ODDITY3

Name: ODDITY3
Price: 119 USD
Author: GForce Software

by GForce Software · Synth · ARP Odyssey emulation

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The third version of GForce's ARP Odyssey recreation, first released in 2002.

It models the 4023, 4035 and 4075 filter revisions, adds polyphonic modes, distortion and over 1,250 presets, for $119.

Best for: Bass, Keys & Synths, Sound Design. Genres: Electronic & EDM, Hip-Hop & Trap, Rock & Indie.

Keywords: hardware emulation, arpeggiator, polyphonic, vintage, analog, basses, CPU-light, leads, macro controls, modern, 70s, analog-sounding, classic, dirty, monophonic, preset-driven, resizable UI, sound design, subtractive.

What it does

ODDITY3 is GForce's third-generation recreation of the ARP Odyssey duophonic synth. GForce calls it a "faithful and accurate recreation" that keeps the Odyssey's dirty, edgy character while adding modern features.

Filter revisions: models of the 4023 (12 dB), 4035 and 4075 (24 dB) low-pass filters, plus a high-pass filter.
Oscillators: two syncable VCOs, a tunable sub-oscillator, white and pink noise, and the original ring modulator.
Envelopes and LFO: AR and ADSR envelopes and an LFO with sample and hold.
X-Modifiers and macros: X-LFO and X-ADSR modulation, four macros, and programmable aftertouch and velocity.
Vintage control: adds analog drift and imperfections.
Voice modes: mono, mono legato, duophonic and polyphonic.
Effects and presets: distortion, Matrix Reverb and delay; 1,250+ tagged presets including 250+ new ones and 66 recreated from the original patch books.

The current version is 1.1.2. The free trial lasts 6 hours or 7 days, whichever is longer, with restricted patches. Oddity and Oddity2 owners get upgrade pricing.

Source: GForce Software product page

When to use it

ODDITY3 is the pick for the Odyssey's buzzy, aggressive tone with modern conveniences. Compared with Korg's ARP Odyssey plugin it moves further from the original, adding a polyphonic mode, X-Modifier modulation, built-in effects and a large preset library. Against GForce's MINIMONSTA2 it sounds thinner and edgier, which suits cutting leads and funk bass more than round Moog lows. Unlike broad synths such as Diva or Serum 2 it sticks closely to one classic instrument, which keeps it light on CPU.

Best for: squelchy bass, sync leads, ring-mod effects and duophonic lines.
Genres: electronic, hip-hop, funk, synth-pop and rock.
Look elsewhere if: you want a round Moog-style tone (MINIMONSTA2) or a deep modern sound-design synth (Serum 2, Pigments 7).
Tip: right-click the aftertouch display to assign modulation targets without menu diving.

What producers say

Reviewers and users see it as one of the strongest Odyssey emulations, with only minor complaints.

Gearnews (Rob Puricelli, 2022) gave it 4 out of 5, praising the resizable UI, the browser, the aftertouch and velocity modulation and the effects.
KVR users rate it 5 out of 5 from 2 reviews; one said it captures the Odyssey's mojo "better than any other software emulation", and both noted low CPU use.
Criticisms: a KVR user found the small GUI text hard to read.

Where to buy

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