In this part, i recap and change key components on the power supply and voice cards. The oberheim obxa was a synthesizer created by the oberheim company as an overhaul of their first compact synthesizer, the obx. I have been an oberheim user ever since the first modular came out and have acquired the ob8, matrix 12, matrix, obmx 12 voice, ob12 and a marion msr2 and i have waited years for someone to do a virtual oberheim that was worthy of the name. Oct 02, 20 oberheim ob xa soundfonts sf2 download here. Mar 16, 2001 other features include hold, sustain, oberheim s computer interface for use with the dmx drum machine for example and versatile pedalfootswitch support. All models of ob xa featured the new curtis chips which offered great stability for an analog synth and they are attributed to its great. I made a few videos as i repaired an oberheim obxa synthesizer keyboard for a customer. Operating manual oberheim ob 12 operating manual 127 pages.
I myself dont really give a rats ass if this is a real oberheim or only a viscount being italian. Ob xa curtis chips the ob x wasnt part of the xsystem all xsynthesizers are compatible optically and dimensions the ob x has crossmod which never came back on the later machines ob x and ob 8 the xa added a splitdouble mode and was expandable from 4 to 8 voices with 2voice cards and it also had 2 and 4pole filters, the obx had no 4pole. The obx was the first of oberheims legendary ob line and was initially offered as as a direct competitor to the sequential circuits prophet 5 at a more affordable price. The obx saw the light of earth in 1979 and was the first fully programmable polyphonic synth built by tom oberheim. In the coming months, were expecting some of the factory patches to become as ubiquitous as that blasted dx7 rhodes sound. The sound character based of the discrete circuits and the sem design vcf is different to the later curtis chip based obxa and ob8. It belongs to the obx product line of polyphonic compact synthesizers and is successor to the obxa. This video, via retrosound, takes a look at a variety of patches, on both a vintage oberheim oxxa and a dave smith instruments ob6 synthesizer the dave smith instruments ob6 does not specifically try to recreate the obxa, but instead has a sound engine inspired by oberheims original sem the core of his acclaimed 4voice and 8voice synthesizers.
You can also use the cassette interface to save and restore your own custom patch. The most important change was adding midi inoutthru on the later b models. It can download any factory patches easily on the internet and rinsrer in the synth. All models of obxa featured the new curtis chips which offered great stability for an analog synth and they are attributed to its great. The ob x saw the light of earth in 1979 and was the first fully programmable polyphonic synth built by tom oberheim. Oberheim obxa custom patches 2016 part 1 order here. Ive recently acquired a korg trident and polysix after getting rid of my yamaha cs50 which was dissapointing. The edition of the sounds is simple and clear, thanks in part to the large panel and switches that are placed intelligently.
A major improvements from the older sister is the external pitch trimmers now easily accessible from the back panel. Instead of discrete circuits for oscillators and filters, the obxa and the oberheim synths to follow switched to curtis integrated circuits. Roland jupiter 8, oberheim obxa, roland sh101, sequential circuits sixtrak and korg polysix. This one has 4 banks of 8 for a total of 32 patches. The ob 8 is part of the famous ob line, and was a refinement and evolution of oberheim s ob x and ob xa. This is an extremely powerful, classy sounding analog polysynth, and thanks to the numerous knobs and buttons, its easy to program and configure once you got an idea of all the various parameters. Oberheim ob xa 8 voice analog synthesizer free shipping overall this classic oberheim synth is in good condition with minor scratches in the finish on the top of the unit and minor scuffs in side panels. Feb, 2018 this one has 4 banks of 8 for a total of 32 patches. Posted on september, 2016 by synthchaser in oberheim. Oberheim instruments dpx1 eight voice four voice matrix6 matrix6r rackmounted matrix6 matrix12 matrix mini sequencer ob1 ob8 ob8k oberm006 obmx obsx obx obxa obxpander prommer sem sixvoice stretchdx two voice xpander. Originally posted by swan808 clarence given your music i would say you might get more out of the xpander and its trancehypersaw ability it genuine analogue filters. The ob xa was released in december 1980, a year after the ob x was released.
