Exploring Oberheim Xpander

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Xpander 6-Voice Synthesizer w/ Original Manual & Oberheim Pin

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1st impression of the Oberheim: really FAT! #synth #analog #oberheim #synthesizer

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Oberheim Matrix 12 SN P68719

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"SERVICED! God’s own Original vintage Oberheim Matrix 12 in absolutely gorgeous playing condition, fully teched, recapped, and restored, every key and function operating as designed, and she sounds….. massive!

End of the rainbow, final boss poly monster. You will not find a better example."

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Legendary patch on the Oberheim Xpander synthesizer

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Oberheim DS-2a Sequencer - Quick Demo

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"Just got this DS-2a up and running so I thought I'd hook it up to the OB-X and see how it works.

Important note about the operation of the DS-2a: it cannot quantize so, as you'll see, building a repeating sequence can be a bit of a hit-or-miss proposition.

www.ericframpton.com"

Rare Oberheim TVS Pro with original box and manual

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Demo in the listing previously posted here.

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Synth jam with Prophet 10, Oberheim OBX8, Juno 60 and Oberheim DX drums through Eurorack

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Oberheim Xpander XP1 JP SN 700229

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Oberheim Teo 5 in studio & factory sounds demo

TEO 5 welcome in my studio 2025 video upload by Less gama

"Unboxing Oberheim Teo 5"

Oberheim Teo 5 factory sounds demo

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"Composition: D. Čemeris"

100 Oberheim Matrix 12 URBANEK Patches BY Peter Urbanek

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"After the last set of whacky sounds [posted here] I wanted to document some more 'classic' Matrix 12 vibes. I found this great bank by Peter Urbanek.

From the .txt

PATCHES BY PETER URBANEK (free)
Reviewed by Mike Metlay

Peter's patches tend to be organized in sets, with several subtle variations on a theme, and named accordingly: VOICE 1.1, VOICE 1.2, etc. It seems that when a patch deviates enough from the basic form, he gives it a name of its own and groups it after the others of its ilk. For this reason, Peter's patch tape is organized quite neatly, making it easy to audition all of a particular type of patch. Heavy use is made of both Levers, both Pedals, Pressure, Velocity, and Release Velocity on many patches, for effects ranging from vibrato to ENV shape changes and resonant sweeps on note attacks. It should be noted by all that to Peter, "vibrato" means everything from triangle-wave warbles to deep noise-wave growls. His Multi Patch setups are meaningless: they're left over from the factory patch tape. Blanking them would've been nice.

In contrast to the previous set, the patches here bear little resemblance to the sounds after which they're named. Each sound group, like VOICE, STRIN, CHURCH, etc., appears to describe the general character of a sound rather than it's true intent. Peter seems to enjoy the "analog synthesis for its own sake" approach to programming; he eschews realism in favor of timbre.

And what timbres-thundering basses, blasting church organs that seem to belong to any church I've ever heard of, bizarre sound effects (though not on the level of the next tape reviewed) with random LFOS, rich filtered string pads ... all heavily overlaid with a grimy analog crunch that threatens to bury the listener. There are a few slightly altered factory patches as well, but these have also fallen to Peter's grim analog touch.

In fact, there aren't that many different kinds of sounds on this tape; it has a definite "one flavor" feel to it throughout, and that flavor doesn't lend itself to realism, so if you're looking for variety or realistic sounds, look elsewhere. But if you want to learn exactly why no digital synth can cross an Xpander and live, these sounds would be a fine place to start."

100 Oberheim Expander/Matrix12 single FX patches by Arthur Springer

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"So whilst on soak test I came across this crazy bank:
Notes from the .txt
ART SPRINGER STRIKES AGAIN (free)
Reviewed by Mike Metlay

All right, gang, I know what you're expecting in this space, so I'll oblige you and get it over with. Ready? Here goes: "WAHOOLAZUMA! Everybody's favorite twisted puppy is back from the audio torture chamber, and he's brewed up the most brain-slashing package of monstrous elektronoyze EVER! This stuff's great for warping your brain patterns, killing your cat, etc..."

Okay. Happy now? Good, now let's get serious. I heard from Art recently that he didn't get a terribly good response to his first mailing, and that few, if any, XUG members looked him up for his second set of patches

He seemed in a pretty good humor about it, but I couldn't help wondering if my presentation of his patch set didn't scare a lot of people away just by the wording. So, with a new patch set from Art (more diverse than the first two) in hand, I'd like to try again.

One of the most unhealthy trends I see in today's patch-editing software is the patch randomizer, that cute but overused utility that generates random patches at the click of a mouse. Literally thousands of these random patches are being sold by unscrupulous hackers as "original sounds," and a whole new generation of MIDI morons is springing up (pardon the pun) whose idea of "good programming chops" is the ability to tweak a randomly generated sound into something that (almost) works. No program of this type exists yet for the xpander, and I'm glad of it: the lack of computer-generated garbage on the market forces the user community to seek one another for new ideas, rather than some electronic I Ching. We come together in this Group to share ideas and learn from one another and I believe that studying another human being's work beats watching a computer coughing up random numbers. Which brings us to the music of Art Springer.

