Machine | Format(s) | Architecture(s) | Native Processor(s) | OS Supported | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
PC | VST3 | X64 | INTEL | Windows 10 or higher | |
Mac | VST3, AU | X64 | INTEL/ARM | Mac OS-10.14 or higher |
This is release week for v3.0, this page will be updated and completed, user manual will be online soon.
On PC you need the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Version.
go there:
vc_redist.x64 and download/install the X64 version.
Direct link seems to be
this
VST3 presets are needed and are selected by default on install, if in the future you wish to install them back or revert to default you can also install just presets from the installer
Don't miss the part in the Presets Installer where it says to "change install location" and choose "install for me only", presets need to be installed for the current user so the plug-in can access them.
They are Universal 2 that means they both are Native Silicon and Native Intel at the same time, the processor will choose its prefered native code. Complete compatibility info is right here
OB-Xtreme, like all my newer plug-ins, does not use "drag resize" capability yet. Nevertheless, it uses "DPI awareness," which makes the plug-in GUI follow DAW (or the whole system) DPI settings.
I use high-resolution monitors like 4K or 2K and regularly scale the system to 125% or 150% for comfortable viewing. Even without system scaling, most DAWs now include independent scaling, which can follow system settings or be customized. Any scaling applied will automatically resize my plug-ins.
.aupreset files can also be loaded by the PC version.
Presets can be loaded/saved in .vstpreset
, .aupreset
, and .xmlpreset/.xmlbank
formats.
To create new presets, start with the Init preset and have fun experimenting. Save them as .xmlpreset
for easy editing and sharing.
Most parameters can be right-clicked and "MIDI learned." This allows you to assign other controls (e.g., aftertouch, channel pressure, or any MIDI CC) to modwheel functions.
This gives far more modulation possibilities than LFO & LFO2 alone. If you make a mistake, simply select "unlearn" for that control.
These mappings save at the preset level, enabling custom Macro controls that only affect specific presets without global changes.
All knobs can be reset to their default values using Alt Gr + Click.
Speaking of LFO2, it has 3 modes:
Factory Presets
Note: Legacy modes approximate V1 behavior and can add tonal variety.
Filter Control Mode Options:
Envelope and VCA Type Options:
Distortion circuits and voice panning differ slightly from V1. For "hardware-like" sounds, use the Xtreme Factor sparingly. Use oversampling if your DAW sampling rate can't be increased or when using intensive modulations like OTA Drive or XMOD.
If CPU power allows, oversampling can be set to x2 or x4 in real-time.
Additional preset banks will be available in the community/download section at alyjameslab.com. Check periodically for updates!
OB-XTRM 3.0 shouldn't mess with your previous works as it is a 64bit plugin with a new ID. It is a complete rework but you can still import your custom presets from v2.0 into v3.0.
Mac version now have VST3 format in addition to AU, On PC VST2 is not supported anymore only VST3.
Quick Method for Individual Presets
Preset Locations:
Users/YourUserName/Library/Audio/Presets/AlyJamesLab/OB-XTRM/
C:\Users\Admin\Documents\VST3 Presets\AlyJamesLab\OB-XTRM\
If your custom presets are stored elsewhere, just make sure only custom ones remain in the default preset folder.
XML is a readable format, so you can edit preset categories if needed (but do not modify other parameters).
<Preset.............. name="Bass PHAT BASS" category="FACTORY V1">
can be changed to:
<Preset.............. name="Bass PHAT BASS" category="TrueArchBank">
If you need further clarification, feel free to reach out! 😊