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BLADE-2

Paid
Plug-in format
AAX Audio Unit VST VST2 VST3
Platform
macOS Windows
Delivery
Plugin Standalone

Virtual synthesizer with unique harmonic control via XY pad, additive wave morphing, advanced arpeggiator, and multiple effects for experimental sound design

Summary

BLADE-2 is a virtual synthesizer by Rob Papen that builds on its predecessor with expanded features focusing on innovative sound design using waveform harmonics controlled via an XY pad. It offers unique sound generation methods beyond typical subtractive and additive synthesis.

Features

  • Harmolator mode for controlling waveform harmonics through an XY pad with tempo-based recording and playback of movements.
  • New Additive mode allowing morphing or mixing of four additive waveforms using the XY pad, with ability to create and edit custom waveforms.
  • Wave-analyze section that converts sample data into waveforms usable in Harmolator or Additive modes.
  • Additional analog-type oscillator and noise oscillator to expand sonic possibilities.
  • 32 different filter types available for shaping sound.
  • Enhanced arpeggiator with two extra rows controlling XY pad positions and a 'ratcheting' feature with multiple modes.
  • Three multi-effect processors loaded with high-quality Rob Papen effects.

Who Is It For

BLADE-2 is aimed at synthesizer enthusiasts and sound designers who enjoy experimental approaches and want a versatile instrument capable of producing unconventional sounds beyond standard synthesis methods.

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