Best FREE Synth Plugin Just Got Better Everything New in OB-Xd 3.0 DiscoDSP

Version 3 upgrade completely screwed up my projects in Logic Pro. I deleted it and reinstalled the prior version. Wow. What a disappointment.

I don't see much of a donate button there, but I do see a "buy" button on that page. Also the sound seems kinda...uhm...off. Not sure I would call it the greatest free analog synth, but hey, opinions and all that.

@periurban Here you go. Is this better? It's BLACK. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Here we come again... this is NOT COMPLETELY FREE - at least not the DiscoDSP version :\
The fact you can download it and use without paying doesn't mean it's free for all uses. And it's not indeed. Commercial rights are limited to the purchased license, no matter the plugin format.
Please, to all reviewers and influencers - mind reading the fine print before getting in these clickbait borderline claims. There's a huge debate on the KVR forum, and DiscoDSP owner is there clearing everything up.
You can use it without license *only for non commercial purposes*. So, in my book, this is not COMPLETELY FREE.
You may want to adjust your declarations - if you care a bit about your reputation and credibility. Just saying...

To all... you can download and use it without apparent limitations and without paying, but there are limitations when using it this way, everyone can deal with his/her own sense of consciousness and fairness.

Wish they'd add a better preset menu.. Like a simple display of the preset and buttons for next and previous.

Great video. Be sure to check your levels though.. I heard some occasional clipping!

I love this synth and used it seems like forever. I updated to the latest and suddenly custom presets won't save in the DAW set. Or stay in place at all when the Live Set or device is loaded after closing. Can't tell if it's a bug or intentional. So I sent back a version until it's sorted.

Great breakdown thanks so much btw new sub here.

this vst is very well done , thanks a lot

It has all the features of the original synth but no the sound.

Stop making faces, it doesn't sound that good.

it's now the 3.1 version that is on the website -- it's a demo and works only in vst2 mode.... if you want it to work in vst3 mode you'll have to buy a licence.

It doesnt work for me

Full Bucket's Deputy is real classic synthesis.

Sounds like crap next to hardware....instead of buying 5 vsts for a specific sound get yourself a good hardware synth and be happy....all those vst companies just change faceplates 🤣

Thanks for the tip I like to keep it up to date. LOVE this synth especially the J3po presets.

I thought it was 50 dollars now?

SurgeXT just got an update as well.

Great video, man. And now....I must download the latest version! The preset bar and menu updates are more than worth the upgrade.

Loved this. Thanks bro!

But does it Com Truise?

Whoa - the Synth midi integration looks like a Huge bonus (!) Been using OB-xd for years but this refreshes my perspective.
Look forward to pairing with my microkorg.
I notice the Novation circuit on the list.
I guess I’ll see if the cc controls also map to the Circuit Tracks

they made it a self oscillating CS70M Oberheim

I've had the older version to have a quick tool for temp synth tracks to replace later.... but finding it sounds so good I often don't replace the track.

I was using an older version of this a long time ago and absolutely loved it. Even though I'm mostly rocking a DAWless setup I'll have to check out this new version & maybe do some sampling.

Why so much ugly distortion on your demo here? Is that built in to the plugin?

Nice sinth, but I've downloaded the demo version of the new OPX-PRO3 and IS ASTONISHING: way better than this and Gforce

I really like 2/3 keyscaling… imo it’s a really good ratio

Anyone know if they’re planning on updating the ipad version? that would be way more useful for me right now I’m finding it hard to sit down at my desk, I’ve been using the ipad more and more

I really like OBXd. Its not 100% but who cares? It sounds nice and its a good entry into synths. I say all of this as an owner of an OBXa.

it is free????

Love the OB sounds... takes med straight back to the 80s... What Beyerdynamics headphone/mic-set is that? I like the sound. I've always used Beyerdynamics headphones but not any models whit microphone.. thanx, great video!

Is this going go be for iOS too ???

Free version includes fully functional Standalone app, Audio Unit and VST plug-ins. Registered version delivers both 2.x and 3.x commercial rights1, AAX, VST3, and LV2 plug-ins and technical support to help you get the most out of the software.

how does this compare to the arturia one?

It must have been free for a short time only, it now has a $49 price tag … still very reasonable

I wish I could favorite patches

From developer site: "Special Upgrade Offer: Customers who purchased OB-Xd 2.14 after November 1st receive a free license update to 3.0. Others can upgrade for just $9.99 in the Members Area" so it's FREE?

Hope they add effects for the next update. It's a great plugin but needs reverb/delay.

I hope the new iPad Version comes soon

Thx for review

When i go to the site i see „Shop“ and then in there Ob-Xd 49euros . 
It even has a big „Buy“ buttton and an Upgrade offer for 9.99. 
I dont find it „really free“ when i go to a site and see something „free but with suggestion to buy it“. I personally bought it back a few years but now when i see similar policy i avoid it.
Like either tell me a price or have it completely free. I am absolutely fine with paid or free products but they have to be clear about it

I made a bass sound on this that was identical to a Moog slim phatty i used to own.

I ended up donating and got some extra patches which are really sweet. I'll look into upgrading

👍 On the inverted envelope comments. That was my favorite feature on the Roland JX-3P. It's kind of a secret sauce feature.

Hey thanks for this sounds glorious! With this and the VK-1 you have a lot of ground covered for free.

Free ? It's £39.00, not bad at all, but not free.
EDIT - as VultureCulture points out you can simply hit the download button without buying it to get a fully functional (but very slightly limited) version.

Such a glorious synth. I've been using it for years, and this update really seems great.

It doesn't at all sound like an OB-Xa. It doesn't even resemble one. But as a generic soft synth, it is pretty sweet. And for free, are you kidding?