Famous 80s VST Sounds | OP-X PRO-II | SonicProjects

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"SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II virtual analog software Oberheim VST AU synth. Domoing some famous 80s songs patches as well as some typical sounds from various classic famous analog synths.

The 'Powertone' bank featured in the BIG SOUNDS part can be downloaded here for free: https://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/...

Featured interface: Rack Edition Huge and in the final part Synth Large. The synth offers 2 interface types (rack/synth) each in 3 sizes via separate installers to fit anyone's personal preferences and all kind of computer screens.

Infos about the available featured interfaces:
https://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/..."

Oberheim OB-X voice boards compared to OP-X PRO-II

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"Oberheim OB-X voice boards tuning trimpots and the autotune function compared to the tuning features of the SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II software VST AU synthesizer.

This is an addition to the 'Voice management and detuning' chapter in the official Tutorial: [posted here]

For this comparison we are having a look at the electronics under the belt of an Oberheim OB-X Rev. 2 with 6 voice cards installed.

OP-X PRO-II internally works exactly the same as a real voltage controlled polyphonic analog synth including separate independent voices, voice-based tuning trimpots, slightly deviating voices caused by device tolerances and temperature drift, and autotune.

The autotune options in OP-X PRO-II however not only cover pitch (as in OB-X) but also filter cutoff (as in Matrix-12), filter envelopes and portamento, and autotune also can be applied seamlessly on demand, so achieving any state between tuned and detuned.

Other than in real voltage controlled polyphonic analog synths OP-X PRO-II can save the state of detunings with the patch and so allows a different sate of detuning for every patch, which was impossible to do in the originals.

SonicProjects invited this engine already back in 2006 with the first version of OP-X PRO (in fact already its precedessor OP-X had it, but not yet offerig user-accessible trimports - only autotune) and was the first plugin manufaturer in the world offering this feature.

In OP-X PRO-II this detuning engine has was extended and refined with a seamless autotune option and quick calibration features."

Oberheim OB-X vs. SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II

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"A dry 1:1 comparison of the SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II virtual Oberheim VST AU software synth to an Oberheim OB-X Rev.2.

Both the OB-X and the OP-X PRO-II were recorded 100% dry and unprocessed over an RME Fireface UC - the OB-X over the line inputs and the OP-X PRO-II via optical cable over the optical S/PDIF-input. What you hear is the pure 24-bit recording. Of course there unfortunately will be some compression artefacts from YouTube.

Used hardware and software:

Korg MicroKey 37 MIDI keyboard
MacBook Air 2020 M1
macOS Monterey 12.1
Logic Pro 10.7.2
RME Fireface UC
SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II version 1.2.6 synth interface standard
Obererheim OB-X Rev. 2 with 6 voices installed

The exact detunings (deviating filter settings, warm up pitch drift, etc.) and the individual pan settings of the voices of OB-X have been copied voice by voice in every detail with the voice-based tuning features of OP-X PRO-II for a perfect match to the real synth.

To copy the bright sound OP-X PRO-II uses the BRL (brilliant) filter setting (DMP button, second button above voice mutes in the synth interface) which is dedicated to copy the sound character of the early OB-X and allows the filter to open into the ultra sound area and adds some extra shine in the heights.

The used patches are available in the synth's included banks library in this bank: Downloaded / PROII_COMPARISON"

SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II: Official Tutorial

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"https://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/...

This is the new official tutorial for SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II which covers everything you need to know in one huge 9h video.

Such a tutorial has been requested by many of you for a long time, so we took the time & effort to do it.

You don't like reading manuals? Then watch this video instead in which we explain everything you need to know about the synth.

Table off contents:

00:00:00 Table of contents
00:00:12 Interfaces comparison and installation
00:31:20 Patch manager and how to use banks
01:10:10 MIDI Learn
01:48:06 Voice management and detuning
03:47:00 Effects unit
04:09:29 Arpeggiator / MIDI Processor
04:55:14 LFO
05:36:07 Oscillators
06:13:30 Filters
06:44:55 Envelopes
06:55:32 Levers section
07:14:59 Aftertouch and Velocity
07:32:45 Sync To Songtempo
07:54:40 Built-in Soundlibrary

To navigate within the Tutorial either click these time markers or use the YouTube generated chapter sections in the timeline of the video.

