Rob Papen / RPCX has announced the release of Predator, a new synthesizer that combines "inspiring presets" and "first-class features" with a user interface designed so that almost all controls are visible on screen, making it "fun and easy-to-use".

Predator includes powerful features such as Preset Morphing, Intelligent Preset Variation, MIDI and Synth Controllable FX, Unison Detune, Chord Memory and a versatile Arpeggiator. Preset banks include: Hip Hop (NY, Club, DirtySouth and Gfunk), Jump, hardcore, breakbeat, various trance styles, DnB banks and more... Predator also includes PredatorFX, allowing you to use the filters, modulations, effects and vocoder as an FX plug-in within your music host. Read the original announcement for more detailed information.

Predator is available for Windows (VST) and Mac OS X Universal Binary (VST and AU) with a Mac OS X RTAS version expected to be released this week. It has an MSRP of €149 / $179. Demo versions are available.