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
