Thank you for adding a long awaited software synth. Heres a classic analog polyphonic synthesizer from 1983, the oberheim ob8. Oberheims twovoice tvs1, fourvoice fvs1 in 1975, and eightvoice in 1977, which was the four voice frame with an external 4 sem module were among the first commercially available polyphonic synthesizers. I show you how to load the factory patches into a vintage ob series synthesizer using the cassette interface. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for oberheim obx ob8 ob12 obmx sem. The maximum amount of patch memory storage found on many obxas is 120 patch memories. Above is a picture of an oberheim ob xa 8 voice synthesizer.
It should come as no surprise that the rear panels of the ob6 and prophet 6 are the same. Maybe it would have been more appropriate to ask whether the ob6 has the typical oberheim sound. About this synththe oberheim ob8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983. Philipp provides patches and resources for many synths. This synthesizer featured 4, 6, and 8 voice polyphony, and analog 2 pole vcf and allowed 32 slots of patch memory.
The far left side of controls of the oberheim ob xa. Sep 10, 2014 i too am looking for the rich matrix 12 patches as i just toasted my patches when i reset my ic chips on the processor board and thought i killed the whole synth but it needed the memory reset and retuned and then it still sounded dead until i loaded the expander audio and now it works but i have lost the fat sounds and it now sounds just like the xpander instead. The design philosophy behind it was to toke all of the features of the obxe, add as many new features as were economically feasable, and redesign oil of the circuitry for increased reliability and lower cost. We used to own a oberheim obxa, and the ob6 definitely captures the. Because it was released just before midi debuted, the ob8 had no midi implementation originally, but some models were retrofitted with 9channel. Ob 8 service manual see other formats introduction the 0b8 is the latest development in the evolution of oberheim synthesizers.
Sequential oberheim ob 6 selection of my personal patches user. The ob8 is a very warm and rich sounding eight voice polyphonic synthesizer with that classic oberheim sound. The top panel hinge is in great shape and opens smoothly. Chenille the chenille part of the letter is the actual yarn in the letter.
Now, though, you have 500 permanent factory presets plus another 500. Mar 31, 2009 the ob8 was last in the line of classic oberheim analog synthesizers that included the obx, obxa, and obsx, each of which is well regarded for its warmth and richness. The oberheim ob8 is a vintage analog synthesiser launched by oberheim in 1983 and discontinued in 1985. Oberheim obx for ipad ipad music apps blog music app. The extra modulation controls next to the keyboard of the oberheim ob xa. This means that, in addition to the quarterinch leftright stereo outputs and the quarterinch trs headphone output alongside them, youll find two quarterinch trs expressionpedal inputs for loudness and the filter cutoff frequency, and two quarterinch ts inputs for sustain and. Just remember that it has its quirks and downsides glitchy sound, no sequencer, etc. Oberheim obxa rev g firmware os eprom set obxa latest version. The ob8 features eightvoice polyphony, twopart multitimbrality, a 61note processorcontrolled piano keyboard, sophisticated.
Feb, 2018 this one has 4 banks of 8 for a total of 32 patches. Ive owned quite a few oberheim synthesizers over the past 12 years, from the standalone sem, to the 4voice, ob 8, xpander, and matrix12. The oberheim page at mm with software and info for the matrix 6 plus a patch file for the oberheim xpander. I assume patch data would be the hex from the patch dump. View and download oberheim obx owners manual online. The ob8 is part of the famous ob line, and was a refinement and evolution of oberheim s ob x and ob xa. Oberheim ob8 owners manual 2nd edition free download as pdf file. The obmx module has been a total commercial flop on the market with a lot of lawsuit stories and legends. A locally cached version of owners manual is available at. And as promised here are some famous presets of the oberheim ob8. Oberheim ob mx 1994 analog rackmount module synthesizer projected by donald buchla and not by tom oberheim as anyone would expect.
While none of the original ob xas have midi, unless otherwise having been modified. The ob 8 is part of the famous ob line, and was a refinement and evolution of oberheim s ob x and ob xa. Other notable oberheim synthesizers include the ob 1 monophonic, the ob 8, the xpander, the matrix6, the matrix12, and the matrix marketed after the acquisition by gibson. The ob gives the impression of being a mechanical part that broke off and fell from something big and gloomy and ominously hovering out there in the black of the night. The obmx claims to deliver the classic oberheim and minimoog sounds while being completely programmable and midi compatible. Home manuals oberheim ob 8 owners manual this page contains information about the owners manual for the ob 8 from oberheim. 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 ob 8 was the last of the classic ob series that included the ob 1, ob xa and ob x. This one has 4 banks of 8 for a total of 32 patches. Its not polished and impeccable like, say, the revered an1x, but hey the an1x is not able to make sounds like the ob 12 and its interface is a joke compared to ob. The oberheim ob 8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983 and discontinued in 1985. 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.
This copy of owners manual was originally available from. Oberheim ob8 playing a quick run of one of my songs, one for the road which the original can be heard on my soundclick page. Oberheim ob 12 manuals manuals and user guides for oberheim ob 12. In case youre wondering why, i recently bought an ob12 by viscountoberheim. All models of obxa featured the new curtis chips which offered great stability for an analog synth and they are attributed to its great. I too am looking for the rich matrix 12 patches as i just toasted my patches when i reset my ic chips on the processor board and thought i killed the whole synth but it needed the memory reset and retuned and then it still sounded dead until i loaded the expander audio and now it works but i have lost the fat sounds and it now sounds just like the xpander instead. This is latest, limited edition unit with the black face as opposed to the usual yellow. 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.
