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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, 20234 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, 202213 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

Oberheim OB-X8, ‘An Amazing-Sounding Instrument’, Now Shipping

The Oberheim OB-X8 is a new design that combines the three different voice architectures of the classic OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 synths into a single instrument… Read More Oberheim OB-X8, ‘An Amazing-Sounding Instrument’, Now Shipping

July 25, 2022July 25, 202233 Comments

GForce Software & Tom Oberheim Intro Oberheim SEM Software Synth

Tom Oberheim and GForce Software have introduced GForce Oberheim SEM, a software synth for Mac & Windows that recreates the sound of Oberheim’s classic synth design.… Read More GForce Software & Tom Oberheim Intro Oberheim SEM Software Synth

July 8, 2022July 8, 202213 Comments

Sounds Of The New Oberheim OB-X8

This demo features a wide range of sounds, including recreations of a lot of iconic Oberheim sounds, along with with new sounds that showcase various aspects of the new synths.… Read More Sounds Of The New Oberheim OB-X8

May 18, 202214 Comments

Oberheim OB-X8 Synthesizer Raw Audio Demo

Here’s another preview of the raw sound of the new Oberheim OB-X8.… Read More Oberheim OB-X8 Synthesizer Raw Audio Demo

May 18, 20222 Comments

Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Oberheim OB-X8 Synthesizer

In this video, synthesist and sound designer Julian Pollack (J3PO) demos a variety of presets he created for the new Oberheim OB-X8.… Read More Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Oberheim OB-X8 Synthesizer

May 14, 2022May 14, 202216 Comments

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