discoDSP have updated OB-Xd 3 AUv3 Synth, currently available for $19.99.
What’s new in version 3.9:
- Phone support – runs as a universal app on both iPad and iPhone.
- Reload Preset to quickly revert any preset to its saved state
- Random and Random OSC panning presets for wider stereo sounds
- Show CC Mappings overlay to see MIDI CC assignments directly on controls
- SFC-OB MIDI CC mapping template included.
- Filter cutoff tooltip with accurate frequency values.
- Bluetooth MIDI device discovery from the MIDI menu.
- Dark mode support to the MIDI keyboard
- First-run MIDI controller setup warning or iPhone.
- Native iOS popup menus and dialogs throughout the interface
- Auto-refresh CC mappings display wher switching MIDI mapping files
- MIDI mapping file loading and bindings recall.
- Reload Preset name with 20-character limit on iOS.
- Redesigned menu order: File, Programs Banks, MIDI.
- Preset bar scaling and AUv3 layout Optimized MIDI keyboard drawing performance.
- Plugin state properly saves app close and sleep.
- Oscillator sets proper tuning values.
OB-Xd is a classic synthesizer that captivates musicians with its rich, full-bodied tones and expansive sound design. Perfect for adding a vintage touch to electronic tracks, live recordings, or film scores, OB-Xd brings unique and expressive qualities to your music.
Designed to recreate the Oberheim OB-X, it features enhancements like micro random detuning and unison for a fuller sound. Elevate your studio setup and music production with OB-Xd today.
OB-Xd 3 vs. OB-Xd:
- New High-Quality Engine: The iOS version now incorporates the same high-quality digital signal processing (DSP) engine as the OB-Xd 3 Desktop version, ensuring identical sound quality across platforms. This upgrade enhances the richness and authenticity of the audio output, bringing professional-grade sound to your iPad.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Full compatibility with desktop presets and banks across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Users can now effortlessly transfer their projects between desktop and iOS devices without any loss of data or quality, ensuring a smooth workflow across different environments.
- MIDI Keyboard Enhancements: The update introduces a fully functional standalone MIDI keyboard, now supporting a custom 2-octave layout. The keyboard is optimized for touch and standard input, allowing users to play and experiment directly on their iPad.
- User Interface Overhaul: The user interface has been completely redesigned with a new skin created by Ilkka Rosma, offering a modern, visually appealing design that aligns with the desktop version. This update not only enhances aesthetics but also improves navigation and usability. Icons and UI elements have been resized to adhere to iOS guidelines, ensuring a clean and consistent look on all screen sizes, including larger iPad models. Dialogs and menus have been specifically optimized for touch interaction on iOS devices.
- Enhanced Functionality: Significant improvements have been made to the bank and preset management system, including enhanced import/export functionality, tooltips, and a refined user experience for creating and organizing sound banks.
- Additional Tweaks and Fixes: The update includes numerous tweaks tailored for iOS, such as optimized dialog messages, handling for larger screen devices, and improved file operation dialogs in AUv3. Addressed various issues ensuring a more stable and reliable user experience.
- This update marks a significant milestone for OB-Xd 3 on iOS, bringing it in line with the desktop version in terms of both functionality and sound quality. With the addition of a new high-quality engine, a redesigned user interface, and enhanced cross-platform compatibility, this release ensures that iPad users can enjoy a professional, seamless music production experience on the go.
Watch Doug’s overview HERE.
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