Oberheim OB-X8

Oberheim have returned with the OB-X8 - a premium analog synth featuring the very same sonic character as various classic models from their past. Key Features Premium Fatar Keyboard (with velocity and aftertouch sensitivity)All-analog signal path Use classic OB-series factory sounds and new ones made by leading sound-designersClear, streamlined set of controls Utilise three contrasting voice architectures from the OB-Xa, OB-X and OB-8'Page 2' functions (plus new ones made especially for 2022)Hands-on Design The building blocks of your sounds will be created using a premium-grade Fatar keyboard bolstered with aftertouch and velocity sensitivity. 100% Analog Harness an entirely analog signal path made famous by legendary songs like Tom Sawyer (Rush), Jump (Van Halen), and experience rich, warm and punchy tones with every single performance. Intuitive engineering has allowed Oberheim to squeeze in the three unique voice architectures that are present on the OB-Xa, OB-X and OB-8 respectively. All three have been meticulously recreated to deliver the same filter types and sonic characteristics as the originals! Using these three voices, mix parts of each together to generate entirely fresh noises that simply couldn't be made with the classic models. Sensational Sound-Design Oberheim's collective of professional sound designers have built a library of cutting-edge new sounds for you to experiment with. These join the host of iconic OB-series factory tones that you already know and love. Not finding what you need sound-wise? Use the streamlined control panel to craft your own, save them, and recall each one at a moments notice. Page 2 For those of you in the know, the words 'Page 2' are bound to elicit excitement. For the uninitiated, 'Page 2' settings were used to liberate the classic OB-8, OB-Xa and OB-X from its shackles and allowed you to utilise their full potential. The entirety of the 'Page 2' functions that you remember are included here - along with some entirely new ones created especially for the OB-X8! Access over 40 detailed control options, from LFO keyboard tracking and mod delay time, to per-voice panning and extra SEM filter modes. Artist Testimonials: "After playing the OB-X8, I'm convinced I need it. It's a true Oberheim, a great instrument, and a part of synth history". Michael Stein (Composer, 'Stranger Things') "I was immediately impressed with the forensic level of detail that went into the OB-X8 design and the respect for its lineage". Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails)“My reaction to the OB-X8 was one of sheer joy. That sound was back and covers every filter type Oberheim ever employed.” Steve Porcaro (Toto)SpecificationsHardware8-voice polyphony with sine, saw, square, triangle, and noiseTwo discrete SEM-lineage VCOs per voice deliver classic punchy Oberheim toneDiscrete SEM-lineage VCFs deliver authentic OB-X-style tone and presenceGenuine Curtis filters add bold OB-Xa/OB-8 characterMeticulously modeled envelope responses match each OB model: OB-X, Ob-Xa, and OB-8The 61-key FATAR velocity- and touch-sensitive keyboard allows unparalleled expression and responsivenessBi-timbral capability allows two presets simultaneously for splits and doubles600-plus factory programs, including the full set of factory sounds for the OB-X, Ob-Xa, and OB-8Integral fanless heatsink-free power supplyReal walnut end cheeksHigh-resolution OLED display enables patch management and easy access to advanced featuresClassic Oberheim Pitch and Mod levers allow expressive note bending, vibrato, and access to arpeggiator functionsEnhancementsAdditional SEM filter modes add high-pass, band-pass, and notch functions to the classic OB-X filterVintage knob allows variable amounts of voice-to-voice variability to emulate the behavior o