Oberheim OB-X8 Polyphonic Analogue Synthesizer Overview
Embrace the legendary sound and enhanced capabilities of the Oberheim OB-X8 Polyphonic Analogue Synthesizer, a powerful and versatile keyboard that remains true to the iconic Oberheim sound while providing a wealth of new sound design options - the best OB synth so far.
The Oberheim OB-X8 Polyphonic Analogue Synthesizer revitalises the legendary analogue polysynth series, incorporating SEM-lineage VCOs and VCFs, bi-timbral capabilities and eight-voice polyphony to create a deep and inspiring instrument that captures the iconic Oberheim sound.
The OB-X8 Polyphonic Analogue Synthesizer is a testament to the ongoing legacy of Oberheim’s legendary synths. By combining the best aspects of the OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8 in a modern and versatile package, the OB-X8 is the most powerful OB synth ever conceived.
Analogue Oberheim Sound
The Oberheim OB-X8 keyboard is designed to deliver the true Oberheim sound that defined a generation of music. Its 100% analogue audio path ensures the warmth and punch that became synonymous with tracks like Prince’s “1999”, Van Halen’s “Jump”, Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” and countless other classic tracks. Now, the unmistakable Oberheim sound is available to enrich your music.
New Sonic Possibilities
While the OB-X8 synth includes the classic OB-series factory sounds that have been featured in countless recordings, it also offers an extensive range of new presets crafted by world-class sound designers. The synthesizer’s intuitive controls and knob-per-function design make it easy to experiment, tweak and create your own unique sounds, providing a seamless blend of classic and contemporary.
The Three Iconic Synths In One
The Oberheim OB-X8 synthesizer fuses the distinct voice architectures of the OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8 into a single, comprehensive instrument. Faithfully replicating the individual filter types and unique characteristics of each model, the OB-X8 allows you to mix elements from the different synths to produce sounds never before achievable with the original instruments.
- 8-voice polyphony with sine, saw, square, triangle, and noise
- Two discrete SEM-lineage VCOs per voice deliver classic punchy Oberheim tone
- Discrete SEM-lineage VCFs deliver authentic OB-X-style tone and presence
- Genuine Curtis filters add bold OB-Xa/OB-8 character
- Meticulously modeled envelope responses match each OB model: OB-X, Ob-Xa, and OB-8
- The 61-key FATAR velocity- and touch-sensitive keyboard allows unparalleled expression and responsiveness
- Bi-timbral capability allows two presets simultaneously for splits and doubles
- 600-plus factory programs, including the full set of factory sounds for the OB-X, Ob-Xa, and OB-8
- Integral fanless heatsink-free power supply
- Real walnut end cheeks
- High-resolution OLED display enables patch management and easy access to advanced features
- Classic Oberheim Pitch and Mod levers allow expressive note bending, vibrato, and access to arpeggiator functions
- Additional SEM filter modes add high-pass, band-pass, and notch functions to the classic OB-X filter
- Vintage knob allows variable amounts of voice-to-voice variability to emulate the behavior of vintage instruments
- Velocity sensitivity adds expressiveness to volume and filter
- Channel Aftertouch adds real-time performance-based modulation
- Enhanced unison allows variable voice stacking from 1-8 voices
- Adjustable pulse-width per oscillator enables richer and more animated timbres
- Programmable per-voice pan allows wider stereo presence
- Variable oscillator and noise levels
- LFO keyboard tracking adds per-note variation in LFO speed
- L/R Stereo and Mono outputs
- Volume, Sustain, Filter, and Arpeggiator pedal inputs
- MIDI In, Out, Thru
- USB
