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Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop Module Synthesizer

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Synthesizer kind standard
Synthesizer options standard
Difficulty level intermediate
Vintage remake yes
sound source analogue
Number of keys 61
Arpeggiator/sequencer arpeggiator
19-inch rack size not applicable
Synthesizer type keyboard
type of keys keyboard action
synthesizer inputs line in
synthesizer outputs line out jack
MIDI & other MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI thru, MIDI over USB
Audio via USB no
control sustain (input), expression (input), monophonic aftertouch
Polyphony 8
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Condition of product ~
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  • Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop Module Synthesizer +
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  • Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop Module Synthesizer +
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General

Halfway through 2022, the one-and-only Tom Oberheim suddenly unveiled the OB-X8: a superb synth based on the world-famous Oberheim units that used to rule the eighties. As it turns out, the OB-X8 has since become a seriously popular piece of kit, the only drawback being that it comes at an equally serious price. To make it that bit more attainable, Oberheim now present the OB-X8 Desktop Module.

The Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop Module

Built on the basis subtractive synthesis, this analogue synth offers the combined potential of the OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8, and is surprisingly easy to work with. Just like the OB-8, there's a second page of parameters you can access on the left of the display to go even deeper into the sonic details, so there's definitely more to it than you might think. Basically, it's a fantastic addition to any studio as well as a guaranteed crowd-pleaser in any band's keyboard rig.

Features

While it is missing the keyboard, the OB-X8 Desktop Module has the same specs as its bigger sibling: oscillators, a filter, envelopes, the same vintage knob, the same OLED display, etcetera. It's equipped with USB and USB-MIDI to guarantee seamless integration and, while it's certainly tempting to use it to recreate Jump by Van Halen, there's arguably no better way to honour Tom Oberheim - who's close to turning 87 at the time of writing - with another massive hit sprouted from one of his brainchildren, so get to it.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product not specified
Synthesizer kind standard
Synthesizer options standard
Difficulty level intermediate
Vintage remake yes
Sound source analogue
Number of keys none
Arpeggiator/sequencer arpeggiator
19-inch rack size not applicable
Synthesizer type desktop module
Type of keys not applicable
Synthesizer inputs line in
Synthesizer outputs line out jack
MIDI & other MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI thru, MIDI over USB
Audio via USB no
Control sustain (input), expression (input), monophonic aftertouch
Polyphony 8

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 6,9 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 69,0 x 31,0 x 23,0 cm

Product specifications

  • Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop Module
  • analogue synthesizer
  • recreation of the vintage Oberheim OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8 synths
  • OLED display
  • wooden sides (walnut)
  • polyphony: 8
  • bi-timbral
  • new features:
    • extra SEM filter (adds high-pass, band-pass and notch filters)
    • vintage-style knob
    • touch-sensitivity
    • aftertouch (as part of synthesis modelling only since there's no keyboard)
    • unison (max. 8 voices)
    • pulse-width per oscillator
    • panning per voice
    • adjustable oscillator levels and noise oscillator
    • cross-modulation
    • over 400 factory sounds
    • over 600 for user sounds
    • L/R-stereo outputs and mono output
    • volume, sustain and filter inputs
    • arpeggiator clock-input
    • DIN-MIDI + USB-MIDI
  • dimensions: 559 x 216 x 102mm
  • weight: 4.34 kg

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Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop Module Synthesizer

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synthé très haut de gamme, belle finition, son au top, à recommander les yeux fermés

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