Behringer to reissue oberheim obxa classic analog synth. Clavier synthetiseur analogique dave smith instruments ob6. Instead of discrete circuits for oscillators and filters, the obxa switched to curtis integrated circuits. All models of ob xa, however, featured the new curtis chips which offered great stability for an analog synth and they are attributed to its great filters and sounds.
Its sound, size and power are very similar to the prophet 5 from sequential. The older versions could also be easily upgraded from cvgate to midi. Heres a classic analog polyphonic synthesizer from 1983, the oberheim ob8. Due to the almoust exact same internal structure as the hardware you will forget that this is software. The oberheim obxa was a synthesizer created by the oberheim company as an overhaul of their first compact synthesizer, the obx the obxa was released in december 1980, a year after the obx was released. The ob xa did at least work with all 10 voices, had a single keyboard, and is renound for the sounds of van halen jump and stranglers strange little girl. The ob8 features eightvoice polyphony, twopart multitimbrality, a 61note processorcontrolled piano keyboard, sophisticated. This bank is the result of cleaning our entire work library looking for valuable patches worth to be shared. Dmx father of the dx each voice has a dedicated board channel. However this one has up to 8 voices which can be split, layered and stored. An enhanced version of the obx, the obxa also was available in four, six, and eightvoice configurations, offered 32 program memories, polyphonic portamento, and polyphonic sampleandhold, and in addition to. The ob8 is part of the famous obline, and was a refinement and evolution of oberheims obx and obxa.
The top panel hinge is in great shape and opens smoothly. The obxa was released in december 1980, a year after the obx was released. Mar 19, 2017 the classic oberheim ob xa will see the light of day again. And with the d05 boutique im expecting and looking forward to a resurgence in those patches. Rasta with a name like that you would immediately imagine theres some kind of bob marley tiein but this seems to be about big pads, stabs and synth sounds rather than anything particularly dub inspired so we just have to go with it.
The ob x was the first of oberheim s legendary ob line and was initially offered as as a direct competitor to the sequential circuits prophet 5 at a more affordable price. The oberheim obx is one of the best analog polysynths ever. Judged by many as the most organic sounding vst synth ever. The maximum amount of patch memory storage found on many ob xa s is 120 patch memories. I myself dont really give a rats ass if this is a real oberheim or only a viscount.
Sequential oberheim ob 6 selection of my personal patches user 470499. If you dont have a one we can recommend the very easy to use and leightweight hermann seib savihost. And the flurry of synth news from the behringer camp continues. Oberheim ob shootout part 2 factory pad patch joe kearney.
Rasta with a name like that you would immediately imagine theres some kind of bob marley tiein but this seems to be about big pads, stabs and synth sounds rather than anything particularly dub inspired. The oberheim ob 8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983 and discontinued in 1985. It is the rsid o the power of the oberheim ob series gnrale in. To ship an obxa, use a road case to ensure safe delivery. All models of obxa, however, featured the new curtis chips which offered great stability for an analog synth and they are attributed to its great filters and sounds. The obxa is a massive analog synthesizer with a very familiar and classic oberheim sound. The ob xa was available in four, six or eight voice polyphonic models.
Roland d50 a new technology is creating a powerful storm. Oberheim or gibson, oberheimviscount joint venture, viscount today owned by gibson and lendet to viscount. May 21, 2016 this video, via retrosound, takes a look at a variety of patches, on both a vintage oberheim oxxa and a dave smith instruments ob6 synthesizer the dave smith instruments ob6 does not specifically try to recreate the obxa, but instead has a sound engine inspired by oberheims original sem the core of his acclaimed 4voice and 8voice synthesizers. Im dubious whether an ob is right and useful for you. The sound had the capability to cut through a mix to upstage even guitar solos. Sounds of this oberheim ob xa five sound examples from the oberheim ob xa recorded direct to computer 12520 mp3 and wav formatsthe first sound below is preset a6 and shows a 5 voice chord pad. The oberheim ob xa was a synthesizer created by the oberheim company as an overhaul of their first compact synthesizer, the ob x the ob xa was released in december 1980, a year after the ob x was released. Sounds of this oberheim obxa five sound examples from the oberheim obxa recorded direct to computer 12520 mp3 and wav formatsthe first sound below is preset a6 and shows a 5 voice chord pad. Oberheim obx classic analog synthesizer sounds 1979. Oberheim obxa 8 voice analog synthesizer free shipping overall this classic oberheim synth is in good condition with minor scratches in the finish on the top of the unit and minor scuffs in side panels. I was a resurgence in enya cover bands using that pizzagogo patch. Its usually either the obxa or the prophet 5 and this definitely has an oberheim feel to it. Oberheim ob shootout part 2 factory pad patch youtube.
