Brainworx Audio's Bx_Oberhausen is its First Virtual Instrument
Anton Schefter — February 16, 2021 — Tech
References: brainworx.audio
Brainworx Audio is an industry-leading company known for top-of-the-line mixing and mastering audio software, which has now released the Bx_Oberhausen synthesizer, its first virtual instrument. The Bx_Oberhausen is modeled after the classic Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module (SEM) synthesizer, except Brainworx' version has made numerous improvements the user will appreciate while working in a modern studio environment.
When the original Oberheim SEM synth was first released back in the 1970s it was intended as a backup synth for layering existing analog synths. Now, Brainworx has greatly expanded its functionality to make the Bx_Oberhausen more versatile for digital applications.
At its core, the synth adapts a similar off-white design and the same classic components found in the original hardware, including: two oscillators (saw, pulse), state-variable filter, two LFO's, and two envelopes. Brainworx has also upgraded the monophonic synth to now support up to 32 voice polyphony, Mid/Side (M/S) technology for stereo processing, as well as VCO frequency modulation, and additional effects, sequencing and further modulation parameters.
Even more exciting, the Bx_Oberhausen has integrated Brainworx' patent-pending Tolerance Modeling Technology (TMT). TMT is a unique feature, which replicates component variations of replicated hardware and contributes to an authentic analog experience in a completely digital environment for the synth to have greater control over the sound.
Image Credit: Brainworx Audio
When the original Oberheim SEM synth was first released back in the 1970s it was intended as a backup synth for layering existing analog synths. Now, Brainworx has greatly expanded its functionality to make the Bx_Oberhausen more versatile for digital applications.
At its core, the synth adapts a similar off-white design and the same classic components found in the original hardware, including: two oscillators (saw, pulse), state-variable filter, two LFO's, and two envelopes. Brainworx has also upgraded the monophonic synth to now support up to 32 voice polyphony, Mid/Side (M/S) technology for stereo processing, as well as VCO frequency modulation, and additional effects, sequencing and further modulation parameters.
Even more exciting, the Bx_Oberhausen has integrated Brainworx' patent-pending Tolerance Modeling Technology (TMT). TMT is a unique feature, which replicates component variations of replicated hardware and contributes to an authentic analog experience in a completely digital environment for the synth to have greater control over the sound.
Image Credit: Brainworx Audio
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Vintage Synthesizers - Companies can create vintage modeled synthesizers that are adapted for modern studio environments with improved functionality.
2. Expanded Functionality Synths - Companies can upgrade original monophonic synths to support polyphony, M/S technology, VCO frequency modulation, effects, sequencing and further modulation parameters
3. Tolerance Modeling Technology Integration - Integrating patent-pending Tolerance Modeling Technology into digital synthesizers for greater control over sound
Industry Implications
1. Audio Software Development - Brainworx Audio's release of Bx_Oberhausen demonstrates innovation in audio software development
2. Music Production - The Bx_Oberhausen synth provides updated functionality for music production and recording
3. Sound Engineering and Mixing - Integration of Tolerance Modeling Technology creates disruptive innovation opportunities for sound engineering and mixing
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