"OK, this is one of the holy grails of vintage Synthesizer-Literature. In the 30 years of collecting synth-literature I only saw this catalog twice. There is another Oberheim Catalog from 1978 (8/4/2 Voice) which is much less rare. I guess this Oberheim catalog was only foreseen for dealers and universities. The price reflects it's rarity but I'm open to fair offers as always, the price will also be adapted as long it's not been sold, so keep watching this item if the price is too high for you now . I'm only shipping this with a tracking-option hence the higher shipping-costs,it would be an immense shame if this catalog gets lost in mailing traffic somewhere. This Oberheim catalog is for the real collector and could be your only chance in life to own this piece :)
For sale is an Oberheim 4/2-voice/SEM Catalog from 1975 (!)
This is your chance to own this original Oberheim Catalog which contains information and picture's of the 4/2 Voice and SEM Oberheim synthesizers. It also contains info and pics of the early Oberheim Products of the early 70's when Oberheim started as a company as there are the stand-alone Voltage Controlled Filter, Phasor and Digital and Mini Sequencer.
This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Oberheim collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.
This catalog has no highlighting or underlining in it. This catalog has 1 stamp and 1 sticker on it. This original Oberheim catalog is in very good condition, see the picture's for more detail."
"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."
"Unboxing the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave — a powerhouse wavetable synthesizer inspired by the legendary PPG Wave. In this first-look video, I plug it in fresh out of the box and explore its stunning sound engine, analog filters, modulation capabilities, and factory presets.
From classic digital textures to rich analog warmth, this synth delivers serious sonic depth. Expect real-time sound exploration, surprises, and honest first impressions as I dive in without even opening the manual."
0:00 Intro
0:15 Unboxing
0:42 Power Up
0:50 First Impressions
1:35 What Is It?
2:40 Samples
2:58 Filters
3:40 PPG Sounds
5:56 Multitimbrality
6:46 More PPG
7:04 Saturating a Pad
8:14 Analog Filter Manipulation
8:38 Eurogliders!
9:15 Analog Pad and Analog Filter
11:00 Sequencer
12:27 Arpeggiator
13:42 Wave Surfer
14:12 Unison Mode
15:20 Mod Matrix
16:11 Effects
18:56 Modulating Effects
22:30 Powerful Low End
23:54 Oberheim-y?
26:07 It's Digital?!?
26:27 Filter Compensation
28:02 Hours of Playing!
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"This collection of vintage synthesizers has grown with me for years. Most all of these instruments have been used on many projects, including VeggieTales, a variety of remixes, and many PlayStation video games and marketing and promotional discs. Most recently they were used on the Mass Effect Andromeda video games soundtrack. They have also been sampled and are part of the SoundVault Collection and the Kurzweil Analog Collection for the K2000 series samplers. VEMIA note: to forestall many inquiries, The seller’s idea is that he wants to sell it as a whole. That may or may not work out in this auction. If it doesn’t, obviously he’ll be free to do whatever he wants after the auction finishes.
It all works. Everything has been kept in a clean, smoke-free, climate-controlled studio. I have always fixed things myself, so everything is operational and sounding great. I have repair notes on the synths that received attention, though most of them have worked great over the years, without much need for repairs. There are also several MIDI to CV converters so they can all be controlled by computer, plus cables if desired. And a few have cases and manuals.
ARP 2600 with lid but no keyboard. Pictured with broken slider and missing caps, but I believe I have them. ARP Odyssey (White) ARP Odyssey (Black & Gold) ARP Odyssey (Black & Orange) ARP Avatar (Original with pickup) (No original knobs, but early rubber caps if you want) ARP Avatar (CMS modded with patchpoints, filter, and envelope) (No original knobs, but early rubber caps if you want)
Chroma Polaris
Crumar DS-2
EDP Wasp
Electro Harmonix Super Space Drum Electro Harmonix DRM 32 Digital Rhythm Matrix
Moog Liberation with rack power, cable, and case Moog MiniMoog Moog MemoryMoog Plus with MIDI and case Moog MicroMoog Moog MultiMoog Moog Opus 3 Moog Prodigy Moog Sonic Six (The case is poor, but the synth panel looks great) Moog Taurus with case
Oberheim Matrix-6r Oberheim OB-1 Oberheim OB-8 with Page 2 and MIDI Oberheim OB-SX (This one is probably in the worst physical condition of them all) Oberheim Xpander
Rheem Kee Bass
Roland CSQ-600 Digital CV/Gate Sequencer Roland JP-8080 Roland Jupiter-4 Roland Jupiter-6 with Europa and original box Roland Jupiter-8 with Encore MIDI Roland JX-8P Roland MKS-7 Roland MKS-30 with PG-200 Roland MKS-50 with PG-300 Roland MKS-70 with PG-800 Roland MKS-80 with MPG-80 Roland MSQ-100 sequencer in box Roland SH-1 Roland SH-2 with case Roland System-100 Model 101, 102, & 104 Roland System-100m D Block Roland System-100m Phaser and Sequencer Block Roland System-100m 104 Polyphonic Keyboard Roland TB-303 with Sequentix MIDI and Filter CV
SCI Max SCI Pro-One SCI-Prophet-5 SCI Prophet-600 with GliGli
Star Instruments Synare 3 Star Instruments Synare 4 Star Instruments Synare Sequencer
Yamaha CS-30 Yamaha SK-20
Encore Expressionist MIDI to CV/Gate Kenton Pro4 CV/Gate and DCB and Wasp JL Cooper MIDI IO 8 ch MIDI to CV/Gate
Standtastic wall-mount arms plus cables if you want them."
