Particle Sound has announced the release of 4RP I, the second release in the Carbon series of Kontakt 5 formatted classic synthesizer instruments.

4RP I features over 800mb of samples from 3 different vintage Arp synthesizers, including both the Mk I and MK III Odysseys as well as a beautiful Arp 2600.

The focus this time is on bass sounds and the 32 tagged .NKI based presets cover a lot of sonic ground, including the squelch of the MK I, the raw electricity of the MK III and the gorgeous warmth of the 2600, all lovingly captured in 24-bit 48kHz audio. 4RP I includes fully sampled patches from all 3 instruments as well as raw waveforms and noise from the 2600 for the greatest possible flexibility.

The Carbon interface is based on a dual layer design with linkable sections. Each layer offers a selection of 6 sampled waves and/or multi-samples with sample start point modulation, an additional noise source and a multimode filter. A complement of 2 full envelopes, 1 attack/release envelope and 2 LFOs are available and can be assigned to a variety of internal parameters. Each layer also includes it’s own controller section where 2 assignable parameters can be controlled in varying amounts by a single knob for easy mod-wheel or aftertouch assignments. A global FX section rounds out the interface with access to up to 6 simultaneous effects for the final polish.

4RP I features

  • 826MB (uncompressed) of 48kHz 24-bit samples.
  • 32 tagged .NKI based presets featuring bass sounds from both the MK I & MK III Arp Odysseys as well as the Arp 2600.
  • Includes fully sampled patches as well as individual waveforms and noise.
  • Intuitive dual layer interface with individually linkable sections.
  • Each layer offers mixable noise and start point modulation with a choice of 6 sampled waves and/or multi-samples.
  • 1 AHDSR, 1 ADSR, 1 AR and 2 LFOs.
  • Selectable Lp, Hp, or Notch filters and an assignable controller section.
  • Global sample shift and scaling accuracy sliders.
  • Global FX section with up to 6 simultaneous effects.

The library is available for purchase for the introductory price of $5.99 USD until March 19th, 2015 (regular $10 USD). Requires full retail version of Kontakt 5.4.1.211 or later.

More information: Particle Sound / 4RP I