A Classic 8-voice Analog Synth with Modern Touches
The OB-E is GForce's iteration of a mega-fat, 8-voice analog synthesizer from the late 1970s. Renowned for its depth and sonic dimension, this vintage 49-key synth generated its muscular sound via eight stacked synthesizer expander modules, each with two VCOs, two ADS envelope generators, one LFO, and a wicked-sounding multimode filter. While each module was monophonic, with eight of them on tap, this 8-voice synth was capable of an array of complex sonic textures. The GForce OB-E is a true-to-life emulation of the original, but it raises the bar with a third oscillator that doubles as an LFO, a new LFO per voice, and contemporary velocity, polyphonic aftertouch, and MPE control. And unlike its all-analog predecessor, the OB-E isn't difficult to program, thanks to modern-day software-based editing. You also get an inspiring 8-step sequencer. To top it off, as of version two, the OB-E includes 100-plus new presets, a Vintage knob and refined Detune parameter, a matrix reverb, Drum Mode with 10 drum kit presets, a Sequencer Zoom function, and a flexible scaling interface.
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Eight notes of character-filled polyphony
Like the legendary analog hardware that inspired it, the OB-E is based around eight monophonic synthesizer expander modules. Each module includes two VCOs with pulse and sawtooth waveforms, two ADS envelope generators, one LFO, and a resonant multimode filter with lowpass, bandpass, notch, and highpass options. Although they're packed with mojo, the modules aren't particularly powerful on their own. Stack all eight of them together; however, and you get a character-filled 8-note polyphonic synthesizer.
Jam-packed with modern functionality
Although it pulls off its sonics with impressive realism, the GForce OB-E isn't a meager emulation of its analog ancestor. For starters, you get a new third oscillator that doubles as an LFO, plus a new LFO per voice. At Sweetwater, we appreciate the OB-E's contemporary performance controls, which include velocity, polyphonic aftertouch, and MPE support. You also get convenient software control over the OB-E's eight modules, with monophonic, polyphonic, unison, and split modes. On top of that, programming this virtual analog synth is simple by virtue of its well-thought-out editing controls, which include zoom, group, and offset modes. All these cool additions make the OB-E's comprehensive 8-step sequencer seem like mere icing on the cake!
GForce OB-E Software Synthesizer Features:
- Emulates the sound of a mega-fat, 8-voice analog synthesizer from the late 1970s
- Continuous, round-robin mode where each note uses a new voice
- Based around 8 monophonic synthesizer expander modules
- Each module includes 2 VCOs, 2 ADS envelope generators, 1 LFO, and a resonant multimode filter
- Eclipses the original hardware with a third oscillator that doubles as an LFO and a new LFO per voice
- Offers contemporary velocity, polyphonic aftertouch, and MPE support
- Software control over the 8 modules, with monophonic, polyphonic, unison, and split modes
- Zoom, group, and offset modes make editing and programming a breeze
- Comprehensive 8-step sequencer with 50-plus presets
- 700+ mix-ready factory patches, all tagged and categorized for easy navigation
- Vintage knob and a refined Detune parameter
- Great-sounding matrix reverb
- Drum Mode with 10 drum kit presets
- Sequencer Zoom and a flexible scaling interface