News

NEW RAPID Version - 1.8.0.

23. July 2020 If you are a customer, you can download it now on your Purchased Products page.



But what is new? We created a summary video to show you the most important additions and changes. YouTube.com/watch?v=om_0_mgFCBc YouTube.com/watch?v=wa5oaaBUiYI

GRANULAR SYNTHESIS It comes in the form of a new sample-insert-effect, which can be chosen in the FX-Type section after selecting a sample. This oscillator mode creates many small sound particles from a source sample and blends them together in a grain cloud. It's possible to use up to 100 true stereo grains per oscillator.

LOADING TIMES Rapid uses high quality wavetables to achieve a clean sound and avoid unpleasant aliasing artifacts. While loading these wavetables or samples, additional processing and decoding is needed to unpack it from disk into the application memory. With Rapid 1.8.0 this process was drastically improved and optimized to use the newest processor instructions. With this enhancement Rapid will load up to 10 times faster than the previous version.

NEW PRESETS Free sound package "Granular Elements".

155 Multi-Samples.

59 Sounds Presets. The new presets come with a separate installer. Don't forget to install it! Granular Elements / Windows

Granular Elements / MacOS You can find a detailed description of all changes in the Version History. The user manual was also updated to 1.8.0 and can be read here.







NEW RAPID Extension - Cinematic Exposure

11. December 2019

Inspired by the attributes of movie soundtracks, Hollywood compositions and cinematic characteristics, this package heavily focuses on expression, tension and uniquely crafted sequences, instruments, drums and textures.



Cinematic Exposure is a new sound extension for the RAPID Synthesizer, designed to deliver intensive and uniquely crafted sequences and instruments. Included are new wavetables, multi-samples, drum samples and presets, ready for sound design and music production. Included: 147 Sound Presets.

148 Wavetables.

160 Multi-Samples. You can listen to the demo showcase at YouTube and SoundCloud. For more detailed feature information and price visit the product page XT - Cinematic Exposure. What do you think about this sound library?

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NEW RAPID Version - 1.7.0.

29. October 2019

It's now available for download. As always, if you are a customer, you can download it on your Purchased Products page.



But what is new?

A NEW LOOK We added a new main theme and improved the overall visual style. We listened to the wishes of all of you and reworked the fonts, the colors and made it a darker style, so it's easier on the eyes. The older themes are still available and also include the new fonts.



INSERT POWER

Sync Bend A

Sync Bend B.

Organic Drift. There are three new oscillator insert effects. The new synchronization bends combine hard sync and phase bending to achieve some interesting and complex wave manipulations. The drift insert adds a randomized organic behavior to each unison voice, ideal for analog emulation and vintage patches. It's comparable to the heat dependent properties of analog component and adds small inaccuracies to add unique characteristics.

FILTER WIZARDRY

Pro LP 12dB.

Pro LP 24dB.

Xtreme LP II. There are three new lowpass filters. The designs of these filters are based on analog architectures and implement a more intricate feedback drive and resonance behavior.

REVERB MAGIC

Nuclear.

Solar.

Nova.

Space. The new models extend the existing reverb by adding a new internal early and late reflection model and smooth the spectral impulse and frequency decay. They simulate different space sizes from small (Nuclear) to very large (Space).

RAPID FX It's now possible to use Rapid as effect plugin. The FX (Effect) version of Rapid is an additional plugin and already included in the new setup. It will be installed alongside the normal Rapid Synthesizer plugin. You may have to re-scan your plugin list/database. Look out for Rapid FX.

FX PRESETS We also added a basic set of 93 FX presets. You can find them in the preset browser, mostly named with the prefix FX . e.g. "FX Ambiance" includes some reverb effects. Definitely try out the macros of these presets, they can easily add very complex motion to your mixer track and are ideally suited for build ups, drops and other track highlights.

There are various other improvements, take a look at the complete Version History for more details.







NEW RAPID Extension - Synthwave

7. February 2019

Synthwave is a style that attempts to recreate the atmosphere of 1980s culture, films and video games and celebrates the nostalgia for this era's unique sound. The same way the new found fondness for the visual aesthetics of this style, the sound design of this package incorporates all the beloved details the collection of genres stands for.



Synthwave is a new sound extension for the RAPID Synthesizer, designed to bring back the retro aesthetics of 1980s legendary sound. Included are new wavetables, multi-samples, drum samples and presets, ready for sound design and music production. Included: 128 Sound Presets

33 Wavetables.

65 Multi-Samples.

131 Oneshot Drum Samples (44.1 kHz, Stereo, 16-bit WAV). You can listen to the demo showcase at YouTube and SoundCloud. For more detailed feature information and price visit the product page XT - Synthwave. What do you think about this sound library?

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NEW RAPID Extension - Supernova

19. December 2018

Intergalactic and nebulous in quality, your journey into deep space can begin now. With a heavy focus on frequency- and otherwise modulated wavetables as well as spectral samples, you can expect celestial and cosmic pads and textures, full of shimmering and enigmatic sweeping motions. Supernova is a new sound extension for the RAPID Synthesizer, designed to excite your production with an "intergalactic and cosmic quality". Included are new wavetables, multi-samples, drum samples and presets, ready for sound design and music production. Included are: 132 Sound Presets

58 Wavetables

88 Multi-Samples

144 Oneshot Drum Samples (44.1 kHz, Stereo, 16-bit WAV) You can listen to the demo showcase at YouTube and SoundCloud. For more detailed feature information and price visit the product page XT - Supernova. What do you think about this sound library?

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NEW RAPID Extension - Future Strike

12. December 2018

Future Bass is a highly innovative and modern style with a great bandwidth of sound design concepts. Get a head start and directly jump into the genre, supported by melodic uplifting harmonies, versatility and energy. Future Strike is a new sound extension for the RAPID Synthesizer, introducing 'versatility and energy' conceptualized for Future Bass productions. Included are new wavetables, multi-samples, drum samples, vocals and presets, ready for sound design and music production. Included are: 136 Sound Presets

41 Wavetables

80 Multi-Samples

389 Oneshot Drum Samples (44.1 kHz, Stereo, 16-bit WAV) You can listen to the demo showcase at YouTube and SoundCloud. For more detailed feature information and price visit the product page XT - Future Strike. What do you think about this sound library?

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