In my opinion, these patches are important. VERY important. I get so enthused about Art's work because I see in him a reflection of my college days, when I puttered about with ARP and Buchla modular monsters creating sounds for the sheer joy of it, putting together tonalities never before heard on Earth rather than trying to make a realistic shakuhachi. This was, and often still is, the meat and potatoes of electronic music to me. And when I hear Art telling me that people- Xpander users!-are returning his work because it's "too weird," I know something's wrong. The Xpander isn't a sampler or a digital piano. It's not an imitative instrument by nature. It's a powerful, multiply interfaceable modular synthesizer with a great deal of flexibility. Art Springer takes a stance on its use that no other Group member has had the courage to try: using its Power as a CV percussion device to enhance the sounds of his more traditionally oriented synths. (By the way, Lionel and I are big fans of his music ... it's not as inaccessible as you might think, and the odd tonalities make his dance pieces a lot of fun.) This is a new idea to a lot of you, and I don't blame you for being frightened. But it's better to learn from someone whose ideas differ from yours than to convince a computer to feed you something safe. I'd like to suggest something simple to start with: get one of Art's sound sets, trigger your Xpander with your drumbox, and try writing music with these sounds as part of the atmosphere rather than conventional drum noises. Or do something completely different. The important thing is to try to expand (hm) your horizons to something new. These sounds of Art's do take getting used to, but I think you'll learn a lot from them. Trust me."

Oberheim Matrix 12 Repair

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"I was lucky enough to be able to restore this amazing instrument.
Hampered at the end by a wrong logic chip installed. From factory? Or 'the last guy'?

Music from my new ATMOS album 'Height Supremacy' under my ATMOS artist name Galactic Horizon.

‪@Oberheim‬ #repair #oberheim #matrix12 #expander #restoration #synth #synthesizer"

Oberheim OB-8

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"Quick demo of the over sized , great sounding Oberheim OB-8 with the cheap non velocity keyboard implementation that everyone used at the time compared to the sequential T8 that had a great keyboard but didn't sound as good as the prophet 5! I prefer my TEO-5 or the OB6 I had before but I still have the rev4 Prophet 5 desktop."

The Water is Wide - J3PO (Julian Pollack) - solo studio performance

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"This is my rendition of the classic "The Water is Wide," performed and recorded in my studio in one take, with no overdubs.

This song has meant a lot to me over my life. I remember the first time I heard this song was in the third grade. We were learning it and singing in my after-school choir (Kairos, on offshoot of the Crowden School). It was the late 90s in Berkeley, California. It was one of the first moments in my life that I can remember being deeply touched by music. I am forever grateful for that experience, as it was one that propelled me into a life in music. I hope you enjoy my version of this timeless song. 💙

Filmed by Emily Hoerdemann https://www.emilyhoerdemann.com
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For more information, please visit www.j3po.net"

Trouble – Soulful Blues Jazz with Oberheim OB-1 Magic | AWJI Void

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"Trouble is blues jazz at its most soulful — driven by the rare Oberheim OB-1 analog synth, warm Wurlitzer 200A, and expressive guitar solos. Recorded live with no overdubs, this session from AWJI Void captures real emotion and vintage tone.

🎵 Musicians & Credits
• Yamaha CS80, Roland Jupiter 4, Oberheim OB-1, Wurlitzer 200A – Andy Whitmore
• Fender Telecaster, Gibson 335 – John Isle
• Fender Precision Bass – David Whitmore
• Pearl Drum Kit – Alun Harries
Engineered by Stepan Honc
Mixed by Andy Whitmore & Ed Stokes at greystokestudio.com

⏱️ Chapters
0:00 – Intro / Main Theme
0:55 – Guitar Solo (Gibson 335)
2:38 – Synth Solo (Oberheim OB-1)
4:20 – Main Theme
5:11 – Bass Solo (Fender Precision)
5:38 – Drum Solo (Pearl Kit)
6:02 – Main Theme"

The Smooth Jazz Track You’ll Play on Repeat 💫 | AWJI Void – Sleepless in Cala Pi

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"Smooth jazz blues instrumental music for relaxing, working, or late-night driving. “Sleepless in Cala Pi” by AWJI Void is a laid-back, melodic track with echoes of George Benson’s Lady. AWJI Void “Sleepless in Cala Pi”

Recorded June 2023
🎹 Yamaha CS80, Roland Jupiter 4 & programming – Andy Whitmore
🎸 Fender Telecaster American – John Isle
🥁 Gretsch Catalina Drum Kit – Gabor Dornyei
Recorded & Mixed by Andy Whitmore, John Isle, Bernard Dyerson & Ed Stokes

⏱️ Chapters
0:00 – Intro / Main Theme
0:38 - Jupiter 4 Solo
3:15 – Fender Telecaster Solo
5:48 – Main Theme
6:27 - Jupiter 4 Solo
8:04 – Fender Telecaster Solo

💡 AWJI Void = Andy Whitmore & John Isle, lifelong friends and collaborators with London’s top session musicians. Every track is live, first takes only – music from the heart. Andy Whitmore has played keyboards on 50 hit records, produced 14 Top Ten hits, and worked with artists including Elton John, Lemar & Peter Andre.

Press Release
AWJI Void announce the release of their debut album Lovely Day, arriving 30th October 2025. The record features 8 original tracks blending smooth jazz and blues-rock instrumentals, showcasing the band’s unique groove and atmospheric soundscapes. Lovely Day will be available on all major streaming platforms."

oberheim #live

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Oberheim Armenian style.

OBERHEIM OB-X8 PRESET | #GARIKMUSIC 🎵Oberheim. #OBX8

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Oberheim Armenian style.

Oberheim DX / Stretch / MIDI SNs D41333 & S61902

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"New old stock, basically: a rare Oberheim DX and Stretch combination. Check out the internet for more info: briefly the DX was a slimmed-down but also in some ways improved version of the classic DMX - and the even rarer Stretch was then made available to add a lot more versatility and power. Incredible condition - unused since new. Provide your own IEC lead."

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Oberheim DMX with MIDI and memory expansion

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"Fully restored and serviced Oberheim DMX drum machine. Fitted with midi and memory expansion, power supply recapped and serviced."

Pic of the inside below.

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