discoDSP releases updated OB-Xd 3 synth for iOS

discoDSP has released a new updated version of the OB-Xd 3 synthesizer for iOS that delivers a comprehensive suite of enhancements, significantly improving both functionality and user experience.

This update marks a significant milestone for OB-Xd 3 on iOS, bringing it in line with the desktop version in terms of both functionality and sound quality. With the addition of a new high-quality engine, a redesigned user interface, and enhanced cross-platform compatibility, this release ensures that iPad users can enjoy a professional, seamless music production experience on the go.

Key features and improvements include:

• New High-Quality Engine: The iOS version now incorporates the same high-quality digital signal processing (DSP) engine as the OB-Xd 3 Desktop version, ensuring identical sound quality across platforms. This upgrade enhances the richness and authenticity of the audio output, bringing professional-grade sound to your iPad.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Full compatibility with desktop presets and banks across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Users can now effortlessly transfer their sounds between desktop and iOS devices without any loss of data or quality, ensuring a smooth workflow across different environments.
• MIDI Keyboard Enhancements: The update introduces a fully functional standalone MIDI keyboard, now supporting a custom 2-octave layout. The keyboard is optimized for touch and standard input, allowing users to play and experiment directly on their iPad.
• User Interface Overhaul: The user interface has been completely redesigned with a new skin created by Ilkka Rosma, offering a modern, visually appealing design that aligns with the desktop version. This update not only enhances aesthetics but also improves navigation and usability. Icons and UI elements have been resized to adhere to iOS guidelines, ensuring a clean and consistent look on all screen sizes, including larger iPad models. Dialogs and menus have been specifically optimized for touch interaction on iOS devices.
• Enhanced Functionality: Significant improvements have been made to the bank and preset management system, including enhanced import/export functionality, tooltips, and a refined user experience for creating and organizing sound banks.
• Additional Tweaks and Fixes: The update includes numerous tweaks tailored for iOS, such as optimized dialog messages, handling for larger screen devices, and improved file operation dialogs in AUv3. Addressed various issues ensuring a more stable and reliable user experience.

OB-Xd 3 is now available on the Apple App Store with a special limited-time introductory price of $12.99.