+++ DJ Shortkut Cuts It In Rotterdam +++ SAE’s So Grad You Made It! +++ Rob Papen’s Sound Advice +++ DJ Short Index argest Hip Hop & RnB conference. apen’s Sound Advice n Internationally renowned sound designer and soft-synth developer Rob Papen lit up SAE Rotterdam in March. The high profile guest held an enlightening seminar on synthesis. Rob has developed a range of popular soft-synths such as the Albino, Blue, Predator, Blade and Punch. He also introduced his new book The 4 Element Synth – The Secrets of Subtractive Synthesis, a bundled collection of his knowledge and experience. It includes four DVDs, a comprehensive collection of synthesis techniques and explores the diverse possibilities of sound design. n Photo:Kayleigh-HeavenSturgess