EXplorer 11 from Rob Papen is an instrument collection built around Quad-2 and RAW-Kick 2, with the eXplorer 11 release bundled alongside its sibling synths and effects.
eXplorer 11 at a glance
| Developer | Rob Papen |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Complete Collection |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | serial number |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €494.84 |
What eXplorer 11 does
The collection opens into a set of instruments and effects that share a common interface, with Quad-2 as the main synth and RAW-Kick 2 as a separate kick-drum synthesizer. Quad-2 has been updated with a new user interface and expanded filter modes, including the Albino-3 Legend Cream Filter. Its oscillators are driven by two XY-Pads each, and the ARP section now includes a Ratcheting Free row for controlling the XY fields of the oscillators.
Its main screen combines three layers using many layer presets, and each layer can select a dedicated kick synthesizer model or a sample-based layer, with an advanced panel for deep editing.
Key features
- RAW-Kick 2 layers. The main screen combines three layers with many layer presets, and each layer selects a dedicated kick synthesizer model or a sample-based layer.
- Advanced kick editing. The advanced panel offers the deeper editing features of the kick synthesizer.
- Tempo-based ribbon slider. The ribbon slider has a tempo-based slide-back option that adjusts the preset.
Compatibility
The plugin is offered as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 10 and macOS 64-bit, with native support for Apple Silicon listed. Activation uses a serial number.
eXplorer 11 compared with similar plugins
BigKick from Plugin Boutique is an instrument in the Generator category with VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eXplorer 11 | Rob Papen | Complete Collection | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €494.84 |
| BigKick | Plugin Boutique | Generator | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €4.88 (regular €58.51) |
| PunchBox 2 | D16 Group | Generator | €98.18 |
Price and availability
eXplorer 11 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €494.84. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
eXplorer 11 FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for eXplorer 11?
Searches pair the name with keygen and serial key, and a working serial is the string most often typed, though activation is by serial number.
Does eXplorer 11 run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed for the plugin on macOS 64-bit.