Oberheim OB-S(ix)till, my beating heart: an OB-6 Preset 007 exploration

video upload by Pork Chop Synthesizers

OBERHEIM TEO-5 : Blue Lies

video upload by Gianfranco Carone

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OBERHEIM TEO-5 (64 CUSTOM PATCHES)

video upload by Gianfranco Carone

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"THE EXPANSION INCLUDES 64 PRESETS FOR THE TEO-5

TRANCE LEADS
LUSH AND DREAMY PADS
WARM AND FULL-FULL BASSES
INNOVATIVE AND CRAZY ARPEGGIOS
TRANCE SEQUENCES
WARM PICK MELODIES
CATHEDRAL PAD EXCELLENT FOR THE AMBIENT

NO USELESS OR UNUSABLE SOUNDS"

Matrix 12 vs Matrix 6: Is the $13,000 Oberheim Actually Worth It?

video upload by Vulture Culture

"What if the most hated Oberheim is actually the smartest buy in vintage polysynths right now?

Tomorrow night I’m putting the legendary Oberheim Matrix 12 head-to-head with its often-maligned sibling, the Matrix 6. With current prices hovering around $13,200 for a Matrix 12 and roughly $1,750 for a Matrix 6, the value gap is enormous—but does the sound actually justify it? Most classic 80s polysynth patches live almost entirely in a 4-pole lowpass filter world, so the real question isn’t whether the Matrix 6 can replicate every multimode trick of the 12, but whether it can convincingly live in that core tonal territory.

In this stream we’ll dig into the heart of both instruments. I’ll compare the true analog VCO architecture of the Matrix 12 against the digitally controlled oscillators of the Matrix 6, focusing on oscillator stability, drift behavior, and how each responds over time. While the Matrix 6 uses DCOs, they are driven by three Hartley LC high-frequency oscillators that are still subject to temperature-based drift, which makes this comparison far more interesting than a typical VCO versus DCO shootout. We’ll look closely at how those shared and distributed HF oscillators influence tuning behavior across voices.

From there, we’ll zero in on the filters. The Matrix 12 uses discrete CEM3374 dual VCOs paired with CEM3372 filter, mix, and VCA stages, while the Matrix 6 relies on the CEM3396 integrated voice chips that combine waveshapers, filters, and VCAs. Even when both synths are restricted to a simple 4-pole lowpass configuration, the resonance character, saturation behavior, and overall musical response can tell very different stories—and that’s where the real verdict lives.

To add a third angle, I’ll also bring in my favorite polysynth of the 1980s: the Fender Chroma Polaris. Why the Polaris? Because it uses the exact same CEM3374 and CEM3372 combination found in the Matrix 12, but without the multimode filter architecture. Considering you can still find a Polaris for around $2,500, it becomes a fascinating middle ground—a potential sleeper alternative for players chasing that Matrix 12 tone without entering five-figure territory.

This livestream isn’t about declaring winners or dunking on underdogs. It’s about understanding what actually matters in these designs, how component choices translate to sound, and whether the Matrix 6’s reputation is deserved—or wildly outdated. If you love 80s polysynths, Curtis chips, and uncomfortable truths about vintage gear pricing, this one’s going to get interesting."

An evening with Tom

video upload by Franz Schimmel

"DSI OB-6 - ambient impro with an additional short percussive loop.
A nice patch for playing live - thanks to the Tom Oberheim voiceboards on the Obie, this thing sounds very decent in the mix."

Modern Oberheim 4 voice inspired STG Musonics “Lyle” polyphonic analog modular synth #synth #analog

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Misery of the faith

video upload by MIDERA

"Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2: Drums and sequencing
Moog Minimoog: Bass
Access Virus TI: Keys
Sequential OB-6: Keys, intro melody
Oberheim Matrix 1000: Leads/Pads
Native Instruments RAUM: Reverb
Reaper DAW

#minimoog #accessvirus #RadikalTechnologies"

Most Iconic Synth Sequences

video upload by Nicolas Melis

"Most Iconic Synth Sequences

Iconic synth sequences recreated on Oberheim SEM, programmed by hand on OXI One MK2.
All music in this video is performed and recreated on the Oberheim SEM module, using the OXI One MK2 as the sequencer. No original recordings, MIDI, or samples were used.