We did not expect this tutorial to become this long, but this obviously is the time it takes to explain each and every feature the synth offers which are endlessly many.

The synth offers a total of 142 parameters from which several even are mapped into presets, and this on one single page.

This on one hand may make it difficult to operate the synth without any knowledge in all its details, but once you know how things work you'll be able to edit and program very fastly and intuitively.

In this tutorial we not only cover all the features but also talk about and demo the included banks library in the last part of the video.

We recorded 8 hours of this video in one single take and then just added some things we forgot on the next day, which makes the video easily watchable in one take if you have some time to do so (we did it too for supervising!) and it won't be overly tiring. Of course you also can only watch parts of it or in daily portions. It's all up to you.

Such a tutorial has been requested by many for years and so we finally took the effort to do it."

OP-X PRO-II: Oberheim VST - Jump, Rush, Prince!

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"SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II virtual analog software Oberheim VSTi synth. Playing through some patches of the Famous bank as well as demoing some other sounds and the available interfaces.

Computer and sequencer first part:
MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch 2015, macOS Monterey 12.1, Logic Pro 10.7.2"

SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II - Factory Presets Demo

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"Playing some factory presets of the SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II virtual analog synth. No external treatment involved. All sounds are coming directly from the stereo output of the synth.

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The video features 91 presets from 29 banks. The gigantic complete patches library the synth ships with is 2'500 patches in 66 banks, so the featured picked presets are just 3.64 % of all available presets.

Explore the built-in banks and sounds on this dedicated site:
https://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/...

As you can hear in the video the synth perfectly can emulate the typical sounds of various classic analog synths including the Roland Jupiter-8, Prophet-5, Oberheim OB-X, Oberheim Matrix-12 and even Minimoog."

Additional SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II posts.

Jump, Toto, Prince, Rush, Parsons, BJH!

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"Some playing fun with SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II. The featured sounds are factory presets with no additional processing involved.

Computer: iMac 21" 2011
Keyboard: E-mu Xboard 61

Installed interface version: Synth Interface Big
https://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/...

Drums: Mapex Tornado

The patch used for Jump is Preset 2 'Halen Jump LEFT II' of the new 'Powertone' bank which can be downloaded here:
https://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/...

Featured Songs:

Van Halen - Jump
Toto - Africa
Prince - 1999
Rush - Subdivisions
Alan Parsons Project - Sirius
BJH - Back To The Wall
BJH - Life Is For Living (Live in Berlin version)
BJH - Waiting On The Borderline
BJH - I'm Like A Train

Video Cam: Canon EOS 700D
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1,8 STM
Video Light: Yongnuo YN-216"

Stringer 3.0 - Solina, Logan, Pink Floyd Shine On!

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"Demo of the SonicProjects Stringer 3.0 virtual String machine. All heard sounds are coming directly from the stereo output of Stringer with no external effects involved.

The sampled machines:

- Logan String Melody II
- ARP Omni 2
- Welson Symphony

For the sampling hi-end Apogee Rosetta AD converters (clock jitter less than 22ps) were used which results in unparalleled depth and 3-dimensional feel.

The loop lenghts are up to 4 seconds matching the original beats so that no looping at all can be heard.

The first version of Stringer was released in September 2006 introducing the dual sample engine design.

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OP-X PRO-II: Powertone Bank - Prince, Madonna, Simple Minds

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"Demo of the new "Powertone" bank for OP-X PRO-II. The bank can be downloaded for free on this site:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/u...

The video features the "Rack Edition Huge" interface version of the synth within Logic Pro X in an iMac 21 mid 2011.

Learn More about the synth's available interfaces on this site:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/i...

