The ob 8 was the last of the classic ob series that included the ob 1, ob xa and ob x. I have an ob 8 and ob 6 and im not getting rid of the ob 6. The arpeggiator is used in combination with the 8voice programmer module in. Even though the dsx doesnt have builtin midi connectors, the dsx sequencer can play many midi keyboards and sound modules through an ob 8 or some other oberheim keyboards that have midi. The ob 8 is part of the famous ob line, and was a refinement and evolution of oberheim s ob x and ob xa. The oberheim ob 8 was the final model in oberheims legendary ob line and like its predecessors, it featured the same large 8 voice analog polyphonic sound. 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. View and download oberheim ob8 instruction manual online. Oberheim 8000 releases simple midi arpeggiator arpegissimo. Ein kostenloser synthesizer ein clone des bekannten obxa heres a clone of the oberheim obxa subtractive,analog free for download at. Its the stuff that big boy analog poly synth dreams are made of. The older versions could also be easily upgraded from cvgate to midi. Great deals on oberheim keyboard synthesizer pro audio synthesizers.
The oberheim ob 8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983 and discontinued in 1985. The oberheim ob8, the last fully analog monster oberheim unleashed onto the synth world in 1983. The ob8s arpeggiator is actually pretty nice compared to other vintage polys. Oberheim ob8 how to make it survive next 10 and more years. You can actually program you own transposition points to eight different memory slots. The ob8 is for, well, when i want classic ob sounds. The ob 8 was the last of the classic ob series that included the ob 1 ob xa and ob x. Get this sound of our synths on your music when you order the remix. 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 ob8 did use oberheims very own digital buss system making the ob8 the centerpiece of your obstudio allowing it to connect to the dsx polyphonic sequencer dmx drum machine and other obsynths. The 8 voice programmer module in particular is a joy to use especially in combination with the arpeggiator, delivering beautifully evolving sequences and.
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. Because it was released just before midi debuted, the ob8 had no midi implementation originally, but some models were retrofitted with 9channel. Tom oberheim started it of course he left when gibson took over. The ob8 was the last of the classic ob series that included the ob1, obxa and obx. The oberheim ob8 is a 61 key, 8 voice polyphonic duotimbral analog synthesizer, featuring dual oscillators with sync, noise generator, resonant 12db or 24db low pass filter cem3320, dual adsr envelopes, three lfos, 120 presets, chord memory, arpeggiator, tape and proprietary interfaces. The oberheim ob 8, the last fully analog monster oberheim unleashed onto the synth world in 1983. The ob8 was the last in the ob trilogy of synths starting with the obx in 1979, moving on to the obxa in 1981 before arriving at the ob8 in 1983. In a time before midi this type of instrument connectivity was truly awesome. The synth shares much of its circuitry with the obxa and obsx models.
The 8 voice programmer module in particular is a joy to use especially in combination with the arpeggiator, delivering beautifully evolving sequences and pulsating arps. Having played an obxa and owning an ob8 i think theyre extremely similar with the raw factor going to the obxa. Both are really similar enough to not really tell the difference especially in a mix or recording but i like the fact that the ob8 sounds just slightly smoother, is midid from the factory atleast my rev is, has an. This means that each of the eight voices has 2 vcos, 2 adsrs, a selectable 1224db low pass filter and there are now 3 lfos to play with. The sem, in updated form, is also the core of the ob 6 analog sound engine. Arturia have managed to replicate these qualities as well as adding some very cool innovations to the original design. The oberheim ob12 is a virtual analog synthesizer, designed and realised by the italian musical instrument manufacturer viscount, in production between 2000 and 2005. And as promised here are some famous presets of the oberheim ob8. Fixed power supply, internal cleaning, new higher capacitance and voltage rating caps, new bridge rectifiers bumped way up in current capacity and voltage ratings, voltage regulators were all high current output and rock solid 5 vdc for the digital circuits of the ob8, battery replaced with a holder so in 5 to 7 years i can change the battery myself. Ive owned the ob8 long before the ob6, so i dont have the same perspective.
