Showing posts with label Oberheim. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oberheim. Show all posts
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Prophet 5 & 10 vs Oberheim OB-X8 🎛️ Shootout Comparison & Tutorial
video upload by Urban Sound Studio - Todd
"Want to learn the differences in the workflow and sound of the Prophet and OB-X8, this video is for you. We dive deep into the oscillators, filters, layout, and differences of each synth. For more specifics on the Prophet, make sure to check out my 3 part series that takes you from the beginning to pro level sound design: [posted here - also see Oberheim OB-X8 The Mysterious Paddle Box 🎁 Modulation and Arpeggiator]
🎥 Video Chapters:
0:00 - Introducing the Sequential Prophet and Oberheim OB-X8
1:20 - Tuning and Basic Init Patch
2:19 - The Mixer
3:15 - Setting OSC Frequency
3:58 - Comparing Oscillators
9:09 - Creating a Polysaw
10:37 - OSC Sync
12:48 - X-Mod and Filter Envelope to Freq
14:00 - Envelopes and the Vintage Knob
15:18 - The Filters!"
New Oberheim TEO-5 Incoming
This one is in via Soviet Space Child.
Just the pics for now, but you can cick on them and zoom in. Looks like a Take 5 meets OB-6.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
SN M51909
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Modded Oberheim OB-8
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via this listing
"New Fatar keybed
MIDI modification
Juergen Haible mod (even closer to the OBXa sound!)"
via this listing
"New Fatar keybed
MIDI modification
Juergen Haible mod (even closer to the OBXa sound!)"
Monday, April 22, 2024
Oberheim OB-Mx Rackmount Analog 2-Voice Synthesizer SN MX001434
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via this listing
"Just serviced, like new. One card with two voices. All voltages compatible."
via this listing
"Just serviced, like new. One card with two voices. All voltages compatible."
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Oberheim OB-X8 vs Sequential OB6 - Which Should You Choose?
video upload by Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech
"The incredible new Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop version is here and it's time to compare it with the older OB-6! Both synths offer that unmistakeable Oberheim flavour but they have some key differences that set them apart!"
⏰ Timestamps ⏰
» 0:00 Introducing the Synths!
» 1:40 The Differences!
» 3:33 The OB-X8 Filters!
» 8:35 The Reduced Size?
» 10:00 The OB-6 Filter
» 12:29 Modulation and Poly Mod/X-Mod
» 19:05 The Effects?
» 20:50 Arpeggiators & Sequencers?
» 22:30 Poly Chain, Voices & Multi-Timbral?
» 23:30 Which One to Choose?
» 24:40 Thanks For Watching!
Friday, April 19, 2024
Oberheim OB-X 61-Key 8-Voice Synthesizer SN 802701 w/ MIDI & Custom Side Panels
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via this listing
This SN was previously posted here with custom knobs back in 2019.
"OBERHEIM OBX 8 VOICE s/n 802701 , Encore MIDI 120 programs, custom cherry wood cheeks, flight case. Production 1979/1980. The first and the best Oberheim polysynth.
FUNCTIONALITY
This synth has been fully restored by Rosensound, one of the best in the business.Vintage Oberheim synths have a reputation for being inherently unreliable, which is not really accurate. The electrical design flaws and common stress/failure points on these synths are well known. Provided they are properly restored and upgraded by a competent technician they are quite reliable. I've had this one since 2021. It's given me no trouble. It tunes and scales so accurately that sometimes it's quite nice to play before hitting autotune. All key bushings are new of course, so it's nice to play.
All functions working as normal. If you own one of these, expect to periodically open it up to clean J-wires on the old pratt-read keyboard. This is not technically difficult and there are resources available on the internet. Nothing this old will run without periodic maintenance.
COSMETICSSee photos. I have tried to show every unflattering mark on the front panel, there aren't many but the buyer should be able to see what they're getting. Bottom panel has light paint scratches consistent with a 1979 synth, but no metal gouges or whacks.Overall I think the front panel is clean, very nice IMO.
By the way, I have the original cheeks which burst at the side (a common issue as they used cheap plywood with a solid wood veneer) - they're not hideous by any means, I just prefer the cherry ones. If the buyer wants the original cheeks I can include them too, but be aware they'll not fit in the case, so separate shipping costs will be incurre"
via this listing
This SN was previously posted here with custom knobs back in 2019.
