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OB-Xd for Mac

Digital synthesiser based on Oberheim OB-X.

$99.00
In English
Version 3.23
4.0
Based on 2 user rates

OB-Xd overview

OB-Xd is a classic synthesizer with a timeless sound that continues to captivate musicians and producers alike. With its rich, full-bodied tones and expansive sound design capabilities, the OB-Xd is the perfect choice for those looking to add a vintage touch to their music. Whether you're producing electronic tracks, recording live instruments, or composing for film and television, the OB-X is an invaluable tool that will bring a unique and expressive quality to your sound. So why wait? Add an OB-Xd to your studio today and take your music to the next level!

The OB-Xd is a synthesizer that has been designed to recreate the sound and behavior of the Oberheim OB-X. However, the original design of the OB-X was limited in some ways, so the OB-Xd includes a number of additional or altered features. One key feature of the OB-Xd is its implementation of micro random detuning, which helps to create a fuller, richer sound. Overall, the OB-Xd has been designed to produce a sound that is as good and as rich as the original OB-X.

What's new in version 3.23

  • More GUI Sizes

    • New 1.25x and 1.75x sizes: Five selectable sizes in total. They are rendered with high-quality Lanczos resampling from high-resolution artwork instead of a soft runtime stretch, so the interface stays sharp.

    • Sharper 0.75x: The existing 0.75x size now uses the same Lanczos resampling, replacing the previous soft downscale.

    • Retina-Aware: Assets are generated at your display's true pixel density, so these sizes look crisp on Retina and HiDPI screens, not just standard ones.

    • Generated Once, Instant After: The first time you pick one of these sizes for a theme, OB-Xd briefly prepares its assets (shown on the LCD) on a background thread — the interface stays responsive — then reuses them instantly afterwards.

  • Fixes

    • Preset Browsing Crash: Fixed a crash that could occur when switching presets after loading or reloading a bank.

    • LED Readouts: The Voices, Poly and Legato Mode displays now show the correct value at every GUI size on macOS, Windows and Linux, including HiDPI and the new fractional sizes.

    • Faster Size Switching: Removed a slowdown when changing GUI size on large themes.

    • Oversampling Label: Fixed a harmless asset-loading warning tied to the oversampling display.

OB-Xd for Mac

$99.00
In English
Version 3.23
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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anonymous-beaver-549265
anonymous-beaver-549265
Mar 16, 2024
3.4.0
0.0
Mar 16, 2024
0.0
Version: 3.4.0
Special discount for a limited time!: $59,40 => 1. 'The free trial version of OB-Xd has no functional limitations and does not allow commercial use.' See their website.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Aug 3, 2020
2.0.0
0.0
Aug 3, 2020
0.0
Version: 2.0.0
Digging through the confusion: IT'S FREE for personal, non-commecial use. You can download the Mac version from the website and install it. It works. It installs all FOUR versions: AudioUnits, VST, VST3 and Standalone app. It's open source. It's fully 64-bit. You'll need a MIDI keyboard to use the standalone app. - - So what's $49? An optional, good faith commercial use license/EULA good for two computers. Otherwise it's fully functional "Demo" app. There is no copy protection - - Be sure to check out the website in depth. There are a pile for further synths, a sampler, effects and soundware. It's got support, manuals, FAQs, a user forum, video tutorials, the lot! Bravo!
Ironman
Ironman
Aug 2, 2020
2.0.0
0.0
Aug 2, 2020
0.0
Version: 2.0.0
This is free or not ? Please explain
vickiribbons509
vickiribbons509
May 14, 2022
2.8.0
2.0
May 14, 2022
2.0
Version: 2.8.0
Mikael-B
Mikael-B
Jan 9, 2022
2.6.0
5.0
Jan 9, 2022
5.0
Version: 2.6.0