Syncable vcos and a nice 8note arpeggiator are also onboard on this cool analog synth. Syncing tr606 to oberheim ob8 arpeggiator post by bleurgh. The ob 8 is a very warm and rich sounding eight voice polyphonic synthesizer with that classic oberheim sound. Opx, has the sound, programmability, and additional features, that i can now retire the hardware instruments. Oberheim 8000 releases simple midi arpeggiator arpegissimo module lite vst3 and standalone 17 apr 2020 oberheim 8000 releases animations for uvi falcon 15 oct 2019 oberheim 8000 releases 105 wavetables for dune 2, serum, falcon, icarus and more 03 jul 2018 oberheim 8000 releases chilling serum for serum 18 may 2018 oberheim 8000 releases digital exploration for uvi falcon. It belongs to the obx product line of polyphonic compact synthesizers and is successor to the obxa. It has fit the bill so well, that i am using it in my present film score. Up until then, you had to be loaded to afford a prophet 5, oberheim ob xa, or roland jupiter 8. The early ob 8 models were not available with midi it hadnt been invented but the addition of midi to later models, from the mid80s onwards, really helped to keep the ob 8 in play, well into the digitalsynth era. An arpeggiator often shortened to arp is a feature available on some hardware synthesizers and software instruments. Because it was released just before midi debuted the ob8 had no midi implementation originally but some models were retrofitted with 9channel midi. It should come as no surprise that the rear panels of the ob6 and prophet 6 are the same.
No eq or other tampering of the sound has been made, strictly pure ob 8 goodness. Ob 8 the synth gurus beloved oberheim m y personal story with the ob 8 begins with juergen haible. I have been using oberheim ob synthesizers for over 30 years. Later on, they became an inevitable part of some of the famous analog synthesizers like roland jupiter 8, oberheim ob xa, roland sh101, roland juno6, sequential circuits sixtrak, and korg polysix just to mention a few. Oberheim became a brand of choice for many rock outfits, but the ob 8 found fans in many quarters. With a front panel reminiscent of a vintage ob8, the dave smith instruments ob6 is a sixvoice analog synth that combines modern functionality with the classic sound of the oberheim sem. Dave smith instruments ob6 6voice polyphonic analog synthesizer. The synth used oberheim brand name under license from gibson, which bought oberheim rights after the original company went out of business in 1987.
The polysix was a milestone because, along with the roland juno 6 which appeared almost simultaneously, in 1981 the polysix was the first opportunity ordinary mortals had to get their hands on a proper programmable polysynth. Great deals on oberheim pro audio synthesizers with arpeggiator. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The ob 8 s arpeggiator is actually pretty nice compared to other vintage polys. View and download oberheim ob 8 owners manual online. When i was paying him a visit at the turn of the millenium, haible offered me a tour through his laboratory, his sacred hall of mysterious instruments. Forward retrigg mode for the 8 voice programmer for easy use of sequences using the arpeggiator reassign mode for the 8 voice programmer like in the original one, the sem v will first use the boards that are not gated in its voice assignment sustain pedal is now active on all systems. I have an ob8 and ob6 and im not getting rid of the ob6. The output is processed through the onboard overdrive and analog delay. No eq or other tampering of the sound has been made, strictly pure ob8 goodness.
Ob 8 service manual see other formats introduction the 0b8 is the latest development in the evolution of oberheim synthesizers. 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. The ob 8 did use oberheim s very own digital buss system making the ob 8 the centerpiece of your ob studio allowing it to connect to the dsx polyphonic sequencer dmx drum machine and other ob synths. Large in size and made of wood and metal, it begs to be played, tweaked, and listened to wearing a skinny tie, tight pants, and lots of hair.
Even though the dsx doesnt have builtin midi connectors, the dsx sequencer can play many midi keyboards and sound modules through an ob8 or. The ob8 is part of the famous obline, and was a refinement and evolution of oberheims obx and obxa. Up until then, you had to be loaded to afford a prophet 5, oberheim obxa, or roland jupiter 8. The ob8 was the last of the classic ob series that included the ob1 obxa and obx. Features have been added without taking away or rearranging any of the familiar basics. Anyone familiar with the ob x or ob xa will automatically feel at home with much of the ob 8 panel. Because it was released just before midi debuted, the ob 8 had no midi implementation originally, but some models were retrofitted with 9channel. The ob 8 is for, well, when i want classic ob sounds. Forward retrigg mode for the 8voice programmer for easy use of sequences using the arpeggiator reassign mode for the 8voice programmer like in the original one, the sem v will first use the boards that are not gated in its voice assignment sustain pedal is now active on all systems. Thank you for adding a long awaited software synth. Ive owned the ob 8 long before the ob 6, so i dont have the same perspective. 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. Oberheim dsx sequencer with a 40 pin interface cable used to control keyboards using oberheim s protocol. Recorded directly using the ob 8 s own stereo panning system and some software lexicon hall reverb.
