DISC Rob Papen Go2

Full Description

Streamlined interface that puts everything at your fingertips

Where other synths in the Rob Papen line focus on different types of synthesis and different styles, there was yet to be a synth that encompassed everything you would need in virtually any production. This fed the seed that started Go2. By no means a basic synthesizer, Go2 places all the controls in a single window with no difficult to navigate pop-ups, submenus or menu diving. No expense has been spared for the sake of simplicity and instead, you are treated to an intuitive interface with all parts of your signal chain visually represented in stunning clarity. Of course, matching the look is the world-class sound capabilities.

Unlock your creativity with morphing oscillation

At the heart of Go2 is the oscillator XY section, offering you the ability to blend between two waveforms, morphing them in a number of different ways to create a unique sound for your productions. With over 128 different analog, additive, spectral and noise options, there's plenty of scope for you to find the perfect sound for any style or genre. Comprised of a variety of different tonal shaping options for each waveform, Go2 employs a sub-oscillator with Spread functionality, effectively turning your single oscillator into a two-oscillator tone generator.

Creative sound designers for film and composition will be able to flex your creative muscle with Go2. The mixing and morphing between the waveforms invites you to experiment with modulation sources for truly out of this world tones. Taking inspiration from several Rob Papen flagship synthesizers, Go2 comprises the world-famous XY pad. Not stopping there, the XY pad brings several parameters for complete tonal shaping including XY Mod Depth, several looping modes, Space and Time constraints and a manual Points control for added variety.

Complete with four spreadable, detunable unison voices, Go2's oscillation power is extended further with the inclusion of an impressive number of chords including Major, Minor, Fifth, Dominant, Diminished, Octaves and more. Of course, each unison voice is engaged even with performing in Polyphonic mode up to 16 independent notes, offering a vast range of flexibility for professional keyboard players.

Authentic analog filtering

A staple in any synthesizer is the filter circuit. The signature sound of analog filters is one that is so vital to the accuracy and flexibility of the synth. Thankfully, Rob Papen Go2 uses immaculately-modelled analog filters to give you complete control over your sound design. With two filters onboard, the first being a resonant multi-mode filter and the second being a 12dB/Oct high-pass, you can tailor your sound to fit your mix or use them to tremendous creative effect. Velocity, Keytracking and Mod Wheel ADSR envelope is linked to the main filter, offering the ability to be reversed for negative modulation with the press of one button.

Steps will be taken

Not content with providing you with a palette of tonal variety, the Go2 lives up to the name by including a 16-step arpeggiator. Inside a single plug-in, you are provided with all the tools for expressive and creative sound design for both the big screen and music productions. Ideal for live performers, the arpeggiator within Go2 can be used for rhythmic effects as well as pitched effects through the use of Tune, Tie, VElocity, Unison and Free modulation settings per step. Additional playback options add versatility for your steps with the inclusion of Slide and Swing and several playback speeds.

Perfect for creating the rhythmic bedrock of your tune or for creating melodic sequences, the arpeggiator within Go2 is simple to use and consists of a slew of controls that give you full control over each step. Ideal for the live musician, using the arpeggiator you can trigger expansive melodic chords whilst building phrases over the top to keep your crowd engaged and bouncing along to your groove.

Features

General

• Eight-way modulation matrix offers dynamic control over virtually every internal module parameter
• Selection of effects including Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Stereo Delay, Stereo Reverb, each running in series to each other
• Intuitive preset browsing with defined categories lets you find a sound for your song fast

Presets and Global

• Over 750 factory presets to dive into the capabilities of Go2
• Quick browsing with Favourites system helps to recall presets in any session fast
• MIDI mapping capabilities lets you adjust parameters on the fly with your MIDI controller
• Save MIDI mapping to your hard drive for instant recall

Oscillator

• Built around signature morphing oscillator, blendable between two different waveforms
• Several morphing modes offers unique tonal possibilities
• Dual waveform mode with six morphing modes including Mix, Morph, Ring, FM, Inter and Range
• Control the octave of each oscillator independently for fine-tuned controller over the pitch
• Select between two Sub oscillator waveforms; Square or Sinus
• Control the symmetry of the waveform with Sym dial
• Adjust the change of symmetry position over time using SMOD control
• Alter the LFO frequency of SMOD using SpeedSmod control

XY

• Combination of live, interactive and programmed modulation sources with three modes; Poly, Free or Mono
• Create the XY path manually using Edit mode
• Set the playback speed of your XY path using the Play Speed control
• Two loop modes offer unpredictable modulation with Loop or Bidirectional Looping
• Host-tempo sync
• Up to 128 selectable points within your plot lets you explore evolving and exciting XY movement
• Restrict XY movement to preset grid lines using the Space Quantise switch
• Control the movement frequency of XY position using Time Quantise switch

Filter

• Authentically-modelled analog filter
• Determine the roll-off frequency with Frequency Cut-off
• Add in thunderous low-end resonance with Q control
• Several filter types include 12dB Low-pass, Band-Pass and Notch, 24dB Low-pass I, Low-pass II, Band-pass, Notch and Combo
• Cutoff Frequency modulation
• Comprehensive ADSR envelope controls
• Additional high-pass filter with keyboard tracking, Resonance and Cutoff frequency controls

Amplifier

• Offers final control over the voicing of your sound design with Distortion, Volume, Velocity, Pan and Volume control

Play Mode

• Several performance modes offer flexibility to cover any performer
• Polyphonic, Monophonic, Legato and Arpeggiator modes
• Portamento with speed control, rate, time, held rate and port amount
• Unison mode with up to four unison voices for each note
• Two and three-octave, Major to Diminished 7th chords available in Unison mode
• Detailed control over the Unison Detune and Stereo Spread values
• Pitch bend and Drift provides seamless control over pitch movement over time

Arpeggiator

• Classic arpeggiator with a slew of modern appointments
• 16 steps with Tie, Slide, Tune, Velocity, Unison and Free controls
• Select the number of steps required to lengthen or shorten your arpeggiator
• Several Speed modes including double and 1/4 tempo
• 11 Arpeggiator modes include Up, Down, Up/Down, Ordered, Rev. Ordered, Ordered Up/Down, Ordered Down/Up, Chord, Sequencer and Sequencer Reset
• A host of playback controls such as Swing and Slide offer realistic grooves for your compositions

Free LFO

• Used for generating modulation signals in a modulation path, the free LFO features six waveform types including Sine, Triangle, Saw Up, Saw Down, Square and Sample And Hold
• Adjustable Speed and host-tempo sync controls ensure your modulation will move in time with your music
• Available in polyphonic, free and monophonic modes

Specifications

• System requirements
  • Operating system:
    • Mac: OS-X 10.13 up to OS-12
    • Windows: Windows 7/8/10/11
  • Format:
    • Mac: 64 bits AU, VST3, VST, and AAX, M1 ARM processor compatible
    • Windows: VST3, 32 & 64 bits VST and 64 bits AAX, (Note: PC AAX for PT 12 or higher)
    • Compatibility: Compatible with the NI NKS system
  • Product code: 1267-25