Note: I recreated the Axel F bass line with the OXI One and the Oberheim SEM. While it isn’t originally a sequenced line, I loved how it sounded on the SEM, so I included it at the end."

TEO-5 Sound

video upload by MusicYet

He Hates This Synth Because…

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"In this video, I pick one thing I think I hate about 12 classic synthesizers—and then follow that feeling wherever it leads.
We’re talking about legendary instruments:
Minimoog, MS-20, Prophet-5, Jupiter-8, ARP 2600, Moog IIIc ('Plantasia'), Oberheim 4-Voice, Oberheim OB-X, Synclavier III, Elka Synthex, and Yamaha CS-30.
What starts as frustration with a workflow choice, a knob, or a design limitation slowly turns into something else entirely.
Along the way, I realize this video isn’t really about hating synths at all. It’s about relationships.
Every one of these instruments has limitations—and so do we. In any good relationship, not everything is perfect. But when you stop fighting what something isn’t and start understanding what it is, those limitations can become the very thing that leads you somewhere creative and unexpected.
Instead of endless options, boundaries create focus.
Instead of frustration, they create identity.
And in learning to understand these instruments more deeply, I ended up learning something about myself.
This is a video about synthesizers—but it’s also a small morality tale about creativity, acceptance, and finding freedom inside constraints.
Let me know in the comments:
Which synth do you love… even though it drives you crazy? 🎛️"

https://anthonymarinellimusic.com/pages/about

Oberheim Matrix-6R Analog Vintage Synthesizer w/ Original Manual

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Hovig Adourian - Varti Hotov (instrumental)

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"#armenian #harouthakobyan #korgpa5x #oberheim #instrumental"

Morning Synth Improv // Oberheim OB-6 + Chase Bliss Lost & Found

video upload by twotwothousand

Oberheim Teo-5 Synthesizer and MPC ONE +

video upload by James Dyson

Oberheim Two-Voice ⚡️ #synth

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Oberheim TEO-5 Module Short Demo.

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Vangelis 'Rachel's song' Sunday morning improv on CP70, Rhodes, Moog Muse

video upload by Jose's Vintage Keys

"I love synths, but I love my Rhodes en CP70 even more. Together they shine. Especially using 2 Lexicon reverbs in serie (PCM70 short reverb - Model 200 long reverb) and my 2 new delays: Meraki and Empress."

Oberheim OB-X in there as well.

HX Stomp with Oberheim Synth (Modulation Effects)

video upload by ThisWorldNeedzaHero

"Exploring the modulation side of the Line 6 HX Stomp pedal using my lovely Oberheim TEO 5 synthesizer."

Daidaishou Plays Oberheim TEO-5 with Deluge Live in Photosynthesis Studio in Olympia, Washington.

video upload by Photosynthesis

"Live in studio performance by Daidaishou featuring a Oberheim TEO 5.
1/19/2026 Photosynthesis Studios, Olympia Washington.
This is a part of a video series of local artists we have invited to showcase
for you to relax and enjoy the experience of sonic adventure with synthesizers.
No Lessons. No tutorials.
Thank you for watching , we love you.

https://www.photosynthesisolympia.com/"

Analemma - downtempo ambient

video upload by rustyjaw

"Have worked on this on and off for a couple of months. The basic outline of the track took shape fairly quickly, then the familiar self-doubts crept in and I spun for a while. Not seeing a way to move forward, I stopped working on it. The holidays came and went, and I left this project in stasis. But when I finally came back to it with fresh ears, I could sort of see a path forward. I reworked parts and found the groove again.

I think the bass in this is probably the most interesting part, it came about from experiments with MIDI FX on Hapax, using random LFOs to influence filter and amp settings on the OB6, creating this off-kilter wobbly sound with some funkiness. That then inspired the percussion.

The major players in this are: 3Rd Wave (the opening sound), OB-6 on bass, Prophet, Digitakt, Digitone doing background ambience, Minilogue, and a sprinkling of the Make Noise NUSS system."