GForce Oberheim DMX — Free Download

Authentic Vintage Sound Collection

The GForce Oberheim DMX captures the raw character of the legendary Oberheim DMX drum machine, which shaped the rhythmic backbone of countless hits across pop, new wave, hip-hop, and electronic genres. This virtual instrument includes a comprehensive set of authentic sounds sourced from the original 1981 DMX and the updated 1983 version, plus the 1982 DX sound set with many alternative variations.

The instrument offers two types of kits: those that reproduce the unprocessed, raw output of the hardware, and professionally produced kits that are mixed and ready for immediate use in modern productions. This dual approach lets you choose between a pure vintage vibe and a polished, contemporary sound, all within one plugin.

Modern Control and Sound Design

Each of the eight drum channels in the DMX provides detailed control over pitch, decay, pan, and gain, allowing for precise tweaking of individual sounds. Additionally, you can route each channel to dedicated delay and reverb sends, adding space and depth to your beats. This per-track flexibility is complemented by solo and mute functions for easy mixing and arrangement within the instrument.

On the master output, a multi-mode filter, distortion, and compressor give you the tools to shape the overall tone, adding warmth, punch, or aggressive edge. These effects are designed to emulate the character of vintage outboard gear, enabling you to sculpt a cohesive sound across the entire kit.

Workflow and Creative Tools

A collection of over eighty-five classic MIDI files is included, offering recreations of iconic beats that you can load and re-imagine in your own productions. These serve as a starting point for inspiration, letting you tweak elements or layer them with your own patterns. The instrument also supports velocity responsiveness and includes a GM map for easy integration with MIDI controllers, plus programmable MIDI CC via MIDI Learn for hands-on control.

The user interface is fully scalable, ensuring it works comfortably across different screen sizes and resolutions. A preset browser makes it simple to navigate through the extensive sound library and kit variations. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned producer, the layout is intuitive, allowing you to focus on creativity rather than technical hurdles.

Practical Applications

The Oberheim DMX is ideal for producing electronic, pop, hip-hop, and dance music, where its vintage drum sounds can add instant character to a track. It also excels in film and game scoring, where the classic timbres evoke specific eras or moods. The included MIDI files make it a great tool for learning about classic rhythm patterns or for quickly mocking up a track skeleton.

Its mix-ready kits are perfect for producers who need a reliable drum sound without extensive processing, while the raw kits appeal to sound designers seeking to process the drums further. The instrument’s flexibility in pitch and decay control allows for creative sound design, morphing the classic sounds into new textures.

Key features

• Authentic Oberheim DMX (1981 & 1983) and DX (1982) sound sets with variations
• Raw and professionally produced kits for flexible mixing
• Per-track control: pitch, decay, pan, gain, solo, mute, and sends
• Master channel with multi-mode filter, distortion, and compressor
• Over eighty-five classic MIDI files for inspiration
• MIDI Learn for programmable CC control and GM mapping
• Fully scalable interface with preset browser

Best for

Best for producers of electronic, pop, hip-hop, and dance music who want authentic vintage drum sounds with modern control. It is ideal for songwriting, beat production, and adding classic character to contemporary tracks, offering both raw and polished kits to suit any workflow.