Happy 90th Birthday, Tom!

video upload by Oberheim Official

"Thank you for helping us celebrate Tom Oberheim's 90th birthday! We're excited to share this special day with musicians, friends, and fans from around the world as we honor a true pioneer of synthesizer design and toast the remarkable impact he has had on generations of musicians.

If you’d like to send Tom your own birthday wishes, please leave a comment below. You can also post on YouTube or Instagram and @tag us so we can see your message.

Thank you for being part of this celebration, and happy birthday, Tom!"

Happy Birthday Tom! The Oberheim Matrix-6 was my first syntheizer, brand new back back in 1986! I've had a few Oberheims along the way including the OB-Xa, Matrix-12 (my dream synth as a teen), the DX, Cyclone and Strummer (thanks brian comes!), and an OB-6 desktop! Matrix is from my Matrix-6. The alias and the first site came out well before the Matrix movies. The Matrix-6 started my journey in synthesis. ;)

Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer and Editor

video upload by James Dyson

"Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer and Editor" Just having fun making sounds"

Oberheim TEO-5 and Sequential FOURM Synthesizers FUN

video upload by James Dyson

"Oberheim TEO-5 and Sequential FOURM Synthesizers FUN
Sound Design as I go and general Fun, FX added to the FOURM delay/Reverb
Drums Triaz VST"

RND synth - complete walkthrough

video upload by cyma forma

"here it is! the complete walkthrough of all the connectivity options and features of RND synth. despite its apparent simplicity, there’s a lot to cover.

9 midi modes, analog sync, 4-track audio over usb, midi cc messages, external hardware sequencing using 4 midi out channels… it hides a lot of features for various workflows.

RND synth is available at https://store-cymaforma.com/"

Oberheim TEO 5 - lovely filter

video upload by OmBreak

"Testing the TEO-5's filter while playing my own sequence.
The oscillator is powerful, and the reverb sounds also beautiful."

Compilation of SPLIT Patches on the OB-X8

video upload by Adam Borseti

"Ah, the OB-X8, my most cherished synthesizer. Here's the SPLIT mode patches I've made this far, based purely on whatever I happened to be in the mood to play. Obviously these are all cover sounds, but just goes to show how versatile the OB-X8 is. The SPLIT and DOUBLE mode functions are so effortless, like a Jupiter 8, just 2 panels at the press of a button. Makes programming a breeze!"

The First Oberheim Electronics Product from 1974! - Synthchaser #182

video upload by Synthchaser

"The Oberheim DS-2 Digital Sequencer was the first product from Oberheim Electronics, introduced in 1974.

In this video, I take a look at this historically significant instrument, explain how it works, and demonstrate its capabilities. While many sequencers of the era were simple analog step sequencers, the DS-2 was a remarkably advanced digital system capable of recording and playing back sequences of up to 144 notes via CV/gate."

Oberheim Four Voice Expander

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"Recently evaluated and repaired at Stone Hound Sound in Blue Springs, Missouri. Final photo is explanation of repairs from Stone Hound Sound.

Wired for CV/Gate unison and fully operational."

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Oberheim Xpander 6-Voice Synthesizer [US Version] w/ Flight Case SN G43214

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"Legendary Oberheim Xpander 6-Voice Synthesizer desktop module. This is the highly sought-after US Version (with jack labels printed ABOVE the jacks).

[Condition & Operation]

* Operation: Great working condition via MIDI. I have confirmed that the unit receives MIDI and plays audio correctly from both the main outputs and the individual voice outputs (tested and confirmed working via DIR mode).

* Tuning / Calibration: All 6 voices successfully pass the auto-tuning (ALL PASS) without requiring a long warm-up period. As with many vintage Xpanders, the tuning can be sensitive to temperature and may occasionally show a minor FAIL, but it clears and passes successfully once warmed up.

* Buttons & Knobs: All buttons and knobs respond and work. Please note that due to its vintage age, a few buttons may occasionally have a slightly slow response or require a firm press, but they all register properly.

* Display: The VFD display is clear and fully readable. There might be minor cosmetic or pixel imperfections due to age, but it does not affect readability at all during operation.

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Deep Forest – SOUL

video upload by Deep Forest

"The first chapter from the upcoming album SOUL.

Deep Forest has always explored the frontier between memory, technology and emotion.
From ancestral voices to new forms of sonic creation, from organic textures to AI-driven experimentation, music becomes a living, shifting presence — almost conscious.
Traditional sounds merge seamlessly with the tools of the future.
Human and machine no longer stand in opposition. Together, they create a new emotional language.
For more than three decades, Deep Forest has blended ethnic inspiration, electronic landscapes and innovative sound design, constantly searching for new sonic territories.
SOUL continues this journey into unexplored dimensions, where ancient memories, synthetic textures and human emotion intertwine.

Thus begins a new chapter of Deep Forest.
Video: Mix and Cie by William.L

Follow Deep Forest :
| Website : http://www.deep-forest.fr/"

Oberheim Four Voice

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"Purchased in Los Angeles in 2012, but it did not come with a lid. Serviced within two years, and have the notes available. Plays great. Sound and playability are incredible. Master Volume has a bit of scratching, but otherwise functions as it should. Local pickup in Austin only. Everything works, including CV and gate."

