The video, via abominable music, offers a preview of OB-Xf, an open source project from the Surge team, aiming to recreate the sound of the classic Oberheim OB-X.
OB-Xf is currently available as a standalone application on macOS, Windows, and Linux (VST3, AU, LV2, CLAP formats).
To install on your system, download the appropriate installer (dmg, exe, deb) and run it.
ginTronic shared this sneak preview of the transparentSea – a creative multi-effect device that features stereo delays, modulation, and ‘tempo-sync magic’.
The company describes the transparentSea as “a multi-FX unit designed for those who tweak.”
Topics covered:
00:00 Intro
00:52 Delays
02:23 Chorus
02:44 Tremolo
03:18 Heat / Reverb / Filter
04:02 Midi & Clock Sync
05:19 Stutter
05:47 Demo 1
08:22 Demo 2
Details on pricing and availability are to be announced. You can sign up to get more information at their site.
InnerMost47 shared this video demo of OBSIDIAN Neural, a plugin that brings AI-generated samples to your DAW.
All drum loops, basslines, and atmospheric elements were generated using AI text-to-audio prompts, then arranged and performed live. No pre-recorded traditional samples used.
Technical Details:
OBSIDIAN Neural VST3 plugin in Bitwig Studio
AI-generated samples (drums, bass, pads, FX)
MIDI controller for live triggering
Real-time mixing and effects processing
Features showcased:
8-track sampler with MIDI triggering (C3-B3)
Quantized launch system (beat-synced triggering)
Automatic BPM synchronization with DAW
Live sample switching between 4 pages (A/B/C/D) per track
Multi-output routing for individual track effects
You can find out more at the Obsidian Neural site.