GForce Oberheim OB-1 (Serial Nr + Download)

Oberheim OB-1 – Astounding, Angry, Almighty.

It's incredible that the hardware Oberheim® OB-1 has remained under the radar for so long. With the GForce OB-1 emulation, designed in collaboration with Oberheim, this classic synth comes to the fore. The GForce Oberheim OB-1 broadens the Oberheim sound palette in ways that will see it become a big favourite among techno and electro producers and underground artists, as well as composers for its character and anyone cherishing vintage analogue tones. Its rich, aggressive sound and expansive feature set make it an essential hustler.

Join The Rebellion Against Mundane Sounds

The GForce Oberheim OB-1 delivers a sound as full and robust as the legendary Minimoog® yet as aggressive and snarling as the MS-20®. It strikes the perfect balance between these two icons, making it an incredibly versatile tool in any producer’s arsenal. Whether you're conjuring deep bass lines or soaring leads or looking for something a little extra special, the Oberheim OB-1 is your ultimate ally in the studio. Join the rebellion against mundane sounds and bring balance to your music with the timeless strength of the OB-1.

Let the OB-1 guide your sonic journey like a true master.

How Was It Augmented?

The GForce Oberheim OB-1 emulation has been richly enhanced to bring the best of both worlds—vintage charm aligned with modern possibilities. Here are the key enhancements:

• Enhanced Signal Path: The OB-1 retains the authentic, rich tones of the original while benefiting from a new waveform alongside waveshape modulation, discrete level for the oscillators, sub and noise, LFO sync & retrig, Envelope looping, discrete key tracking, cross-mod, pan spread and more.
• Polyphony up to 16 Voices and Unison: Unlike the monophonic original, polyphony and mono unison have been added.
• X-Modifier: Unlocks unparalleled creative possibilities by enabling direct modulation of most parameters, transforming your sonic landscape with ease.
• High Pass Filter: This addition allows for more precise control over the frequency spectrum, enabling cleaner mixes and more intricate sound design.
• Chorus, Delay, and Reverb Effects: Integrated effects expand the sonic palette, allowing for lush, atmospheric, and dynamic soundscapes.
• Four Versatile Macros: These provide real-time control over key parameters, enhancing expressive performance and sound customisation. Macro4 can be modulated by the sequencer. This can get very creative.
• Built-in Arpeggiator and Sequencer: These tools make it easy to create dynamic rhythmic and melodic patterns, adding depth and complexity to your music. The sequencer features individual step length and probability, as well as a track dedicated to sequencing Macro4.
• Advanced Patch Browser: Quickly find and customise the perfect sound from a vast preset library, streamlining the creative process.

These enhancements ensure that the Oberheim OB-1 is not just a nostalgic homage, but a powerful and versatile musical instrument.

The Hidden Gem

The hardware Oberheim OB-1 holds a special place in the history of synthesizers. Launched in 1978, it was the world's first programmable monophonic synthesizer. Designed by Tom Oberheim, this revolutionary instrument brought the power of preset memory to the world of analogue synthesis, allowing musicians to store and recall their unique sounds with relative ease.

Despite its groundbreaking features and historical significance, the OB-1 has remained somewhat under the radar compared to other classic synthesizers like the Minimoog. However, those who have experienced its capabilities know that the OB-1 is a true gem.

Create Hugely Complex, Yet Musical, Sounds With X-Modifier

Using GForce’s unique X-Modifier technology, the scope of sound modulation possibilities is immense. The intuitive X-LFO and X-ADSR section enables you to work faster without having to set up modulation paths; they’re already set up for you. X-Mods provide you with the ability to create extensive modulations of almost every parameter, allowing you to create hugely complex, yet musical, sounds. So, while the tone and character at the heart of the synth remain authentic to the original, the additional features turn it into a true sonic canvas.

Unleash Your Musical Ideas

The GForce Oberheim OB-1, with its fully resizable UI, powerful Preset Browser, and over 300 brand-new production-ready presets from top-level sound designers, is fully ready to inspire your future musical ideas.

The preset browser gives you the power to organise your sounds in a way that suits your workflow. With extensive tagging, sorting and search possibilities, it’s quick and easy to find the presets you want. Sound designers and artists include Zardonic, An On Bast, Alex Jann, Jogging House, Lightbath, Polydata, Plughugger, GEOsynth, Jordan Passmore, Paul K Hurst, Richard Veenstra and Ramon Kerstens (K/V), Koryu, Boudicca Bass Service, Dave Spiers, Graeme Rawson and more. The patches span from edgy and modern to passionately classic, featuring many recreations you'd expect from GForce.

Oberheim OB-1 – key features

• An authentic-sounding emulation of the 1978 Oberheim OB-1
• Developed in collaboration with Oberheim
• Unique 2-pole or 4-pole filter with screeching resonance
• Unique Waveshaping possibilities
• Augmented with vast modulation options via X-Modifiers
• Fully-scalable UI
• Note Pan Modes
• Over 300 presets
• Powerful Preset Browser
• High-Pass Filter, Chorus, Delay and Reverb effects
• Four programmable Macros for easy manipulation of sounds
• Arpeggiator and Sequencer including Macro4 automation
• Mono Unison, Legato and Poly Modes, up to 16 voices
• Programmable Velocity Responses and Poly Aftertouch

System requirements

Mac – supported formats

• Intel and Apple Silicon native
• Standalone application
• AudioUnit
• AAX
• VST2
• VST3

Mac – minimum system requirements

• Intel or Apple Silicon Mac
• macOS 10.13 or above

PC – supported formats

• Standalone application
• VST
• VST3
• AAX

PC – minimum system requirements

• 2GHz CPU with 2GB RAM
• Windows 7 and above

Installation

Your purchase includes a product key, delivered by email. Register and install it as follows:

1. Go to gforcesoftware.com and click the account icon. Log in, or select Signup to create an account.
2. In My account, click Register a Product.
3. Select the product from the Product Name dropdown and enter the product key you received from Koala Audio.
4. Check the product shown matches your purchase, then click Register.
5. The instrument is now registered to your account. The code to unlock it is available with the downloads on the My Instruments page, so you no longer need the code from your purchase email.
6. On the My Instruments page, download the GForce Installer for Mac or PC. It manages every GForce instrument and sound in one place.
7. Open the GForce Installer and log in with the same account.
8. Under All Products, find the instrument and click Install. Installed instruments show their version and update from the same screen.

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