Oberheim OB-X8
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
session Walldorf:
currently not available at local store
session Frankfurt:
currently not available at local store
Musik Produktiv Ibbenbüren:
available locally at short notice
Product information "Oberheim OB-X8"
OBERHEIM OB-X8
For the first time in over 40 years, the legendary analogue Oberheim sound returns.
Real Oberheim sound
The OB-X8 sounds like a classic Oberheim because it is a classic Oberheim. Its 100% analogue audio circuitry sits in the mix like no other synth.
Completely analogue
The audio signal path of the OB-X8 is completely analogue, full of warmth and power. It is the same unmistakable Oberheim sound that made iconic songs like Prince's "1999", Van Halen's "Jump" or Rush's "Tom Sawyer" so unforgettable. And now it's your turn to take your own music to the next level.
Completely new sounds
The classic factory sounds from the OB series that you know from countless recordings are all included in the OB-X8. But that's just the beginning: our network of top sound designers has created a host of stunning new sounds specifically for the OB-X8. And because the OB-X8 features a clear and easy-to-understand structure, you can create and store your own sounds in no time.
Three in one
The OB-X8 combines the three different sound architectures of the OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8 in a single instrument. The individual filter types and other characteristic traits of each model have been faithfully reproduced, providing an authentic and unique OB experience.
In addition, the individual elements of the originals can be combined and mixed to create sounds that were never possible on the original synths. Never before has there been an OB synth as versatile and powerful as the new OB-X8.
For the first time in over 40 years, the legendary analogue Oberheim sound returns.
Real Oberheim sound
The OB-X8 sounds like a classic Oberheim because it is a classic Oberheim. Its 100% analogue audio circuitry sits in the mix like no other synth.
Completely analogue
The audio signal path of the OB-X8 is completely analogue, full of warmth and power. It is the same unmistakable Oberheim sound that made iconic songs like Prince's "1999", Van Halen's "Jump" or Rush's "Tom Sawyer" so unforgettable. And now it's your turn to take your own music to the next level.
Completely new sounds
The classic factory sounds from the OB series that you know from countless recordings are all included in the OB-X8. But that's just the beginning: our network of top sound designers has created a host of stunning new sounds specifically for the OB-X8. And because the OB-X8 features a clear and easy-to-understand structure, you can create and store your own sounds in no time.
Three in one
The OB-X8 combines the three different sound architectures of the OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8 in a single instrument. The individual filter types and other characteristic traits of each model have been faithfully reproduced, providing an authentic and unique OB experience.
In addition, the individual elements of the originals can be combined and mixed to create sounds that were never possible on the original synths. Never before has there been an OB synth as versatile and powerful as the new OB-X8.
- 8-voice, fully analogue polyphony
- two discrete OB-X/SEM-series VCOs per voice deliver the classic, punchy Oberheim tone
- discrete SEM-series VCFs provide authentic OB-X sound and presence
- genuine Curtis filters give the OB-Xa/OB-8 a powerful character
- carefully modelled envelope responses match each OB model: OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8
- the velocity-sensitive FATAR keyboard with 61 keys offers unparalleled expressiveness and responsiveness
- the bi-timbral option allows two presets simultaneously for splits and doubles
- more than 400 factory presets, including all factory sounds for the OB-X, OB-SX, OB-Xa and OB-8
- integrated fan- and heatsink-free power supply
- real walnut side panels
- high-resolution OLED display enables patch management and easy access to advanced features
- classic Oberheim pitch and mod levers allow expressive pitch-bending, vibrato and access to arpeggiator functions
- Extensions:
- additional SEM filter modes expand the classic OB-X filter with high-pass, band-pass and notch functions
- the Vintage control provides variable voice-to-voice variation to emulate vintage instrument behaviour
- velocity sensitivity adds extra expressiveness to volume and filter
- channel aftertouch enables performance-based modulation in real time
- enhanced unison allows variable stacking from 1–8 voices
- adjustable pulse width per oscillator enables richer and more vivid timbres
- programmable panning per voice allows a wider stereo presence
- variable oscillator and noise levels
- variable triangle cross-modulation
- over 600 freely programmable memory locations
- Connections: L/R stereo and mono outputs, volume, sustain and filter pedal inputs, arpeggiator clock, MIDI In, Out, Thru, USB
- Dimensions: 102.87 x 58.42 x 14.91 cm
- Weight: 12.74 kg
- Aftertouch: yes
- Display: OLED Display
- Keyboard: Velocity-sensitive Fatar keyboard
- Keys: 61
- Other in/outputs: 3x Line-Out (L/R and Mono), Phones
- Pedal/Controller Connection: Sustain, Volume, Filter, Arpeggiator
- Playing Aids: Pitch Bend, Modulation Wheel, Arpeggio
- Polyphony: 8
- Subcategory: Synthesizer
- Synthesis: analog
- USB / MIDI: MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB to Host
- Wave ROM: over 400 factory programs, including all factory sounds for the OB-X, Ob-Xa and OB-8, over 600 freely programmable memory locations
- Weight: 12 kg
- SEM filter modes ( High Pass, Band Pass, Notch)
- Bi-Timbral option allows Split/Layer for two Presets
- programmable Panorama per Voice
- Patch-Management
- variable Oscillator and Noise Levels
- sound generation: two discrete SEM series VCOs per Voice
