OB-Xd is based on the Oberheim OB-X. It attempts to recreate its sound and behavior, but as the original was very limited in some important ways a number of things were added to the original design. The OB-Xd was designed to sound as good and as rich as the original. It implements micro random detuning which is a big part of that sound. The dicsoDSP OB-Xd is a software plug-in based on the OB-X. It recreates the sound of the original Oberheim hardware while adding new functionality. Notably, OB-Xd uses micro random detuning, a big part of the lush, analogue OB-X sound. There are no built-in effects in this synth so we will add chorus in our DAW channel strip.
- Jul 11, 2016 OB-Xd is updated to v1.3. Compiled using dozius fork and Soshi Studio GUI code. Included manual and presets. Removed donations.
- Obxd is a new free Windows VST plugin synth that's based on - but not a direct copy of - Oberheim's OB-X. It takes the hardware's 'sound and behaviour' and then adds new features that are designed to overcome its perceived limitations.
- Browse our new library of OB-Xd patches and presets. With synth pads, synth leads, synth basses, textures and synth plucks, these patches are a must have for Sunday Worship.
Ob-xd Manual
OB-Xd - a classic redefined
While not copying originals, some of the features were taken to a better point. Continuous blendable multimode filter (HP-Notch(BP)-HP in 12 dB mode and 4-1 pole in 24 dB mode).
Ob-xd Plugin
OB-Xd is based on the Oberheim OB-X. It attempts to recreate its sound and behavior, but as the original was very limited in some important ways a number of things were added to the original design.
The OB-Xd was designed to sound as good and as rich as the original. It implements micro random detuning which is a big part of that sound. However, it was not designed as a self-contained completely independent soft-synth. It needs to be contained within a VST framework where things like transposition, automation, layering, arpeggiation, etc., are available.
Also, like many synths of the OB-X's generation, the OB-Xd has no internal effects so its sounds and textures can be greatly enhanced by the use of additional processing like chorus, reverb, delay, etc.
System Requirements
Minimum:
Ob-xd
Windows: XP
Mac: OS 10.6.
AU, VST, VST 3
Discodsp Ob-xd
RAM: 4GB
The system requirements can be found in the product description or on the manufacturer's website.
Product activation:
An internet connection is required to authorize / activate the product.