OB-Xd for Mac
Digital synthesiser based on Oberheim OB-X.
$99.00
In English
Version 3.20When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission
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 3.20
Second LFO (LFO2)
- Independent Second LFO: A fully independent second LFO runs in parallel with LFO1, with its own rate, three waveforms, two amount controls, five destinations, and tempo sync.
- LFO Edit Switch: The single LFO panel switches between LFO1 and LFO2 via a dedicated edit switch.
- Per-LFO Sync: A separate sync button toggles tempo-sync per LFO, or for both at once when shift-clicked.
- Backwards Compatibility: Old presets load with LFO2 silent.
MPE Support
- Full MPE Compatibility: Configurable per-axis routing for pitch bend, aftertouch (pressure), and timbre (CC74).
- Per-Axis Controls: Each axis has its own depth control, polarity, and destination.
- Y-Axis Rest Toggle: Timbre returns to neutral on note-off.
- Persistent Settings: MPE configuration caches in MIDI.xml so new plugin instances inherit your last-used setup.
Reworked MIDI Learn
- State-Machine Workflow: Live LCD feedback.
- Visual Feedback: The LEARN button blinks in time with the prompt.
- Reliable Touch Detection: Now driven by a mouse listener so preset loads and host automation can no longer falsely trigger learn.
- LFO2 Learnable: LFO2 controls are fully MIDI-learnable, including dual-view retargeting.
MIDI Board Management
- Full Board Operations: Save As, Rename, Delete, Import, and Export your custom MIDI CC mapping boards directly from the MIDI menu.
- Auto-Grouped by Manufacturer: Boards are organized with a separator after Custom entries.
- Unified Mapping Engine: Now driven entirely from MIDI.xml.
- New and Revised Boards: Includes new and updated MIDI boards out of the box.
Knob LED Visualizer System
- Volume VU Meter: LED ring (green, -90 dB to 0 dB output monitoring).
- Filter Cutoff Tracking: Live envelope and LFO modulation tracking on the dot.
- ADSR Animation: Amp ADSR and Filter ADSR strips animate during note playback.
- LFO Modulation Preview: LFO1/2 modulation preview on Osc1/2 pitch and Pulse Width knobs (green) when holding the LFO amount knob.
- Velocity-to-Amp Preview: Source knob and Amp ADSR strips glow green.
- Filter Envelope Source Preview: Pitch / PW / Velocity-to-Filter source knob and Filter Envelope Amount knob glow green.
- Filter Envelope Amount Preview: Source knob and Filter ADSR strips glow green.
- Pan Activity: Pan knob shows per-voice activity as a green bipolar strip.
- Bipolar LED Mode: For inherently bipolar parameters.
- LFO Routing Feedback: Routing buttons flash green on toggle, and waveform buttons pulse in time with the LFO.
Persistent Voicing
- Preserve Voice Settings: New option in the Programs menu that preserves voice count, unison, and multiply-voice settings across preset and program changes.
- Session Persistence: Settings are saved in settings.xml so your performance setup survives sessions.
Preset Bar Workflow Improvements
- Anchored Disk Browser: Bank LCD click opens an anchored Disk Browser popup.
- Native Dialogs: New Preset / Rename / Save dialogs (with Shift-click bypass).
- Bank Management: Rename Bank action and Shift+click bank shortcuts.
- Bank Search: Search field added to the bank popup.
- Navigation Shortcuts: Shift / right-click on prev/next buttons jumps by bank or folder.
- Slot Cycling: Shift / right-click on the bank LCD cycles slot 1-16 across A-H.
Standalone MIDI Out via Virtual CoreMIDI Port
- Virtual CoreMIDI Port: Standalone build exposes a virtual CoreMIDI port for MIDI Out, replacing the prior virtual port input.
- Always Visible: The MIDI Out selector is now forced visible in Standalone for routing to external gear or other apps.
OB-Xd for Mac
$99.00
In English
Version 3.20
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Mar 16 2024
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.
Aug 3 2020
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!
