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The 1978 Oberheim OB-1 – An Underrated Enigma.
It’s incredible that the Oberheim OB-1 has remained under the radar for so long. The Oberheim OB-1 holds a special place in the history of synthesisers. Launched in 1978, it was the world’s first programmable monophonic synthesiser. Designed by Tom Oberheim and his team, this revolutionary instrument brought the power of preset memory to the world of analogue synthesis, allowing musicians to easily store and recall their unique sounds.
Despite its groundbreaking features and historical significance, the OB-1 has remained somewhat under the radar compared to other classic synthesisers like the Minimoog. However, those who have experienced its capabilities know that the OB-1 is a true gem. This instrument delivers a sound as beefy and robust as the legendary Minimoog, yet it can get as aggressive as the MS20. It strikes a perfect balance, sitting sonically between these two icons.
In a superbly crafted documentary produced and narrated by the esteemed Dave Spiers, the history and uniqueness of the Oberheim OB-1 are brought to life in a way that is both enlightening and deeply engaging.
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GForce AXXESS Mini Demos
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GForce AXXESS is a quick way to get stunning results in your production and it is a master at bass. It has a fantastic giant sound and a super fun sequencer that will surprise you. Thanks to our unique X-Modifiers, you can also go much deeper. They make it quicker to program complex sounds. AXXESS lends itself superbly to Electronica, Cinematic, Synthpop, Dance, Ambient, Rock, Prog Rock, Hip Ho...
GForce impOSCar3 Mini Demos
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At the heart of GForce‘s impOSCar3 lies the design of the legendary British hardware synth. Like the original, its hybrid architecture combines the precision of digital oscillators with the warmth of analogue filters, providing a wide range of sonic possibilities. Craft expansive, lush, dark or ambient pads, resonant bells, and precise leads with this exceptional recreation. The finely tuned fi...
GForce M-Tron Pro IV Mini Demos
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GForce’s M-Tron Pro IV delves into the iconic Mellotron M400, a tape-based keyboard famous for its use in recordings by renowned artists like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, Oasis, Trent Reznor, Trentemøller, AIR, Nils Frahm, and many others. Its distinct sounds are widely utilised in genres such as progressive rock and indie rock but also lo-fi and hip hop. Find out more: www.gforcesoftw...
GForce impOSCar3 Walkthrough
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GForce impOSCar3 Walkthrough
Introducing GForce impOSCar3
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GForce Software is thrilled to unveil the much-anticipated impOSCar3, a modern reinterpretation of a legendary British hardware synth. Like the original, its hybrid architecture combines the precision of digital oscillators with the warmth of analogue filters, providing a vast range of sonic possibilities. More info at www.gforcesoftware.com/products/impOSCar3 Credits Graeme Rawson - audio demo...
Introducing: GForce Oberheim DMX
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GForce Software and Oberheim proudly unveil the DMX, an ode to the legendary drum machine of the past, seamlessly integrated with the speed and versatility of today’s digital realm. The DMX™ is a time machine that bridges decades of sound with the future of rhythm. More info at www.gforcesoftware.com/products/dmx Credits @AlexBallMusic - video production and voice-over. John D. - Hardware demo ...
Introducing GForce VSM IV
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The organic-sounding VSM IV (Virtual String Machine 4) is an intuitive yet highly powerful string machine synthesiser that’s the perfect solution for creating the sound bed of your next track. VSM IV comes with 1900 presets, including 200 new patches and over 11.5 GB of data, enabling you to craft your own unique synthetic strings. More info at www.gforcesoftware.com/products/vsm-iv Credits: Gr...
GForce Oberheim OB-EZ Mini Demos
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Oberheim OB-EZ is not just a lite version of our multi-award winning OB-E, it is OB-E under the hood. With an easy-to-understand control set and 260 carefully curated presets to suit it, OB-EZ brings the majesty of the Oberheim 8-Voice sound to your productions instantly. Find out more: www.gforcesoftware.com/products/ob-ez Music and Video by Alexander Ewald