"OBERHEIM OBX 8 VOICE s/n 802701 , Encore MIDI 120 programs, custom cherry wood cheeks, flight case. Production 1979/1980. The first and the best Oberheim polysynth.FUNCTIONALITY
This synth has been fully restored by Rosensound, one of the best in the business.Vintage Oberheim synths have a reputation for being inherently unreliable, which is not really accurate. The electrical design flaws and common stress/failure points on these synths are well known. Provided they are properly restored and upgraded by a competent technician they are quite reliable. I've had this one since 2021. It's given me no trouble. It tunes and scales so accurately that sometimes it's quite nice to play before hitting autotune. All key bushings are new of course, so it's nice to play.
All functions working as normal. If you own one of these, expect to periodically open it up to clean J-wires on the old pratt-read keyboard. This is not technically difficult and there are resources available on the internet. Nothing this old will run without periodic maintenance.
COSMETICSSee photos. I have tried to show every unflattering mark on the front panel, there aren't many but the buyer should be able to see what they're getting. Bottom panel has light paint scratches consistent with a 1979 synth, but no metal gouges or whacks.Overall I think the front panel is clean, very nice IMO.
By the way, I have the original cheeks which burst at the side (a common issue as they used cheap plywood with a solid wood veneer) - they're not hideous by any means, I just prefer the cherry ones. If the buyer wants the original cheeks I can include them too, but be aware they'll not fit in the case, so separate shipping costs will be incurre"
Thursday, April 18, 2024
1970’s Oberheim TVS-1A 2 Voice Synthesizer SN 0087
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Oberheim OB-X8 The Mysterious Paddle Box 🎁 Modulation and Arpeggiator
video upload by Urban Sound Studio - Todd
"The Oberheim OB-X8 paddle-box is a tightly source for creative inspiration. But are you fully aware of how to use it? We will explore the mod section, transposition, arpeggiator, and sequencing features of this synth."
0:00 - Introducing the OB-X8 Paddle-Box
0:55 - The Mod Section
5:15 - Split Mode With Mod Section
7:00 - Transpose Buttons and Pitch Bend Paddles
10:59 - The Arp Section
16:13 - Split Mode and the Arp Section
Roland SDE3000 × Oberheim Matrix1000
video upload by Rec Gear Demos
aka Telly's Gear Depot On Reverb
Roland SDD320 DIMENSION D × Oberheim Matrix1000
Roland TR66 × Model 103 Spring reverb mixer
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Oberheim OB-X8 SN 01768 w/ Blue Stripe Overlay
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via this listing
"I am a music hobbyist, a bassist in fact, and this synth belongs in the hands of a professional keyboard player or producer ... or anyone with more talent than me. I'm sure someday soon I'll regret selling it. But frankly though, I bought it because I couldn't wait for the Behringer UB-Xa any longer. But now that I have the UB, which in no way sounds as beautiful as the OB-X8, I'm selling the OB.
Now that I have the two to compare, the most immediate difference is the build quality of the OB so completely outshines the UB. Next is the tone. The lows and especially the lo-mids are tight and clear on the OB. The UB is a bit boomy or mushy in comparison with a tendency to overdrive without adjustment on the board. The OB also has more preset storage, 128 more locations. However, given my lack of skills, musical and financial needs, I've got to sell the OB. My loss is your benefit."
See this previous post for build quality on the UB-Xa.
via this listing
"I am a music hobbyist, a bassist in fact, and this synth belongs in the hands of a professional keyboard player or producer ... or anyone with more talent than me. I'm sure someday soon I'll regret selling it. But frankly though, I bought it because I couldn't wait for the Behringer UB-Xa any longer. But now that I have the UB, which in no way sounds as beautiful as the OB-X8, I'm selling the OB.
Now that I have the two to compare, the most immediate difference is the build quality of the OB so completely outshines the UB. Next is the tone. The lows and especially the lo-mids are tight and clear on the OB. The UB is a bit boomy or mushy in comparison with a tendency to overdrive without adjustment on the board. The OB also has more preset storage, 128 more locations. However, given my lack of skills, musical and financial needs, I've got to sell the OB. My loss is your benefit."
See this previous post for build quality on the UB-Xa.
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024
Desire: Best Oberheim OB-8 Sounds Revealed
video upload by Andy Whitmore
"Analog Synthesizers Rewind: Top 10 Classics!
S1:Ep6 - The sixth in a series of 10 videos!