Recently fully tested by a professional shop and everything working perfectly. You can also use the cassette interface to save and restore your own custom patch. The far left side of controls of the oberheim obxa. Trim the trim or chain stitch is the actual stitch that borders the letter. Tom oberheim started it of course he left when gibson took over. May not be in original packing grade b item shows more signs of use andor missing accessories. View and download oberheim ob x owners manual online. We compare a sound on a freshly calibrated ob xa, a brand new ob 6, and a minty but uncalibrated ob 8. Oberheim ob8 owners manual 2nd edition synthesizer. Original oberheim software for the matrix 6 and 6r dos based programs. It belongs to the obx product line of polyphonic compact synthesizers and is successor to the obxa. This page contains information about the owners manual for the ob8 from oberheim.
Oberheim obx vsti making modern music the rush forum. But my favorite for sound and easeofuse is the obx. The twovoice synthesizer included a two channel voltage controlled sequencer, and the fourvoice and eightvoice machines included a rudimentary. It belongs to the obx product line of polyphonic compacts synthesizers and is successor to the obxa. Software ob12 zone ob12 zone oberheim ob12 resources. It features 8voice polyphony and is highly programmable, making it a popular classic synth keyboard. The ob 8 is a very warm and rich sounding eight voice polyphonic synthesizer with that classic oberheim sound. Oberheim ob8 w factory midi and page 2 just serviced. Above is a picture of an oberheim obxa 8 voice synthesizer. Ive owned quite a few oberheim synthesizers over the past 12 years, from the standalone sem, to the 4voice, ob8, xpander, and matrix12. Because it was released just before midi debuted, the ob 8 had no midi implementation originally, but some models were retrofitted with 9channel.
Although tom oberheim said that the ob8 is too perfect, lacking the earlier models grit, its still a humansounding instrument. I use to have the ob factory midi but had problems with it so i replaced it. I am not sure if the factory midi supports it, but on the encore, you can simply hit write while in page 2 and it will dump the current patch. All chenille patches are made with acrylic yarn backed by either one or two layers of scrim felt. Oberheim obmx 1994 analog rackmount module synthesizer projected by donald buchla and not by tom oberheim as anyone would expect. It belongs to the obx product line of polyphonic compacts synthesizers. Oberheim ob shootout part 1 tom sawyer patch youtube. Oberheim ob 12 operating manual 127 pages zdomain synthesizer. While none of the original obxas have midi, unless otherwise having been modified. Dec 19, 2008 oberheim ob 8 playing a quick run of one of my songs, one for the road which the original can be heard on my soundclick page.
The ob8 is part of the famous obline, and was a refinement and evolution of oberheims obx and obxa. 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. There was a version made for reaktor, but it doesnt have all of the features needed for these patches to be compatible. Oberheim continued to make synthesizers until the late 1980s. Poly61, cx3 and bx3 organs as well as the oberheim obx, ob8, obxa, sequential. Opx, has the sound, programmability, and additional features, that i can now retire the hardware instruments. The synth riff on princes 1999 was an ob 8 and of course the brass synth chords on van halens jump which is probably our most requested sound, was done on a ob xa.
It was made from 1983 to 1985, maybe the dx7 was a big opponent remember. It has fit the bill so well, that i am using it in my present film score. Page 1 of 3 oberheim obx vsti posted in making modern music. The extra modulation controls next to the keyboard of the oberheim obxa. Jan 17, 2012 page 1 of 3 oberheim obx vsti posted in making modern music.
I have been using oberheim ob synthesizers for over 30 years. It features a 61note piano keyboard, lfo modulation, filters, external cassette storage, midi capability and 120 memory patches, and used the z80 cpu. Oberheim ob shootout part 2 factory pad patch youtube. 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 same moment i played a key i decided to factory reset it, so i started looking for infos, updates etc. Oberheim or gibson, oberheimviscount joint venture, viscount today owned by gibson and lendet to viscount. Many of the big acts of the time used the ob synths on several classic recordings. Classysounding filters a very lush and powerful, classic analog polysynth. This is one of the most peculiar and thus interesting synths.
He built synth modules sem to be played via other synthesizers and ppl wanted him to built synths. Let the unit warm up 510 minutes then press auto button so its tuned to running temp. View online or download oberheim ob 12 operating manual. Individual pages from the obxa programmed patches book 300dpi jpeg files approximately 600kb each. The first of the ob series oberheim synths, this is a classic analog synthesizer available in 4, 6 or 8 voice configurations. Get this sound of our synths on your music when you order the remix. And because it comes from oberheim, you can expect great sounds, design, and features. Out of the box the ob mx comes with one two voice expansion card which contains the two oscillators, 4 multistage envelopes, 3 lfos, and filters. I did neither ask if it has the ob8 or obxa sound, nor the obx, nor the matrix12, nor the 4v8v sound etc. We have 1 oberheim ob 12 manual available for free pdf download. It has an intuitive and powerful interface which makes it easy for anyone to program their own unique sounds. 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. It belongs to the ob x product line of polyphonic compact synthesizers and is successor to the ob xa.
About this synththe oberheim ob 8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983. The ob8 was the last of the classic ob series that included the ob1, obxa and obx. The oberheim ob8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983 and discontinued in 1985. But my favorite for sound and easeofuse is the ob x. Does the dave smith instruments ob6 have the classic. 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. Synthesizer oberheim ob8 service manual 25 pages synthesizer oberheim ob8 instruction manual 34 pages synthesizer oberheim matrix12 owners manual. Oberheim ob shootout part 2 factory pad patch joe kearney. I believe his purpleness has used both the obxa and ob8. Genevieve, string ensemble, vibes, accelerating rotary organ, whistle, repeat. The obmx is a modern synthesizer module with an audio path that is entirely analog. A minimum of 32 patches were available on early models 4 banks of 8. 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.
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