GForce Software Oberheim OB-X

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GForce Software Oberheim OB-X

GForce Software

Oberheim OB-X

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Model: Oberheim OB-X
Category: Synth
Price: $135.94

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Product Description

  • Oberheim OB-X – Beautifully Classic Yet Resolutely Modern GForce’s Oberheim OB-X is the world’s first officially endorsed emulation of this famous 80s synth. Yet it sounds modern and lends itself superbly to Electronica
  • Drum and Bass
  • Ambient
  • Rock
  • Prog Rock
  • Hip Hop and more. The original synth was used by immense artists and groups such as Japan
  • Ultravox
  • BBC Radiophonic Workshop
  • Chick Corea
  • Herbie Hancock
  • Depeche Mode
  • Queen
  • Larry Dunn
  • Youth
  • Chris Franke
  • Styx and many more. GForce’s OB-X preserves the sound everybody loves and has been upgraded to offer new sonic possibilities.   <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https: //www.youtube.com/embed/cMyZ_6h2y48?si=_M7KBov1YONnpXQ8" title="YouTube video player" width="700"></iframe>   An Authentic OB-X With Vast Sound Design Possibilities Oberheim OB-X provides an authentic experience but has been enhanced with powerful features designed for the modern setup. GForce’s OB-X features up to 16 voice polyphony
  • a vintage control for adding subtle analogue imperfections
  • four programmable Macros
  • new intro
  • retrigger
  • phase and features for the LFO
  • new level destination for the LFO
  • separate PWM1 and 2
  • discrete levels
  • discreet tracking
  • an arpeggiator
  • a chord mode with scaler
  • Chorus
  • Stereo Delay and Reverb effects
  • and more. Finally
  • GForce’s OB-X has been augmented with X-Modifiers
  • dedicated LFOs and ADSRs for almost all parameters that take OB-X to the next level of sound design. Create Hugely Complex
  • Yet Musical
  • Sounds With X-modifier Technology Using GForce's unique X-Modifier technology
  • the scope of sound modulation possibilities is immense. The intuitive X-LFO and X-ADSR section enables you to work faster without having to set up modulation paths; they’re already set up for you. X-Mods provide you with the ability to create extensive modulations of almost every parameter
  • allowing you to create hugely complex
  • yet musical
  • sounds. So
  • while the tone and character at the heart of the synth remain authentic to the original
  • the additional features turn it into a true sonic canvas. Inspiration At The Speed Of Sound OB-X
  • with its fully resizable UI
  • a powerful new Preset Browser
  • and over 400 brand new production-ready presets from top-level sound designers
  • is fully ready for modern production. Oberheim OB-X features a new
  • highly flexible preset browser
  • giving you the power to organise your sounds in a way that suits your workflow. With extensive tagging
  • sorting and search possibilities
  • it’s quick and easy to find the presets you want. The GForce team have included more than 400+ brand new production-ready presets. They’ve enlisted an array of diverse sound designers and artists including Light Bath
  • GEOsynth
  • Christian Lafitte
  • Richard Veenstra and Ramon Kerstens (K/V)
  • Tontario
  • Stuart Thomas
  • Zardonic
  • Drew Schlesinger
  • Drew Neumann
  • Noyzlab
  • Dave Spiers
  • Tom Wolfe
  • Graeme Rawson and more. The patches range from resolutely modern to passionately classic with a lot of recreation you might have heard on more than one hit. Features An authentic sounding emulation of the Oberheim® OB-X Fully-scalable UI Powerful Preset Browser Over 400 presets Vintage knob for authentic analog imperfections Augmented with vast modulation options via X-Modifiers Chord mode with scales Arpeggiator Chorus
  • Delay and Reverb effects Four programmable Macros for easy manipulation of sounds Monophonic
  • polyphonic
  • legato and unison trigger modes Per-voice-pan for wide stereo sounds Programmable Aftertouch and expanded Velocity controls for extra playability System Requirements Mac Oberheim OB-X is a virtual instrument in the following formats: Intel & Apple Silicon Native. Standalone Application AudioUnit AAX VST2 VST3 The Minimum System Requirements are as follows: Intel or Apple Silicon Mac macOS 10.13 or above Windows Oberheim OB-X is a virtual instrument in the following formats: Standalone Application VST VST3 AAX The Minimum System Requirements are as follows: 2GHz CPU with 2GB RAM Windows 7 and above Note: Minimonsta 2 is used as an example. Please register your plugin with GForce Software to get access to: Download links Reg code (different from the one provided by Plugin Boutique and needed when you first open the product.) Registration 1. Head to www.gforcesoftware.com/account/#my_instruments
  • or click 'Download' from within your Plugin Boutique User Account. 2. Log in
  • or register for a new account. 3. Once logged in to your account
  • click 'View My Instruments'. 4. On the right-hand side of the page
  • select your purchased plugin from the dropdown list
  • then enter your Activation Code
  • which is listed under 'Serial Number' within your Plugin Boutique User Account. 5. Underneath the heading 'My Instruments'
  • click 'View Instrument'. 6. Click 'Download' on the correct version for your OS. Installation Mac 1. Double-click the downloaded .pkg file
  • then double click on the icon marked 'Double Click to Install.pkg'. 2. Click 'Continue'. 3. Click 'Continue'. 4. Click 'Agree'. 5. Select the items you would like the install
  • then click 'Continue'. 6. Click 'Install'. 7. Once installation has completed
  • click 'Close'. 8. Locate your License Code
  • found on the right-hand side of the page within your GForce Account > 'View Instrument' 9. Launch your DAW
  • and open a copy of Minimonsta 2. Enter your License Code
  • as blurred out above
  • into the box. Click 'Register'. 10. Installation is completed. Enjoy your plugin! Windows 1. Launch the downloaded .exe file. Click 'Next'. 2. Click 'I accept the agreement'
  • then click 'Next'. 3. Click 'Next'. 4. Select the plugin versions you would like to install
  • then click 'Next'. 5. Click 'Next'. 6. Click 'Next'. 7. Click 'Install'. 8. Once installation has completed
  • click 'Finish'. 9. Locate your License Code
  • found on the right-hand side of the page within your GForce Account > 'View Instrument' 10. Launch your DAW
  • and open a copy of Minimonsta 2. Enter your License Code
  • as blurred out above
  • into the box. Click 'Register'. 11. Installation is completed. Enjoy your plugin!

Additional Information

About the GForce Software Oberheim OB-X

The GForce Software Oberheim OB-X combines traditional design with modern performance for Synth enthusiasts.

Why Choose the GForce Software Oberheim OB-X?

  • Authentic GForce Software craftsmanship and design
  • Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
  • Professional build quality and reliable performance
  • Part of GForce Software's respected Synth lineup

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