The Classic Oberheim OB-8 - Basic Programming Tutorial
The Oberheim OB-8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by Oberheim in early 1983 and discontinued in 1985. As the fourth product in the OB-series of polyphonic compact synthesizers, the OB-8 was the successor to the OB-Xa. The number of production was about 3,000 units.
The OB-8 features eight-voice polyphony, two-part multi-timbrality, a 61-note processor-controlled piano keyboard, sophisticated programmable LFO and envelope modulation, two-pole and four-pole filters, arpeggiator, external cassette storage, MIDI capability and 120 memory patches, 24 bi-timbral patches, and used the Z80 CPU. The musician's interface also consists of two pages of front panel programmable controls, left panel performance controls and a set of foot pedals and switches."
Oberheim DMX SN F34106
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via this listing
Additional Tone Tweakers Listings
"This is the highest quality DMX with MIDI you'll find.
The unit shown in the photos is the one for sale now. We paid our tech for the 17 hours of highly skilled labor + parts required to make this unit better than the rest. No expense spared. No corners cut. The end result is an item that's way better than others of its type you may find and which is justifiably more expensive. Or you could buy a cheaper one and pay us a lot more to restore it for you to get it up to this ones level... if we're available for outside restoration work.
In addition to necessary repairs, here's what was done to this unit in an effort to increase reliability and keep this unit working perfectly way longer than others out there:
Full cleaning inside and out. Power supply electrolytic capacitors replaced, jumper wires, new regulator with heat sync, IC socket (16p x 2), resoldered molex connector pins. Installed new battery and diode. Replaced molex connector terminals (x40). Removed original slide pots and replaced with new ones for perfect, smooth, crackle free performance. Installed 20p IC socket x4. Cleaned and lubed switch contacts. Installed new rubber feet. Replaced a bunch of ICs (oerformance related, won't change this unit's sound). Replaced voice card molex connectors.
This unit is in beautiful shape and is ready to play and record with, no excuses or BS typical of other vintage gear deals and no, we won't sell it for what unrestored junk (or other selllers supposedly serviced gear that was done as quickly and as cheaply as possible) sells for. You get what you pay for.
sn3410x (see pics)"
via this listing
Additional Tone Tweakers Listings
"This is the highest quality DMX with MIDI you'll find.
The unit shown in the photos is the one for sale now. We paid our tech for the 17 hours of highly skilled labor + parts required to make this unit better than the rest. No expense spared. No corners cut. The end result is an item that's way better than others of its type you may find and which is justifiably more expensive. Or you could buy a cheaper one and pay us a lot more to restore it for you to get it up to this ones level... if we're available for outside restoration work.
In addition to necessary repairs, here's what was done to this unit in an effort to increase reliability and keep this unit working perfectly way longer than others out there:
Full cleaning inside and out. Power supply electrolytic capacitors replaced, jumper wires, new regulator with heat sync, IC socket (16p x 2), resoldered molex connector pins. Installed new battery and diode. Replaced molex connector terminals (x40). Removed original slide pots and replaced with new ones for perfect, smooth, crackle free performance. Installed 20p IC socket x4. Cleaned and lubed switch contacts. Installed new rubber feet. Replaced a bunch of ICs (oerformance related, won't change this unit's sound). Replaced voice card molex connectors.
This unit is in beautiful shape and is ready to play and record with, no excuses or BS typical of other vintage gear deals and no, we won't sell it for what unrestored junk (or other selllers supposedly serviced gear that was done as quickly and as cheaply as possible) sells for. You get what you pay for.
sn3410x (see pics)"
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Top 12 songs with drum machine intros
video upload by Espen Kraft
"Top 12 hit songs with drum machine intros. Roland, Oberheim, Linndrum, Korg, E-mu, Alesis, they all made drum machines that would rock the world and artists like Phil Collins, Queen, Tears for Fears, Human League, Prince, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen (yes, even him) soon started using them.
00:00 Intro
00:15 Sexual Healing Roland TR-808
00:30 Take Me Home Roland TR-909
00:47 Steppin' Out Korg Kr-55
01:04 Radio Ga Ga Linndrum
01:23 Blue Monday Oberheim DMX
01:37 Shout E-mu Drumulator
01:58 Don't You Want Me? Linn LM-1
02:14 Streets of Philadelphia Alesis HR-16
02:32 In the Air Tonight Roland CR-78
02:48 Need You Tonight Roland TR-707
03:02 Clear Boss DR-55
03:17 Top Gun Anthem Roland TR-808"
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Oberheim FVS w/ Mods
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via this listing
"One of less than 800 units made.
