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Key Features
Rob Papen Go2 is an all-inclusive synthesizer plug-in, centred around an expressive oscillator with waveshaping and morphing functionality. A standout amongst the Rob Papen line of synthesizers, the Go2 has been appropriately named due to the volume of tonal shaping, morphing and blending parameters provided to you. A sleek and single-page interface puts all the tools needed for sound design on one screen, letting you explore your creativity without boundaries in the way.
Fully featured, Go2 is a soft-synth like no other. Comprised of analog-modelled multi-mode resonant filters, 16-step arpeggiator, flagship XY modulation, expansive modulation matrix and even studio-quality effects, you can easily create the sounds in your head and record them for your fans to hear.
Perfectly capable of producing contemporary, rich, heavily modulated tones for a myriad of different applications be it bass, lead, pads, FX, keys and more, Go2 is a must-have for all budding sound designers. The sheer volume of tonal shaping is outstanding and Go2 comes with over 600 expertly designed factory presets to dive into your productions.
Product Ref: 220638
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.
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.
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.
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.