GForce Software OB-E £149

>GForce’s take on the classic Oberheim 8-Voice vintage synth boasts multiple enhancements to its derivative hardware unit. With a plethora of presets and extra control over parameters, the OB-E is a solid option in the vintage softsynth market.

It sounds impressive, with a fat, lush character from the eight Synthesiser Expander Modules (SEM). The upper/lower mixer modules give control over the volume and pan of each SEM, making it easy to craft rich, dense, evolving walls of sound to fill the stereo field.

Overall, OB-E is a great purchase for anyone looking for a solid synth with a ton of control and great presets. It could also be a great source for processing, with other effects to open up new sound design possibilities. Despite some UI issues on smaller screens (parameter legending can be hard to read), this is a solid choice.

VERDICT 7.2

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