existential-engineering · jeffreylouden · Aug 30, 2026 · coderabbitai · Aug 30, 2026
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+Adds current vendor prose to 59 GForce Software entries, adds specs to 40
+entries that had none, and follows the vendor's URL rename for The Streetly
+Tapes Vol 2, 3 and 4. Corrects three prices that had been captured at a sale
+value. No products added, removed, or discontinued.
@@ -12,12 +12,24 @@ url: https://www.gforcesoftware.com/product/airwaves-preset-pack-for-ob-x-by-rev
 prices:
   - amount: 12.49
     currency: USD
-description: A 50-patch preset pack for the GForce Oberheim OB-X drawing
-  inspiration from nostalgic electronic music of the 90s and 2000s, referencing
-  artists like Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, and Tycho. Features
-  tape-disintegrated pads, smooth analog leads, and distant basses with warm,
-  degraded textures.
+description: A 50-patch preset pack for the GForce Oberheim OB-X drawing inspiration from nostalgic electronic music of the 90s and 2000s, referencing artists like Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, and Tycho. Features tape-disintegrated pads, smooth analog leads, and distant basses with warm, degraded textures.
 details: |-
-  Airwaves is a preset pack for the GForce Oberheim OB-X created by Reverb Machine (Dan Carr), a Glasgow-based musician and sound designer. The collection draws inspiration from nostalgic electronic music spanning the 90s and 2000s, referencing artists including Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, Tycho, The Flashbulb, and Casino Versus Japan.
+  Dive into the nostalgic ambience of electronic music from the 90s and 2000s with Airwaves, a carefully crafted preset pack for GForce Oberheim OB-X. Inspired by artists like Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, Tycho, The Flashbulb, and Casino Versus Japan, this collection brings timeless sounds into your studio.
 
-  The presets feature tape-disintegrated pads, smooth analog leads, and distant basses with warm, degraded textures. The creator leveraged the OB-X's modulation capabilities extensively, using audio-rate filter modulation and noise-modulated pitch and volume fluctuations to achieve authentically gritty, tape-affected tones.
+  Featuring tape-disintegrated pads, smooth analog leads, and distant basses, these presets offer warm, degraded textures, expressive tones, and depth without overpowering your mix. Dynamic Macro controls allow for easy tweaking, offering intuitive sound customization.
+
+  The presets are heavily influenced by the OB-X’s powerful modulation capabilities, with nearly every parameter featuring an independent LFO and envelope. “I tried to emulate overdrive and tape effects by experimenting with audio-rate filter modulation and noise-modulated pitch and volume fluctuations to achieve authentically gritty, tape-affected tones,” says the Reverb Machine.
+
+  Perfect for crafting immersive ambient pieces, scoring film, TV, or video games, and adding depth and intrigue to your music, Airwaves helps you create compelling tracks that resonate with the essence of the 90s and 2000s while still sounding fresh and contemporary.
+
+  About Reverb Machine: Reverb Machine is the work of Dan Carr, a Glasgow-based musician and sound designer. The blog aims to demystify the mechanics of music making, offering detailed recreations of sounds from indie and electronic genres to film scores.
+specs: |-
+  - 50 meticulously crafted patches
+  - Exclusively for GForce Oberheim OB-X
+  - 6 Arpegs Patches
+  - 5 Basses Patches
+  - 11 Keys Patches
+  - 8 Leads Patches
+  - 16 Pads Patches
+  - 3 Sequences Patches
+  - 1 Textures Patch
@@ -8,15 +8,24 @@ url: https://www.gforcesoftware.com/product/alex-ball-artist-expansion-pack/
 prices:
   - amount: 49.99
     currency: USD
-description: 27 newly recorded tape banks and 150+ patches for M-Tron Pro IV,
-  featuring recordings made with modern and traditional Streetly Electronics
-  technologies.
+description: 27 newly recorded tape banks and 150+ patches for M-Tron Pro IV, featuring recordings made with modern and traditional Streetly Electronics technologies.
 details: |-
-  The Alex Ball Artist Expansion Pack is a collaboration between GForce Software and artist and musician Alex Ball. It features exclusively recorded tape banks using both modern and traditional Streetly Electronics technologies, complemented by a comprehensive collection of hand-crafted patches.
+  For the first time ever, GForce Software has invited an artist to create a fresh set of tape banks, utilising both modern and traditional Streetly Electronics ‘tron-based technologies to enrich your next composition. Over 150 presets were created to complement the pack. The Alex Ball Artist Expansion Pack is only available to registered users of M-Tron Pro.
 
