Oberheim - OB-X8
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Oberheim OB-X8, the return of a legend. 100% analogue 8-voice synthesiser with 61-key Fatar keyboard. A rich, inspiring sound that's second to none.
ARTICLE N° 82921
Presentation
With the Oberheim OB-X8, you're guaranteed to rediscover the incredible sound of the original Oberheim, entirely analogue.
Watch and listen to the sound demos below and you'll realise straight away that there's a synth... and a synth!
A rich, wide and powerful sound, smooth and warm or incisive, that's the promise kept by the Oberheim, which has left its mark on music history with emblematic appearances on tracks by the likes of Prince (1999), Van Halen (Jump), Rush (Tom Sawyer)...
The factory presets from the OB series are all here. But new presets have been concocted by world-renowned sound designers. And because the OB-X8 has a set of clear, easy-to-understand controls, you can create your own sounds and save them very easily.
The OB-X8 is a 3-in-1 synth: it combines the three different voice architectures of the OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8. The specific filter types and other unique features of each model have been faithfully reproduced, to ensure the utmost authenticity. You can even mix elements from the different models to create sounds impossible to achieve with the originals. There's never been an OB series synthesiser so powerful and versatile.
Watch and listen to the sound demos below and you'll realise straight away that there's a synth... and a synth!
A rich, wide and powerful sound, smooth and warm or incisive, that's the promise kept by the Oberheim, which has left its mark on music history with emblematic appearances on tracks by the likes of Prince (1999), Van Halen (Jump), Rush (Tom Sawyer)...
The factory presets from the OB series are all here. But new presets have been concocted by world-renowned sound designers. And because the OB-X8 has a set of clear, easy-to-understand controls, you can create your own sounds and save them very easily.
The OB-X8 is a 3-in-1 synth: it combines the three different voice architectures of the OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8. The specific filter types and other unique features of each model have been faithfully reproduced, to ensure the utmost authenticity. You can even mix elements from the different models to create sounds impossible to achieve with the originals. There's never been an OB series synthesiser so powerful and versatile.
Features
Number of polyphony notes
8
Aftertouch
Yes
Velocity-sensitive
Yes
Type of sound generator
Analog
Effects
Yes
Control pedal input
Sustain, Sustain, Expression
Analog output
3
Headphone output
Yes
MPE
No
USB port
Yes
Modulation wheel
Yes
Arpeggiator
Yes
MIDI port
Yes
Splitable keyboard
Yes
Touch
Semi-weighted Keys
Type of backup
USB to host
Power supply
220 V
Packaging
Single unit
Number of keys
61
Color
Natural Wood
Other features
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Oberheim OB-X8
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100% analogue 8-voice polyphony
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2x discrete SEM/OB-X VCOs per voice for powerful Oberheim sounds
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Discrete SEM-type VCFs produce a sound and presence faithful to the OB-X
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Genuine Curtis filters give the OB-Xa/OB-8 its distinctive character
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Envelope responses have been carefully reproduced to match each OB model: OB-X, Ob-Xa and OB-8
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61-key FATAR keyboard with velocity and aftertouch sensitivity for unrivalled expressiveness and responsiveness
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Bitimbral function lets you use two presets simultaneously for splits and doubles
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Over 400 factory presets, including all OB-X, OB-SX, OB-Xa and OB-8 factory sounds
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Passive, fanless power supply
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Genuine walnut sides
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High-resolution OLED display for programme management and easy access to advanced functions
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Typical Oberheim pitch and modulation levers for pitch control, vibrato and arpeggiator functions
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Enhancements:
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Additional SEM filter modes that add high-pass, band-pass and notch modes to the popular OB-X filter
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The Vintage knob lets you dose variations from one voice to another to mimic the behaviour of vintage instruments
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Velocity response adds expressiveness to the volume and the filter
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Per-channel aftertouch adds real-time, performance-based modulation
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Enhanced unison allows stacking of 1 to 8 voices
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Programmable panning per voice gives greater stereo presence
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Variable oscillator and noise levels
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Variable triangle wave cross modulation
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600 user memory locations
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Inputs and outputs :
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Left and right stereo and mono outputs
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Inputs for volume, sustain and filter pedals
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Clock input for arpeggiator
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MIDI In, Out, Thru
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USB
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Dimensions: 116.84 x 58.42 x 27.94 cm
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Gross weight: 14.74 kg
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Functions:
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Master: set the master volume, tuning, volume balance for splits and doubles, as well as chord memory and note hold here
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Control: here you can adjust the detuning of oscillator 2 and add as much vintage character as you like. Vintage mode affects the voice-to-voice variability of the OB-X8's envelopes, oscillators and filters to reproduce the behaviour of vintage instruments with all their organic instabilities. In addition, you can activate and route aftertouch and velocity sensitivity, adjust the duration of the portamento (glide) and activate unison voice stacking.
