Introducing the Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Desktop Synthesizer, a powerful musical instrument that combines the influential talents of Dave Smith and Tom Oberheim. This desktop module has all the controls of the OB-6 keyboard, offering immediate ease of use and a layout that is both comfortable and intuitive. With its analog signal path and discrete VCOs and VCFs, the OB-6 delivers a massive, in-your-face sound that is authentically Oberheim.

This synthesizer is a dream-come-true for musicians, featuring the same sound engine that inspired Tom's original SEM, the core of his acclaimed 4-voice and 8-voice synthesizers. Two discrete voltage-controlled oscillators per voice with continuously variable waveshapes deliver a vintage SEM tone that is nothing short of amazing. The OB-6 also features a dual effects section that provides studio-quality reverbs, delays, chorus, flangers, along with faithful recreations of Tom's original phase shifter and ring modulator.

To further expand your tonal palette, the OB-6 includes an X-Mod and a polyphonic step sequencer that allows up to 64 steps and up to 6 notes per step. The synthesizer is easy to program with a knob-per-function front panel and includes 500 permanent factory programs and 500 rewritable user programs. Compact enough to fit in a backpack, this analog powerhouse is the perfect combination of portability and power.

Key Features:

• Analog signal path with discrete VCOs and VCFs
• Two discrete voltage-controlled oscillators per voice with continuously variable waveshapes
• Classic SEM inspired variable filter per voice
• 500 Factory and 500 user presets in 10 banks
• Dual digital effects section with 24-bit / 48 kHz resolution
• Multimode arpeggiator and polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps
• Cross modulation
• Cascading function for connecting a second OB-6 module for 12-voice polyphony
• Two line outputs via 6.3 mm jack and stereo headphone output via 6.3 mm jack
• MIDI In / Out / Thru and USB
• Integrated power supply

Product specs

FAQs

Is the Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Desktop Synthesizer fully analog?

Yes, the OB-6 features an all-analog signal path, including 6 voices, each with 2 VCOs and the classic Oberheim 2-pole filter, providing rich, authentic analog sound.

How many voices of polyphony does the OB-6 Desktop Synthesizer offer?

The OB-6 offers 6 voices of polyphony, allowing for complex chordal textures and layered sounds. You can chain two OB-6 units for 12 voices.

What types of filters does the OB-6 Desktop Synthesizer include?

The OB-6 includes a versatile 2-pole filter that can be adjusted for lowpass, highpass, bandpass, and band-reject filtering, allowing for a wide range of tonal shaping.

Can I use the OB-6 Desktop Synthesizer with my DAW?

Yes, the OB-6 is equipped with MIDI In/Out/Thru and USB connectivity, making it compatible with most DAWs for seamless integration into your studio setup.

What effects are built into the OB-6 Desktop Synthesizer?

The OB-6 includes a variety of effects such as analog distortion, reverbs, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, and ring modulator, enhancing your sound design possibilities.

Does the OB-6 Desktop Synthesizer have a built-in sequencer?

Yes, the OB-6 features a polyphonic 64-step sequencer, enabling you to create intricate patterns and sequences directly on the synthesizer.