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Oberheim OB-X8 Binaural & Double+ Presets

Synthesist and sound designer Matt Johnson (Jamiroquai) shared this video, demoing his new collection of patches for the Oberheim OB-X8 synthesizer.… Read More Oberheim OB-X8 Binaural & Double+ Presets

December 28, 2024December 30, 20243 Comments

The Oberheim OB-x8 Is ‘A Certified Modern Classic’

The OB-X8 is “a certified modern classic”, with updated synthesis capabilities, MPE support, binaural synthesis implementation and more. … Read More The Oberheim OB-x8 Is ‘A Certified Modern Classic’

August 19, 20249 Comments

Oberheim OB-X8 OS v2.0 Update – Binaural, MPE and More

This really has to be one of the greatest firmware updates that a synth has ever received.… Read More Oberheim OB-X8 OS v2.0 Update – Binaural, MPE and More

July 3, 2024December 28, 202430 Comments

Behringer UB-Xa vs Oberheim OB-X8 Head-To-Head Comparison

Here’s a look at two modern synths, descended from the classic Oberheim OB-Xa – the Behringer UB-Xa vs Oberheim OB-X8.… Read More Behringer UB-Xa vs Oberheim OB-X8 Head-To-Head Comparison

February 8, 2024February 8, 202416 Comments

Oberheim OB-X8 Review, Plus 15 Sound Design & Performance Tips

The review offers an in-depth look at the Oberheim OB-X8 synthesizer, including a comparison to the keyboard version, the pros and cons of the OB-X8; a comparison with the OB-6; and more.… Read More Oberheim OB-X8 Review, Plus 15 Sound Design & Performance Tips

July 22, 20232 Comments

Sequential OB-6 vs Oberheim OB-X8 Compared

Here’s a head-to-head comparison between the Sequential OB-6 and the Oberheim OB-X8 synthesizers, two of Tom Oberheim’s greatest synth designs ever.… Read More Sequential OB-6 vs Oberheim OB-X8 Compared

June 5, 202315 Comments

Oberheim Introduces OB-X8 Desktop Module at Superbooth 2023

The OB-X8 desktop module boasts an identical sound engine to the keyboard version, featuring an all-analog signal path with discrete VCOs, VCAs, and filters. … Read More Oberheim Introduces OB-X8 Desktop Module at Superbooth 2023

May 9, 2023May 8, 202318 Comments

The Oberheim OB-X8 ‘Nails The Sound 100%’

Is it as good as vintage Oberheim synths?… Read More The Oberheim OB-X8 ‘Nails The Sound 100%’

November 13, 2022November 14, 202225 Comments

Oberheim OB-X8 Hands-On Review – “If You Can Afford It, Go For It!”

“This guy is the real deal. If you can afford it, go for it!”… Read More Oberheim OB-X8 Hands-On Review – “If You Can Afford It, Go For It!”

October 1, 202214 Comments

Sounds Of The Oberheim OB-X8, “The Creative Sound Design Synth of Dreams”

“Any of my skepticism about resurrecting the OB series was happily unfounded. This thing is TOTALLY worthy of the name, and every bit a real OB.”… Read More Sounds Of The Oberheim OB-X8, “The Creative Sound Design Synth of Dreams”

August 30, 202234 Comments

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