OB-Xd 2
Free virtual analog synth by discoDSP · version 2.20
What OB-Xd 2 is
discoDSP’s long-running Oberheim OB-X emulation. Free for any use, no registration. OB-Xd 3 is a separate paid product.
- Free for any use, including commercial, no registration
- Recreates the sound of the Oberheim OB-X
- Source for versions up to 2.11 is GPL v3
Source code up to v2.11 is GPL-3.0; later releases are binary-only.
How to install OB-Xd 2
OB-Xd 2 runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. It ships as VST3, VST2, AU, LV2 and AAX. Logic Pro and GarageBand users need the AU build. Download it from discodsp.com, run the installer or copy the plugin into your plugin folder, then rescan plugins in your DAW.
Questions
Is OB-Xd 2 free?
Yes. OB-Xd 2 is free from discoDSP. There is no trial period and no feature lock.
What plugin formats does OB-Xd 2 support?
OB-Xd 2 is available as VST3, VST2, AU, LV2 and AAX.
Which operating systems run OB-Xd 2?
OB-Xd 2 runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
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