OB-E
6.0#15 in virtual instruments€173.22 one-timemacOSWindows
VisitOB-E vs Vital
What both publish
| Fact | OB-E | Vital |
|---|---|---|
| Product | OB-E is GForce’s software instrument based on the Oberheim 8-Voice, with an eight-voice SEM-based architecture. | Vital is a spectral warping wavetable synthesizer. |
| Support | Free technical support is available only to registered users. | Subscribers receive prioritized support through private Discord channels or the forum. |
| System requirements | The page lists macOS 10.13 or later, an Intel or M1 Mac, and 100 MB of disk space; Windows requirements are Windows 10 or later, a 2 GHz CPU, 2 GB RAM, and 100 MB of disk space. | Supported systems are Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+ on Intel or Apple Silicon, and Ubuntu Linux 18.04+; 64-bit and OpenGL 3+ are required. |
OB-E plans
- Oberheim OB-E®€173.22, paid once
Vital plans
- BasicFree
- Subscription$5 a month
- Plus$25, paid once
- Pro$80, paid once
Pick OB-E if…
OB-E suits musicians seeking a vintage-style virtual synthesizer with extensive patch browsing and MPE control. It runs on supported macOS and Windows systems.
Pick Vital if…
Vital suits musicians and sound designers looking for a wavetable synth with extensive modulation and sample-to-wavetable tools. It supports MPE and microtonal tuning, and runs on listed desktop operating systems.