(more demos below)
Rotator Volume 1: Synths ReFill
"Rotator Volume 1: Synths" is a revolutionary ReFill for Propellerheads Reason that lets you play chords and chord progressions with one note from your wind controller or keyboard. Going beyond simple parallel harmonies, each new note generates a new chord. It's a programmable harmonic generator that is completely configured with great sounds and harmonies out of the box. It's easy to use and super fun to play. Playing chord progressions on your EWI, EWI4000s, WX5 or keyboard opens up a whole new way of playing the instrument - one that can excite and inspire you to take your music to new places. Volume 1 focuses on classic synthesizers like the Moog and Oberheim.
Specs
- 30 original, pre-configured harmonic Rotators comprising thick synth horns and leads, gorgeous airy pads, dissonant 'Brecker' style chordal emulations and classic Oberheim Xpander performances.
- 20+ Thor patches designed specifically for Rotator and lovingly programmed with dynamic breath control.
- Each patch may be used with Breath, Expression or Aftertouch, or with no performance controls for those using a keyboard only.
- Virtually unlimited rotating and fixed harmony voices.
- Empty Rotator templates for making your own patches and chord sequences.
- A 20 page user guide that explains how to use the ReFill and how to create your own patches.
- Requires Reason 4 or above.
- What is a Rotator Patch?
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Audio Demos
So what does it sound like? The sounds in the demos below were played 'live' with no overdubs with an EWI-USB. Yes, you play single notes on your wind controller or keyboard and a chord sequence comes out!
Synths - Hybrid
The 'Hybrid' patches use an NN-XT sampled sound as the lead, with synth backing.
The 'Hybrid' patches use an NN-XT sampled sound as the lead, with synth backing.
| synth-hybridseries2.mp3 |
Synths - Kollasal
The 'Kollasal' series of patches are inspired by classic Oberheim synths - the originator of the 'rotate' mode!
The 'Kollasal' series of patches are inspired by classic Oberheim synths - the originator of the 'rotate' mode!
| synth-kollasalseries.mp3 |
Synths - Hybrid
Another demo of the Hybrid patches.
Another demo of the Hybrid patches.
| synth-hybridseries.mp3 |
Synths - Massiv
The 'Massiv' series of patches are inspired by the thick classic sounds of the Moog synthesizer.
The 'Massiv' series of patches are inspired by the thick classic sounds of the Moog synthesizer.
| synth-massivseries.mp3 |
BONUS - 'Rotator Cup' by Bernie Kenerson
This tune uses these patches in order of appearance: "EWI Forever Pad", EWI Thor Refill Vol. 3 by Bernie K, "Massive-07 (CV)" from Rotator Vol 1, "Subtle" from Cyclone, Drums are factory Dr. Rex loop "Fnk03_Prc_StingB", the bass "EWI Fender Jazz Bass" from EWI Thor ReFill Vol. 3, by Bernie K.
This tune uses these patches in order of appearance: "EWI Forever Pad", EWI Thor Refill Vol. 3 by Bernie K, "Massive-07 (CV)" from Rotator Vol 1, "Subtle" from Cyclone, Drums are factory Dr. Rex loop "Fnk03_Prc_StingB", the bass "EWI Fender Jazz Bass" from EWI Thor ReFill Vol. 3, by Bernie K.
| rotator_cup_-_bernie_kenerson.mp3 |
