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Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 50 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
The GForce Oberheim OB-1 is an immaculate recreation of the famous 1978 OB-1 synthesizer. The only synth endorsed officially by Tom Oberheim himself, the OB-1 is perfect for producers, composers, and vintage synth enthusiasts, this versatile synth delivers the rich, aggressive tones of the original OB-1, enhanced with modern features. The enhanced signal path ensures authentic vintage sounds, while polyphony of up to 16 voices allows for lush, complex arrangements. With discreet level controls for oscillators, sub, and noise, you get a precise, customizable sound every time.
The X-Modifier and high pass filter provide precise control over your sound, enabling unparalleled creative possibilities. Integrated effects, including chorus, delay, and reverb, further expand your sonic palette, making the OB-1 an essential tool for creating dynamic, atmospheric soundscapes. The four versatile macros allow real-time control over key parameters, enhancing expressive performance and sound customization.
Additional features like the built-in arpeggiator and sequencer make it easy to create dynamic rhythmic and melodic patterns. The sequencer offers individual step length and probability, adding depth and complexity to your sequences. With an advanced patch browser, you can quickly find and customize the perfect sound from a vast preset library, streamlining your creative process and inspiring endless musical exploration.
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Experience the GForce Oberheim OB-1, a synthesizer that combines the rich, full sound of the legendary Minimoog with the aggressive, snarling tones of the MS-20. This exceptional balance makes the OB-1 an indispensable tool for any music producer. Whether you're creating deep bass lines, soaring leads, or unique sonic textures, the Oberheim OB-1 is your ultimate studio companion. Embrace the revolution against mundane sounds and elevate your music with the timeless power of the OB-1.
The GForce Oberheim OB-1 emulation takes the best of vintage charm and aligns it with modern advancements. Key enhancements include and enhanced signal path. Maintain the authentic, rich tones of the original while enjoying new waveforms, waveshape modulation, oscillator level controls, sub and noise integration, LFO sync and retrig, envelope looping, key tracking, cross-modulation, pan spread, and more.
The OB-1 now features polyphony and unison modes. Unlike the monophonic original, the OB-1 now offers polyphony up to 16 voices and mono unison for richer, more complex sounds. Additionally, X-modifier technology has been implemented, allowing you to directly modulate most parameters for unparalleled creative possibilities, transforming your sonic landscape effortlessly.
A high pass filter has been included. Gain precise control over the frequency spectrum for cleaner mixes and intricate sound designs. Integrated effects including chorus, delay, and reverb effects have been included to expand your sonic palette, allowing for lush, atmospheric, and dynamic soundscapes.
Four macros provide real-time control over key parameters, enhancing expressive performance and sound customization. Macro4 can be modulated by the sequencer for innovative creativity. Lastly, create dynamic rhythmic and melodic patterns easily, with a sequencer featuring individual step length and probability.
The launch of the original Oberheim OB-1 in 1978 made it the world's first programmable monophonic synthesizer. Designed by Tom Oberheim, this groundbreaking instrument introduced preset memory to analogue synthesis, allowing musicians to store and recall their unique sounds effortlessly. While it may not be as famous as other classic synthesizers like the Minimoog, those familiar with its capabilities know the OB-1 is a true gem.
The unique X-Modifier technology offers immense sound modulation possibilities. The intuitive X-LFO and X-ADSR sections allow for quick and easy setup of modulation paths, enabling the creation of complex yet musical sounds. This technology enhances the authentic tone and character of the synth, turning it into a true sonic canvas.
The GForce Oberheim OB-1 features a fully resizable UI, a powerful preset browser, and over 300 brand-new production-ready presets from top sound designers. The preset browser allows you to organize your sounds to suit your workflow, with extensive tagging, sorting, and search capabilities for quick and easy access. Contributions from diverse sound designers and artists, including Zardonic, An On a Blast, Alex Jann, Jogging House, Lightbath, and many more, ensure a wide range of edgy, modern, and classic sounds.
