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News / Virtual Synths

Arturia Oberheim SEM V Ships

Synthesizer Expander Module emulation is available now 19-Dec-11

Arturia has announced the shipping of their Oberheim SEM V, which they say faithfully reproduces the warm sound and elegant interface of the Synthesizer Expander Module, one of the most iconic synths of the analogue era.

An Arturia PR person told Sonic State, "Accurately recreating the tone, waveshapes, multimode 12dB/octave filter and other detailed characteristics of its grand ancestor, the Oberheim SEM V also brings the benefits of polyphony, MIDI control, arpeggiation and of a new modulation matrix that considerably widen the sonic palette. It not only excels at ultra-fat basses and textured leads, but it is also delivers the amazing sequences and ethereal pads present on the 8 Voice model, thanks to the intuitive 8 Voice Programmer and Keyboard Follow modules. Favored by major artists for the beautiful harmonic spectrum of its multimode filter, the Oberheim trademark sound is back as an absolute must have for your studio."

MAIN FEATURES:

All the original features of the Oberheim SEM: two oscillators, each offering sawtooth wave and variable-width pulse wave with PWM, sine wave LFO, 12dB/oct multi-mode Filter with low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch, two ADS envelope generators.
Added functionalities: Sub oscillator, 2nd LFO, white noise, on board effects (overdrive, chorus and delay), Arpeggiator, Portamento.
Polyphony and 8 voice multitimbrality
New 8-Voice Programmer module
Advanced Keyboard follow module
Modulation Matrix module
Works in Standalone, VST 2.4 & 3, 64 bit & 32 bit, RTAS and AU 32 & 64 bit formats
Compatible with Windows (XP/Vista/Seven 32 bit and 64 bit), Mac OS X (Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, Intel only)

Pricing and Availability:
MSRP: USD 249.00 / EURO 229.00

More information:

arturia.com

More From: Arturia

5 Comments... Post a comment original story

GuruOne Said...

Now I guess we'll see if Spiersy (FINALLY) steps up to the plate to rls. his version of this baby :)

19-Dec-11 01:08 AM

Flacidware, Said...

They have done a great job of trying to pass this of as hardware, For a minute I was trying to suss out what it was, the term 'ships' is meant when some thing is physical object, it is just another shit piece of software . You can buy a small analogue synthesisers (with knobs on!!)for a amost the same price. Utter wank!!!

19-Dec-11 07:47 AM

mattsynth Said...

If I know Arturia (from pass experiences) this thing will sound great. It won't work 100% for about a 1/2 year but it will sound great. There software are very reasonably priced and they never charge for updates. I like that about Aurturia. There hardware on the other hand is very buggy and the quality is just OK. I returned a Origin last year because of multiple bugs. With Arturia software you are pretty safe and this one will be in my VST rack soon.

19-Dec-11 08:00 AM

Koshdukai Said...

It's a very inspiring and fun to play with "little" big synth.

There's a lot of interesting and useful extras to original SEM emulation. It's almost like having the 8 voice SEM (minus the unison mode)

Works great and sound lovely.

19-Dec-11 09:16 AM

Narc Said...

Flacidware, you are talking nonsense. The term shipping is not unique to hardware, it is used for many a software product including Propellerhead Reason. I agree that it was a bit confusing from the ads whether this was a hardware or software synth though.

20-Dec-11 06:10 AM

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TheOberheimer 21-Mar-12 01:54 PM

But... what about the video by MusikTrackJapan? That dude did a A/B with an SEM and the software and it sounds really close.....

CountlovE 21-Mar-12 01:31 AM

I don't mean to sound like an asshole, but you can't back up your claims. Try using a FVS or even a TVS for a long period and you will be able to completely distinguish the difference. Seriously though, enjoy it. Sounds nothing like an original SEM though.

TheOberheimer 20-Mar-12 10:05 PM

No, I don't. I've only ever used a friends. I just think you're judging the thing too much. I mean, it's got the Oberheim character! If I had to choose between that, and paying $5 grand on ebay for a Four Voice, I'd pick the software.

CountlovE 20-Mar-12 09:17 PM

Since you have an original SEM and the software gimmick. Why don't you? If you don't have an original SEM, you are just talking out of your ass.

TheOberheimer 20-Mar-12 07:37 PM

I just refuse to accept this. From what I heard, this sounds unmistakably Oberheim! I bought it; sounds great. You've got a Four Voice. Let's see you to an A/B between the real and the soft, film it and let's see if a statement that cynical can be backed.

RikAmmo 13-Mar-12 04:38 AM

Actually that would be Native Instrument.

RikAmmo 13-Mar-12 04:38 AM

once layered in a track no one can really tell unless a purist as yourself. I agree with you but music is made for the listeners i mind not fellow producers who are dissecting the origin of a snare or if a sound is a preset or god forbid a VST/AU. can you dig it???? cannnnn youuuuuuu dig itttttttt!!!??

CountlovE 29-Feb-12 03:12 AM

Arturia should be in jail for scamming artists. These plugins don't sound anything like the original counter parts. You are purely trying to take advantage of everyone. It's such a shame.

supadupascupa 24-Dec-11 06:32 AM

Downloaded the demo loved it and bought it outright the next day. The Obie SEM V is one of the most organic and realistic sounding VST's I have heard so far. Great Job Arturia. I will be buying the Origin Keyboard and hope the SEM V will be available as an update to the Origin in the future !

stryker1999 20-Dec-11 12:19 AM

I knew I'd want this thing, but I wasn't aware of how insanely powerful it would be. Silly me, I should know by now that Arturia knows how to add some not-so-secret herbs and spices to make any synth sound like a MONSTER. Getting next year. Hopefully an OSC and Filter for Origin while you guys are at it, pleeeeease??

ReekNHavok1 18-Dec-11 12:14 AM

The SEM is a GREAT Synth. Lots of flexibility in programming and individual voice control to deviate filter, pitch etc from voice to voice. Of course, Arturia added a couple updates including a great modulation matrix with aftertouch and Mod-Wheel controls, AND 8 voice polyphony too!

mburgh 14-Dec-11 04:42 PM

I got. I love it. Arturia does it again.

citycat72 13-Dec-11 12:10 AM

you say- I doubt.

KiopGenJin 06-Dec-11 03:27 PM

Arturia's emulations are known to be the worst in VST land.

xpanderxt2 28-Nov-11 02:13 PM

I want!

FlaFlaBigoudi 26-Nov-11 09:01 PM

Les émulations d'Arturia sont juste excellentes et celle du SEM a l'air de sonner encore mieux que les autres :O)

1314matt 26-Nov-11 12:16 PM

Just WOW! Love Arturia and their synths! Especially that lead sound starting at 0:40!

hanibal207 26-Nov-11 09:48 AM

I've been waiting for this one for quite some time. Are you going to do the Matrix 12 too?

PukkatronicAllstars 25-Nov-11 06:00 PM

nice.

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