Marius Leicht - Oddity 3 Improvisations

video upload by GForce Software

"in October 2022 we invited the supremely talented Marius Leicht to our studio to record a couple of iconic vintage synthesisers for his forthcoming project.

These sessions took place over several days (and nights) and when finished, we asked him to improvise with some Oddity 3 patches prior to its release. This was the first time Marius had seen or played Oddity 3 and any slider adjustments made on the keyboard controlled the new Macros feature.

www.gforcesoftware.com/products/oddity3
www.mariusleicht.com"

Introducing Oddity 3 by GForce Software

video upload by GForce Software

GForce Oddity3 Tutorial

video upload by

"The official tutorial video for GForce Oddity3. This highly detailed video is split into the following chapters for easy navigation:

0:00 Getting Started
0:46 Oscillators
5:58 Filters
8:29 Modulation: Envelopes
13:12 Modulation: LFO
16:28 Modulation: Sample & Hold
21:53 X-Modifiers: XLFO
26:52 X-Modifiers: XADSR
29:55 X-Modifiers: Duplicating
30:31 Modulation: Macros
32:30 Modulation: Velocity
33:40 Modulation: Aftertouch
34:38 Effects: Distortion
35:45 Effects: Delay
37:48 Effects: Reverb
41:26 Effects: FX Lock
42:12 Keyboard: Modes
43:35 Keyboard: Glide
44:53 Keyboard: Transpose
45:17 Keyboard: PPC (Vibrato)
46:22 Keyboard: Pitch Bend
47:01 Misc.: Vintage Knob
47:36 Misc. Pan Spread
48:20 Misc.: Master Volume
48:36 Browser: Saving Presets
50:40 Browser: Loading Presets
55:24 Browser: Program Change
56:14 Browser: Directories
57:14 Browser: Collections
58:12 Global: Undo/Redo
58:37 Global: Tuning
58:59 Global: Tempo
59:27 Global: Hold
59:53 Global: CC Mapping
1:00:56 Global: Settings Menu
1:02:06 Global: Interface Size"

https://www.gforcesoftware.com/products/oddity3

When the original GForce Oddity was released all the way back in 2002, it was heavily praised by fans and critics alike for its incredibly accurate representation of the revered ARP® Odyssey, with some notable users even calling it their desert island synth. Now, twenty-one years later, we’ve updated this classic to make it the most authentic, powerful and modern odyssey available.

Oddity3 takes the character and sound of Oddity and adds a wave of enhancements, bringing the spirit of the original to a new generation of music makers. With a powerful new Preset Browser and 1250+ presets including 250+ new ones, new Distortion and Reverb effects, a Vintage control for dialing in authentic imperfections, and four programmable Macros, plus new and improved performance controls, this classic desert island synth just got even better.

KEY FEATURES

Analog modelling of a bonafide classic
[New] 250+ new presets for a total of 1250+ presets (all tagged and categorised)
[New] Powerful Preset Browser
[New] Distortion & Matrix Reverb effects, with updated Delay
[New] Vintage knob for authentic analog imperfections
[New] Four programmable Macros for easy manipulation of sounds
[New] Programmable Aftertouch and expanded Velocity controls for extra playability
[New] Fully-scalable UI with three authentic skins
Monophonic, Monophonic Legato, Duophonic and Polyphonic modes
4023 (12dB), 4035 (24dB) and 4075 (24dB) lowpass filter types from all three original models, plus highpass filter
Two syncable Oscillators plus tunable Sub Oscillator
Vast modulation options via X-Modifiers
Authentic Ring Modulator
Pan spread for wide stereo sounds

Keith McMillen Instruments K-Board Pro 4 and OB-E Performance Demonstration with Kevin Mah

video upload by Keith McMillen Instruments

"Certified Ableton Instructor and KMI Product Specialist Kevin Mah performs with the K-Board Pro 4 and OB-E ."

Oberheim SEM vs GForce SEM - Is the 2022 software a match for the analog counterpart?

video upload by Friendly Noise

A comparison between the modern Oberheim SEM module and the GForce SEM software.

Raw recording. No effects or processing added.