We say... A pre-owned Sequential OB-6 Desktop in very good condition. It has a few dings to the wooden side cheeks. The outer packaging is slightly worn but original and it comes with the power supply and manual
Manufacturer's description Classic Oberheim Sound — Made Portable The OB-6® desktop module is just as powerful and easy to use as its counterpart, the OB-6 Keyboard. The module has all of the same controls as the keyboard version and provides the same immediacy and ease of use. As with the OB-6 Keyboard, all parameters are at your fingertips, with full-sized knobs and switches and a comfortable, intuitive layout.
How does it sound? Massive — just like the keyboard, because on the inside, it’s exactly the same. The same analog signal path with discrete VCOs and VCFs. The same high-quality digital effects. The same classic Oberheim sound that has been earning raves from musicians around the world.
"Would you believe me if I told you I knew a guy who quit school at 16 and went to work in the Caltech Music Lab. At 18 was handpicked by Tom Oberheim, founder of a leading and pioneering synthesizer manufacturer of the same name, Oberhiem. This “kid” went on to help design Oberheim’s OBXa, then Oberheim’s first sequencer and drum machine.
From there he cofounded a design company that built the first electric drum pads for Dyna Cord. The first affordable sequencer, drum kit and digital tape recorded, ADAT, produced by Alesis.
WANT more! That design company grew into the legendary first guitar amp with digital sound modeling, Line Six Amps and effects pedals.
In this episode Marcus Riley shares not only the secrets of his accomplishments but what you need to know to drive you to accomplish your dreams."
"In the dark ages of synthesis, before midi, the questions of sequencing and programming had yet to be answered. A feature folks wanted to have but had yet to be invented. Leave it to the big brains at Oberheim to come to our rescue!
The DSX was released as part of the proprietary Oberheim Parallel Buss system. This allowed users to connect the OB-8, DMX drum machine, and the DSX allowing for easy control and syncing of synths. In addition to controlling these synths, the DSX features 8 CV and Gate outputs to control up to 8 more other analog synthesizers!
The DSX records in realtime the notes and patch changes you create while playing your OB-synth. It can hold up to 6,000 notes! The DSX can store up to 10 different sequences/songs. Each sequence can have 10 polyphonic tracks for multiple OB-synths and DMXs. Patch info including splits and doubles can be stored too. Quantizing, looping, editing, transposing, and sequence merging are a few more features. If you've got any of these classic (pre-MIDI) Oberheim analog OB-synths lying around, the DSX is an easy way to directly control them in a classic way, and without any need for MIDI retro-fits or interfaces."
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"Oberheim – Digital Sequencer DS2A (s/n 289) - Early 1970’s analogue sequencer (under digital control). This is the DS2”A” version with 144 note memory. In very good physical condition, but does not work. Powers up with a couple of segments on the screen lighting up, switches are working. 240v version.
VEMIA can collect and pack: 9GBP."
"Marcus Ryle is one of the great heroes of synthesizer history. At Oberheim in the early ’80s, he worked side-by-side designing with Tom Oberheim on legendary instruments like the DSX Digital Sequencer, the OB-Xa and OB-8, the DMX drum machine, and the groundbreaking Xpander and Matrix-12 synthesizers. These innovations revolutionized electronic music and still define the sound of a generation.
In this video, Marcus shares the inside story of Oberheim’s design culture—why certain features appeared on some synths and not others—and how those choices shaped the future of music.
Beyond Oberheim, Marcus co-founded Alesis, where he helped create the groundbreaking ADAT digital recorder, Quadraverb and HR16 drum machine... and later Line 6, where he pioneered digital modeling amps and effects, including the legendary POD. He also played a pivotal role in helping Tom Oberheim reclaim the Oberheim name, and he continues to be actively involved in the design of today’s newest Oberheim instruments—ensuring the spirit of innovation carries forward.
Few designers have influenced so many eras of music technology—Oberheim, Alesis, Line 6, Sequential, Focusrite and now the reborn Sequential/Oberheim. Marcus Ryle’s story is a masterclass in how his innovation changed music forever."
"How did the legendary Oberheim SEM (Synthesizer Expander Module) come to life? In this video, Tom Oberheim himself tells the story of how necessity became the mother of invention.
After creating the world’s first digital sequencer, Tom needed a dedicated synthesizer voice to play back the note information generated by the sequencer. His solution was the SEM — a compact, self-contained synth voice that could be sequenced while leaving a musician’s main synthesizer free to perform alongside it. This groundbreaking idea gave players entirely new creative possibilities and laid the foundation for some of the most influential instruments in music history.