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Matt Barber - 80's in 80 seconds - Episode 5

video upload by Matt Barber - Sounds from The Sandbox

"Here is episode 5 of my series 80's in 80 seconds where I create an 80's synth themed track bed layering each part progressively in 80 seconds and then do a little improv jam along with it. I was able to integrate a few new pieces of gear on this one some of which I have been restoring and bringing back to life over the last few months including the Linndrum, Roland TR-727, Lexicon Model 200 reverb, and the Klark-Teknik DN780 reverb that is in the same vane as the AMS RMX16. I finish the jam with the Roland MKS-10 which was the first rackmount MIDI sound module released by Roland in 1984 that eventually led to the more infamous MKS-30, MKS-70 and, MKS-80. It is a 16 voice velocity sensitive EP/Clav/harpsichord type module with chorus, flanger, tremolo and a brilliance slider to control the tone of the 16 iconic Roland IR3109 filters it has on board. Sounded so good after I got it that I bought a second. Hopefully I can do a more in depth video on this in the future. For now enjoy episode 5!"

when the sequencer starts, anything can happen | live improvisation

video upload by Julian "J3PO" Pollack

"In this video, I set a few sequences in motion, followed them where they wanted to go, and improvised along with them in real time.

Using the Arturia Keystep Pro as the central sequencer, I built a foundation of evolving patterns and then improvised freely around them. The result is a fully spontaneous performance where composition and improvisation begin to blur together. When I perform this way, the sequencer becomes less of a tool and more of an improvisational collaborator.

This is a DAW-less performance. No computer was used in the creation of the performance itself, aside from recording and creating the final mix, including some additional processing for levels, compression, and overall balance.

Thanks for listening.

Instruments & Gear:

• Oberheim Two Voice Pro
• Vintage Vibe Electric Piano
• Minimoog
• Roland TR-8S
• Arturia Keystep Pro
• Assorted pedals and effects
• Analog Cases XTS Stands"

Bandcamp: https://j3po.bandcamp.com

Checking Out (and Loving) the Oberheim TEO-5

video upload by Duskmos

"In this Signal Colors Source video, I'm taking a look and listen to the Oberheim TEO-5 - a five voice analog synthesizer with onboard effects. This thing has crazy range and sounds really good all the while."

00:00 Intro
03:21 Sound Examples
15:14 Walkthrough
37:39 Final Thoughts

Studio Jam: Oxi one, Vermona Perfourmer and OB-6

video upload by Hill Station

"Captured a studio session creating more material for our forthcoming album. It was recorded using these instruments:

‪‪@Oberheim‬ OB-6
‪‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ DFAM
‪‪@rolandglobal‬ TR -8S
‪‪@strymon‬ Timeline
‪‪@oxiinstruments‬ Oxi one
‪@OTOMACHINES‬ Bim & Bam
Vermona Perfourmer"

OBERHEIM FVS w/ Custom Patch Panel by Analog Sweden

This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.

"Vintage Oberheim FVS-1 (Analog Sweden patchbay mod!!)
Fully functional.

It is a fully functional and—aside from the mod—completely original Oberheim 4-Voice FVS-1.
It was modified by the geniuses at Analog Sweden to be "fully patchable," but the original output board (including the faceplate) is tucked away inside the synth, so it can be restored to its original state if desired!"

Oberheim Xpander XP-1 6-voice Analog Synthesizer

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Oberheim OB-Xa Resonance Sweep Compared to Matrix-12

video upload by Ryan Day

"Here, I re-create Oberheim OB-Xa factory preset C4, which was famously used in Van Halen's 1984 intro, on the Oberheim Matrix-12. The Matrix-12 uses a different CEM chip (3372) for the filter and I believe the EGs were created in software. However, with programming, it can be made to sound quite similar to the CEM 3320 found in the OB-Xa. Listen for yourself.

Programming hint: I use a tracking generator to achieve the exponential attack curve found on the OB-Xa filter envelope generator. :-)"

I Spent 6 Months Creating the Tom Sawyer OB-X Sweep on my Oberheim OB-X8

video upload by Ryan Day

"Over the course of 6 months, I set out to replicate the classic Oberheim OB‑X resonance sweep from Tom Sawyer using my OB‑X8. Dialing this in was a serious challenge. Even so, it’s not a perfect match as there’s no way to fully capture the unique character of Geddy Lee's original OB‑X, particularly the per-voice oscillator tuning variance, pulse width variance, filter cutoff, and envelope generator de-calibration that shaped this sound.

The OB‑X8’s Vintage knob gets impressively close, though.

This clip was recorded on my phone. I’m hoping to put together a higher-quality demo in the future. For now, hope you enjoy it."

"Hey Mickey" Toni Basil - Oberheim OB-X8

video upload by Adam Borseti

"Always fun."

Oberheim SEM Pro Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Desktop Module SN 1079

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