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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 'The 4 Element Synth' |
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Rob Papen Book & Video ' The 4 Element Synth '.
Windows 95 English - Iso
It is the original. It is the version that Bill Gates launched with the Rolling Stones’ Start Me Up . It is the version that introduced the world to the "Plug and Play" (which was often "Plug and Pray") and the magic of the 32-bit file system. Before you go downloading the first file you find, you need to know the history. Windows 95 wasn't one thing; it was a family.
So go ahead. Spin up that VM. Mount the ISO. Type A: setup.exe .
It’s a little trickier because VirtualBox doesn't "officially" support Win95. You will need to patch the disk geometry settings. It runs fast—way faster than it should—which breaks some old games, but it’s fine for exploring the CD-ROM. The Final Verdict Why do we keep downloading the Windows 95 English ISO? It isn't because it is a good OS. By modern standards, it is a nightmare of IRQ conflicts, Blue Screens of Death, and the dreaded "System Resources are low." windows 95 english iso
Just don't forget to make your boot floppy first.
Can you find the ISO on the Internet Archive? Yes. Is it legal to download? Microsoft rarely pursues individuals for OS software this old, but technically, the copyright is still active. That said, for the sake of a virtual machine or a vintage PC restoration, the community generally looks the other way. It is the original
These emulators emulate the hardware —the Sound Blaster 16, the S3 Trio graphics card. It is slow. It is clunky. It sounds exactly like a jet engine taking off. It is perfect.
Pro tip: If you want to stay 100% legal, you need to buy an old CD-ROM copy on eBay and rip it yourself. But if you just want to feel something, Archive.org is your friend. You do not need a Pentium machine gathering dust in your parents' basement. You can run the Windows 95 English ISO today in two ways: Before you go downloading the first file you
There is a specific sound that triggers an instant dopamine hit for anyone who grew up in the 1990s. It isn’t a song. It’s the chime of a 16-bit wave file mixed with the whirr of a spinning platter.
If you want the authentic "Summer of 95" vibe—the one that ran on a 486 with 8MB of RAM—you want the . No A, no B, no C. Just pure, unadulterated Chicago. The Abandonware Gray Area Here is the reality check. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 95. They don't want your money for it, and they don't sell it. Legally, it is considered abandonware by most archives.
Let’s talk about why we are still chasing this 30-year-old operating system and what you actually need to know before you hit that download button. Let’s be honest—nobody is looking for the German, French, or Spanish OEM versions unless they speak those languages. There is something definitive about the English version of Windows 95.
If you see a file labeled Windows95 OSR2.iso , you are looking at the "OEM Service Release 2." This version included USB support (sort of) and FAT32. It was great for 1997, but it isn't the true 1995 experience.
- 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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