IK Multimedia Syntronik OXa is a virtual synthesizer plug-in with a library that consists of authentic sounds from the classic Oberheim OB-X and OB-Xa polysynths, all manufactured from 1979 to 1981. Widely known for the brassy sound used on Van Halen's Jump, these synths offer a choice of Oberheim S.E.M. filters, two oscillators per voice, 4-pole and 2-pole low-pass filters, and a unison mode where all the voices are stacked for punchy, thick sounds.
The library comes with 6500 samples and 126 instruments, and is powered by the included Syntronik Free player. To recreate the unmistakable sound of analog oscillators, the software employs the company's DRIFT technology, which emulates the way real analog circuits behave over time. Syntronik Free player comes with true 4-part capability to layer rich sounds with multis and splits, four dynamic arpeggiators for complex rhythmic textures, and 38 high-quality effects derived from AmpliTube and T-RackS.
Syntronik OXa is compatible with Mac and Windows platforms, and works in VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats running at 64-bit.
- Authentically recreates the sounds of the classic Oberheim OB-X and OB-Xa polyphonic synthesizers
- Iconic OB-Xa sound can be heard on Van Halen’s Jump
- Thick sounds are achieved in unison mode where all voices are stacked in a single monophonic layer, with up to 16 oscillators and 8 filters
- Over 3 GB of content
- Over 6500 samples
- 126 instruments
- Includes Syntronik Free standalone player and plug-in
- Built with Oberheim S.E.M. filters
- Two oscillators per voice can each be set to sawtooth or square
- signature Oberheim 2-pole low-pass filter
- Cross-modulation provides oscillator FM for inharmonic and bell-like tones
- Two oscillators per voice can each be set to sawtooth or square
- 4-pole and 2-pole filter options
- Pitch envelope control allows the filter envelope to modulate the oscillator pitch—great for brass-like attack scoops
- Instrument can be played in Syntronik Free (1.0. or later) and in all versions of SampleTank (SampleTank3, SampleTank 3 SE, and SampleTank Custom Shop)
- Instrument editing features are available from within any version of Syntronik and SampleTank 3
- Fully functional, free version of Syntronik virtual synthesizer
- Multi-sampled oscillators for ultimate authenticity
- Four classic types of circuit-modeled filters to shape sounds
- DRIFT technology for accurate modeling of subtle oscillator variations
- Mix and match oscillators with filters for new original sounds
- True 4-part capability to layer rich sounds with multis and splits
- Four dynamic arpeggiators for complex rhythmic textures
- 38 high-quality effects derived from AmpliTube and T-RackS
- Browser search by category or keyword to find sounds in seconds
- Optimized, resizable interface
- 50 instrument presets
- Includes light versions of all 17 Syntronik instruments, with a reduced key map range (in the extreme high and low registers) and fewer round-robin oscillator samples in some cases
- Works as a 64-bit plug-in or standalone instrument for Mac/Windows