-  The pack contains 27 carefully curated tape banks covering a wide range of instruments, from acoustic and electric stringed instruments to keyboards, synthesizers, voices, and rhythm elements. Every tape bank was recorded at 35 notes, giving players full expressive range across the keyboard.
+  The project started with Alex selecting and recording a series of instruments and capturing the 35-note key range of the original M400 Mellotron. In addition to chromatic instruments Alex also decided to include two distinct rhythm and accompaniment styles mirroring the key signature and tempo layout of the original Mellotron MkII.
 
-  Over 150 M-Tron Pro patches are included, designed by Alex Ball to showcase the character and versatility of the new tape banks. Available as a 464 MB download for registered owners of M-Tron Pro IV.
+  Once recorded, the results of those sessions were taken to Streetly Electronics and ‘Tronized’ via their Skeletron – a bare-bones Mellotron M400. This involved recording everything to tape and then re-recording the output via both the Skeletron pre-amp, plus, in the case of the rhythms and accompaniments, threading the tapes onto an original MkII Mellotron and recording the on-board speaker output. Finally, the ‘Tronized’ recordings were sent back to Alex Ball for chopping and shoe-horning into the M-Tron Pro.
+
+  While time-consuming and very labour intensive, we think this process was vital when it comes to staying true to the Mellotron’s ethos and origins. Without Alex’s exemplary musicianship and devotion to detail, and without Tronizing, this pack could be viewed as a straightforward sample pack for M-Tron Pro. However, with the convergence of skills and technologies from both Alex and Streetly Electronics, we think this set of tape banks affords you something unique, special and highly inspirational.
+
+  About Alex Ball: Alex Ball is a British composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist who was brought up the analogue way learning instruments, studying music and playing with other musicians. Alex was Music Producer for M&C Saatchi for over a decade where he composed, produced, sourced and licensed music for countless advertising campaigns.
+specs: |-
+  - A GForce Software and Alex Ball collaboration
+  - Over 150 M-Tron Pro Patches
+  - 27 carefully curated tape banks for M-Tron Pro
+  - Instruments include: Double Bass, Electronic Bass, Balalaika, Banjo, Baritone Acoustic, Nylon Guitar, Tremolo Guitar, Ukulele, Baritone Electric, Twang Guitar, Piano, Clavinet, System 100M, Violins Pizz, Violas Pizz, Violins Bow, Voice Spectra
+  - 35 notes per tape bank
+  - Exclusively available via download – 464MB
 videos:
   - provider: youtube
     videoId: A9FminPhwD4

@@ -11,13 +11,22 @@ url: https://www.gforcesoftware.com/product/analog-synth-pop-by-plughugger/
 prices:
   - amount: 12.49
     currency: USD
-description: A collection of 50 vintage-style patches for the GForce
-  Minimonsta2, drawing inspiration from legendary producers like Giorgio Moroder
-  and Vince Clarke. The pack blends classic analogue warmth with the
-  retro-futuristic vibe of Synthwave and modern vintage-style EDM pop.
+description: A collection of 50 vintage-style patches for the GForce Minimonsta2, drawing inspiration from legendary producers like Giorgio Moroder and Vince Clarke. The pack blends classic analogue warmth with the retro-futuristic vibe of Synthwave and modern vintage-style EDM pop.
 details: |-
-  Analog Synth Pop is a 50-patch collection designed exclusively for the GForce Minimonsta2 by Plughugger. It takes inspiration from legendary producers like Giorgio Moroder and Vince Clarke while blending with modern genres such as Synthwave and vintage-style EDM pop.
+  Welcome to Analog Synth Pop, a meticulously crafted collection of 50 vintage-style patches designed exclusively for the GForce Minimonsta2 synth by Plughugger. This preset pack takes you on a sonic journey through the golden age of analogue synthesisers, drawing inspiration from legendary producers like Giorgio Moroder and Vince Clarke while seamlessly blending with modern contemporary music genres such as Synthwave and vintage-style EDM pop.
 
