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By Duff Paddy
On 15th July 2003
Version: 1.1

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GForce Oddity

Just realized I've had this instrument for ages & not posted a review, so here’s my first review for KVR. Forgive me if it's too muso.

I’ve owned eight Odysseys over the last 20 years and loved most of them like my women. Why eight? Well, like some women, they breakdown, bits fall off of them and there’s a whole heap of variations between each of the main models so it takes time to find one (or two) that do it for you. When you do find the right one though, they are without doubt the funkiest, nastiest synths in the universe and capable of sounds unheard of elsewhere.

The Oddity is special to me because as a hardware only dude, this was the synth that finally opened up the plug-in world to me. So given that I’m now addicted to this new way of working let’s move on to the instrument.

Firstly - this ain't a Moog and if you want those vibes go elsewhere - but think first because if you thought those old Stevie & Herbie tunes were done only using a Moog, you’re gonna be in for a big-time surprise. For old skool & funky vibes, the Oddity is gonna bring a sweet smile to your face. Don't believe me? Try Mr Morris Bass on the Oddity demo and see what I mean about the ARP sound being truly funky.

If you’re looking for in your face nastiness or fly effects though, the Oddity will give you all that too. For some aggressive and yet expressive tones, put the Oddity into duo mode, crank up the ring mod & sample and hold section - play one note and it’ll sound smooth and retro, play two notes & it’ll scream like a banshee. The cool thing is that it’s all so controllable in exactly the way an old muso like me wants.

Ultimately that’s the beauty of this instrument - it’s a players dream in terms of control and expression and in terms of sound it’s so like the real deal it can make you weep with nostalgia.

In relation to the Odyssey, the Oddity is so on the money it’s freaky. I’ve set up all my favourite Odyssey patches on the Oddity and they sound the same. For me that's everything I could wish for. I really feel Gmedia did me a big favour by developing this synth because I’m no longer freaked about my Odyssey breaking down and loosing access to the sounds I love. With the Oddity I get those sounds and the added luxury of being able to store patches, sync the LFO, keep the thing in tune and morph between patches.

I love this instrument more than I can say - it’s got real heart & soul.
 
    
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