Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop Module Available Now
Synth pioneer Tom Oberheim has announced that the Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop synthesizer module is now available.
The OB-X8 desktop version condenses the sonic power of the Oberheim OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8 into a compact desktop module. It features an identical sound engine to the keyboard version, with an all-analog signal path with discrete VCOs, VCAs, and filters.
And like the keyboard version, it features a knob-per-function interface, designed to give you immediate access to virtually all of the synth’s parameters. The Arpeggiator and Keyboard Split & Double functionality are maintained from the keyboard version.
Features:
- 8-voice polyphonic analog synth brings the full suite of OB-X8’s sonic possibilities to a portable desktop module
- 3 all-analog synths in one: the Oberheim OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8
- 2 discrete OB-X/SEM-lineage VCOs per voice and discrete SEM-lineage VCFs deliver vintage Oberheim tone and power
- Genuine Dave Curtis-designed filters for classic OB-Xa and OB-8 character
- Additional SEM modes for highpass, bandpass, and notch functions
- Vintage knob dials in voice-to-voice variability
- Carefully modeled envelope responses for each model; components as well as interactions between components analyzed for 1:1 realism
- Bi-timbral capability allows 2 presets to be played simultaneously
- Up to 8-voice unison stacking
- Programmable per-voice pan for a wide stereo spread
- Variable triangle wave cross modulation
- Pitch and Mod levers for note bending, vibrato, and arpeggiator access
- Includes 400+ presets from the original 3 models as well as new ones
- Over 600 user presets
- OLED display shows program information and accesses advanced features
- MIDI and USB allow for compatibility with any setup
- Walnut end caps
The Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop Synthesizer Module is available now for $3,499