FVS-1 informations:
Four dual-oscillator SEM modules each with its own filters and envelopes
49-note keyboard and polyphonic controller module allowing SEM modules to be assigned to keyboard in a variety of ways including fixed, split or continuous
Mixer/pan module
Polyphonic programmer module with 16 memory locations for either single or combination patches with each SEM programmable separately or in common
8 VCOs with sawtooth or variable pulse width waveforms; pulse width modulation from either envelop or LFO
4 classic resonant Oberheim VCFs with 12 db per octave cutoff slopes, each continuously selectable between low pass/notch/high pass configuration, and bandpass.
Separate envelopes for VCA and VCF with positive or negative routing of envelop to VFC; envelop routable VCO pitch or pulse width modulation
One triangle wave LFO per voice and one common global LFO from programmer module
Each of the polyphonic programmer and keyboard controller have there own manual global filter cutoff frequency control
°Modifications:
individual audio outputs fitted for each SEM, these are the four extra ¼” jack sockets above the mixer module, very useful if you want to add EQ, effects or compression on each SEM independently, you can use both the separate outputs and the outputs from the mixer module together."
via this listing
"One of less than 800 units made.
FVS-1 informations:
Four dual-oscillator SEM modules each with its own filters and envelopes
49-note keyboard and polyphonic controller module allowing SEM modules to be assigned to keyboard in a variety of ways including fixed, split or continuous
Mixer/pan module
Polyphonic programmer module with 16 memory locations for either single or combination patches with each SEM programmable separately or in common
8 VCOs with sawtooth or variable pulse width waveforms; pulse width modulation from either envelop or LFO
4 classic resonant Oberheim VCFs with 12 db per octave cutoff slopes, each continuously selectable between low pass/notch/high pass configuration, and bandpass.
Separate envelopes for VCA and VCF with positive or negative routing of envelop to VFC; envelop routable VCO pitch or pulse width modulation
One triangle wave LFO per voice and one common global LFO from programmer module
Each of the polyphonic programmer and keyboard controller have there own manual global filter cutoff frequency control
°Modifications:
individual audio outputs fitted for each SEM, these are the four extra ¼” jack sockets above the mixer module, very useful if you want to add EQ, effects or compression on each SEM independently, you can use both the separate outputs and the outputs from the mixer module together."
Tuesday, April 09, 2024
Fear-Inducing Modulation on Oberheim OB-8
video upload by Andy Whitmore
"The Classic Oberheim OB-8 - Basic Programming Tutorial
The Oberheim OB-8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by Oberheim in early 1983 and discontinued in 1985. As the fourth product in the OB-series of polyphonic compact synthesizers, the OB-8 was the successor to the OB-Xa. The number of production was about 3,000 units.
The OB-8 features eight-voice polyphony, two-part multi-timbrality, a 61-note processor-controlled piano keyboard, sophisticated programmable LFO and envelope modulation, two-pole and four-pole filters, arpeggiator, external cassette storage, MIDI capability and 120 memory patches, 24 bi-timbral patches, and used the Z80 CPU. The musician's interface also consists of two pages of front panel programmable controls, left panel performance controls and a set of foot pedals and switches."
Oberheim DMX
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via this listing
Additional Tone Tweakers Listings, also on Reverb
"This is the highest quality DMX with MIDI you'll find.
The unit shown in the photos is the one for sale now. We paid our tech for the 17 hours of highly skilled labor + parts required to make this unit better than the rest. No expense spared. No corners cut. The end result is an item that's way better than others of its type you may find and which is justifiably more expensive. Or you could buy a cheaper one and pay us a lot more to restore it for you to get it up to this ones level... if we're available for outside restoration work.
In addition to necessary repairs, here's what was done to this unit in an effort to increase reliability and keep this unit working perfectly way longer than others out there:
Full cleaning inside and out. Power supply electrolytic capacitors replaced, jumper wires, new regulator with heat sync, IC socket (16p x 2), resoldered molex connector pins. Installed new battery and diode. Replaced molex connector terminals (x40). Removed original slide pots and replaced with new ones for perfect, smooth, crackle free performance. Installed 20p IC socket x4. Cleaned and lubed switch contacts. Installed new rubber feet. Replaced a bunch of ICs (oerformance related, won't change this unit's sound). Replaced voice card molex connectors.