Introducing Oberheim OB-EZ
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We are deligted to introduce Oberheim OB-EZ. All the power of the legendary Oberheim 8-Voice in a simple and intuitive new instrument. "OB-EZ is the fastest path to Oberheim fatness!" - Marcus Ryle. Oberheim Oberheim OB-EZ is not just a lite version of our multi-award winning OB-E, it is OB-E under the hood. With an easy-to-understand control set and 260 carefully curated presets to suit it, OB...
AXXESS - Cinematic Expansion Pack
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Welcome to the AXXESS - Cinematic Expansion Pack - a set of 40 meticulously crafted Cinematic patches designed exclusively for the GForce AXXESS synth. Explore a diverse sonic landscape ranging from Fat Low-End Analogue Bass to Lush Dreamy Pads. More info at www.gforcesoftware.com/products/cinematic-expansion-for-axxess/
GForce AXXESS - Hiphop Expansion Pack
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Welcome to the AXXESS - Hip Hop Expansion Pack - a set of 40 meticulously crafted Hip Hop patches designed exclusively for the GForce AXXESS synth. Explore a diverse sonic landscape ranging from Fat Low-End Analogue Bass to Melodic and Catchy Leads. More info at www.gforcesoftware.com/products/hip-hop-presets-for-axxess
GForce AXXESS - Pop Expansion Pack
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Welcome to the AXXESS - POP Expansion Pack - a set of 40 meticulously crafted Pop patches designed exclusively for the GForce AXXESS synth. Explore a diverse sonic landscape ranging from the energetic bass of synth pop to the contemporary allure of modern pop. More info at www.gforcesoftware.com/products/pop-expansion-for-axxess/
Minimonsta2 - 90s Inspiration Expansion Pack
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Welcome to the Minimonsta2 - 90s Inspiration Expansion Pack - a set of 50 meticulously crafted 90s-inspired patches designed exclusively for the GForce Minimonsta2 synth. Explore a diverse sonic landscape ranging from euphoric leads to fat round basses and covers a diverse range of music styles. More info at www.gforcesoftware.com/products/minimonsta2-90s-inspiration-expansion-pack
GForce AXXESS - Electronica Expansion Pack
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Welcome to the AXXESS - Electronica Expansion Pack - a set of 40 meticulously crafted Electronica patches designed exclusively for the GForce AXXESS synth. Explore a diverse sonic landscape ranging from Ambient and Atmospheric Textures to Warm Analogue Sequences. More info at www.gforcesoftware.com/products/electronica-presets-for-axxess/
GForce AXXESS Promo
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GForce AXXESS Promo
Introducing GForce AXXESS
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Introducing GForce AXXESS
Dust O Tron Expansion Pack for M-Tron Pro IV by Sound Dust.
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Dust O Tron Expansion Pack for M-Tron Pro IV by Sound Dust.
GForce Oberheim SEM v1.6 Promo
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GForce Oberheim SEM v1.6 Promo
GForce Oberheim OB-X Promo
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GForce Oberheim OB-X Promo
GForce Oberheim OB-X Mini Demos
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GForce Oberheim OB-X Mini Demos
Introducing GForce Oberheim OB-X
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Introducing GForce Oberheim OB-X
GForce Oberheim SEM v1.6 Demos
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GForce Oberheim SEM v1.6 Demos
Introducing GForce M Tron Pro IV
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Introducing GForce M Tron Pro IV
Minimonsta2 - Pitch & Filter Mod - Old vs New
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Minimonsta2 - Pitch & Filter Mod - Old vs New
Introducing Minimonsta2
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Introducing Minimonsta2
Minimonsta2 - Unison Fat & Wide
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Minimonsta2 - Unison Fat & Wide
Minimonsta2 - Pulse Width Mod
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Minimonsta2 - Pulse Width Mod
GForce Minimonsta2 Full Tutorial
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GForce Minimonsta2 Full Tutorial
Minimonsta2 Demo & Features
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Minimonsta2 Demo & Features

