Oberheim OB-1

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, we’re bringing this classic synth to the fore. The GForce Oberheim OB-1 broadens the Oberheim sound palette in ways that we believe will see it become a big favourite among techno and electro producers, underground artists, composers, 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 with the GForce Oberheim OB-1. This emulation delivers a sound as full and robust as the legendary Minimoog® yet as aggressive and snarling as the MS-20®. Whether you’re conjuring deep bass lines, soaring leads, or looking for something a little extra special, the Oberheim OB-1 is your ultimate ally in the studio.

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

Key Features:

• Enhanced Signal Path: Retains the authentic, rich tones of the original with 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, we’ve added polyphony and mono unison.
• X-Modifier: Unlocks unparalleled creative possibilities by enabling direct modulation of most parameters, transforming your sonic landscape with ease.
• High Pass Filter: 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: Provide real-time control over key parameters, enhancing expressive performance and sound customization. Macro4 can be modulated by the sequencer for creative effects.
• Built-in Arpeggiator and Sequencer: These tools make it easy to create dynamic rhythmic and melodic patterns, with individual step length and probability, and a track dedicated to sequencing Macro4.
• Advanced Patch Browser: Quickly find and customize the perfect sound from a vast preset library, streamlining the creative process.

The hardware Oberheim OB-1 holds a special place in synthesizer history. Launched in 1978, it was the world’s first programmable monophonic synthesizer, allowing musicians to store and recall unique sounds with ease. Despite its groundbreaking features, 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.

Using our unique X-Modifier technology, the scope of sound modulation possibilities is immense. The intuitive X-LFO and X-ADSR sections enable you to work faster without having to set up modulation paths; they’re already set up for you. X-Mods allow you to create extensive modulations of almost every parameter, creating hugely complex, yet musical, sounds. While the tone and character of the synth remain authentic to the original, the additional features turn it into a true sonic canvas.

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 ready to inspire your future musical ideas. The preset browser allows you to organize your sounds to suit your workflow, with extensive tagging, sorting, and search possibilities. The patches span from edgy and modern to passionately classic, featuring recreations expected from GForce.