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SEQUENTIAL/DSI => Prophet => Prophet Rev2 => Topic started by: snm10 on January 30, 2019, 08:59:32 AM

Title: Replicate Strings Ensemble OB-8
Post by: snm10 on January 30, 2019, 08:59:32 AM

Hey all –

II'm struggling to replicate the string presets that appears in the factory bank of the Oberheim OB-8. I'm getting very close, but somehow it lacks something. Maybe someone can help me out.

Here is the sound preset (starts at 4:59):

https://youtu.be/gLzTYi_4Rxs?t=299

Best regards,

Title: Re: Replicate Strings Ensemble OB-8
Post by: Sacred Synthesis on January 30, 2019, 10:21:34 AM

In general:

- Two detuned sawtooths, or a sawtooth and a moderately rapid PWM
- A moderately deep vibrato at a moderately fast rate
- Very little or no filter modulation from the envelope
- A moderately slow attack, and a moderately long release in the VCA envelope
- A bit of filter key amount to slightly brighten the upper end

If possible, give us an audio example of what you've made so far, and we can guide you from there.

Title: Re: Replicate Strings Ensemble OB-8
Post by: snm10 on January 30, 2019, 12:05:18 PM

Quote from: Sacred Synthesis on January 30, 2019, 10:21:34 AM

In general:

- Two detuned sawtooths, or a sawtooth and a moderately rapid PWM
- A moderately deep vibrato at a moderately fast rate
- Very little or no filter modulation from the envelope
- A moderately slow attack, and a moderately long release in the VCA envelope
- A bit of filter key amount to slightly brighten the upper end

If possible, give us an audio example of what you've made so far, and we can guide you from there.

Hey Sacred Synthesis! Thank you very much for your reply, for your help also. I'm a big fan of your music.

I recorded anything in five seconds to show you my bad approach to the sound that I'm looking for.

Best,
John.

Title: Re: Replicate Strings Ensemble OB-8
Post by: Sacred Synthesis on January 30, 2019, 12:49:49 PM

Thanks, John.  Your patch is pretty close.  Add the vibrato and you'll be almost there.

Title: Re: Replicate Strings Ensemble OB-8
Post by: snm10 on February 01, 2019, 07:02:27 AM

Quote from: Sacred Synthesis on January 30, 2019, 12:49:49 PM

Thanks, John.  Your patch is pretty close.  Add the vibrato and you'll be almost there.

Thanks!