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @DaveG207
    @DaveG207 7 годин тому

    I love that the same simple sequence plays for nearly 10 minutes, but takes us on a journey as the instrument is explored and by the end feels like a piece in it’s own right.

  • @dnalord77
    @dnalord77 13 годин тому

    Loved the loop. For some reason, that specific note sequence just gave me a lovely feeling of nostalgia that I have not felt for a while. Thanks :)

  • @DRP6812
    @DRP6812 13 годин тому

    I cannot wait for this to come out if it does. I own everything of Force. GIVE ME MORE!!!

  •  22 години тому

    I had one that got stolen. I absolutely loved tne bender. The best I’ve ever seen!

  • @RobertVadney
    @RobertVadney 22 години тому

    First time hearing this beauty! I’d love to pair that with Prophet-1 & Wasp. The old monos have such character!

  • @Mark-ec3lp
    @Mark-ec3lp 22 години тому

    Help me OB-1

  • @davideseveri9854
    @davideseveri9854 23 години тому

    Hello there

  • @MultiPetercool
    @MultiPetercool День тому

    OB-1 Kenobi.

  • @tendingtropic7778
    @tendingtropic7778 День тому

    looking forward to the vst. also would be awesome if you could find an official collab with sequential, we need a good vst of the sequential pro one!

  • @_DrumsArt
    @_DrumsArt День тому

    Asked ChatGPT to price that out for the cost of today’s currency. Roughly 9404.76 USD.

  • @llmmnnppqq
    @llmmnnppqq День тому

    hi dave! happy to hear you

  • @KlemenKotar
    @KlemenKotar День тому

    Crap. Now I want one in software form.

  • @glenesis
    @glenesis День тому

    So can we call it Old Ben?

  • @johnsavard7583
    @johnsavard7583 День тому

    Ah. This synthesizer dates from 1978 or 1979... but it was exhibited in June 1977? Okay, that's after May 25, 1977. So they should have known better...

  • @boeiend100
    @boeiend100 День тому

    there should be an ipad version

  • @DeepSpaceus
    @DeepSpaceus День тому

    I want this in VST!

    • @soriacx
      @soriacx День тому

      ..and with the usual touch-ups. The video already talked about some of the limitations of the original, it should be a sure bet that the gforce guys are going to "enhance" this synth a bit. The most interesting question: will it include a polyphonic option?

  • @loweroctaves
    @loweroctaves День тому

    So bummed thought this was your new VST i immediately looked on sweetwater then pressed play on this video💔💔💔

  • @Wagoo
    @Wagoo День тому

    Lovely synth & demo, Dave 🥰

  • @gianfry1980
    @gianfry1980 День тому

    Hi Dave thank you for all the love and passion you put into your products. I love your work, keep it up

    • @gianfry1980
      @gianfry1980 День тому

      When will available a software version ❤?

  • @AndyVonal
    @AndyVonal День тому

    Lovely! Thanks you, Dave!

  • @VIC-20_Synthwave
    @VIC-20_Synthwave День тому

    My wallet is ready Mr. Spears! Thank you for putting this video together.

  • @DavidGilden
    @DavidGilden День тому

    Welcome back, Dave

  • @popfortyfive
    @popfortyfive День тому

    The king is back

  • @ExpectResistance
    @ExpectResistance День тому

    I was watching this video thinking it’s such a shame this isn’t a vst, and then i realised who the channel is. Can’t wait to make music and a video using that resonance. Very exciting.

  • @jvburnes
    @jvburnes День тому

    How would the sound differ from the OB-E?

    • @GForceSoftware
      @GForceSoftware День тому

      Different filters and Env, OB-1 has OSC waveshaping, it's quite unique and different sounding than the Oberheim SEM/8 Voice :-)

  • @daledavidson8242
    @daledavidson8242 День тому

    This would be a fantastic initial IOS offering by GF.

  • @TheFjMartinmusic
    @TheFjMartinmusic День тому

    Ok,another GForce gem soon,next please CS80

  • @AlexBallMusic
    @AlexBallMusic День тому

    What's not to love about Dave taking us through a vintage synth? Wonderful.

  • @johnwilliams-ih3pv
    @johnwilliams-ih3pv День тому

    What a beautiful sounding synth 🙏

  • @AdamBorseti
    @AdamBorseti День тому

    The only use of the OB-1 I know of was by Geddy Lee of Rush for the synth sequence "The Spirit Of Radio". I love the sound of this thing though with its wave morphing VCOs.

  • @coolwav
    @coolwav День тому

    Great overview of the OB-1, cant wait to see GForce do their magic with this!

