Predator Explained
Laurence Holcombe has unleashed the ultimate predator, Rob Papen's Predator virtual synth plug-in! Watch along with Laurence as he covers all the features and functions of this awesome, must have virtual synth and creates cutting edge sounds as well.
Videos
• Introduction (01:31) - Welcome to Predator Explained. Laurence let's you know what's in store during this exploration of Rob Papen's virtual synth Predator.
• The Interface (04:24) - Discover the different areas of the Predator window and how to interact with it.
• The Oscillator Section (14:59) - Learn all about Oscillators 1, 2 and 3 as well as the different types of waveforms and common controls. Cross modulation of oscillators is also looked at.
• Pitch Modulation (03:29) - See how to apply vibrato using the dedicated pitch LFO and pitch bend.
• The Filter Section (15:13) - Explore Filters 1 and 2 as well as filter modulation using dedicated filter envelopes and LFO filter types.
• The Amp Section (05:38) - Learn all about expression, the Amp envelope and its Fade control.
• Free Modulation Section (11:34) - Learn to use the free envelopes and LFOs and assign them to Predator's parameters. Explore the difference between the free and auto assigned modulators as well as using expression controllers.
• The Arpeggiator Section (13:58) - See how to setup and program the Arpeggiator as well as use the arpeggiator as a modulator.
• Play Mode Section (06:59) - Discover poly, mono and legato modes as well as portamento, unison and chord mode.
• The Preset Section (07:09) - Learn all about presets, banks and preset morphing. The advanced settings page is also explored.
• The FX Section (05:51) - Laurence explains FX 1, 2 and 3 as well as the different types of FX and their common controls. The Gator effect and FX modulation matrix is also explained.
• Predator as an FX Unit (08:32) - See how to use predator as an insert effect in your DAW. Using the filters and FX is looked at, as well as using Predator as a vocoder and vocoding samples.
• Deep House Soulful Chord (07:26) - Learn to make the chord feature in Predator play back deep, soulful chords.
• Riser (07:42) - See how to program Predator to produce a Trap style riser sound.
• Electro Kick (05:08) - Learn to use Predator to synthesis kick drums pitched to a specific key.
• Nasty Bass (03:33) - Watch Laurence use Predator to produce Dubstep and Drum and Bass style bass sounds.