Description

The Oberheim OB-X8 is New and made by Oberheim a great X8 . Available from SynthforSale now for £ 4399 with delivery to all areas of the UK.

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-designers
• Clear, 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)

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