Opal is a software groovebox and a collection of synths by the company Fors, clearly inspired by Elektron. Indeed created by Ess, who used to work at Elektron.
It’s a Max for Live device that runs inside Ableton Live Suite and Ableton Live Standard with Max for Live.
In depth description and sound examples at https://opal.fors.fm/
The manual: https://stuff.fors.fm/opal-guide.pdf
I recently bought Opal, and I already love it. There doesn’t seem to be a proper Opal users thread here, so consider this it.
I’m just a beginner with Opal, so I’m starting this thread to learn from more experienced users.
Here is a general thread about Ess and Fors:
Tip: Opal and Fors’ other devices are 30% off until June 9!