MATRIXSYNTH: Oberheim OB-Xa


Monday, January 07, 2008

Oberheim OB-Xa

images via this auction via Matt.

Be sure to check them out full size; they are fantastic shots.

via the auction:
"Personally, I think the OB-Xa holds more 80s nostalgia in its tone than any other synth of its era.. It has the most joyous and rich, vibrant signature. Aside from being most famous for "Jump" it can be heard on countless numbers of 80s pop records, as well as 90s club and electro/house/pop/italo recordings up to the present day.

This one has a quite rare Real World Interfaces Midi upgrade, built and installed by Robin Whittle, best known for his Devilfish modifications to the 303. The strip along the top of the keys is a guide for the midi features, and the switch and black button is to toggle midi mode. The manual for the midi upgrade is included. Its a clean professional modification, and anyone who knows Robin's work will tell you he is the best."

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