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February 26, 2021
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Well, it is safe to say that SubBoomBass-2 is one or maybe even the most popular virtual bass synthesizer in the Milky Way! It appeals to a wide range of producers in various music styles and other productions such as music for movies or games.
We are proud to announce a FREE update for SubBoomBass-2 has been released which includes over 240 new presets, and many cool new features! You can view a video about the new features here and a showcase featuring a selection of the new presets played you can watch over here.
Check the information below on how you can update your SubBoomBass-2 (or your eXplorer-6 or Urban-X bundle).
And...maybe you own one or more other RP plug-ins already, then please check the upgrade options below for eXplorer-6 so that you also get this amazing version of SubBoomBass-2 in your collection plus lots more!
Please continue to read this newsletter about the various inspirational Rob Papen products:
- SubBoomBass-2 free update! [ read ]
- eXplorer-6 upgrade deals [ read ]
- Rob Papen Book & Video re-released [ read ]
- BLADE-2 received an award! [ read ]
Enjoy creating music!
Rob Papen & Team
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SubBoomBass-2 FREE update! |

A FREE update for SubBoomBass-2 has been released including over 240 new presets, and many cool new features!
As previously mentioned y ou can view a video about the new features here and a showcase featuring a selection of the new presets played you can watch over here.
How to obtain the FREE update if you own SubBoomBass-2, eXplorer-6 or Urban-X
- SubBoomBass-2 owners:
Log in to robpapen.com and visit ‘MyProducts’. Open the download page and download the latest installer for SubBoomBass-2. Ahead of running the installer, please close your music program!
- eXplorer-6 and Urban-X owners:
Log in to robpapen.com and visit ‘MyProducts’. Open the download page and download the latest installer. Alternatively, you can also scroll down inside the download page and download the single SubBoomBass-2 installer. Ahead of running the installer, please close your music program!
If you are still using SubBoomBass-1, please log in to robpapen.com and request the upgrade coupon to SubBoomBass-2. The upgrade cost is only Euro 39-- | USD 39--
More about SubBoomBass-2 here.
Compatibility SubBoomBass-2:
- PC: 32 & 64 bits VST and 64 bits AAX for Windows 7/8/10
(Note: PC AAX for PT 12 or higher)
- Mac: 64 bits AU, VST and AAX, for OS-X 10.9 - 11 (Big Sur)
- Compatible with NI NKS system
- 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.
Latest additions and or fixes SubBoomBass-2 v1.0.2:
- GUI sizes 100%, 125%, 150% and 200%
- New control menu in the upper right corner for global features, and for checking for updates.
- Improved top section, Oscillator, Filter, and Sequencer GUI.
- New Zero Latency Filter types & Ring Modulation.
- Post Filter Distortion Mode.
- New Ratcheting feature inside Sequencer.
- New range of samples.
- Grain Sample Mode for granular resynthesis of samples.
- New Monophonic play modes (Low /High note).
- MIDI MPE compatible (Poly MPE).
- Polyphonic aftertouch works correctly now.
- New modulation sources & destinations.
- Clipper / Tremolo / Vibrato & Ring Modulation Effects.
- Ability to order presets by date in Bank Manager.
- 243 new presets inside:
01 Sequence Presets 03 (23) 02 Sub-Bass Presets 02 (12) 03 Bass Presets 06 (71) 04 Instruments & FX 01 (2) 05 JoMal Bank 03 (35) 05 TONAL AXiS 01 (36) 06 Oddiction Bank 02 (53) 06 Oddiction Bank 03 (11) (use in the bank manager 'Order By Date' to locate the new Presets in their Banks.
- And other small bug fixes & improvements.
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This inspirational bundle holds a total of 26 -Rob Papen- products! Also included is Prisma which you can request after registering your bundle. The new products in this bundle (compared to eXplorer-5) are Punch-2, XY-Transfer, the Quad synthesizer, BLADE-2 and the just updated SubBoomBass-2!
The Inspiration Bundle! € 499,-- | $ 499,--
....not yet an eXplorer-6 owner? Please check the tasty upgrade options below, also for Reason Studio users!
The February special is if you already purchased 1 product, for only € 249,--| $ 249,--!
| - Owners of 1 purchased Rob Papen product. |
€ 249,-- | $ 249,-- |
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| - Owners of 2 purchased Rob Papen products. |
€ 199,-- | $ 199,-- |
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| - Owners of 3 purchased Rob Papen products. |
€ 149,-- | $ 149,--. |
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| - Owners of 4 purchased Rob Papen products. |
€ 99,-- | $ 99-- |
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--> Note: deal products (free products) do not count.
- eXplorer owners: please log in to your account at robpapen.com and you can request the upgrade coupon in the 'My products' section if you own an older eXplorer.
