This copy of owners manual was originally available from. Tom oberheim started it of course he left when gibson took over. This is one of the most peculiar and thus interesting synths. The oberheim ob8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983 and discontinued in 1985. I show you how to load the factory patches into a vintage ob series synthesizer using the cassette interface. We compare a sound on a freshly calibrated ob xa, a brand new ob 6, and a minty but uncalibrated ob 8. A minimum of 32 patches were available on early models 4 banks of 8. Genevieve, string ensemble, vibes, accelerating rotary organ, whistle, repeat. Oberheim ob8 owners manual 2nd edition synthesizer. Oberheims twovoice tvs1, fourvoice fvs1 in 1975, and eightvoice in 1977, which was the four voice frame with an external 4 sem module were among the first commercially available polyphonic synthesizers. It features a 61note piano keyboard, lfo modulation, filters, external cassette storage, midi capability and 120 memory patches, and used the z80 cpu. There was a version made for reaktor, but it doesnt have all of the features needed for these patches to be compatible. It belongs to the obx product line of polyphonic compacts synthesizers and is successor to the obxa. Original oberheim software for the matrix 6 and 6r dos based programs.
Now, though, you have 500 permanent factory presets plus another 500. All models of obxa featured the new curtis chips which offered great stability for an analog synth and they are attributed to its great. But my favorite for sound and easeofuse is the ob x. I am not sure if the factory midi supports it, but on the encore, you can simply hit write while in page 2 and it will dump the current patch. Philipp provides patches and resources for many synths. Dec 19, 2008 oberheim ob 8 playing a quick run of one of my songs, one for the road which the original can be heard on my soundclick page.
The far left side of controls of the oberheim ob xa. Oberheim obmx 1994 analog rackmount module synthesizer projected by donald buchla and not by tom oberheim as anyone would expect. While none of the original obxas have midi, unless otherwise having been modified. View online or download oberheim ob 12 operating manual. All models of obxa, however, featured the new curtis chips which offered great stability for an analog synth and they are attributed to its great filters and sounds. Oberheim ob8 w factory midi and page 2 just serviced.
Above is a picture of an oberheim ob xa 8 voice synthesizer. View and download oberheim obx owners manual online. Get this sound of our synths on your music when you order the remix. The twovoice synthesizer included a two channel voltage controlled sequencer, and the fourvoice and eightvoice machines included a rudimentary. The ob 8 is a very warm and rich sounding eight voice polyphonic synthesizer with that classic oberheim sound. The same moment i played a key i decided to factory reset it, so i started looking for infos, updates etc. Many of the big acts of the time used the ob synths on several classic recordings. It belongs to the ob x product line of polyphonic compact synthesizers and is successor to the ob xa. It belongs to the obx product line of polyphonic compacts synthesizers.
Sequential oberheim ob 6 selection of my personal patches user. Because it was released just before midi debuted, the ob8 had no midi implementation originally, but some models were retrofitted with 9channel. Above is a picture of an oberheim obxa 8 voice synthesizer. The programmed volume of each patch program is ignored when in. Oberheim ob8 owners manual 2nd edition free download as pdf file.
Feb, 2018 this one has 4 banks of 8 for a total of 32 patches. The extra modulation controls next to the keyboard of the oberheim ob xa. Oberheim or gibson, oberheimviscount joint venture, viscount today owned by gibson and lendet to viscount. Other notable oberheim synthesizers include the ob 1 monophonic, the ob 8, the xpander, the matrix6, the matrix12, and the matrix marketed after the acquisition by gibson. Just remember that it has its quirks and downsides glitchy sound, no sequencer, etc. We have 1 oberheim ob 12 manual available for free pdf download. And because it comes from oberheim, you can expect great sounds, design, and features. Because it was released just before midi debuted, the ob 8 had no midi implementation originally, but some models were retrofitted with 9channel. The ob8 features eightvoice polyphony, twopart multitimbrality, a 61note processorcontrolled piano keyboard, sophisticated. Let the unit warm up 510 minutes then press auto button so its tuned to running temp. The ob x was the first of oberheim s legendary ob line and was initially offered as as a direct competitor to the sequential circuits prophet 5 at a more affordable price. Heres a classic analog polyphonic synthesizer from 1983, the oberheim ob8. The ob gives the impression of being a mechanical part that broke off and fell from something big and gloomy and ominously hovering out there in the black of the night. Ive owned quite a few oberheim synthesizers over the past 12 years, from the standalone sem, to the 4voice, ob8, xpander, and matrix12.
