GForce Oberheim OB-1 is a software emulation of the 1978 Oberheim OB-1 synthesizer, developed in collaboration with Oberheim.
Oberheim OB-1 at a glance
| Developer | GForce Software |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| RAM | 2 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €47.59 (regular €118.99) |
What Oberheim OB-1 does
Polyphony reaches 16 voices, and a Mono Unison mode and a Legato Poly mode are provided alongside the standard poly behaviour. Programmable velocity responses and polyphonic aftertouch are included as well.
Modulation is organized around four programmable macros, the fourth of which can be driven by the sequencer. A built-in arpeggiator sequencer is paired with a high-pass filter, chorus, delay and reverb effects in the signal chain, and the preset browser holds the 300-plus presets.
Key features
- 2-pole and 4-pole resonance. The filter switches between a 2-pole and a 4-pole response, and the developer describes the resonance as screeching at its extremes.
- Waveshaping. A waveshaping stage adds timbral shaping options that go beyond the original hardware.
- Macros and X-Modifiers. Four programmable macros manipulate several parameters at once, and the X-Modifiers expand the set of modulation sources and destinations.
- Voicing modes. Up to 16 voices are available, with Mono Unison and Legato Poly modes and programmable velocity responses with poly aftertouch.
- Arpeggiator and sequencer. A built-in arpeggiator sequencer drives macro 4, so the sequence can modulate the sound over time.
- Effects and presets. A high-pass filter, chorus, delay and reverb sit after the synth, and the preset browser holds more than 300 presets.
Compatibility
The plugin comes as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows 7 and later and macOS 10.13 and later, with native Apple Silicon support listed and 2 GB of RAM required.
Who it is for
Sound designers and producers who want the character of the 1978 OB-1 inside a DAW, and who work with 16-voice polyphony and macro-based modulation.
Oberheim OB-1 compared with similar plugins
Eight Voice and DS-2 Synthesizer are both published by Cherry Audio as synth instruments for Windows and macOS, in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberheim OB-1 | GForce Software | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €47.59 (regular €118.99) |
| Eight Voice | Cherry Audio | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €38.68 |
| DS-2 Synthesizer | Cherry Audio | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €59.50 |
| Memory V | Arturia | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer | Cherry Audio | Synth | Standalone | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
Price and availability
Oberheim OB-1 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €47.59, reduced from €118.99. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Oberheim OB-1 FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Oberheim OB-1?
A keygen and a working serial key are the strings most often typed alongside the name, and the activation key search pairs with the VST crack and AU crack builds.
Is Oberheim OB-1 available as a torrent or magnet link?
Yes. The Windows x64 crack and x86 crack builds and the macOS .dmg crack are the forms most often shared as torrent and magnet link files.