SYNTH WEEK 2022: Oberheim is the 21st century return of the legendary company that helped fuel the original electronic music revolution.
Now, just as then, Oberheim is guided by the vision of engineer and inventor, Tom Oberheim. Tom’s genius for innovation introduced the world to the first commercially available poly synth and other groundbreaking electronic instruments that literally changed the sound of music.
Oberheim reawakens this extraordinary legacy by bringing the famed Oberheim sound to a new generation of instruments and artists. The company’s passion remains unchanged by time or technology — to once again provide the world with the finest-sounding analog synthesizers ever made.
Oberheim brings its products to market with the help of the Focusrite organization and renowned synth maker, Sequential.
The new OB-X8 analog synthesizer
The OB-X8 sounds like a classic Oberheim because it is a classic Oberheim. Its 100% analog audio path cuts through a mix like no other synth.
Pure Analog
The audio signal path of the OB-X8 is all analog, filled with warmth and punch. It’s the same trademark Oberheim sound that made iconic tracks like 1999 by Prince, Jump by Van Halen, and Tom Sawyer by Rush so unforgettable. And now it’s yours to enhance your own music.
All New Sounds
The classic OB-series factory sounds that you know from countless recordings are all here.
But that’s just the start: our network of world-class sound designers has created jaw-dropping new sounds just for the OB-X8.
And because the OB-X8 has a clear and easy-to-grasp set of controls, creating your own sounds is as easy as turning a few knobs and saving what you like.
Three In One
The OB-X8 combines the three different voice architectures of the OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 into a single instrument.
The individual filter types and other unique characteristics of each model have been faithfully reproduced, giving you the most authentic OB experience possible.
You can even mix elements of different models to create sounds never possible with the originals. There’s never been an OB-series synth as powerful and versatile.