-  Each patch evokes the nostalgic warmth of vintage analogue synthesizers, covering lush pads, punchy basses, dynamic leads, and arpeggios. The collection bridges classic analogue tones with contemporary electronic music production.
+  Analog Synth Pop captures the essence of classic synth sounds with a modern twist. Each patch has been carefully designed to evoke the nostalgic warmth and character of vintage analogue synthesisers, and includes lush pads, punchy basses, dynamic leads, and arpeggios. Whether you’re looking to recreate the iconic sounds of the 80s or infuse your tracks with the retro-futuristic vibe of Synthwave, this pack has you covered.
 
-  Plughugger (Carl Lofgren) has created factory sounds for Spectrasonics, Arturia, GForce, Tone2, Polyend, and the Solaris synthesizer by John Bowen.
+  Plughugger brings a deep understanding of both the past and present of electronic music production, ensuring that every patch in Analog Synth Pop offers versatility and richness. Dive into this collection and let the timeless sounds of the Minimonsta2 inspire your next hit, bridging the gap between classic analogue tones and contemporary electronic music.
+
+  About Plughugger: Carl Lofgren, a.k.a. Plughugger, started Plughugger.com in 2009 as a music technology review. In 2010, he put together his first soundset for the Waldorf Largo software synthesizer, and today Plughugger has grown to include sounds for some of the biggest software instruments on the market.
+specs: |-
+  - 50 meticulously crafted patches
+  - Exclusively for GForce Minimonsta2
+  - 12 Basses Patches
+  - 3 Effects Patches
+  - 4 Hits Patches
+  - 8 Keys Patches
+  - 8 Leads Patches
+  - 13 Pads Patches
+  - 2 Sequences Patches
@@ -10,14 +10,19 @@ url: https://www.gforcesoftware.com/product/chambertron/
 prices:
   - amount: 49.99
     currency: USD
-description: 40+ tape banks and hundreds of patches inspired by the Chamberlin
-  tape replay keyboard, the precursor to the Mellotron, for M-Tron Pro IV.
+description: 40+ tape banks and hundreds of patches inspired by the Chamberlin tape replay keyboard, the precursor to the Mellotron, for M-Tron Pro IV.
 details: |-
-  The ChamberTron is an expansion pack for M-Tron Pro, inspired by the tape replay keyboard originally invented by Harry Chamberlin in the 1950s — the instrument that gave rise to the Mellotron. It provides a highly evocative set of sounds while remaining faithful to the 35-note, 8-second limitation of the original Chamberlin collection.
+  ChamberTron is an add-on pack for M-Tron Pro and features over 40 new tape banks and hundreds of patches, many from luminaries including Dean & Jarrod (I Monster), David Hentschel (Genesis & Elton John) and Jem Godfrey (Frost).
 
-  The pack features 41 tape banks and hundreds of patches contributed by Dean & Jarrod (I Monster), David Hentschel (Genesis & Elton John), and Jem Godfrey (Frost*).
+  Tape banks include Accordion, Alto Sax (x3), Banjo, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bells, Cello, Clavi, DoWah Trombones, Female Voice, Flute (x2), French Horn, Harp Arpeggio, Harp Rolls, Harpsichord, Male Voice, Muted Trumpet, Oboe, Open Trombone (x2), Open Trumpet (x2), Organ, Piano, Slur Guitar, Slur Trombone, Sound Effects (x2), Spanish Guitar, Strings & Flutes (x2), Tenor Sax (x2), Vibes (x3) and Violins (x2).
 
