The GForce Oberheim Bundle is a celebration of analog heritage and modern musical innovation, offering precise, officially endorsed software recreations of five iconic instruments: the OB-X, OB-E v2, SEM, DMX, and OB-1. Each emulation is painstakingly modeled to capture the sonic characteristics and analog inaccuracies that defined the originals, resulting in instruments that are both authentic and inspiring.
Whether you’re exploring the rich polyphonic sound of the OB-E, diving into the aggressive punch of the OB-1, or harnessing the vintage rhythm of the DMX, this bundle provides endless creative potential. From Electronica and EDM to Rock, Ambient, and cinematic scoring, these instruments span decades of sound and musical genres.
Included Instruments:
- Oberheim OB-X: The world’s first officially endorsed emulation of the classic 80s synth. Used by artists like Japan, Herbie Hancock, and Depeche Mode, now upgraded with modern enhancements and over 400 factory patches.
- Oberheim OB-E v2: An award-winning emulation of the 8-Voice SEM synth with a unique Octaphonic architecture. Offers lush polyphony and deep programming potential, with 700+ factory patches designed for instant inspiration.
- Oberheim SEM: A faithful monophonic emulation of the SEM-1 from 1974. It delivers creamy, analog sound with simplicity and precision, packed with 400+ categorized patches.
- Oberheim DMX: A modern take on the vintage drum machine, delivering classic beats with enhanced clarity and a user-friendly interface for intuitive rhythm creation.
- Oberheim OB-1: The first officially endorsed OB-1 software emulation. Its gritty, character-rich sound makes it a standout tool for techno, electro, and vintage-flavored music production.
Key Features:
- Faithful Emulations: Every instrument is modeled in collaboration with Tom Oberheim, capturing the true sound and spirit of the originals.
- Octaphonic OB-E: Eight independent SEMs create a rich, deep polyphonic experience unmatched in other synths.
- Simple Yet Powerful SEM: The SEM is known for its warm tone and immediate usability, perfect for shaping sounds quickly.
- Vintage Drum Power: The DMX offers timeless beats enhanced for today’s production standards.
- OB-1 Boldness: Unique analog aggression and expanded features bring this underappreciated synth to the spotlight.
- Extensive Preset Libraries: Includes over 1,500 factory patches across OB-E, SEM, and OB-X, all tagged and categorized for workflow efficiency.
- Cross-Preset Compatibility: OB-E and SEM can load each other’s patches, enabling hybrid sound creation.
System Requirements
The OB-E and SEM are available as standalone applications and in plugin formats, optimized for modern production workflows.
Operating System:
- Windows: Windows 7 and above (Standalone, VST, VST3, AAX)
- Mac: macOS 10.13 or above (Intel or Apple Silicon) (Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX)
Hardware:
- CPU: 2GHz CPU or higher
- Memory: 2GB RAM minimum