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Modulation: you can route the LFO (low-frequency oscillator) to a variety of destinations to create rhythmic filter frequency sweeps, pulse-width modulation, vibrato, tremolo and other effects. Choose from six waveforms: sine, square, sample & hold (random), sawtooth, inverted sawtooth and triangle.
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Oscillators: select the waveforms that generate the raw sound of the OB-X8. Each of the two discrete oscillators in the SEM/OB-X line produces sawtooth, square or triangle waves. Combine square and sawtooth waves for extra punch. The Hard Sync and Xmod (oscillator frequency modulation) functions add extra sonic possibilities.
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Keyboard: this is where the OB-X8's bi-timbral capability (two different sounds at once) comes into play. Choose two presets ("upper" and "lower") and assign them to two different regions of the keyboard. You can also superimpose them to create more complex textures. Adjust the pan and volume independently for each preset.
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Filter: this is the soul of the OB-X8's sound. Choose between the three different analogue filters that gave the original OB-X, OB-Xa and OB8 their unique character. Firstly, the OB-X's famous SEM discrete, bipolar low-pass filter with its unmistakable character. It's even more powerful on the OB-X8 because we've included not only the OB-X low-pass mode, but also all the other modes of the original SEM: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch, increasing the sonic possibilities exponentially. The OB-Xa and OB-8 also include the famous Curtis CEM3320 filter with its 2 and 4 pole modes, which gave these instruments their unique character.
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Envelopes: the 4-stage filter and volume envelopes (attack, decay, sustain, release) shape the timbre and intensity of the OB-X8's sounds. Use them to make the OB-X8 whisper, roar or howl by controlling the softness or percussion of the synthetic textures. Select the OB-X/Xa or OB-8 envelopes to obtain the desired contour.
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OLED: while playing, the new OLED display shows the name of the current programme, as well as the bank and group to which it belongs. It also provides easy access to the advanced Page 2 functions for configuring filter modes, panning, LFO speed scale, portamento modes, bendbox parameters and much more.
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Programmer: select and save presets and access global parameters such as aftertouch curves, alternate scales, MIDI parameters, etc.
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Levers: if you want to bend notes and add vibrato or other modulations in real time, look no further. This is where you'll find the classic Oberheim pitch and modulation levers. These levers offer an adjustable bend range and modulation rate, as well as the option of applying their effect to one or both oscillators. The bendbox also features a second LFO with six different waveforms (triangle, square, sawtooth, inverted sawtooth, Sample & Hold and Noise). This LFO is dedicated to performances using the modulation lever. There's also a full arpeggiator, which can be applied independently to splits and doubles.