The heard audio comes directly from the stereo outputs of OP-X PRO-II. No external effects or any other treatments of any kind involved.

The bank offers a wide variety of new patches of all kinds plus some new or not yet released famous 80s patches.

Featured 80s patches:

Madonna - Borderline
Billy Idol - Rebel Yell
Men Without Hats - Safety Dance
Prince - When Doves Cry
Prince - I Would Die 4 U
Prince - Let's Go Crazy
Jon & Vangelis - I Hear You Now
Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)

Not played:

Jerry Rafferty - Baker Street
Depeche Mode - Everything Counts
Phil Collins - Paradise
Prince - Baby I'm A Star
Van Halen - I'll Wait"

OP-X PRO-II: Retrotone Bank - Alphaville, Madonna, Marillion, Steve Winwood...

Published on Sep 12, 2019 virtualoberheim

"http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/d...

Demo of the new "Retrotone" bank for OP-X PRO-II. The bank can be downloaded for free on this site:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/u...

The video features the "Rack Edition Huge" interface version of the synth within Logic Pro X in an iMac 21 mid 2011.

Learn More about the synth's available interfaces on this site:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/i...

The midi keyboard's two knobs at the right are learned to the increment/decrement buttons which allows to switch patches remotely. Learn more about in on page 85 of the synth's manual.

The heard audio comes directly from the stereo outputs of OP-X PRO-II. No external effects or any other treatments of any kind involved.

The featured patches:

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SonicProjects OP-X Pro II - Filter Test

Published on Jul 1, 2016 Synth Anatomy

"In this video, I demonstrate the Filter of the OP-X Pro II Synthesizer Plugin by SonicProjects. I want to show you how interesting this emulation of several Oberheim Synthesizer (OB-X J up to Matrix-12) and also of the Jupiter-8 sounds."

OP-X PRO-II available for Mac and x64

Published on Sep 30, 2015 virtualoberheim

"Featuring 8 instances of OP-X PRO-II performing in Apple Logic Pro X. All sounds including drums are coming from OP-X PRO-II.

The featured sounds are available in the 'PROII_Live8InstancesSong' bank in 'Extrabanks' in the new Mac and x64 versions. The bank also will be provided for the 32bit version on the sound reloads page.

The featured session can be downloaded ready to play for various Mac and Windows x64 sequencers on the demo version page: http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/f...

The available formats now include:
Mac: AU and VST3 32/64bit
Win: VST2 32bit, VST2 and VST3 64bit

The new Mac and x64 bit versions include all so far available sounds which is a whooping 2'500 patches in total.

The sound collection includes emulations of synths like Oberheim OB-X, Matrix-12, Jupiter-8, Prophet-5, Minimoog, Elka Synthex, Crumar BIT99 and other ones.

All sounds can be checked out with the free demo version: http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/f..."

OP-X PRO-II: Famous 80ies Songs!

YouTube via virtualoberheim | January 20, 2011 |

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Playing some famous 80ies songs with the SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II virtual analog VSTi synth. All heard sounds are coming from several instances of OP-X PRO-II, except for drums which originally were programmed in Cubase with Steiberg Groove Agent and then imported into ProTools 8.

So the only two instruments involved are SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II and Steinberg Groove Agent. No external effects have been used. The used presets of OP-X PRO-II are all available in the "FAMOUS" bank. OP-X PRO-II has been wrapped to RTAS with the Fxpansion VST-To-RTAS adapter.

Featured Songs:

1. Howard Jones - New Song
2. Duran Duran - Save A Prayer
3. Queen - I Want You Break Free
4. Queen - Radio Ga Ga
5. Madonna - Holiday
6. Barclay James Harvest - Life Is For Living
7. Barclay James Harvest - Victims Of Circumstance

The hardware synths used in the original songs mainly were Roland Jupiter 8 and Oberheim OB-X

Learn more about OP-X PRO-II here:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/d..."

SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II: Sound Demo!

