Free Software Synth Inspired By Oberheim OB-X

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 transparentSea Creative Multi-Effect Sneak Preview


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.

 

Obsidian Neural Brings AI-Generated Samples To Your DAW


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.