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Arpeggiator: use the arpeggiator to create rhythmic patterns based on chords. Hold down several notes and the arpeggiator will scroll through them at the speed you set and in the pattern of your choice: up, down, up and down, or in the order of the notes played. You can transpose the arpeggio up or down an octave and apply it to one or both parts in a split or double. All the innovative features of the OB-8 arpeggiator are integrated into the OB-X8
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MIDI interface: the OB-X8 has standard MIDI input/output/thru connectors as well as a USB port for communicating with other electronic instruments or digital audio workstations (DAWs)
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Inputs: connect your pedals here and use them to hold notes, create volume variations, sweep filter frequencies and trigger the arpeggiator
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Outputs: the OB-X8 has mono and stereo line-level outputs. Connect audio cables to these sockets, plug them into a mixer or amp, and start playing or recording. Use the functions on page 2 to save the stereo panning settings (4L4R, Ping Pong, Splayed, or Spread) per program.
To find out more...
Oberheim markets its products with the help of the Focusrite group and the famous synthesizer manufacturer Sequential .
Artist testimonials:
"I was immediately impressed by the level of detail that went into the design of the OB-X8 and the respect for its lineage."
Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails/Film composer)
"After playing with the OB-X8, I'm convinced I need it. It's a true Oberheim, a great instrument, and part of synth history."
Michael Stein ("Stranger Things" composer)
"My initial reaction to the OB-X8 was one of sheer joy. That sound was back and it has all the types of filters Oberheim used."
Steve Porcaro (Toto / Songwriter)
A Classic - Evolved:
The OB-X8 is more than just another Oberheim in the OB series. It's designed to be the best modern OB ever created.
Attention to detail:
To achieve the classic OB sound, it wasn't enough to replicate vintage oscillators, filters and envelopes.
Oberheim's design team exhaustively analysed and recreated the complex interactions between the different components of each OB synth to capture their nuances and character.
The result is the truest, most authentic revival of an analogue classic possible - with all the warmth, subtlety and presence of the originals.
Page 2022:
OB connoisseurs know that the many features of "Page 2″ reveal the hidden power of the original OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8.
We've incorporated all the original Page 2 parameters and added new ones for 2022, giving you direct access to over 40 nuance controls such as additional SEM filter modes, per-voice panning, LFO keyboard tracking, modulation delay time and envelope inversion, independent pulse width control, and much more.
Palpable success:
The unique design of the expression levers has delivered the performance for which the OB series synths are renowned.
And for even greater expressivity than the originals, the OB-X8 features a high-quality Fatar keyboard that's sensitive to velocity and aftertouch. Use both hands for sensational filter sweeps, intense vibrato and more.
Artist testimonials:
"I was immediately impressed by the level of detail that went into the design of the OB-X8 and the respect for its lineage."
Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails/Film composer)
"After playing with the OB-X8, I'm convinced I need it. It's a true Oberheim, a great instrument, and part of synth history."
Michael Stein ("Stranger Things" composer)
"My initial reaction to the OB-X8 was one of sheer joy. That sound was back and it has all the types of filters Oberheim used."
Steve Porcaro (Toto / Songwriter)
A Classic - Evolved:
The OB-X8 is more than just another Oberheim in the OB series. It's designed to be the best modern OB ever created.
Attention to detail:
To achieve the classic OB sound, it wasn't enough to replicate vintage oscillators, filters and envelopes.
Oberheim's design team exhaustively analysed and recreated the complex interactions between the different components of each OB synth to capture their nuances and character.
The result is the truest, most authentic revival of an analogue classic possible - with all the warmth, subtlety and presence of the originals.
Page 2022:
OB connoisseurs know that the many features of "Page 2″ reveal the hidden power of the original OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8.
We've incorporated all the original Page 2 parameters and added new ones for 2022, giving you direct access to over 40 nuance controls such as additional SEM filter modes, per-voice panning, LFO keyboard tracking, modulation delay time and envelope inversion, independent pulse width control, and much more.
Palpable success:
The unique design of the expression levers has delivered the performance for which the OB series synths are renowned.
And for even greater expressivity than the originals, the OB-X8 features a high-quality Fatar keyboard that's sensitive to velocity and aftertouch. Use both hands for sensational filter sweeps, intense vibrato and more.
