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Rob Papen Predator Specifications

General IconGeneral
DeveloperRob Papen
PlatformWindows, macOS
LFOs4
ArpeggiatorYes
MIDI SupportYes
MIDI LearnYes
Synthesis MethodSubtractive
TypeVirtual Synthesizer

Summary

Registering Version and Activation

Installation on PC (VST)

Installation on PC (RTAS)

Installation on Mac (VST, AU and RTAS)

Software Box Version Installation

Guide for installing Predator on Mac from the DMG file, including internet authorization.

Software Online Version Installation

Steps for downloading and installing Predator on Mac via the online version.

Predator Features

Oscillators Section

Details on the three oscillators, waveforms, symmetry, sync, pitch, PWM, FM, and sub-oscillator.

Filter Section

Description of the main multimode filter, including cutoff, resonance, and filter modes.

Arpeggiator Section

Details on the powerful arpeggiator, its modes, and sequencer capabilities.

FX Section

Overview of the built-in effects section, including delay, chorus, reverb, and distortion.

Predator Controls

Preset Management

Preset Selection and Management

How to select, load, save, rename, copy, and clear presets within banks.

Preset and Bank Manager

Preset Commands

List of commands for manipulating presets: Load, Save, Copy, Paste, Swap, Move, Insert, Original, Edited, Default, Delete, Rename, Find, Help, Undo, Preview.

Predator Oscillator

Oscillator On/Off and Waveform Selection

How to turn oscillators on/off and select from 128 waveforms for sound design.

Pitch Modulation

Pitch Modulation LFO

Using an LFO to create vibrato or pitch variations, controlling amount, speed, sync, and waveform.

Filter Section

Main Filter Overview

Description of the main filter's Cutoff frequency and Resonance (Q) for sound shaping.

Filter Modes Explained

Detailed explanation of available filter types: Bypass, LowPass, HighPass, BandPass, Notch, and Comb filters.

Filter Envelope Stages

Explanation of the envelope stages: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Fade, and Release for filter modulation.

Filter LFO Modulation

Using the Filter LFO to modulate cutoff frequency, controlling waveform, speed, sync, mode, and amount.

Amp Section

Volume Envelope

Controlling the volume contour over time with attack, decay, sustain, fade, and release stages.

Free Modulation

Envelope 1 and 2 Overview

Using Envelopes 1 and 2 for modulation, including their stages and Fade feature.

LFO 1 and 2 Modulation

Utilizing LFOs 1 and 2 for continuous modulation, controlling waveform, speed, sync, and mode.

Modulation Matrix Slots

Configuring up to 8 modulation connections using sources, destinations, and amount controls.

Arpeggiator

Arpeggiator Modes and Settings

Configuring steps, speed, modes (Up, Down, Random, Chord), octaves, and tie modes.

Arpeggiator Control Features

Using host sync, latch, file loading/saving, key entry, step length, swing, slide, and velocity controls.

Play Mode

Advanced Panel Settings

Effects (FX) Section

FX Unit Configuration

Selecting effects, adjusting mix, pan, and using FX LEDs for control and management.

Appendix D: Modulation Sources and Destinations