bx_oberhausen Explained

Join synth expert Larry Holcombe for a look at Brainworx's bx_oberhausen, the company's first virtual instrument that uses TMT (tolerance modeling technology) to emulate the famous Oberheim SEM (Synthesizer Expander Module) from the 1970s and build upon it. In the bx_Oberhausen video course, you'll learn all about the oscillators, filters, envelopes, and everything else that lends this synth its unique sound, as well as hear it in action with many different examples. By the end of this Oberhausen course, you'll be ready to start using it on your very next track! These Oberhausen videos are designed for new bx_oberhausen users.

Videos

• Introduction & Interface (03:41) - This video introduces the series, the ethos behind the plugin, and outlines the different areas of the interface.

• VCO Section (10:34) - We discuss the oscillators next, including the sync and FM modes. We also demonstrate the stereo spread control, pitch, and pulse width modulation.

• VCF Section (06:25) - Next up, we cover the parameters of the VCF, including the VCF Mid/Side control, so we can choose to route only the mid or side bands through the filter.

• Modulators (06:22) - This video is concerned with the envelopes and LFOs, allowing us to change parameters over time and broaden the available sound palette possible with bx_oberhausen.

• General Section (03:56) - Learn about the parameters of the General section, including the global level control, play modes, portamento, and pitch bend. We also cover the unison controls and TMT, which affords realistic analogue modeling of pitch discrepancies.

• FX Section (10:04) - This video covers the six effects available to us in the FX section, which include distortion, modulation, and spatial effects.

• Arpeggiator Section (05:47) - We cover the arpeggiator next, its different playback modes, the clock and swing controls, and the various trigger modes.

• Modulation Section (03:54) - Discover how to set up modulation routings using the Modulation section. This connects targets to destinations, bringing sounds to life.

• Toolbar, MIDI Learn, & Preset Management (07:41) - Next up, we look at the top toolbar, which includes the Preset menu, MIDI learn to assign controllers, and the preset audition function for quick and easy auditioning of presets.

• Experimental Drums (11:57) - Here, we create an experimental rhythmic pattern using FM synthesis and the arpeggiator. We bring the sound to life with some mod wheel modulation of various parameters.

• Dark Pad (09:58) - Finally, we create a dark, twisted pad sound using the two oscillators separated by a minor third. After adding an effects chain to make the patch wide and spacious, we use the mod wheel to change the pitch of the second oscillator for some spooky ambience.