Sequential Oberheim OB-X8 8-voice Polyphonic Analog Desktop Synthesizer Module

After nearly four decades, Oberheim reasserted their juggernaut status with a triumphant return to the synthesizer scene that masterfully blended heritage design with contemporary production and performance needs, transcending time and tone with the OB-X8. Much to the delight of Music Bliss synthesists and production pros, Oberheim has leveraged the unrelenting sonic forces of the OB-X8 and packed them into a portability-minded powerhouse: the OB-X8 Desktop Synthesizer Module. Like its counterpart, this features an 8-voice polyphony for exploring the painstakingly recreated features of the OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 models, containing a selection of the most unforgettable and iconic synth sounds of the '80s, complete with individual filter types and all the presets that made each a standout instrument. An all-analog signal path means the OB-X8 Desktop Module is just as sonically warm and full as its predecessors, with labeled sections containing tactile buttons and knobs for easy and complete control of your sound. This module eschews the keybed to prioritize portability, guaranteeing the scope of the OB-X8's sonic firepower in just a fraction of the space required from a full-sized synth. And though the OB-X8 is a "classic" synthesizer, modern optimizations in the form of an OLED screen and MIDI/USB compatibility make it the perfect addition to any synthesist's arsenal.

FEATURES

• 8-voice polyphonic analog synth brings the full suite of OB-X8’s sonic possibilities to a portability-minded desktop module
• 3 all-analog synths in one: the Oberheim OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8
• 2 discrete OB-X/SEM-lineage VCOs per voice and discrete SEM-lineage VCFs deliver that vintage Oberheim tone and punch
• Genuine Dave Curtis-designed filters deliver classic OB-Xa and OB-8 character
• Additional SEM modes for highpass, bandpass, and notch functions
• Vintage knob dials in voice-to-voice variability
• Meticulously modeled envelope responses for each model; components as well as interactions between components analyzed for 1:1 realism
• Bi-timbral capability allows 2 presets to be played simultaneously
• Up to 8-voice unison stacking
• Programmable per-voice pan for a wide stereo spread
• Variable triangle wave cross modulation
• Pitch and Mod levers for note bending, vibrato, and arpeggiator access
• Includes 400+ presets from the original 3 models as well as new ones
• Over 600 user presets
• OLED display shows program information and accesses advanced features
• MIDI and USB allow for compatibility with any setup
• Genuine walnut ends

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Desktop Synthesizer
• Analog/Digital: Analog
• Polyphony: 8-voice
• Presets: 400+ Factory, 600+ User
• Oscillators: 2 x OB-X/SEM-lineage VCOs per voice
• Waveforms: Triangle, Saw, Pulse
• Envelope Generator: 2 x ADSR (volume, filter)
• LFO: Sine, Square, S/H
• Filter: High-pass, Band-pass, Notch functions
• Arpeggiator: Yes
• Analog Outputs: 3 x 1/4" (L, R, mono)
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
• MIDI I/O: In/Out/Thru
• Other I/O: 1 x 1/4" (arpeggiator clock in)
• Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (volume), 1 x 1/4" (sustain), 1 x 1/4" (filter)
• USB: 1 x Type B
• Power Supply: Standard IEC Power Cable
• Height: 4" (10.16cm)
• Width: 22" (55.88cm)
• Depth: 8.5" (21.59cm)
• Weight: 9.56 lbs (4.34kg)