Although tom oberheim said that the ob8 is too perfect, lacking the earlier models grit, its still a humansounding instrument. Poly61, cx3 and bx3 organs as well as the oberheim obx, ob8, obxa, sequential. Opx, has the sound, programmability, and additional features, that i can now retire the hardware instruments. The oberheim page at mm with software and info for the matrix 6 plus a patch file for the oberheim xpander. View and download oberheim ob x owners manual online. Classysounding filters a very lush and powerful, classic analog polysynth.
While none of the original ob xas have midi, unless otherwise having been modified. The obmx claims to deliver the classic oberheim and minimoog sounds while being completely programmable and midi compatible. Oberheim continued to make synthesizers until the late 1980s. Oberheim ob 12 manuals manuals and user guides for oberheim ob 12. About this synththe oberheim ob8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983. Out of the box the ob mx comes with one two voice expansion card which contains the two oscillators, 4 multistage envelopes, 3 lfos, and filters. 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. It has an intuitive and powerful interface which makes it easy for anyone to program their own unique sounds. May not be in original packing grade b item shows more signs of use andor missing accessories. It has fit the bill so well, that i am using it in my present film score.
Recently fully tested by a professional shop and everything working perfectly. Software ob12 zone ob12 zone oberheim ob12 resources. This one has 4 banks of 8 for a total of 32 patches. 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 ob shootout part 1 tom sawyer patch youtube. Oberheim ob 12 operating manual 127 pages zdomain synthesizer.
Oberheim obx vsti making modern music the rush forum. Jan 17, 2012 page 1 of 3 oberheim obx vsti posted in making modern music. All chenille patches are made with acrylic yarn backed by either one or two layers of scrim felt. The top panel hinge is in great shape and opens smoothly. This is latest, limited edition unit with the black face as opposed to the usual yellow. The oberheim ob 8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983 and discontinued in 1985. Synthesizer oberheim ob8 service manual 25 pages synthesizer oberheim ob8 instruction manual 34 pages synthesizer oberheim matrix12 owners manual. Individual pages from the obxa programmed patches book 300dpi jpeg files approximately 600kb each. In case youre wondering why, i recently bought an ob12 by viscountoberheim. I use to have the ob factory midi but had problems with it so i replaced it. 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 ob8 is a vintage analog synthesiser launched by oberheim in 1983 and discontinued in 1985. We used to own a oberheim obxa, and the ob6 definitely captures the. The ob 8 was the last of the classic ob series that included the ob 1, ob xa and ob x.
The ob8 is part of the famous obline, and was a refinement and evolution of oberheims obx and obxa. The first of the ob series oberheim synths, this is a classic analog synthesizer available in 4, 6 or 8 voice configurations. A locally cached version of owners manual is available at. The far left side of controls of the oberheim obxa. Oberheim ob xa 8 voice analog synthesizer free shipping overall this classic oberheim synth is in good condition with minor scratches in the finish on the top of the unit and minor scuffs in side panels. It belongs to the obx product line of polyphonic compact synthesizers and is successor to the obxa. The obx is a twooscillator analog synthesizer has 4, 6, or 8 voices of polyphony depending on configuration. This synthesizer featured 4, 6, and 8 voice polyphony, and analog 2 pole vcf and allowed 32 slots of patch memory. Home manuals oberheim ob 8 owners manual this page contains information about the owners manual for the ob 8 from oberheim.
