New Documentary, Expander, Looks At The History Of Oberheim Electronics
Synthesist Alex Ball – in his latest mini-documentary – shares his take on the story of Oberheim Electronics, founded by Tom Oberheim in 1969.
Ball discusses how Tom Oberheim’s ring modulator design led to it being featured on the soundtrack to Beneath The Planet Of The Apes, which led to more interest in his designs, and to the start of Oberheim’s company.
The video explores the evolution of Oberheim’s products in the ’70s and ’80s, covering many of the most influential electronic instruments ever made.
Topics covered:
0:00 Intro
1:31 Tom Oberheim
2:55 The 60s and 70s
24:08 The 80s
39:48 The Gibson Era
43:17 The Return
52:07 End Credits
Ball gives a shout out to Tom Oberheim, Marcus Ryle, Anthony Marinelli, Dave Spiers and TC, who contributed to the making of the documentary.
