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  • OB-Xd 3.14

    OB-Xd 3 captures the legendary Oberheim OB-X sound and takes it further. Stack up to 16 voices per note for massive pads and screaming leads, play complex chords without voice stealing, and enjoy exceptional CPU efficiency. From warm vintage bass to modern supersaw textures, OB-Xd delivers the full-bodied analog character that made the OB-X legendary—now with the power and flexibility modern production demands.

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    OB-Xd: What's New

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    Overview

    OB-Xd 3 brings the classic OB-X sound into modern production with enhancements that expand its sonic possibilities.

    The multimode filter blends seamlessly from bright highs to deep lows, with self-oscillation for screaming resonant sweeps. Shape your envelopes from smooth, evolving textures to punchy, aggressive attacks. Layer up to 16 detuned voices per note for supersaw-style richness, or keep it classic with subtle analog width.

    An intelligent preset browser lets you search your entire library instantly. MIDI bidirectional support works with hardware controllers for hands-on control. Micro-tuning support (MTS-ESP) opens up alternative scales and tuning systems for experimental sound design.

    Like the original OB-X, the synth has no built-in effects—giving you a pure foundation to sculpt with your favorite reverb, chorus, and delay processors.

    Free Version includes Standalone, AU, VST2, and VST3 for personal projects. Registered Version adds enhanced audio quality (up to 4x oversampling), commercial licensing1, Pro Tools (AAX) and LV2 support, plus direct technical support.

     

    What's New in OB-Xd 3

    Advanced Preset Search System: 3.10 has a new search functionality that scans all disk preset folders recursively with intelligent duplicate detection. Search across your entire preset library instantly, with smart indexing that handles duplicate preset names by showing "(1)", "(2)" etc. Navigate through search results with seamless index-based browsing.

    Enhanced Performance & Optimization: OB-Xd 3.x features a completely rewritten audio engine using modern SIMD technology (AVX2 for Intel, NEON for ARM). Unlike traditional per-voice processing, our data-oriented architecture processes 4-8 voices simultaneously per CPU cycle, delivering exceptional performance and efficiency across all modern processors.

    Native SIMD optimization automatically detected at runtime ensures optimal performance whether you're running Intel (AVX2) or ARM (NEON) processors. Cross-platform efficiency without compromise.

    Unlock Bi-Directional MIDI Control: Now with MIDI Out for true bi-directional communication. Mirror your MIDI CC from XML templates or create custom setups with MIDI Learn. When MIDI Out is enabled, it sends CC output to channel 1 (for all channels) or the selected channel. Ideal for controllers like the TouchOSC template or SFC-OB, enhancing your control and creativity.

    New Unison Voices: Since version 3.14, unison mode supports polyphonic behavior, allowing you to play thick chords with stacked voices per note.

    Polyphony Voices controls the number of simultaneous notes you can play, while Unison Voices controls how many voices stack per note (the 'thickness'). You can choose from 1 to 16 voices, where each additional voice adds complexity and depth to the sound.

    Play massive pads with 4-8 note chords using 2-4 stacked voices each, or set polyphony to 1 voice for classic mono unison leads. For the best effect, use this with the spread control set at half or higher to clearly distinguish the layered voices. This parameter is ideal for enhancing pads, leads, and basslines, offering a thicker, more immersive sonic character.

    Enhanced Oscillator Features: Featuring advanced DSP with anti-aliasing algorithms that handle waveform discontinuities at the sample level. This modern approach makes oversampling optional rather than required, significantly reducing CPU overhead while maintaining pristine audio quality even at standard sample rates.

    The update introduces new Pulse Width Modulation Controls for intricate sound shaping, enhancing the sonic possibilities of the oscillators.

    • PW Offset: Adjusts the pulse width of Oscillator 2 with a unipolar knob based on the PW knob's setting.
    • PW Env: Modulates Oscillator 2's pulse width with the Filter Envelope.
    • PW Env Both: 1+2 button allows the Filter Envelope modulation to affect both oscillators' pulse width.

    Advanced Filter Capabilities: Vectorized batch processing with sophisticated 4-pole ladder topology and precise damping algorithms. The architecture leverages cache-friendly data layouts for maximum CPU efficiency while preserving the classic analog character.

    Including Self-Oscillation, Filter Falloff Adjustment, and Adjustable Filter Envelope Shape, providing more control and variety in sound filtering.

    • Self-Oscillation: The 12dB filter now self-oscillates at high resonance levels.
    • Filter Falloff Adjustment: A new FLT CMP knob in the Voices section influences cutoff scaling.
    • Adjustable Filter Envelope Shape: Blends between exponential and linear shapes for the attack.
    • Filter Envelope Inversion: A new button for inverting the Filter Envelope output.
    • Enhanced Filter Keytracking Control: A refined knob offers precise control over the filter's response to keyboard tracking.
    • Level Difference Knob: Ensures consistent audio output during filter adjustments.

