# Vintage-Modeled Synthesizers Brainworx Audio's Bx_Oberhausen is its First Virtual Instrument By Anton Schefter | Published 2021-02-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bx-oberhausen References: [brainworx.audio](https://www.brainworx.audio/products/brainworx/bx-oberhausen.html) Brainworx Audio is an industry-leading company known for top-of-the-line [mixing and mastering audio software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnivore-audio), which has now released the Bx_Oberhausen synthesizer, its first [virtual instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-series). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic), 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Vintage Synthesizers:** Companies can create vintage modeled synthesizers that are adapted for modern studio environments with improved functionality. - **Expanded Functionality Synths:** Companies can upgrade original monophonic synths to support polyphony, M/S technology, VCO frequency modulation, effects, sequencing and further modulation parameters - **Tolerance Modeling Technology Integration:** Integrating patent-pending Tolerance Modeling Technology into digital synthesizers for greater control over sound ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Software Development:** Brainworx Audio's release of Bx_Oberhausen demonstrates innovation in audio software development - **Music Production:** The Bx_Oberhausen synth provides updated functionality for music production and recording - **Sound Engineering and Mixing:** Integration of Tolerance Modeling Technology creates disruptive innovation opportunities for sound engineering and mixing ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thrifty Hardware Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-synth.md) - [Standalone Soft Synth Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minifreak-v.md) - [Portable Digital Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synth-pro-x.md) - [Acoustic Synthesizer Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korg-berlin.md) - [Expressive Hardware Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-regen.md) - [Miniature Modern Portable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimoog.md) - [Accessible Synthesizer Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-musical-instrument.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Bi-Trimbal Analog-Hybrid Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-gemini-synthesizer.md)