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Looking for VST and iOS Oberheim recommendations
Last night I tried the Gforce Oberheim OB-X. Many presets felt too dark, but from what I understand that's the nature of the authentic beast. Love the Rush preset with the Tom Sawyer sound.
I recently also bought a controller with Analog Lab V. The OB presets on that having me thinking I should be satisfied with that, at least for VSTs.
I also have the iOS SEM-1. Sounds great. So iOS recommendations appreciated as well.
Any other recommendations?
Thanks,
- Joe
FWIW, my overall top fav analog synth plug is Softube Model 80.
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For vst,Try the cherry Audio one, that's free for the holidays. If you like it, go for the paid 8 voice version.
https://cherryaudio.com/products/synthesizer-expander-module
Awesome! Free is good.
How about this free one, OBX-D?
Haven't tried it, but it's supposed to be good. I think it is only based on a free open source version (that may still be available, I think it's called OBXD without the hyphen), but for desktop, it's 50 bucks and for iOS 10. I may be wrong about that.
DiscoDSP has an OBXd clone on iOS. I bought long long ago but I believe it’s $10 or less. One of the better sounding iOS synths though but no built in effects so beware of that.
thx
People always forget about Syntronik. It as a OBxa
Gotta' ask... can I make Phase Plant sound like an Oberheim, at all? Nothing came up on internet searches, except how to make Phase Plant sound more analog, which I suppose would be a start.
TBH, I'm not really into sound design. Presets, please, and I might slightly tweak from there.
Get Hive instead. It can sound like anything you want it to be. The filters sound so good. I also recommend the Plugmon wavetables and sound packs
I got the Hive demo, though it's been a couple of years. Any presets or settings I should start with?
FWIW, here's how ChatGPT told me I could fake an Oberheim with Phase Plant. I suspect it would be similar with other highly flexible synth platforms:
Oscillator Configuration
Analog-Style Oscillators: Add two or three analog-style oscillators. The original sound is rich and layered, which is typical of Oberheim synths.
Waveforms: Set these oscillators to sawtooth waveforms, which are fundamental to that brassy, bright character.
Octaves and Tuning: Slightly detune these oscillators from each other to create a fuller, more chorused sound. You might also experiment with setting one of the oscillators an octave higher or lower.
Filter and Envelope Settings
Low-Pass Filter: Insert a low-pass filter in the signal path. Oberheim synths are known for their distinctive filter character.
Cutoff and Resonance: Start with a moderate cutoff frequency and a bit of resonance to add character.
Filter Envelope: Attach an envelope to the filter cutoff for dynamic control. Set a fast attack, moderate decay, and sustain level according to taste. This shapes how the sound evolves over time.
Modulation
LFO for Slight Movement: Add a slow LFO modulating either the pitch of the oscillators or the cutoff of the filter. This should be subtle, just to give the sound a bit of motion.
Effects
Chorus Effect: Add a chorus effect to thicken the sound and give it that classic '80s width and shimmer.
Reverb (Optional): A touch of reverb can add space to the sound, but be conservative as the original sound is quite upfront and not overly reverberated.
Fine-Tuning
Adjust Envelopes: Tweak the amplitude envelope for the right attack and release. The original sound has a noticeable attack, but it's not too sharp.
Experiment with Settings: The key to getting this right is experimentation, especially with the filter and envelope settings, as these greatly influence the character of the sound.
Additional Tips
Reference the Original Track: Keep the original track handy for A/B comparison. This will help you dial in the sound more accurately.
MIDI Programming: The way the notes are played also affects the sound. Pay attention to the articulation and velocity if you're programming MIDI.
Hey,
I'm digging the OB-Xd on desktop, free AU version!
One problem I'm running into is trying to map it to the Keylab Essential. I can't figure out how to wipe out the previous default MIDI cc. So when I turn the Keylab's Cutoff knob now, and it's turning both the OB-Xd's Cutoff and Resonance. I've tried and tried to remove that Cutoff-Resonance mapping and no luck.
Any tips?
@joegrant413 : on iOS, iSEM (emulation of early Oberheim sound) is one of the best virtual analogs.
BTW, I just downloaded the Cherry Audio Expander free VST. Sounds really good on first impression!
FYI, yesterday I saw a good deal on an real OB-6. This thread should help me tamper down temptation