YouTube via virtualoberheim | January 20, 2011 |
Preset list in the description on YouTube

OP-X PRO-II: Oberheim Matrix 6 Bank

YouTube via virtualoberheim | November 11, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

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This is a video response to the original Oberheim Matrix 6 demo video from Katsunori Ujiie: [see this post]

The heard sounds of this video have been re-programmed for the SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II software VSTi synth just by listening to the video.

To be able to do a direct comparison the sounds have been played with similar chords and melodies and in the same chronological order.

The bank can be downloaded for free in the OP-X PRO-II sound reloads area:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/u..."

SonicProjecs V-Machine Bundle with BCR2000

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"http://www.sonicprojects.ch/vmbundle/

Playing and tweaking sounds with the following setup:

- SM Pro Audio V-Machine
- SonicProjects VM Bundle
- Behringer BCR2000
- Korg DW8000 (only used as master keyboard)

Have a look at the used controller templates:

OP-X:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/vmbundle/...

Stringer:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/vmbundle/...

The master keyboard (Korg DW8000) is connected by MIDI cable to the V-Machine. The Behringer BCR2000 controller is connected by USB cable to the V-Machine (which offers two USB connectors). The SonicProjects VM Bundle is installed on the V-Machine and produces the sound including effects. The line outputs of the V-Machine are directly connected to an amplifier (using the green jack cables) which drives a pair of Yamaha NS-10 speakers. The audio of the video was recorded with the integrated room microphone of the video cam.

The installed SonicProjects VM Bundle is a bundle of adapted versions of OP-X (a virtual analog synth), Stringer (a sample based vintage string machine emulator), two custom made effect plugins (reverb and delay) as well as two banks with many ready to play presets in VFX format.

The VM Bundle also contains a BCR2000 toolkit that offers a custom sysex preset for the BCR2000 that matches the pre-mapped versions of the banks. After loading the sysex preset from a MIDI sequencer into the BCR2000 the setup can be immediatly used and offers a knob or button for every single parameter of OP-X and Stringer without the need of manual configuration. The BCR2000 toolkit also includes two printable templates that show which parameter is mapped to which BCR control.

This setup can serve as a complete hardware synth replacement and allows for tweaking and programming sounds as it used to be in former days, with a hardware control for each single function.

Furthermore - and this is even better than in a normal analog synth with knobs - the knobs and buttons on BCR2000 update automatically to the values of the new presets on preset change using MIDI feedback (has to be activated in the V-Machine before). This allows for tweaking parameters without annoying value jumps.

So this setup is a real dream offering immediate playing and tweaking fun which a usual pc/mouse setup is far away from. It's also a great leightweight and cheap solution for the stage.

This video is also available in a long version where in the intro is shown how to load the sysex preset into the BCR2000:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm_8cO... [below]

Further important links:

The makers of the V-Machine:
http://www.smproaudio.com/

The makers of the VM Bundle:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/

The makers of the BCR2000:
http://www.behringer.com/"

V-Machine: SonicProjects VMB and BCR2000

VFX Mac Part 1: OP-X

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"http://www.sonicprojects.ch/vmbundle/

SonicProjects OP-X included in the VM Bundle played within the SM Pro Audio VFX application while at the same time recording the audio output of VFX to a track of Apple GarageBand.

SonicProjects OP-X originally is a windows only plugin. With VFX and the adapted version of the VM Bundle it's nevertheless possible to play and record it on intel macs.

This is a general example how to play and use a windows only VSTi with an apple intel mac. The advantage of VM Bundle is that it's optimized for it and also can be used in the optional V-Machine hardware box.

This is the first one of 3 videos. It's recommended to also check the other two ones. The trilogy:

- VFX Mac Part 1: OP-X
- VFX Mac Part 2: Stringer
- VFX Mac Part 3: Installation

For a complete visual installation guide have a look at video Part 3.

VM Bundle demo:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/vmbundle/

The free VFX application:
http://www.smproaudio.com/

The free SoundFlower:
http://www.cycling74.com/

Please also read the detailed installation guides which are included in the download packages. The installation video has just a supporting function."