This unit is in beautiful shape and is ready to play and record with, no excuses or BS typical of other vintage gear deals and no, we won't sell it for what unrestored junk (or other selllers supposedly serviced gear that was done as quickly and as cheaply as possible) sells for. You get what you pay for.
sn3410x (see pics)"
via this listing
Additional Tone Tweakers Listings, also on Reverb
"This is the highest quality DMX with MIDI you'll find. The unit shown in the photos is the one for sale now. We paid our tech for the 17 hours of highly skilled labor + parts required to make this unit better than the rest. No expense spared. No corners cut. The end result is an item that's way better than others of its type you may find and which is justifiably more expensive. Or you could buy a cheaper one and pay us a lot more to restore it for you to get it up to this ones level... if we're available for outside restoration work.
In addition to necessary repairs, here's what was done to this unit in an effort to increase reliability and keep this unit working perfectly way longer than others out there:
Full cleaning inside and out. Power supply electrolytic capacitors replaced, jumper wires, new regulator with heat sync, IC socket (16p x 2), resoldered molex connector pins. Installed new battery and diode. Replaced molex connector terminals (x40). Removed original slide pots and replaced with new ones for perfect, smooth, crackle free performance. Installed 20p IC socket x4. Cleaned and lubed switch contacts. Installed new rubber feet. Replaced a bunch of ICs (oerformance related, won't change this unit's sound). Replaced voice card molex connectors.
This unit is in beautiful shape and is ready to play and record with, no excuses or BS typical of other vintage gear deals and no, we won't sell it for what unrestored junk (or other selllers supposedly serviced gear that was done as quickly and as cheaply as possible) sells for. You get what you pay for.
sn3410x (see pics)"
Oberheim Matrix 12 SN P62503
Monday, April 08, 2024
Vintage Drum Synth Demos by You Are The Robots
video uploads by You Are The Robots
Arturia Keystep Pro was used to sequence those w/o built in rhythm sections. Use the player controls to skip around.
Playlist:
Sears Rhythm-Matic vintage analog drum machine with built-in speaker
SYNSONICS ELECTRONIC DRUM MODEL 5300 - A Very Rare Vintage Analog Drum Synthesizer | DEMO
POLLARD SYNDRUM 178 Vintage Analog Drum Synth Triggered By Arturia Beatstep Pro | DEMO
BOSS DR. PAD DRP-1 - Vintage Digital Drum Pad | DEMO
ROLAND CR-68 COMPURHYTHM - Vintage Analog Drum Machine | DEMO
ACE TONE RHYTHM ACE FR-1 - Vintage Analog Drum Machine | DEMO
NOMAD RHYTM MAKER 12 - Vintage Analog Drum Machine | DEMO
Vintage Analog WHIPPANY ELECTRONICS RHYTHM MASTER RM -10 Drum Machine W/ DIY Mods | DEMO
KEIO DONCA MATIC KORG MINI POPS 5 - Vintage Analog Drum Machine | DEMO
WURLITZER SWINGIN’ RHYTHM 5020 Vintage Analog Drum Machine | DEMO
WELSON SUPER-MATIC S12 Vintage Analog Italian Drum Machine 1971 | Demo
Mattel Synsonics Drums - Vintage Drum Machine
Univox SR-95 Vintage Drum Machine
Nomad Rhythm 12 - Vintage drum machine
Realistic Concertmate - Vintage Drum Machine / Metronome
Oberheim DXa (DX w/ factory midi) - Vintage drum machine
Roland CR 5000 - vintage analog drum machine
Modified Roland TR 606 - Vintage analog drum machine
Tama Techstar TAM500 - Analog Drum Synth
Rhythm Ace FR-2L With Issues - Vintage Drum Machine
Univox SR 55 - Vintage Analog Drum Machine
Whippany Rhythm Master - Vintage Analog Drum Machine
Sears Rhythm Matic R1000 - Vintage Analog Drum Machine
Simmons Digital Clap Trap - Vintage Clap Machine
Mattel Synsonics Pro - Analog Drum Machine
Univox MR8 Micro Rhythmer - Vintage Analog Drum Machine
MTI Auto-Orchestra Analog Drum Machine Bass & Strings Machine
Wurlitzer Swingin' Rhythm Analog Drum Machine
Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-3 - Vintage Analog Drum Machine For Sale On Ebay
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