In detail, there are 128 free OB-Xd presets split into 20 deep basses, 6 bells, 15 keys, 14 leads, 8 SFX, 24 pads and 40 synths. They’re suitable for EDM, pop, electronica, basically every style where you need presets with an analogue touch. The soundbank requires OB-Xd freeware synthesizer software plugin by discoDSP. OB-Xd - Virtual Analog Synthesizer by discoDSP / Datsounds is a Virtual Instrument Audio Plugin and a Mobile Audio App and a Standalone Application for macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS. It functions as a VST Plugin, an Audio Units Plugin, a VST 3 Plugin, an AAX Plugin and a Standalone Application.
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 or altered to the original design. 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. It's available as AudioUnits, VST, VST3 and Standalone app.
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). 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.
Thanks to 2Dat for the original OB-Xd and Soshi Studio for giving the rights to continue this wonderful product. Also thanks to all KVR artists for making the amazing skins!. OB-Xd Desktop has no restrictions and is free to use. Buy to support further development, thank you! Source code is available under GPL license at GitHub.
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 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
Ob-xd Ios
Ob-xd Plugin
Minimum:
Windows: XP
Mac: OS 10.6.
Ob-xd Vst
AU, VST, VST 3
RAM: 4GB
Ob-xd Vst
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.