One of the most legendary and coveted high-end synthesizers returns 40 years after its initial launch in the early 80s. The new OB-X8 sounds like a classic Oberheim because it is a classic Oberheim synth. With its 100% analog sound design, it cuts through a mix like no other modern synth. The sound is completely analog, warm and powerful. The original sounds from the OB series, known from countless hits, are all included, plus you get plenty of new sounds that are only available for the OB-X8. And with its intuitive design and easily accessible controls, you can easily create your very own personal sounds.
Hardware • 8-voice pure-analog polyphony • Two discrete OB-X/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 • 400-plus factory programs, including the full set of factory sounds for the OB-X, OB-SX, 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 Enhancements
• 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
• Programmable per-voice pan allows wider stereo presence
• Variable oscillator and noise levels
• Variable triangle wave cross-modulation
• Over 600 user-programmable preset locations Ins & Outs
• L/R Stereo and Mono outputs
• Volume, Sustain, and Filter pedal inputs
• Arpeggiator clock input
• MIDI In, Out, Thru
• USB