Video sections:

00:11 Introduction
00:41 01 Sawtooth waves, closed tuned for phase cancellation
02:00 02 Square wave with long attack and release time
03:05 03 Square wave, PWM by LFO
03:37 04 Same as 03 but with two square waves, closed tuned for phase cancellation
04:34 05 Two sawtooth waves, low notes, 75% resonance
05:20 06 Same as 05 but with some VCO detuning to get a fatter sound
06:37 07 Square wave, PWM and LP/HP cutoff modulation by LFO
07:42 08 Two square waves, VCO2-PWM and LP/HP cutoff modulation by LFO
08:26 09 Square wave, HP cutoff modulation by LFO
09:21 10 Two square waves, PWM and HP modulation by LFO, fastest LFO rate
10:09 11 Square wave, BP filter, slow attack
11:10 12 Square wave, PWM by LFO at highest rate, BP filter
11:56 13 Saw wave, 100% resonance, BP cutoff modulated by LFO, slowest LFO rate
13:19 14 Square wave, BP filter, 100% resonance on GForce, less than 100% resonance on Oberheim
14:33 15 Same as 14, but Oberheim SEM filter gets into selfoscillation with 100% resonance
15:32 16 No VCO output, but still sound from the filter oscillation on the Oberheim SEM
15:55 17 Warm brassy single saw with no resonance
16:38 18 Same as 17 but with 100% resonance
17:16 19 Square wave with clean bright sound
17:58 20 Sync sound
18:50 21 A dark sound with LP filter and a little HP added for extra harmonics
19:59 22 Audio range filter modulation using VCO2 (Oberheim) or VCO3 (GForce), filter cutoff knob turned to the left.
20:53 23 Same as 23 but filter cutoff is now halfway open
21:51 24 Dark sound with VCO1 as fundamental and some VCO2 for added high frequencies
22:51 25 Clean sequence sound with PWM of VCO1 and some extra VCO2 in the high frequencies
23:34 26 Clean sequence with high keys
24:19 27 Last sequence with old school sound
25:20 28 My two cents

001:model D - a MIDI controller for Minimoog Model D VSTs Seeking Funding on Kickstarter

via Kickstarter

001:model D by ΔMIDI is a dedicated, physical MIDI controller for the world’s most popular synthesizer – Moog Minimoog Model D’s VST plugins.

001:model D allows you to take full control over any Minimoog-based VST available on the market. And thanks to being open-source, anyone can freely modify or tweak its behaviour. This makes the 001:model D a truly universal MIDI controller.

Why dedicated controller is better than knobs built into a MIDI keyboard?

Due to the fact that every knob and every switch is an accurate representation of what is happening on the screen, the exact representation of what sound synthesizer you are operating produces. After spending a while with the 001:model D, you won’t just be able to use ordinary knobs, you will discover a different level of control. It’s all because of that 1:1 layout.

Controls

21 analogue potentiometers
6 6-stage knobs
15 toggle switches
2 lever switches
3 LED indicators
44 physical controls in total.

Sync button for instant settings transfer.

Map button for changing MIDI mapping on the fly.

Class-compliant MIDI-USB protocol implementation
Open-source hardware†
Eurorack-compatible design‡
Black and white finish, gold lettering with matched knob and USB cable color‡
Hackable, based on Arduino® platform
Mechanical

Made from three layers of fibreglass reinforced laminate with an additional layer of sheet aluminium. All CNC-machined.
Dimensions: 425 mm x 110 mm x 48 mm (16.75″ x 4.3″ x 1.9″)
Weight: 1100 g (2.4 lbs).
†001:model D will become fully open-source after Kickstarter Campaign

‡Eurorack model and colour options availability depends on Stretch Goal completion

But hey, there’s more!

After completing the main goal - collecting funds to start the 001:model D production, we have Stretch Goals – for making a white 001:model D, also with gold plated lettering; and something really special - a Eurorack compatible model.

Tested & compatible with

Arturia Mini V
Native Instruments Monark
UAD Minimoog®
GForce MINIMONSTA®

GForce Software Releases New Oberheim SEM Software Synthesizer

video uploads by GForce Software

Playlist:
1.

A short video on the Oberheim SEM history, illustrating how there is beauty in simplicity and limitations, before delving into a brief overview of the GForce/Oberheim SEM collaboration.

2. GForce Oberheim SEM demo - SEM Mountains - Music by Graeme Rawson
3. GForce Oberheim SEM demo - SEM City - Music by Graeme Rawson
4. GForce Oberheim SEM Tutorial

0:00 Getting Started
1:25 VCO 1 & 2
4:12 Filter
7:04 Modulation: Envelopes
9:33 Modulation: LFO 1
12:34 Modulation: Velocity
13:40 Modulation: Aftertouch
15:46 VCO 3: As Oscillator
17:17 VCO 3: For Modulation
21:55 Effects: Delay
24:07 Effects: Reverb
25:50 Arpeggiator
30:12 Sequencer
33:34 Keyboard Controls
34:24 Portamento
35:28 Vibrato
36:06 Tuning Controls
36:36 Volume
36:57 Undo/Redo
37:25 CC Mapping

"Oberheim" and "SEM" are registered trademarks of Tom Oberheim.