While none of the original ob xa s have midi, unless otherwise having been modified. To ship an ob xa, use a road case to ensure safe delivery. The secret of the obx is that it still has the old discrete 12db semfilters. Other features include hold, sustain, oberheims computer interface for use with the dmx drum machine for example and versatile pedalfootswitch support. The obxa did at least work with all 10 voices, had a single keyboard, and is renound for the sounds of van halen jump and stranglers strange little girl. If you want mean bass get a moog and some overdrive. This synthesizer featured 4, 6, and 8 voice polyphony, and analog 2 pole vcf and allowed 32 slots of patch memory. Here are the factory patches for the 120 preset version of the oberheim obxa as a wav file for importing via the cassette interface. A famous example can be heard on duran durans song rio, in which the arpeggiator on a roland jupiter4 is heard playing a c minor chord in random mode. The obxa is an analog subtractive synthesizer that was available with 4, 6, or 8 notes of polyphony. Oberheim obxa very special edition finally, after over 6 months in detailed restoration we are delighted, and hugely proud, to present to you a very special edition 8 voice oberheim obxa. He built synth modules sem to be played via other synthesizers and ppl wanted him to built synths. It featured a 2 pole vcf lowpass filter with its own adsr, a vca with adsr, a flexible lfo section, polyphonic sample and hold, polyphonic portamento and 32 patches of memory.
Instead of discrete circuits for oscillators and filters, the ob xa and the oberheim synths to follow swi. Oberheim, kleinanzeigen jetzt finden oder inserieren. Jan 28, 2016 oberheim ob xa custom patches 2016 part 1 order here. The oberheim obxa is a 61 key, polyphonic duotimbral analog synthesizer, featuring dual oscillators with sync, noise generator, resonant 12db or 24db low pass filter cem3320, dual adsr envelopes, an lfo, 120 presets, chord memory, tape and proprietary. The oberheim ob xa was a synthesizer created by the oberheim company as an overhaul of their first compact synthesizer, the ob x.
Dx vs dmx the dx mainboard has been redesigned from previous model. It belongs to the ob x product line of polyphonic compact synthesizers and is successor to the ob xa. The oberheim ob8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983 and discontinued in 1985. Audio plugins for all operating systems windows, mac os x, linux, ios and android, tagged as obxa. A minimum of 32 patches were available on early models 4 banks of 8.
Tom oberheim started it of course he left when gibson took over. Encore make midi retrofits for the oberheim obx and ob8 as well as the roland jupiter 8 obxob8 factory presets. A lot of the wav files floating on the net are for 32 program models only. Arrange foam inside road case and hot glue to ensure maximum protection.
The ob xa is a massive analog synthesizer with a very familiar and classic oberheim sound. I show you how to load the factory patches into a vintage ob series synthesizer using the cassette interface. The maximum amount of patch memory storage found on many obxas is 120 patch memories. In the video, ettlich compares the two keyboards, using identical patches. The first of the ob series oberheim synths, this is a classic analog synthesizer available in 4, 6 or 8 voice configurations. The secret of the ob x is that it still has the old discrete 12db semfilters. It offers no less than 100 patches in total, the biggest part of them all new or improved famous patches featuring van halen, rush, nena, bjh, pink floyd, styx and others, and in the last third of the bank a bunch of famous synth sounds. The oberheim ob xa is a 61 key, polyphonic duotimbral analog synthesizer, featuring dual oscillators with sync, noise generator, resonant 12db or 24db low pass filter cem3320, dual adsr envelopes, an lfo, 120 presets, chord memory, tape and proprietary interfaces. This video, via marko ettlich of retrosound, compares the classic oberheim obx 1979 8voice synthesizer against the oberheim obxa 1981 8voice analog synthesizer. Opx free is a free oberheim emulation plugin developed by sonicprojects. Its the direct successor to the famous sem based units.