Oberheim OB-X vs. SonicProjects OP-X PRO and V-Machine

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"Do not miss the individual voice filter tuning at 1:33 on.

I wish they'd come out with a Creamware ASB type box for this. I think I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
click on this search for OP-X for more posts including video. Don't miss the V-Machine videos below."

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SonicProjects OP-X PRO software synth featuring the Separate Voice Design (SVD) modeling technology compared to an Oberheim OB-X

To verify the showed comparison demos you can download the used patches in fxb bank format here:

Bank for the demo version:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro/ba...

Bank for the full version:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro/ba...

Demo version of OP-X PRO:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro/de...

You will notice that the sound of course is much better without the youtube compression. If you want to exactly recreate the examples you also need to play the same voices, which can be recognized by their panorama setting

To keep everything uncolored and clean for a real 1:1 comparison the stereo outputs of OB-X were recorded directly to daw using an apogee converter. OP-X PRO was rendered directly to harddisk as well.

Furthermore all voices of OP-X PRO before were calibrated to the exact same settings (pan, filter cutoff) as the corresponding voices (6 as well) in the hardware device. With a few exeptions always the same voices were compared by always starting at the same voice position in the circular allocation, which might sometimes give the impression that the same audio file was used. But if you listen very carefully there still can be noticed tiny differences. OB-X generally is a tad bit slimmer and brighter sounding with more weight in the heights and less in the mids while OP-X PRO is a bit darker and has more weight in the mids.

Separate Voice Design (SVD):
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/obx/separ...

This modeling technology used by OP-X PRO is based on completely independent voices with separate signal path and slightly differend sound, as it is the case too in voltage controlled polyphonic analog synths which in fact are based on separate monosynths that are globally controlled. Other than real synths OP-X PRO allows to globally activate and deactivate the detunings of individual parameter groups on demand as well as fine tuning them for each voice separatly with virtual trimpots. This allows for a wide palette of colors between completely "pissed off" and tight and precise. This allows to recreate the character of different synths or to copy the voice settings and character of one specific device in its current state, as it has been done in this video.

The detunings of the following parameter groups can be independently activated and deactivated as well as tuned in detail per voice:

- oscillator pitch
- filter cutoffs
- filter envelope times
- portamento times

All settings of course can be saved with the preset. Have a look at the video to learn what impact those fine tunings can have on the general character of the sound."

Oberheim OB-X vs. V-Machine (OP-X)


Oberheim Digital: OP-X and V-Machine


"SonicProjects VM Bundle hosted by the SM Pro Audio V-Machine. Playing some presets of OP-X while tweaking parameters with an external controller device.

The masterkeyboard is an EMU X-Board 61 and the controller device a Behringer BCR2000. Both are connected by USB cable to the V-Machine.

Combined with the pre-mapped banks and the custom sysex preset of the included BCR2000 toolkit BCR2000 allows to remotely control every single parameter of OP-X (83 in total).

With MIDI feedback activated in the V-Machine the controls on the BCR automatically update to the settings of the new preset on preset change which allows for value jump free parameter control.

This setup can serve as a complete replacement of a real analog hardware synth offering digital reliability and great transportability without missing the beloved fat and organic sound.

The used presets are:
01 - Jump!
02 - OB-Xa SyncSolo
03 - Shine On Solo
59 - SEM Upsweep
55 - OB Sustained Strings

To know which parameter is mapped to which control the included BCR2000 Toolkit contains handy printable mapping templates."

V-Machine: SonicProjects VM Bundle


"The VM Bundle was exclusively made for the SM Pro Audio V-Machine, the V-Rack and VFX Mac and PC, with a lot of adaptations and optimizations... The Korg DW-8000 is only used as a midi master keyboard. All sounds you can hear is what comes out of the stereo line outputs of the V-Machine, with no further processing. Presets are either switched manually directly on the V-Machine or by midi remote program change from the master keyboard's preset changer."