Oberheim SEM - GForce Software - Presentation

video upload by sonicstate

#soniclab #gforcesofware #oberheimsem

00:00 Intro and chat to Tom Wolfe
19:02 Nick takes a look at a few patches

Exclusive extra content (8 SEM patches) on Patreon
https://patreon.com/sonicstate"

"Today GForce Software release the Oberheim SEM in collaboration with Tom - who's 86th birthday it is today! We spoke with sound designer Tom Wolfe and Nick takes a look at some patches for this single voice SEM software instrument. Featuring the same attention to detail as the OB-E (8 Voice release) plus a few differences. Available now priced at 29.99 +VAT (UK) Introductory offer."

http://gforcesoftware.com

See the Bright Sparks interview with Tom Oberheim here.

GForce Software OB-E Sale - Free 2.1 Update & Synth_nyc Patches

GForce Software's OB-E is currently on sale. They also released a 2.1 update - details below. Synth_nyc patches [demos previously posted here] are also available for free for registered users.

Additional details via GForce Software:

"An updated Oberheim OB-E is released today. This new version 2.1, is free to registered users and sees the return of the MIDI Program Change folder* along with a new FX Lock that 'locks' the current FX settings while patches are changed. Additionally, a number of small bugs have been addressed.

The update is free and available via your account on our website now.

Complimenting the update is a set of 50 new patches from the super talented Synth_nyc. The set contains a range of great go-to pads, leads and bases along with a selection of unique rhythmic pads and risers.

The Synth_nyc patches are FREE to registered users and can be downloaded from the Oberheim OB-E page in your user account on our website.

*MIDI Program change is unavailable in VST3."

Streetly Tapes for M-Tron Pro - Violins & Vox (No Talking)

video upload by GForce Software

"Violins & Vox

Courtesy of Tron-meister, Nigel Hopkins, here's a no-talking, audio demo run-through of the Streetly Violins & Vox tapebanks, with a few patches thrown in for good measure.

As with all other Streetly Tape Volumes, Violin & Vox provides yet more sonic superfood for your M-Tron Pro, via a set of 25 tapebanks, this time focussing on the strong and varied vocal performances of Caitlin Downie and the virtuoso violin voicings of Claire Lindley.

As with all Streetly Tapes Volumes, this pack has been lovingly given the Streetly Skellotron treatment for that authentic sound of EMI tape wearing down playback heads.

Although these are recent recordings, thanks to the character introduced by the Skellotron processing, they have all the tron character you know and love, and sit perfectly alongside classic mellotron strings and choir recordings.

https://www.gforcesoftware.com/produc...

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K-Board Pro 4 x GForce OB-E V2 Virtual Analog Synthesizer

video upload by Keith McMillen Instruments

"Kevin Mah demos the K-Board Pro 4 MPE keyboard controller with the GForce OB-E V2 Virtual Analog Synthesizer in Ableton Live.

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Video by Kevin Mah (SolidTakes)
Ableton Certified Instructor from Vancouver BC
More info here: https://www.ableton.com/en/certified-..."

50 GForce Software OB-E v2 Custom Patches by synth_nyc

"(no factory effects; but ITB effects, everything 24bit, 96kHz)

As a point of reference, I’ve owned couple of OBs: a Matrix-6R, Xpander and OB-X 8 voices with Encore MIDI…"

Update: "‘the patches will be given away soon to all registered OB-E v2 licensees by GForce Software Ltd’"

Update2: details posted here

The Strangest Mellotron Library Ever?

video upload by HAINBACH

"I love the Mellotron. Playing this 1960s tape sampler for the first time 15 years ago was mesmerizing - the feel of all those motors spinning under your fingers is magical. Now I collaborated with Gforce Software to create my own Mellotron library, and it is rather odd. I sampled all my favorite and rare synths, some broken, some just strange on their own, and acoustic and electro-acoustic instruments, ran them through mountains of even stranger equipment and out came the Hainbach Expansion Pack. https://www.gforcesoftware.com/produc...

