Quad by Rob Papen synth plugin interface

Quad: Polyphonic Synth Plugin by Rob Papen Free Download

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Quad is a 16-voice synthesizer plugin by Rob Papen, available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. It originated as a Reason Rack Extension and includes over 750 presets.

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01Overview

Quad is a synthesizer plugin from Rob Papen that was first built as a Rack Extension for Reason and is now also offered as a VST2, AU and AAX plugin. It has 16 voices and a sound design layout built around each oscillator, which includes Phase Distortion and WaveShaper tools. The developer describes the modulation options as extensive, and the plugin ships with over 750 presets to start from.

Best for

Synth lead sounds
Evolving pad textures
Rhythmic arpeggio patches
Sound design and modulation
Preset-based production

Developer: Rob Papen
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

16-voice polyphonic synthesizer
Phase Distortion and WaveShaper in each oscillator
Two XY-pads per oscillator for modulation
Two analogue-modelled filters with routing options
Built-in arpeggiator
Two effects processors
Alternative tunings via .tun files
Over 750 presets included

03In depth

Oscillators, Filters and Modulation in Quad

Each oscillator in Quad carries its own Phase Distortion and WaveShaper tools. Two XY-pads per oscillator control these tools and can be moved through a modulation matrix, which lets you shape the timbre over time.

Quad also has two analogue-modelled filters with selectable routing options. Together with the oscillator tools, the filters give you a wide range of tonal shapes within one synth.

Quad includes an arpeggiator and two effects processors, so you can build rhythmic and processed patches without adding extra plugins.

Presets, Tunings and Host Integration

Quad comes with over 750 presets, which work as a starting point for sound design or as ready-to-use sounds in a track.

The synth supports alternative tunings through .tun files and responds to MIDI Program Change and MIDI Bank Select messages, which helps when switching sounds from a hardware controller or a DAW. The GUI can be displayed at 100%, 150% or 200% size.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Rob Papen
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Quad support?

Quad is available as VST2, AU and AAX plugin formats. It is 64-bit.

Which operating systems does Quad run on?

Quad runs on Windows and macOS. Windows support covers Windows 7, 8 and 10 for VST (32 and 64-bit) and AAX (64-bit) for Pro Tools 12 or higher. macOS support covers OS X 10.9 to 10.15 for AU, VST and AAX (64-bit only, Pro Tools 12 or higher).