Upgrade cost € 99,-- / $ 99,--
- EDM / EDM-X / Urban / Urban-X / SoundDesign-X bundle upgrade to eXplorer-6
Upgrade cost € 99,-- | $ 99,-- Please contact us at info@robpapen.com to arrange the upgrade, or contact your reseller. Before contacting your -Rob Papen- reseller please log-in at www.robpapen.com and visit 'My Products'. In the top, you will find an option to print (as PDF) your product registrations. Provide the reseller with this print or PDF as proof of your purchased products. --> Note: deal products (free products) do not count.
- Upgrade options at Resellers:
Before contacting your -Rob Papen- reseller please log-in at www.robpapen.com and visit 'My Products'. In the top, you will find an option to print (as PDF) your product registrations. Provide the reseller with this print or PDF as proof of your purchased products. --> Note: deal products (free products) do not count.
- Reason Studios cross-grade options:
Please send a screenshot/receipt of your RE registrations to info@robpapen.com and we will send you a crossgrade offer. Please note that excluding are the free Attention and RPSpec.
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Rob Papen Book & Video ' The 4 Element Synth '.
Madagascar 3 Internet Archive [2021]
While a mainstream Hollywood film might seem out of place on a platform built for preservation, its presence highlights the shifting landscape of digital media, copyright, and fan culture. The Digital Preservation Movement
The Madagascar franchise has cemented its place in modern animation history, delivering a unique blend of madcap humor, vibrant visuals, and heartfelt themes of friendship and belonging. The third installment, Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012), is often lauded as the series' most ambitious and visually stunning entry. It propelled the beloved Central Park Zoo animals—Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, and Gloria the Hippo—into a thrilling, high-octane chase across the European continent. A search for this film on the reveals an intriguing intersection of modern cinema, digital preservation, and cultural nostalgia. While the full feature film is seldom hosted directly on the Archive due to copyright restrictions, the platform acts as an invaluable repository for a wealth of related materials. These include promotional websites, fan wikis, the official novelization, library catalog entries, and even preserved snapshots of the film’s original online presence. This article explores the film, its legacy, and how the Internet Archive serves as a time capsule for its creation and reception.
It was the movie that gave us the Afro Circus, a psychotic French animal control officer (Captain Chantel DuBois), and arguably one of the best soundtracks in DreamWorks history. Recently, a wave of nostalgia hit the internet, sending many of us down the rabbit hole of digital archives to revisit Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria. madagascar 3 internet archive
Downloading – A Basic Guide - Internet Archive Help Center
(2012), ranging from books and handbooks to promotional interviews and game manuals. Digital Books and Media While a mainstream Hollywood film might seem out
The preservation of modern cinema has taken an unexpected turn. Major streaming platforms frequently rotate titles out of their libraries due to licensing agreements, leaving digital landscapes unpredictable. In this shifting environment, platforms dedicated to cultural preservation have become essential. The presence of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted on the Internet Archive highlights how a mainstream Hollywood blockbuster can transform into an artifact of digital preservation, open access, and internet culture. The Cultural Footprint of Madagascar 3
For an animated feature like Madagascar 3 , which grossed over $746 million worldwide, complete disappearance from commercial markets is unlikely. However, fragmented availability forces consumers to buy or rent the film across multiple storefronts. This digital fragmentation makes non-profit platforms like the Internet Archive essential, serving as a centralized, permanent repository where media can be studied, reviewed, and preserved without commercial restrictions. What is the Internet Archive? It propelled the beloved Central Park Zoo animals—Alex
But if you are a digital archaeologist, a student of media degradation, or simply someone who loves the idea that a major studio’s $145 million animated feature can live alongside a 1994 shareware game about a bouncing baby penguin—then dive in. Respect the uploader’s notes. Leave a thank-you comment. And remember: Just like Alex the Lion learning to fly through a hoop of fire, finding what you want on the Archive requires a little bit of chaos, a little bit of luck, and the courage to join the digital circus.
The film's soundtrack, composed by Hans Zimmer, along with promotional radio spots and press kit audio files, can frequently be found archived in uncompressed formats. These uploads preserve the acoustic marketing campaign designed for the film. The Legal and Ethical Dilemma of Modern Film Archiving
: A promotional interview with Cedric the Entertainer regarding his role in the third installment.
- It is available here and now comes in 3 formats! Hardback, Paperback, and eBook!
- Music schools that would like to acquire multiple copies of the book, please check here.
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We have received a MusicTech Excellence award for BLADE-2!

- You can read the whole review here
- More info on BLADE-2 here
- Please note that BLADE-2 is part of the eXplorer-6 bundle.
- Upgrade from BLADE to BLADE-2:
Please login to robpapen.com and request the upgrade coupon code at 'MyProducts'. Upgrade cost: Euro 39--| USD 39--
Compatibility BLADE-2:
- PC: 32 & 64 bits VST and 64 bits AAX for Windows 7/8/10
(Note: PC AAX for PT 12 or higher)
- Mac: 64 bits AU, VST and AAX, for OS-X 10.9 - 10.15.
- Compatible with NI NKS system
- 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.
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In case of other questions, please contact us.
Yours, Rob Papen and Team
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