From Japanese poetry trainers to soviet synths, broken Italian organs to french pianos, American test equipment and German Kalimba guitars, there is a lot to keep you playing on and on. It is like being in the studio with me, minus the coffee and ceaseless anecdotes."

Also see Streetly Tapes For M-Tron Pro - Volume 5 featuring Alex Ball.

OB-E Oberheim 8 Voice - GForce Software Overview

video upload by sonicstate

"Our friends over at GForce Software sure take their time over their instruments, so its surprising that the rate of release this year has been positively light-speed compared to previous years. Just a couple of weeks back the OB-E V2 was released, which adds PC support and is M1 silicon native, as well as new features including Drum Mode, Vintage control and other tweaks."

Tom Oberheim on GForce OB-E

video upload by GForce Software

Also see Bright Sparks - Tom Oberheim

"'I was pretty amazed by OB-E, it was pretty damn close right out of the shoot. It was “wow!'. I like listening to that." Tom Oberheim.

In 2021, during the release of OB-E®, we were contacted by Marcus Ryle on behalf of Tom Oberheim. Marcus is a co-founder of Line 6® but also a former Oberheim Developer who contributed to the OB-Xa, DSX, DMX, OB-8, Xpander and Matrix 12. Via Marcus, OB-E had found its way to the ears of Tom Oberheim and they were both impressed enough to suggest a collaboration to refine the instrument and release an update carrying their full endorsement.

Working under the guidance of Tom and Marcus, we further enhanced OB-E, Refining the Detune feature and adding a new Vintage knob, which dials in more realistic musical inaccuracies in line with the original instrument for a truly authentic 8-Voice experience.

The 8-Voice is not simply eight identical SEMs put together. The interaction of those 8 independent, and slightly different Synthesizer Expander Modules, plays a major role in making the 8-Voice’s sound special and the injection of these authentic inaccuracies into each of the eight SEMs in OB-E takes it to another level.

But don't listen to us - listen to two of our heroes, and bonafide industry legends, talk about their opinion of OB-E.

Find Out More: https://gforcesoftware.com/products/ob-e

Legal Notice.
All trademarks, service marks and company names are the property of their respective owners. Oberheim and SEM are registered trademarks of Tom Oberheim."

OB-E Version 2 Enhancements

video upload by GForce Software

"The latest version of OB-E is the first ever software instrument to be endorsed by synthesizer pioneer, Tom Oberheim. It is also PC compatible and both Mac & PC versions contain several enhancements developed in collaboration with Tom that make it even closer to the original. As if that's not cool enough, we've also added several new features including a comprehensive Reverb Effect and a Drum Mode. This video focusses on what's new.

00:08 - Introduction.
00:27 - Interface Resizing.
00:43 - Vintage Knob & Detune Knob.
02:11 - A=440 Tone.
02:26 - Shift = Fine Adjustment.
02:40 - Reverb Effect & Controls
05:46 - Sequencer Zoom & Scale Modes CC control
06:45 - Drum Mode.


Oberheim is a registered trademark of Tom Oberheim"

GForce Oberheim OB-E v2 on a Surface Pro 8

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Here are some thoughts and sounds on the OB-E v2 running on a Microsoft Surface Pro 8 where it has multi-touch support." Additional GForce OB-E posts

Bright Sparks - Tom Oberheim

video upload by GForce Software

"After the 2015 release of our Bright Sparks Documentary & Album collaboration with I Monster, while we were elated at the critical acclaim the project received, we always felt it would have been enriched by the inclusion of one person in particular, Tom Oberheim.

On the instrumental version of the Bright Sparks album, I Monster had created a bonus track, Beneath The Planet Of The Oberheim and while we'd reached out to Tom Oberheim and asked him to appear in the accompanying documentary, for various reasons it wasn't possible.

Then in Feb 2021, after the release of our OB-E 8-Voice emulation, we got the chance to talk with Tom whereupon our second question was 'Can we persuade you to be filmed for a new Bright Sparks Chapter?'

Tom agreed and while covid put our plans on hold temporarily, we carried on communicating, and in October 2021 we sat at the UK end of a zoom call while cameraman Sam Graydon filmed Tom in the comfort of his California home. Additionally, ex-Oberheim engineer (and industry icon), Marcus Ryle, joined us from his studio and imparted his experience of working at Oberheim in the 80s and how, over 30 years later, he was pivotal in Tom regaining the use of his name and logo.

