Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop
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Oberheim
OB-X8 Desktop
Product Info
Article Number:
565444
Brand:
Oberheim
Model:
OB-X8 Desktop
Category:
Sound Modules
Price:
$3,903.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The OB-X8 Desktop is a serious piece of kit for sound designers and vintage synth enthusiasts. It nails that iconic Oberheim sound with its discrete architecture and offers incredible flexibility thanks to the bi-timbral design and Unisono. This is ideal for someone wanting a powerhouse analog voice engine without needing the full keyboard footprint.
Product Description
- Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop
- 8-Voice Analogue Synthesizer
- Two discrete OB-X/SEM-series VCOs per voice
- Discrete SEM series VCFs
- Curtis filter
- Bi-timbral option allows two presets simultaneously for splits and doubles
- Over 400 factory programs; including all factory sounds for the OB-X
- OB-Xa and OB-8
- Over 600 freely programmable memories
- Arpeggiator
- Patch management
- 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
- Built-in fan- and heat sink-free power supply unit
- Genuine walnut side panels
- OLED display
- Vintage knobs
- 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
- MIDI in/out/thru
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 55.8 x 21.59 x 10.16 cm
- Weight: approx. 4.34 kg
PROS
- • Discrete SEM filters deliver a uniquely creamy, responsive low-end.
- • Walnut side panels add a touch of premium aesthetic and tactile feel.
- • Bi-timbral capability expands sound design possibilities significantly.
- • Unisono mode creates massive, evolving textures with ease.
CONS
- • The desktop format lacks the portability of a full-sized keyboard.
- • The OLED display, while functional, isn't the brightest or most detailed.
- • Programming can be complex, requiring a steeper learning curve.
Product Video
Key Features
Sounds
Classic Oberheim polyphonic analog tones, renowned for warmth and richness.
Polyphony
8 voices, providing substantial sonic layering potential.
Effects
None built-in; relies on external effects processors for coloration.
MIDI
Full MIDI implementation with velocity and aftertouch support.
Connections
3 Line outputs, 4 pedal inputs, stereo headphone output, MIDI in/out/thru.
Weight
Approximately 24 lbs (10.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's remarkably faithful, capturing the core character of those classics while incorporating modern conveniences like expanded memory and improved programming.
Yes, the filters are discrete SEM series designs, contributing significantly to the OB-X8's characteristic warmth and dynamic response.
While the architecture is powerful, the programming interface can be initially daunting; expect a learning curve, but the results are worth the effort.
