Rotor EX

johnbowen · Post by **johnbowen** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:28 pm

I'm happy to announce the Rotor EX! I ended up putting quite a bit more work into it than planned (but isn't that always the case?

), but I'm very happy with the results!

For those of you familiar with my older "Rotor" products, this has almost all of the previous functions of those, with an added level of modulation capability unavailable with the earlier designs. With a total of 16 oscillators (with a variety of types, including sample playback), two extended mode filters, 4 envelopes (one 8-stage looping env), 2 LFOs, stereo panning, ring modulation, a modulation matrix of 4 mod paths, and a total of 5 Rotor objects in the system, the Rotor EX is suitable for expansive sound layers and textures, strange and organic, with FM possibilities as well as other hybrid structures. More details will be posted on my site over the next few days.

Looking to ship within the coming week, the Rotor EX will have an introductory price of only 99 Euros!

Cheers,

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john bowen
zarg music

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decimator · Post by **decimator** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 10:42 am

Start saving your money ! an another GREAT synth to hit the Planet !!

Those who already loved using the rotors in Solaris will dig this turbocharged version !

Many highlights, one that I appreciate ( among many others ) is that you can put up to 4 modulations on a single parameter, also a clever buttons colors system that save space as in : first column to the left, modulation source # 1 you click and color indicate modulation target.

This synth is generous and quite deep in its possibilities and the purchase of the Red Dwarf modules is highly recommended to further expand the sonic range.

I cannot dwell too much for now since I'am making presets for it, I will try my best to make some " not too weird presets " but cartesian presets are definitely not my forte and this synth is meant for exploration whatsoever !

I'am on 6 DSPs, many times I was a little too short to play 2 voices @44.1 or 48 KHz so all my presets were made on 1 voice and frankly it's not too much of a problem considering the awesome sonic output !

And finally, I'am really glad because it sounds like nothing I heard before when you explore ( even slightly ).

Ben Walker · Post by **Ben Walker** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 2:19 pm

Really excited to hear about this - I really love the rotor synth - it is capable of creating some quite unique sounds, and is quite a step away from the traditional VA synth, even though it's quite a simple architecture once you get the idea. I'm really looking forward to seeing this enhanced version in action.
Ben

johnbowen · Post by **johnbowen** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:38 pm

Hi,

I've posted a few examples of some of the presets. I thought I'd give 2 'extremes' - there's some "movie effects" sounds (mostly made by decimator), and some "new age-ish" pads played by me (guess I'm showing my age

though I also created the 'alien sleep cycle'!)

Just go to the <a href="http://www.zargmusic.com/">zargmusic.com </a>site and click on the link to the MP3 Demo page (under Products & Demos).

regards,
John Bowen
Zarg Music

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Billy goat gruff · Post by **Billy goat gruff** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:51 pm

Admire your work Mr Bowen. You're still too young and funky for me........

johnbowen · Post by **johnbowen** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:57 pm

On 2005-06-16 17:51, Lifechangee wrote:
Admire your work Mr Bowen. You're still too young and funky for me........

Gosh.... :-}

Thanks for that!

(How did you know I like the "funky" stuff?)

JB

johnbowen · Post by **johnbowen** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 4:02 pm

Hi,

The Rotor EX is now available for purchase.
Introductory price for a limited time is 99 Euros, which also includes the updated Rotor 48/RD.

A Demo will also be available, and can be requested from me by sending me email.

Cheers,

Billy goat gruff · Post by **Billy goat gruff** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:12 pm

Your youth and funkiness show through in your work, sounds and attitude.......

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johnbowen · Post by **johnbowen** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 4:10 pm

Just a quick note - there's some great new presets for the Rotor EX Demo now available in the Devices section. These new presets by Carl Lofgren and Paul Kuchar display more of the incredibly wide range of sounds available with the new Rotor EX.

Many thanks to Carl and Paul!!

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john bowen
zarg music

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Post by **hubird** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 6:03 pm

great news, I'll check this out ASAP