The result is a new Bright Sparks chapter dedicated to Tom Oberheim. A fascinating journey through the life and career of one of the most revered synthesiser pioneers, whose work has graced the tracks of everyone from Joe Zawinul to Stevie Wonder, Lyle Mays, Jam and Lewis and countless others.

Camera - Sam Graydon.
Edit Producer - Jeff Boult.
Executive Producer - Dave Spiers for GForce Software.
Artwork - Jarrod Gosling
Animation - Luke Highet
Photos - Dave Spiers, Ian Legge, Robert Rosen, Marcus Ryle, Tom Oberheim & Sequential Circuits
Music - I Monster (Bright Sparks Instrumental). Jeff Boult. Dave Spiers.
Archive - Internet Archive. Prelinger Archives.

Huge thanks to: I Monster's Dean Honer & Jarrod Gosling, Chris Macleod, Marcus Ryle, Jill Oberheim, Susan Wolf, Hugo Brangwyn, Graeme Rawson, Jerome Meunier, Robert Rosen, Alex Abajian, Ian Legge, Kent Spong, Les Pressure and David Gibbons.

www.oberheim.com
www.gforcesoftware.com
www.imonstermusic.com"

Bright Sparks

GForce Software M Tron MkII Song Demos

video uploads by GForce Software

Playlist:

1. M Tron MkII - Watcher Of The Skies intro

Using the M-Tron MkII, ace keys player Nigel Hopkins has recreated some legendary MkII parts. Here, he tackles Watcher Of The Skies intro originally recorded by Tony Banks for the Genesis album Foxtrot in 1974. This sound made use of both MkII Manuals with Accordion Bass Notes & Organ Notes in the left manual, and a layered MkII Violins and Brass sound in the right manual.

2. M Tron MkII - Strawberry Fields Forever

Using the M-Tron MkII, Nigel Hopkins has recreated some iconic Melly parts originally played on the hardware MkII. Here, he tackles the Strawberry Fields Forever flute part.

3. M Tron MkII - Starless

Nigel Hopkins has kindly recreated some legendary tracks using the M-Tron MkII. Here, he tackles King Crimson's Starless string part.

4. M Tron MkII - Nights In White Satin

Again, our good friend Nigel Hopkins has recreated some legendary tracks using the M-Tron MkII. Here, he tackles The Moody Blues Nights In White Satin string part.

M-Tron mk II - Celebrating the Mellotron

video upload by Marius Leicht

See GForce Software Introduces the M-Tron MkII for details on the new release.

GForce Software Introduces the M-Tron MkII

video upload by GForce Software

"The GForce M-Tron MkII is a celebration of the insanely rare and highly coveted original dual manual ’trons, namely the Mellotron® MkI/MkII and Chamberlin® Musicmaster. M-Tron MkII is a new and distinct product from M-Tron Pro, yet part of the family.

Originally conceived as the ultimate Home Entertainment Console, the UK made 1963 MkI/MkII was a dual manual tape based instrument where the left manual’s 35 notes replayed a combination of 18 Rhythms and Accompaniments (66 on the GForce M-Tron MkII *) and the right manual (also 35 notes) replayed 18 lead sounds (66 on M-Tron MkII *).

M-Tron MkII was designed specially for producers and composers who want access to the evocative tones of the original dual manual Chamberlin®, Mellotron® MkI & MkII instruments with special emphasis on the Rhythms and Accompaniments which capture a moment in time between the 1950’s and late 1960’s.

If you are looking for a truly authentic MkII dose of nostalgia and host sync potential, you’ve found it."

M-Tron MkII Tutorials


Playlist:
M Tron MkII Tutorial 1 - Intro & Lead Mode
M-Tron MkII Tutorial 2 - Dual Rhythm & Accompaniment Mode
M-Tron MkII Tutorial 3 - Under The Hood.
M Tron MkII - Track Assembly

GForce Software January 2022 Teaser

video upload by GForce Software

"Something new this way comes. The culmination of several years work."

GForce Software Christmas 2021 - We gotta lotta groovy things for you in 2022.

video upload by

"A rare upbeat Xmas tune from all of us at GForce Software, to say 'Thank you for all your support during 2021 and all the very best for 2022'."

OSC2 by NYZ

Recorded using GFORCE impOSCar2 on 4th August 2021 at Noyzelab

Special thanks:
Jerome Meunier at gforcesoftware.com
RDJ
credits
released August 27, 2021

design: Joe Gilmore"

https://superpang.bandcamp.com/album/osc2