds but will be welcomed within any bass driven production.
Produced by Dom Kane (FXpansion, Loopmasters, Xfer) you can you can expect a precise and professional quality to all 64 presets. Having been involved in the beta testing of VirtualCZ from the beginning he has championed the synth and utilised its ability within many of his own records. Use the presets straight from the synth or get creative with the synths many parameters to create your own unique sounds for your productions.
Features
- 64 Presets
- Bass x 19
- Lead x 19
- Stab x 9
- Keys x 8
- Percussion x 4
- Bell x 2
- Pluck x 1
- Brass x 1
- Sting x 1
System Requirements
- The full version of VirtualCZ is required to run this expansion pack.
Important Note: Plugin Boutique's VirtualCZ Synthesiser is required to run this software!
Note: Sunshine State/Digital Nostalgia are used as the examples.
Windows (VST3)
Note: The built in preset browser supports the VST3 .vstpreset format, so if you are in doubt this is the type of preset to use!
1. Download the.zip folder from within your User Account and double-click it to reveal its contents.
2. Launch VirtualCZ within your DAW and click the ‘FILE’ option from the drop-down menu > select ‘Reveal User .vstpreset folder’.
2. Once the folder has opened, create a new folder within the existing VirtualCZ ‘VST Presets’ directory.
3. Drag and drop/copy the .vstpreset files to the folder that you have created.
4. Close and restart VirtualCZ > select the ‘init’ tab and click ‘User’ from the drop-down menu. Select the preset name that you wish to upload and use e.g ‘BA Stinger Bass’.
The Expansion Pack/Preset is now Ready for Use Within VirtualCZ
Mac (VST3)
Note: The built in preset browser supports the VST3 .vstpreset format, so if you are in doubt this is the type of preset to use!
1. Download the.zip folder from within your User Account and double-click it to reveal its contents.
2. Launch VirtualCZ within your DAW and click the ‘FILE’ option from the drop-down menu > select ‘Reveal User .vstpreset folder’.
3. Once the folder has opened, create a new folder within the existing VirtualCZ ‘VST Presets’ directory.
4. Drag and drop/copy the .vstpreset files to the folder that you have created.
5. Close and restart VirtualCZ > select the ‘init’ tab and click ‘User’ from the drop-down menu. Select the preset name that you wish to upload and use.
The Expansion Pack/Preset is now Ready for Use Within VirtualCZ
VST2, Audio Unit (AU) & ProTools Format Presets
VST2 Format Presets
These preset file names end with the extension ‘.fxp’ (for individual presets), and ‘.fxb’ (for banks).
There is no fixed location, so you can place the preset files to a computer desintation of choice. Banks or individual presets can be loaded via the VirtualCZ ‘File’ option/menu, or via your VST2 host. When using the VST2 version of VirtualCZ, disable the .vstpreset browser, to load the VST2 banks.
AudioUnit Format Presets (.aupreset)
These preset file names end with the extension ‘.aupreset’. They only work in Audio Unit (AU) compatible (Ableton & Logic) hosts on Mac stations. The locations to copy/save them to are shown below:
System Presets folder:
- /Library/Audio/Audio/Presets/Plugin Boutique/VirtualCZ
User Presets folder:
- ~/Library/Audio/Audio/Presets/Plugin Boutique/VirtualCZ
ProTools Format Presets (.tfx)
These preset file names end with the extension ‘.tfx’. ProTools presets are usually located in the following folders:
Mac:
- ~/Documents/Pro Tools/Plug-In Settings/VirtualCZ
Windows:
- %UserProfile%\Documents\Pro Tools\Plug-In Settings\VirtualC