  • @bmaier490
    @bmaier490 День тому

    Just release the obxa already

  • @drsamurai009
    @drsamurai009 День тому

    In the late 80's there was a music store that had yearly special sales where they would clear out their warehouses and get rid of big overstock (and some really old) gear. Being a young poor musician, they had a Moog Prodigy for $60 and an OB-1 for $80. I got the Moog because it was a little cheaper and I love it, but man I would have loved to get both, though the quirky memory and controls would have taken me a while to figure out without a manual (or the internet to find out the quirks.)

    • @jymmccullough
      @jymmccullough 10 годин тому

      I walked by one in a music store leaning against the wall in the early 90's with a price tag of $75! I kick myself for not buying it but yeah, money was tough when I was young!

  • @antgreen3254
    @antgreen3254 День тому

    whens the plugin dropping? i love your synths!

  • @InsidesAndOutsides
    @InsidesAndOutsides День тому

    An elegant synth for a more civilized age.

  • @GEOSynths
    @GEOSynths День тому

    Cracking Video, sounds great :)

    • @GForceSoftware
      @GForceSoftware День тому

      Thank you @GEOSynths happy you like it ❤

  • @RJJNY
    @RJJNY День тому

    Great video, the waveform modulation options were unusual at the time I think. On an unnervingly long list of synths I once owned and regret selling.

  • @n.oneimportant5
    @n.oneimportant5 День тому

    Oberheim's followup to this should've been called "The Kenobi." .... ..... .... .... That's funny, right? 😐

  • @mariusleicht
    @mariusleicht День тому

    Another awesome synth video! Love these.

  • @bongle2481
    @bongle2481 День тому

    Next up for GForce? It sounds lovely and different enough to make it stand out.

  • @mikemorrisonmusic
    @mikemorrisonmusic День тому

    Yesssss - can't wait for this VST!

  • @isingthebodyelectrick
    @isingthebodyelectrick День тому

    Cue multiple star wars and jedi puns...

  • @lance134679
    @lance134679 День тому

    So, is this a history lesson or preview of the next OB emulation? Either way, thanks. 👍

  • @Phil-1
    @Phil-1 День тому

    Ooh. Guess what's coming next from GForce!

  • @alandeacon1988
    @alandeacon1988 День тому

    Nice fat oscillators, reminds me a little of SH-2, quite different sounding to SEM stuff... . Are G-Force planning on modelling it?

  • @annother3350
    @annother3350 День тому

    I thought he was going to reveal the vst!

    • @soriacx
      @soriacx День тому

      Maybe he did... 😁

  • @polydata
    @polydata День тому

    Very cool!

    • @GForceSoftware
      @GForceSoftware День тому

      Glad you like the documentary @polyata 🎶

  • @Dremix73
    @Dremix73 День тому

    I can already smell a VST version coming up 😇

    • @GForceSoftware
      @GForceSoftware День тому

      😇

    • @prodby430
      @prodby430 День тому

      of course - why should they otherwise make a video about it ?

    • @st0rmchild
      @st0rmchild День тому

      @@prodby430 He did make epic videos about the Jupiter-8 and CS-80 though. (Hope they're working on those too!)

    • @GForceSoftware
      @GForceSoftware День тому

      ​@@prodby430 We love synths!!! You might also enjoy our videos on the Yamaha CS80, Octave Cat, and Roland Jupiter 8. Additionally, we highly recommend exploring our "Bright Sparks" series, which delves into the lives and innovations of pioneering synth creators.🙂

    • @soriacx
      @soriacx День тому

      Yeeees, makes someone wonder..... But this is clearly just some coincidence, right.... right?? 😆

  • @msld_sound
    @msld_sound День тому

    That was a brilliant exposé of a classic synth with which I was totally unfamiliar before today. Great work, Dave!

  • @FailedMuso
    @FailedMuso День тому

    Political chaos? War? England doing shite in the Euro's? Don't worry. Dave is hear to soothe your soul with some synth history... ☺

    • @GertBoers
      @GertBoers День тому

      Oh Rob, really? Hear? Do I, as someone to whom English is a second language, have to correct you? 😅

    • @chrismacleodgforce59
      @chrismacleodgforce59 День тому

      * here 🙂