-  Tape banks: Accordion, Alto Sax, Banjo, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bells, Cello, Clavi, DoWah Trombones, Female Voice, Flute, French Horn, Harp Arpeggio, Harp Rolls, Harpsichord, Male Voice, Muted Trumpet, Oboe, Open Trombone, Open Trumpet, Organ, Piano, Slur Guitar, Slur Trombone, Sound Effects, Spanish Guitar, Strings & Flutes, Tenor Sax, Vibes, Violins, and more.
+  The ChamberTron Expansion Pack is only available to registered users of M-Tron Pro. It is exclusively available via the GForce website as a direct download via 'My Instruments' once the purchase has been completed.
+specs: |-
+  - Over 40 new tape banks
+  - Hundreds of patches, many from Dean & Jarrod (I Monster), David Hentschel (Genesis & Elton John) and Jem Godfrey (Frost)
+  - 35 notes per tape bank
+  - Faithful to the 35 note, 8 second limitation of the original Chamberlin
+  - Requires a registered installation of M-Tron Pro
 videos:
   - provider: youtube
     videoId: AUg_LpspJCM

@@ -13,9 +13,23 @@ prices:
 description: 40 professionally designed cinematic patches for the GForce AXXESS
   synthesizer, from fat analogue basses to lush dreamy pads.
 details: |-
-  A collection of 40 professionally designed cinematic patches for the GForce AXXESS synthesizer, spanning fat low-end analogue bass to lush dreamy pads. The pack demonstrates that simplicity can coexist with depth while maintaining analog richness without synth complexity.
+  Welcome to the AXXESS - Cinematic Expansion Pack, a set of 40 meticulously crafted Cinematic patches designed exclusively for the GForce AXXESS synth. Explore a diverse sonic landscape ranging from Fat Low-End Analogue Bass to Lush Dreamy Pads.
 
-  Delivered via direct download through "My Instruments" on the GForce website. Requires a registered copy of AXXESS.
+  Discover the hidden depths within the simplicity of AXXESS with this patch collection. While AXXESS may appear straightforward, its sonic possibilities extend far beyond initial impressions, and this patch set is crafted to enhance the inherent versatility of the instrument, proving that a synth doesn't need complexity to be both great and impactful.
+
+  AXXESS stands as a testament to the belief that simplicity can coexist with depth: analogue richness and a fat, full sound delivered without the complexity often associated with most synthesizers. This collection complements AXXESS's intuitive design by introducing a range of patches that unlock a world of sonic potential.
+
+  The AXXESS Cinematic Expansion Pack is only available to registered users of GForce AXXESS, and is exclusively available via the GForce website as a direct download via 'My Instruments' once the purchase has been completed.
+specs: |-
+  - 40 Cinematic patches
+  - 14 Pads patches
+  - 8 Sequences patches
+  - 5 Textures patches
+  - 5 Arpegs patches
+  - 3 Leads patches
+  - 3 Basses patches
+  - 2 Keys patches
+  - Requires a registered installation of GForce AXXESS
 videos:
   - provider: youtube
     videoId: 82LNBAvBzZQ

