Introducing the Oberheim OB-X8, a harmonious blend of legendary analog sound and modern musical technology. This 8-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer, crafted by the iconic brand that shaped the sound of '80s music, marries the iconic Oberheim tone with updated features to serve both studio production and live performance.

Designed to be the best modern OB ever created, the OB-X8 isn't just a continuation of the OB-series Oberheim; it's a meticulous recreation. The design team didn't stop at replicating vintage oscillators, filters, and envelopes - they analyzed and recreated the complex interactions between the various components of each OB-series synth, capturing their nuances and distinctive character. The result is an authoritative revival of an analog classic, brimming with warmth, subtlety, and presence.

In the OB-X8, you'll find eight independent analog voice channels with two voltage-controlled oscillators per voice, allowing you to create a vast array of rich and unique sounds. The OB-X8's legendary 24 dB/octave low-pass filters are renowned for shaping synth tones from the '70s and '80s, offering you a sonic canvas to craft sounds from warm and rounded to aggressive and biting.

The OB-X8 offers modern optimizations in the form of an OLED screen and MIDI/USB compatibility. Its 61-key FATAR keyboard is both velocity and touch-sensitive, providing unlimited options for expressive playing. With the OB-X8, the long-awaited return of one of the synthesizer's pillars of design and ingenuity is finally here.

Key Features: - 8-voice polyphonic analog synth with all-analog audio path - Two discrete OB-X/SEM-lineage VCOs per voice and discrete SEM-lineage VCFs - Genuine Dave Curtis-designed filters - Velocity-sensitive FATAR keyboard with 61 keys - Bi-timbral capability allows two presets to be played simultaneously - Over 400 factory programs, including all factory sounds for the OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 - Over 600 freely programmable memory locations - SEM filter modes: high-pass, band-pass, and notch functions - Unisono allows variable stacking of 1-8 voices - Programmable panorama per voice - Variable oscillator and noise levels - LFO keyboard tracking - MIDI and USB compatibility - Genuine walnut ends - OLED display - Pitch and mod levers - 3 Line outputs: 6.3 mm jack (L/R and mono) - 4 Pedal inputs: 6.3 mm jack (sustain, volume, filter, ARP) - Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack

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FAQs

Is the Oberheim OB-X8 synthesizer polyphonic or monophonic?

The Oberheim OB-X8 is an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer, allowing you to play up to eight notes simultaneously.

What type of keys does the Oberheim OB-X8 have?

The Oberheim OB-X8 features a 61-key Fatar keybed that is velocity-sensitive and includes channel aftertouch for expressive playing.

What kind of oscillators are used in the Oberheim OB-X8?

The Oberheim OB-X8 utilizes two OB-X/SEM-lineage VCOs per voice, offering triangle, sawtooth, square, and noise waveforms with variable triangle cross-wave modulation.

Does the Oberheim OB-X8 have built-in presets?

Yes, the Oberheim OB-X8 comes with over 400 factory presets and allows for over 600 user presets, providing a wide range of sound customization.

What are the connectivity options for the Oberheim OB-X8?

The Oberheim OB-X8 includes 3 x 1/4" audio outputs (mono, right, left), USB Type B, MIDI In/Out/Thru, and pedal inputs for sustain, volume, and filter control.

Does the Oberheim OB-X8 have an arpeggiator?

Yes, the Oberheim OB-X8 features an arpeggiator, enhancing its capabilities for creating rhythmic patterns and sequences.