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OB-Xf for Mac

Virtual analog synthesizer

Quick answer: OB-Xf is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask ob-xf. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 6 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What OB-Xf is

OB-Xf is a utility for macOS: virtual analog synthesizer.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://surge-synth-team.org/ob-xf/.

How to install OB-Xf

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask ob-xf.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install OB-Xf on Mac?

Run brew install --cask ob-xf in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is OB-Xf open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (surge-synthesizer/OB-Xf), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does OB-Xf run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is OB-Xf?

It was installed 6 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9198 in this catalogue.

What version of OB-Xf is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.3.