MATRIXSYNTH: Oberheim Xpander Review


Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Oberheim Xpander Review

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video upload by K’s Music Lounge

"Trying my hand at Trogly-style review of a classic synth that is not getting the respect and recognition it deserves - which I am hoping to change, one view of this video at a time."

0:00 Intro
0:38 A bit of history
1:38 complexity of analog poly synths
3:12 pointless noodling on the xpander
4:21 modular under the hood
6:53 multi mode = 6 independent mono synths
7:44 a closer look at the unit
7:56 tuning routine
9:49 US vs Japan models
10:43 power supply
11:43 conclusion
12:46 outro



via this auction

"It is the US version. The PSU is recapped, running silently and ensuring problem-free operation for the next few decades to come.

All tuning tests pass, you can see in the video [abvove].

Optically, it is in collector’s grade condition, very few and very minor blemishes on the side panels, no scrateches or dings on the front panel - again this can be seen in great detail in the video."

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