This revision of ob8 software version b5 has been made to improve the operation of the ob8 with the dsx, as well as to add some new midi features. The oberheim ob1 is a 37 key, monophonic analog synthesizer, featuring dual oscillators with sync, resonant 12db or 24db low pass filter, dual adsr envelopes, an lfo, 8 presets, proprietary tape interface, and cv io. Nov 25, 20 oberheim ob 8 analog synthesizer1983 specs 61key8voice 2vco per voice wave. The oberheim ob8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983 and discontinued in 1985. The ob8 is a very warm and rich sounding eight voice polyphonic synthesizer with that classic oberheim sound. Chris holloway, analogueplanet chris holloway got known with his film music tracks for showtime broadcast and is a long time owner and user of various alalog synths like jupiter8, obxa and ob8. Oberheim or gibson, oberheim viscount joint venture, viscount today owned by gibson and lendet to viscount. He built synth modules sem to be played via other synthesizers and ppl wanted him to built synths. The ob8 was the last in the ob trilogy of synths starting with the ob x in 1979, moving on to the ob xa in 1981 before arriving at the ob 8 in 1983. So you can have arpeggiated major triad, minor seventh, augmented ninth, etc.
The ob8 is totally programmable and loaded with powerful analog. Software ob12 zone ob12 zone oberheim ob12 resources. The synth shares much of its circuitry with the ob xa and ob sx models. Because it was released just before midi debuted the ob 8 had no midi implementation originally but some models were retrofitted with 9channel midi. The os upgrade makes a huge difference in case anyone is wondering. Although tom oberheim said that the ob8 is too perfect, lacking the earlier models grit. The oberheim ob8 was the final model in oberheims legendary ob line and like its predecessors, it featured the same large 8 voice analog polyphonic sound. Although tom oberheim said that the ob8 is too perfect, lacking the earlier models grit, its still a humansounding instrument. Oberheim became a brand of choice for many rock outfits, but the ob8 found fans in many quarters. Oberheims legendary sem synthesizer expander module is back for the first. Oberheim pro audio synthesizers with arpeggiator for sale ebay.
Different instructions apply to earlier kenton oberheim obseries midi. Oberheim ob 8 analog synthesizer1983 specs 61key8voice 2vco per voice wave. For a complete explanation of the ob8s existing features, please refer to the ob8 owners manual and the. Ob8 the synth gurus beloved oberheim m y personal story with the ob8 begins with juergen haible. The ob 8 is totally programmable and loaded with powerful analog. The most important change was adding midi inoutthru on the later b models. Oberheim keyboard synthesizer pro audio synthesizers for sale. Recorded directly using the ob8s own stereo panning system and some software lexicon hall reverb. Anyone familiar with the obx or obxa will automatically feel at home with much of the ob8 panel. The ob6 takes the classic bold tom oberheim sound with its true voltagecontrolled oscillators, 2pole filter, and amplifiers and adds modern enhancements such as studioquality effects, a polyphonic step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and more.
View and download oberheim ob8 owners manual online. The early ob8 models were not available with midi it hadnt been invented but the addition of midi to later models, from the mid80s onwards, really helped to keep the ob8 in play, well into the digitalsynth era. Jul 14, 2017 recorded directly using the ob 8 s own stereo panning system and some software lexicon hall reverb. A quick glance at the three instruments reveals a striking similarity to the point where you begin to question whether there was indeed any differences at all. It belongs to the ob x product line of polyphonic compact synthesizers and is successor to the ob xa. Oberheim dsx sequencer with a 40 pin interface cable used to control keyboards using oberheims protocol. Oberheim s original sem synthesizer expansion module formed the core of toms renowned 4voice and 8 voice synths of the 1970s. The result is a sixvoice monster that has more in common with oberheims pioneering sembased gear than his later obxa and ob8 keyboards. I have been an oberheim user ever since the first modular came out and have acquired the ob8, matrix 12, matrix, obmx 12 voice, ob12 and a marion msr2 and i have waited years for someone to do a virtual oberheim that was worthy of the name. Nov 29, 2017 with a front panel reminiscent of a vintage ob8, the dave smith instruments ob6 is a sixvoice analog synth that combines modern functionality with the classic sound of the oberheim sem.
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