OBERHEIM OB-X8 | 61-key 8-voice Analog Synthesizer

OB-X8

The OB-X8 is an eight-voice polyphonic analog synth that combines all of the key features of the legendary OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 products from the 1980s – including all the original presets that gave them their signature sounds.

A new design that brings together the sounds of the greatest instruments from across the OB range, together with the distinctive sound and styling of those synths.

You can now combine the various OB voice architectures in ways that produce unique and interesting new sounds and capabilities.

SPECIFICATIONS 

• 8-voice, pure-analog polyphony with saw, square/pulse, triangle, and noise 
• Two discrete SEM/OB-X-lineage VCOs per voice deliver classic punchy Oberheim tone 
• Discrete SEM-lineage VCFs deliver authentic OB-X-style tone and presence 
• Genuine Curtis filters add bold OB-Xa/OB-8 character 
• Meticulously modeled envelope responses match each OB model: OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 
• The 61-key FATAR velocity- and touch-sensitive keyboard allows unparalleled expression and responsiveness 
• Bi-timbral capability allows two presets simultaneously for splits and doubles 
• 400-plus factory programs, including the full set of factory sounds for the OB-X, OB-SX, OB-Xa, and OB-8 
• Integral, fanless, heatsink-free power supply 
• Real walnut end cheeks 
• High-resolution OLED display enables patch management and easy access to advanced features 
• Classic Oberheim Pitch and Mod levers allow expressive note bending, vibrato, and access to arpeggiator functions

ENHANCEMENTS 

• Additional SEM filter modes add high-pass, band-pass, and notch functions to the classic OB-X filter 
• Vintage knob allows variable amounts of voice-to-voice variability to emulate the behavior of vintage instruments 
• Velocity sensitivity adds expressiveness to volume and filter 
• Channel Aftertouch adds real-time performance-based modulation 
• Enhanced unison allows variable voice stacking from 1-8 voices 
• Variable triangle wave cross-modulation 
• Over 600 user-programmable preset locations 
• Programmable per-program pan allows wider stereo presence 
• Variable oscillator and noise levels

INS & OUTS 

• Stereo and Mono outputs 
• Volume, Sustain, and Filter inputs 
• Arpeggiator clock input 
• MIDI In, Out, Thru 
• USB 

MEASUREMENTS

• Weight: 32.5 lbs 
• Dimensions: 40.5” L x 16.67” W x 5.87” H