Rob Papen BLUE-3 1.0.0

When “BLUE” was first released in 2005, it already reflected Rob Papen’s innovative, creative, and – most importantly – musical approach to developing virtual synthesizers. Rob Papen called it “cross-fusion synthesis” because it embraced subtractive and FM synthesis in one creative concept.

With its successor BLUE-II, ‘Cross-fusion synthesis’ was also expanded with a creative sample set and a versatile XY pad.

The BLUE-III concept still stays true to that spirit, with even more sonic features added to its expanded name. Firstly, we’ve added our take on the ‘Karplus Strong String Model Synthesis’, new ‘Waveforms’, new ‘Filter Types’, a new set of creative ‘Built-in Samples’ and finally the ability for you as a user to load up to 6 samples into each preset.

The BLUE-III GUI has been redesigned, including a variety of different sizes, and the XY pad is now always on the front panel. The sound engine has been given DNA from our virtual analog synthesizer BIT, which provides unrivaled sound quality.

Finally, of course, this amazing instrument comes with over 5,000 presets from Rob himself and renowned sound designers in the industry.

BLUE-III is a phenomenally powerful virtual instrument that is an amazing journey into ‘Cross-fusion synthesis’!

Synthesis Engine

• FM synthesis, waveform and phase distortion, virtual analog, spectral waveforms, Karplus string model, and samples
• Over 5000 presets in various musical styles
• Bank manager

Interface

• Graphic interface available in 100%, 125%, 150%, and 200% sizes
• Animated dials and faders

Oscillators

• 6 Algorithmically controlled Oscillators for FM synthesis or other routing combinations
• Analog modeled waveforms, spectral waveforms, Karplus string models, and samples
• Detailed for the selected sample range
• 6 user samples can be loaded for each preset
• User samples with layer options enabled for velocity and keyboard range splitting

Filters

• 2 Filters with various routing options and serial or parallel mode
• Multiple filter types: High-Pass, Low-Pass, Band-Pass, Notch, Comb, Vocal, Formant, Ring Modulation, Frequency Shift
• Amount control for Filter Envelope, Velocity, Keyboard Tracking, and Modulation Wheel
• Panning and Volume control

Amplifier

• Always visual except for the Sample Page, and Bank Manager Page
• Main Volume Envelope with Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
• Detailed Envelope features are available in the lower midsection
• Velocity control and Main Volume control

Modulations

• XY pad with record option and tempo-based option. Vector mode for controlling Oscillator 1-4
• 4 MultiEnvelopes with up to 15 sections and tempo-based and loop features
• 14 LFOs with default destinations, and 4 free LFOs
• Modulation Sequencer
• Keyboard range and Velocity range modulation source
• Modulation Matrix with Advanced mode

Play Modes

• 16voice Polyphonic
• MPE Poly mode
• Mono, Mono Low, Mono High
• Legato, Low Legato, High Legato
• Portamento modes with time or speed control
• Sequencer
• Arpeggiator
• Chord memory with up to 8 note selectable, speed, pan, strum, and tempo
• Unison modes available from 2 to 6 voices, 2 and 3 octaves, 2 and 3 special

Arpeggiator

• 32 Steps
• 4 free rows can be used as a source in the modulation matrix or in the FX section
• Ratchet Modes

Sequencer

• 32-step monophonic sequencer
• Selectable waveform for each step
• Ratchet

Effects

• 4 FX with various routing options
• 34 premium FX types
• 2 modulation slots per FX

Sample

• 6 user samples per preset
• Granular for individual samples
• Layer parameters for 6 user samples including split points and velocity split points

Bank Manager

• Preset section with bank selection section
• Option to preset order by date
• Find option
• Search option by category

Back Panel

• Various global settings, also displays the main GUI control menu
• Global setting option
• Scale setting options
• BLUE-III Menu: Basic, Features, Demo, Video Tutorial, Customer Review, License Terms, Buy BLUE 3, Compatibility

System requirements

• PC: 64-bit VST3, AAX, and VST versions for Windows 7 or higher. (Note: PC AAX for PT 12 or higher)
• Mac: 64-bit AU, VST3, AAX, and VST, for OS-10.13 or higher.
• Compatible with M1 / M2 / M3 ARM processors.