The release of OB-Xd 3.1 is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What's New
Fixed GFX GUI CPU Issues in macOS: Significant reduction in CPU usage, especially for ARM systems, now operating at about 4% CPU usage compared to the previous 60%.
LFO Tempo Sync Fix: Resolved issues with LFO tempo synchronization for smoother and more accurate performance.
Properly Code Signed Windows AAX Plugins: Enhanced security and trust with properly code-signed AAX plugins for Windows users.
Save Preset to Disk with Correct .FXP File Extension: Ensuring the 'Save Preset to Disk' function uses the correct .FXP file extension.
Look and Feel Color Tweaks: Enhanced visual aesthetics with a new color scheme for improved user interface readability and experience.
Better Popup Menu Behavior: Improved display in popup menus.
Popup Menus on Windows HiDPI Displays: Correct scaling on high-resolution displays for clearer and more accessible interface.
Revised PDF Manual: Updated and revised manual for clarity and comprehensiveness.
Minor Stability Enhancements: Further improvements focusing on user experience across different operating systems.
Framework Update: An update to the underlying framework to enhance functionality and compatibility.
Enhancements in Performance for All Platforms: Overall performance improvements across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Availability
For Registered Users: OB-Xd 3.1 available in the Members Area for the latest features and improvements.
We are excited to announce the release of OB-Xd Synthesizer Version 3.0, a significant update to our beloved synthesizer that brings a host of advanced features and improvements for audio enthusiasts and professionals.
What's new
The synthesizer features enhanced oscillator and filter capabilities, along with new amplitude and MIDI enhancements. The oscillator section includes a pulse width offset for Oscillator 2, modulation of pulse width by the Filter Envelope for one or both oscillators.
The advanced filter features self-oscillation at high resonance, adjustable falloff, a blendable envelope shape, inversion of the envelope output, and refined keytracking control. Additionally, a level difference knob maintains consistent audio output.
The amplitude and filter section introduces a new attack envelope shape, LFO synchronization with DAW BPM, and options for oversampling. Finally, MIDI and preset functionalities are also enhanced.
