Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop Module

The OB-X8 keyboard has been universally acclaimed for bringing Oberheim's classic tone to a whole new generation. And now, all of its sounds, synthesis features, and top panel controls are available in a compact package that will fit everyone’s creative space.



For the first time ever, the new OB-X8 desktop version condenses all the sonic power of the Oberheim OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8 into a footprint that's compact enough for studios of any size, and convenient enough to take out on the road.



“The original OB synths were jam-packed with components and took up a lot of space. There was no way you could contemplate getting even a four-voice version of that sound out of a desktop or rack-mount unit,” mused Tom Oberheim.

“Well, here we are in 2023: eight voices of our amazing OB-X8 three-in-one synthesizer now comes in a size that fits your studio.” 

Specifications

Hardware 

• 8-voice pure-analog polyphony 
• Two discrete OB-X/SEM-lineage VCOs per voice deliver classic punchy Oberheim tone 
• Discrete SEM-lineage VCFs deliver authentic OB-X-style tone and presence 
• Genuine Curtis filters add bold OB-Xa/OB-8 character 
• Meticulously modeled envelope responses match each OB model: OB-X, Ob-Xa, and OB-8 
• Bi-timbral capability allows two presets simultaneously for splits and doubles 
• 400-plus factory programs, including the full set of factory sounds for the OB-X, OB-SX, Ob-Xa, and OB-8 
• Integral fan-less, heatsink-free power supply 
• Real walnut end cheeks 
• High-resolution OLED display enables patch management and easy access to advanced features 

Enhancements 

• Additional SEM filter modes add high-pass, band-pass, and notch functions to the classic OB-X filter 
• Vintage knob allows variable amounts of voice-to-voice variability to emulate the behavior of vintage instruments  
• Velocity response adds expressiveness to volume and filter  
• Channel Aftertouch response adds real-time performance-based modulation 
• Enhanced unison allows variable voice stacking from 1-8 voices 
• Programmable per-voice pan allows wider stereo presence 
• Variable oscillator and noise levels 
• Variable triangle wave cross-modulation 
• Over 600 user-programmable preset locations 

Ins & Outs 

• L/R Stereo and Mono outputs 
• Volume, Sustain, and Filter pedal inputs 
• Arpeggiator clock input 
• MIDI In, Out, Thru 
• USB