Oxid
Key Features
- Simulates the ARP Omni-2 polyphonic synthesizer with dedicated String and Synthesizer sections.
- Uses 64 voices for dense chords, sustained pads, and ensemble-style textures.
- Preserves the instrument's paraphonic behavior for a distinct vintage response when playing layered parts.
- Adds Phaser and Delay effects not found on the original Omni hardware for built-in movement and space.
- Provides MIDI Learn so every parameter can be controlled from MIDI CC.
- Includes a resizable interface in the standard edition, with sound-identical N builds for older systems.
- Offers current Windows and macOS installers with CLAP, VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX routes where applicable.
Description
Oxid is a paraphonic virtual instrument from Full Bucket Music that recreates the ARP Omni-2's combined string and synthesizer architecture. Its divide-down-style character is aimed at the wide, slightly unruly ensemble tones associated with 1970s string machines, while the separate String and Synthesizer sections make it useful for layered pads, chords, and bass-backed vintage keyboard parts.
The instrument provides 64 voices, controls for the original-style sections, and a paraphonic response rather than the fully independent voice behavior of a modern poly synth. That combination suits sustained arrangements where the shared, period-style character is part of the sound rather than something to correct.
Full Bucket adds phaser and delay effects beyond the original hardware, so broad movement and echo can be shaped inside the instrument. MIDI Learn covers every parameter, and the standard edition has a resizable interface; an alternative N build retains the sound while using a non-resizable interface for older systems.
The official product page supplies current public installers directly for Windows and macOS. Current packages cover CLAP, VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX as applicable to each platform, while the macOS installers are Universal Binary 2 for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware does Oxid emulate?
Oxid simulates the ARP Omni-2, a 1970s instrument that combines string, synthesizer, and bass-oriented elements. Its design focuses on the wide ensemble character and shared paraphonic behavior associated with that family of instruments.
What does paraphonic mean in Oxid?
Oxid offers 64 voices, but its sound structure retains the shared behavior of a classic paraphonic string machine instead of treating every note like a completely separate modern synth voice. This can make held chords and layered passages feel more period-authentic.
Does Oxid include effects?
Yes. Full Bucket adds Phaser and Delay effects beyond the original Omni hardware, and they can be used to add movement and echo without inserting separate effects first.
What is the difference between the standard and N versions?
The official page describes the N version as sound-identical but non-resizable, intended for older systems or cases where the standard build does not work. The standard version has a resizable user interface.