    Refined Attack Envelope Shape: This feature introduces a sophisticated logarithmic-linear attack slider, offering unparalleled flexibility for dynamic sound sculpting. The slider enables users to precisely control the attack phase of sounds, ranging from subtle, gentle slopes for softer onsets to sharp, aggressive inclines for more pronounced attacks. This dual-mode approach allows for a wider array of sonic textures, providing musicians and producers with the tools to tailor the attack characteristics of their sounds, whether they're aiming for a natural, smooth progression or seeking a more abrupt, impactful onset.

    Circuit-Accurate Analog Modeling: The envelope system faithfully emulates vintage analog synthesizer circuitry, specifically modeling the charging behavior of capacitor-resistor networks found in classic instruments like the Oberheim OB-X and OB-Xa. Unlike simple linear envelopes that ramp mechanically, this implementation recreates the organic, exponential curves of hardware, delivering the warm transient response that defined the golden era of analog synthesis.

    Intelligent Shape Control: The attack shape slider seamlessly transitions from gentle to aggressive using logarithmic scaling that feels natural and musical under your fingers. At gentle settings, envelopes rise smoothly—ideal for lush pads and evolving textures. At moderate settings, you get the classic "hardware curve" with natural punch and presence. At aggressive settings, attacks snap instantly with percussive impact, perfect for plucks, stabs, and rhythmic leads.

    Analog Authenticity: Each voice features subtle timing variations that replicate the component tolerances of vintage hardware, eliminating the sterile uniformity of digital synths. The system provides independent shape control for both Filter and Loudness envelopes, enabling complex sonic evolutions—such as snappy filter attacks combined with smooth amplitude swells—that bring unprecedented expressiveness to your sound design.

    Oversampling & Additional Features: Oversampling Selection: Available in the registered version, offering options for different sound quality requirements including no oversampling (1x), 2x, or 4x to balance CPU usage and audio fidelity.

    Seamless Preset Import: OB-Xd 3.x imports presets from OB-Xd 2.x and forks, making migration and library management effortless. Use your existing preset collections without conversion hassles.

    MIDI and Preset Bar Enhancements: Improved usability and functionality, making it easier to manage and access MIDI controls and presets.

    LFO Synchronization: Ensures perfect timing by syncing the internal LFO with your DAW's BPM.

     

    OB-Xd Legacy 2.x

    Understanding the importance of legacy projects, we offer and maintain 2.x build of OB-Xd for those who need compatibility with older projects, with no commercial limitations and for all audio formats (AAX/AU/VST2/VST3/Standalone) without limitations. This ensures that our users can continue to work seamlessly on their existing creations without any compatibility issues.

     

    Supported Formats

    Universal Binary 2: Native Intel and Apple Silicon.
    Standalone Application: No additional software required.
    ProTools AAX. Apple Audio Unit. Steinberg VST. Steinberg VST3. LV2.

    Native Apple Silicon Universal 2 Binary Standalone Application 64-bit ProTools AAX Apple Audio Unit Steinberg VST Steinberg VST3 LV2 (LADSPA Version 2)

    System Requirements

    Windows 10+. IntelIntel processors with AVX2 support:
    Core i3/i5/i7/i9: Haswell (2013) and newer
    Xeon: Haswell-E (2014) and newer
    or AMDAMD processors with AVX2 support:
    Ryzen: All models (2017+)
    FX: Excavator-based (2015+)
    EPYC: All models (2017+)
    Athlon: 3000G series and newer
    . 8 GB RAM.
    10.14+. Apple Silicon or IntelMacBook Pro: Late 2013+
    MacBook Air: Mid-2013+
    iMac: Late 2013+
    Mac mini: Late 2014+
    iMac Pro: 2017+
    Mac Pro: 2019+
    . 8 GB RAM.
    Debian 10+. IntelIntel processors with AVX2 support:
    Core i3/i5/i7/i9: Haswell (2013) and newer
    Xeon: Haswell-E (2014) and newer
    or AMDAMD processors with AVX2 support:
    Ryzen: All models (2017+)
    FX: Excavator-based (2015+)
    EPYC: All models (2017+)
    Athlon: 3000G series and newer
    . 8 GB RAM.

    A one-time internet connection is required to activate the software license. After this, users can use the software offline.

    The free version restricts audio output during offline rendering for AAX, LV2 formats and disables 2x and 4x oversampling.

    1. The free trial version of OB-Xd is fully functional, with no major limitations on its features, but it prohibits commercial use. The term commercial purpose means using the software for any fee, charge, tariff or other consideration directly or indirectly in connection with any commercial or other for-profit enterprise.

     

    Credit and Licensing

    OB-Xd is a software synthesizer licensed by Vadim Filatov. All rights reserved.

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