@@ -11,7 +11,22 @@ url: https://www.gforcesoftware.com/product/classic-synth-pop-by-k-v/
 prices:
   - amount: 12.49
     currency: USD
-description: 50 meticulously crafted patches for the GForce Oberheim OB-X,
-  designed by sound design duo K/V (Ramon Kerstens and Richard Veenstra),
-  capturing the nostalgic sound of 80s synth-pop legends like Depeche Mode,
-  Human League, and New Order.
+description: 50 meticulously crafted patches for the GForce Oberheim OB-X, designed by sound design duo K/V (Ramon Kerstens and Richard Veenstra), capturing the nostalgic sound of 80s synth-pop legends like Depeche Mode, Human League, and New Order.
+details: |-
+  From shimmering synths to infectious melodies, Classic Synth Pop is built around the timeless allure of retro-pop. K/V's vision was to create a versatile pack that not only excels at producing 80s music but also fits seamlessly into a modern synth-pop context. 'We wanted to make a pack that's not only useful for making 80s music, we tried to create patches that also work in a modern synth pop context,' says K/V. The result is a diverse range of patches including basses, keys, lead sounds and dreamy pads, all infused with the essence of great 80s synth music.
+
+  Aimed at musicians and producers looking to capture the nostalgic sound of classic synth-pop while adding a contemporary twist, the pack provides the tools to craft memorable, vibrant tracks.
+
+  K/V is a sound design and composition duo comprised of Ramon Kerstens and Richard Veenstra. Their credits extend across clients including Toontrack, Native Instruments, Arturia, Steinberg, Soniccouture and GForce Software, and as composers their portfolio ranges from movies and ad campaigns to podcasts and radio.
+
+  The pack is only available to registered users of GForce Oberheim OB-X, and is exclusively available via the GForce website as a direct download via 'My Instruments' once the purchase has been completed.
+specs: |-
+  - 50 patches by K/V
+  - 12 Keys patches
+  - 9 Leads patches
+  - 9 Pads patches
+  - 8 Arpegs patches
+  - 8 Basses patches
+  - 3 Textures patches
+  - 1 Effect patch
+  - Requires a registered installation of GForce Oberheim OB-X
@@ -11,11 +11,22 @@ url: https://www.gforcesoftware.com/product/coalescence-preset-pack-for-minimons
 prices:
   - amount: 12.49
     currency: USD
-description: A meticulously crafted collection of 50 patches for GForce
-  Minimonsta2, designed by Indian electronic music artist Sandunes (Sanaya
-  Ardeshir). The pack spans deep warm textures to playful bright sounds,
-  covering bass, keys, leads, pads, effects, sequences, and textures.
+description: A meticulously crafted collection of 50 patches for GForce Minimonsta2, designed by Indian electronic music artist Sandunes (Sanaya Ardeshir). The pack spans deep warm textures to playful bright sounds, covering bass, keys, leads, pads, effects, sequences, and textures.
 details: |-
-  Coalescence is a preset pack for the GForce Minimonsta2 synthesizer plugin, created by Sandunes (Sanaya Ardeshir), one of India's leading electronic music artists who has performed at Lollapalooza, Roskilde, and the Barbican Centre.
+  Whether you are looking for rich, layered atmospheres or bright, engaging tones, Coalescence is designed to switch on a creative flow. Sandunes shares the inspiration behind the pack: 'I had a really enjoyable experience coming up with these sounds, and made quite a bit of music in the process too. I love that these are seeds that will enable people to do the same thing.'
 
-  The collection spans from deep, warm textures to playful, bright sounds, suitable for a variety of music production styles. 50 total patches organized across seven categories offer a diverse sonic palette rooted in Sandunes' distinctive aesthetic.
+  Each patch is designed to be a starting point, providing a complete palette that covers a wide spectrum of sonic possibilities, from timeless warm pads to punchy leads.
+
+  Sanaya Ardeshir (she/her) is an Indian music producer, composer and performer whose world of sound is in constant evolution, ranging from experimental piano music and acoustic-electronic dance music to experiments in pop, field recordings and synthesis. She has been described as one of India's leading electronic music artists by Resident Advisor, and has performed at festivals including Lollapalooza, Roskilde, Womad and Magnetic Fields.
+
+  The pack is only available to registered users of GForce Minimonsta2, and is exclusively available via the GForce website as a direct download via 'My Instruments' once the purchase has been completed.
+specs: |-
+  - 50 patches
+  - 10 Keys patches
+  - 10 Pads patches
+  - 9 Leads patches
+  - 8 Basses patches
+  - 8 Effects patches
+  - 4 Sequences patches
+  - 1 Textures patch
+  - Requires a registered installation of GForce Minimonsta2