He built synth modules sem to be played via other synthesizers and ppl wanted him to built synths. And as promised here are some famous presets of the oberheim ob8. It features 8voice polyphony and is highly programmable, making it a popular classic synth keyboard. Maybe it would have been more appropriate to ask whether the ob6 has the typical oberheim sound.
It was made from 1983 to 1985, maybe the dx7 was a big opponent remember. Its not polished and impeccable like, say, the revered an1x, but hey the an1x is not able to make sounds like the ob 12 and its interface is a joke compared to ob. I too am looking for the rich matrix 12 patches as i just toasted my patches when i reset my ic chips on the processor board and thought i killed the whole synth but it needed the memory reset and retuned and then it still sounded dead until i loaded the expander audio and now it works but i have lost the fat sounds and it now sounds just like the xpander instead. Page 1 of 3 oberheim obx vsti posted in making modern music. But my favorite for sound and easeofuse is the obx. Oberheim ob shootout part 2 factory pad patch joe kearney. This page contains information about the owners manual for the ob8 from oberheim. The extra modulation controls next to the keyboard of the oberheim obxa.
I have been using oberheim ob synthesizers for over 30 years. Oberheim obxa rev g firmware os eprom set obxa latest version. Trim the trim or chain stitch is the actual stitch that borders the letter. Oberheim ob shootout part 2 factory pad patch youtube. You can also use the cassette interface to save and restore your own custom patch. Oberheim obxa 8 voice analog synthesizer free shipping overall this classic oberheim synth is in good condition with minor scratches in the finish on the top of the unit and minor scuffs in side panels. The synth riff on princes 1999 was an ob 8 and of course the brass synth chords on van halens jump which is probably our most requested sound, was done on a ob xa. The obx was the first of oberheims legendary ob line and was initially offered as as a direct competitor to the sequential circuits prophet 5 at a more affordable price. Ob 8 service manual see other formats introduction the 0b8 is the latest development in the evolution of oberheim synthesizers. Ive owned quite a few oberheim synthesizers over the past 12 years, from the standalone sem, to the 4voice, ob 8, xpander, and matrix12. Oberheim ob8 playing a quick run of one of my songs, one for the road which the original can be heard on my soundclick page. It featured a 2 pole vcf lowpass filter with its own adsr, a vca with adsr, a flexible lfo section, polyphonic sample and hold, polyphonic portamento and 32 patches of memory. Chenille the chenille part of the letter is the actual yarn in the letter.
About this synththe oberheim ob 8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983. Does the dave smith instruments ob6 have the classic. The ob8 is part of the famous ob line, and was a refinement and evolution of oberheim s ob x and ob xa. I believe his purpleness has used both the obxa and ob8. The ob8 was the last of the classic ob series that included the ob1, obxa and obx. Oberheim ob mx 1994 analog rackmount module synthesizer projected by donald buchla and not by tom oberheim as anyone would expect. It belongs to the ob x product line of polyphonic compacts synthesizers.
No support has ever been made for this machine soon forgot by the marketing machine. The obmx module has been a total commercial flop on the market with a lot of lawsuit stories and legends. Thank you for adding a long awaited software synth. I did neither ask if it has the ob8 or obxa sound, nor the obx, nor the matrix12, nor the 4v8v sound etc. 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. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for oberheim obx ob8 ob12 obmx sem. The obmx is a modern synthesizer module with an audio path that is entirely analog. I assume patch data would be the hex from the patch dump. The maximum amount of patch memory storage found on many obxas is 120 patch memories. The ob8 is a very warm and rich sounding eight voice polyphonic synthesizer with that classic oberheim sound. Sep 10, 2014 i too am looking for the rich matrix 12 patches as i just toasted my patches when i reset my ic chips on the processor board and thought i killed the whole synth but it needed the memory reset and retuned and then it still sounded dead until i loaded the expander audio and now it works but i have lost the fat sounds and it now sounds just like the xpander instead. 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. Oberheim obx for ipad ipad music apps blog music app.
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