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Bob Moog Foundation Announces Fundraising Raffle for a Signed Oberheim Matrix-12 Synthesizer

The Bob Moog Foundation has announced its lead raffle for 2025, featuring a fully restored Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer signed by Tom Oberheim and its principal designers, Marcus Ryle, and Michel Doidic.… Read More Bob Moog Foundation Announces Fundraising Raffle for a Signed Oberheim Matrix-12 Synthesizer

February 17, 2025February 20, 202523 Comments

Tom Oberheim Sets The Record Straight On Behringer’s Copies, Saying “There Is No Collaboration Between Us”

If there’s a silver lining to the conflict between the mega-corporation and the 87-year old synth pioneer, it’s that synthesists have more and better choices than ever.… Read More Tom Oberheim Sets The Record Straight On Behringer’s Copies, Saying “There Is No Collaboration Between Us”

May 23, 2024May 25, 202426 Comments

Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer Review & Demo

The TEO-5 is designed to make the classic Oberheim sound available in a modern, affordable instrument.… Read More Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer Review & Demo

May 17, 20244 Comments

Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer Offers Classic Oberheim Sound In A Compact Format

At Superbooth 2024, Oberheim today introduced the TEO-5 synthesizer, an new instrument that they say blends “classic analog warmth and modern versatility”.… Read More Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer Offers Classic Oberheim Sound In A Compact Format

May 16, 2024May 16, 20242 Comments

The Behringer UB-Xa Synthesizer Is ‘Ready To Be Unleashed’, At $1,499

The Behringer UB-Xa is a 16-voice, bi-timbral analog polysynth, featuring a 61-note keyboard with velocity and polyphonic aftertouch.… Read More The Behringer UB-Xa Synthesizer Is ‘Ready To Be Unleashed’, At $1,499

November 20, 2023November 20, 202386 Comments

Tom Oberheim’s First Synths – The SEM & The Two Voice

Here’s an in-depth look at Tom Oberheim’s first synths, the Synthesizer Expander Module (SEM) from 1974 and the Oberheim Two Voice from 1975.… Read More Tom Oberheim’s First Synths – The SEM & The Two Voice

January 5, 2023January 5, 20235 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

Why Is The Oberheim Xpander, A 38 Year-Old Design, Still One Of The Most Respected Synths Ever?

38 years after it was originally introduced, the Xpander is still one of the most flexible synth designs ever created. Why?… Read More Why Is The Oberheim Xpander, A 38 Year-Old Design, Still One Of The Most Respected Synths Ever?

October 23, 202217 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

Oberheim OB-X8 vs Vintage OB-X Head-To-Head Comparison

In this official Oberheim video, Marcus Ryle, co-designer of the Oberheim OB-X8 and an Oberheim engineer from 1980 to 1985, compares the sound of the 32 factory presets of an original OB-X to the new OB-X8.… Read More Oberheim OB-X8 vs Vintage OB-X Head-To-Head Comparison

July 29, 20224 Comments

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