Join me, along with Rob Rosen (Rosen Sound) and Marcus Ryle (Alesis, Line 6), as we hear directly from Tom about the innovation that started it all.
👉 Discover how the SEM was born and why it changed the future of synthesis."
"Today, we’re at the home of Tom Oberheim — one of the original pioneers who shaped synthesizers and music history. Tom's legacy includes some of the most groundbreaking innovations: (a stand alone ring modulator, the first commercially available phase shifter pedal (my personal favorite), an early digital sequencer, the Oberheim DS-2, and the SEM the first commercially available polyphonic synthesizer made in 2, 4 and 8 voice models, followed by favorites such as the OB-X, OB-Xa, OB-8, Xpander, Matrix 12, DMX drum machine and more... of course, most importantly he gave us the unmistakable "Oberheim sound" on his entire collection of iconic synthesizers that have inspired compositions and performances on countless records by multiple generations of artists.
Joining me for this special interview is my friend Rob Rosen from Rosen Sound—talented musician and renowned expert in synth restoration and preservation, and someone who's worked closely for a while with Tom to keep Oberheim instruments and ALL vintage synthesizers alive for future generations of musicians.
We’ll also be joined by Marcus Ryle, who's done so much. Marcus began his career working closely with Tom, at Oberheim, was a session musician, designed dozens of affordable and accessible products for Alesis - including the ADAT multitrack recording, Quadraverb digital reverb, and HR-1 drum machine, and later co-founded Line 6 (creating innovative guitar effects and revolutionizing digital modeling technology). His insight into Tom’s innovations—and his own contributions in music history —makes this a rare, deeply meaningful conversation.
Let’s get into it."
"In this video I'll go over why I think the Oberheim TEO 5 is a most excellent choice if you're in the market for an Analog Poly Synth, and give you a general overview and my First Impressions. Chapters below!
Chapters 00:00 Intro 1:24 Why TEO 5? 4:37 The 5 stands for Voices 06:20 Is it Analog or Digital? Yes. 07:50 Oscillators 11:00 Oscillator SYNC 11:52 Setting up a Quick Mod 13:15 X MOD 14:24 SEM State Variable Filter 16:10 Bandpass Filter 17:05 Pink And White Noise 18:12 Envelopes 20:09 Fatar Keybed 22:00 LFO 1 (MONO) 24:05 LFO 2 (POLY) 25:11 Unison 26:25 Chord Mode 26:55 Portamento 27:50 Overdrive Knob 28:09 Vintage Knob 29:35 Arpeggiator 31:13 Sequencer 33:48 Effects 40:45 Factory Presets 41:27 Mod Matrix 44:48 Final Thoughts"
"The DSX can interface directly with other Oberheim synths as well, including the OB-Xa, OB-SX, and OB-X.
The DSX can synchronize to the DMX, or it can control the OB-synths. In addition to controlling these synths, the DSX features 8 CV and Gate outputs to control up to 8 more other analog synthesizers. Super handy device for Oberheim owners!"
The Sequential Take 5 desktop module brings the legendary Prophet-5 sound to your mix, featuring the analog oscillators and filter that transformed electronic music. Compact and powerful, it fits seamlessly into any studio and is easy to transport for live performances. Modern effects and a powerful modulation matrix deliver sounds to transport you.
Soundtrack exclusively by Take 5. Yes, even the drums! Composed by Peter Dyer.
"The Take 5 and Teo-5 from Sequential and Oberheim make fantastic desktop units. They feel like they were made for this form factor - no compromises, simply great sounding synths in a high quality enclosure. The keyboard versions may have felt lacking in keys (even though they have a great keybed) - just a bit too short for some. I found it was quite handy having one that could fit on my rack! But with these the only decision you have to make is which one is best for you.
Luckily I'm here to confuse you further (they both sound great)! The decision will be whether you prefer the Oberheim or Sequential style of VCO programming, the filters, and the X-Mod/FM. And these just so happen to be the bits I look at in this :)"
0:00 Whoo Hoo!!
2:36 The Hardware
4:37 Quick Overview - What Are They?
6:58 Oscillators
10:20 Sync
12:31 Filters
21:08 X-Mod/FM
Press release follows:
Take Your Music to the Next Level with the Sequential Take 5 Desktop Module
San Francisco, CA – [July 1, 2025] – Sequential, a leading innovator in synthesizer technology, today announced the release of the Take 5 Desktop Module, bringing their legendary analog sound to a more compact and accessible form-factor.
Building on the success of the Take 5 keyboard, the desktop module offers the same powerful analog oscillators and filters that capture the iconic warmth and depth of the Prophet-5, enhanced with modern modulation and digital effects. The module delivers this sought-after sound in a space-saving design, perfect for studio setups and live performances where portability and efficiency are paramount.
"Ever since we launched the Take 5 keyboard, we’ve gotten repeated requests for a desktop module version, " says CEO David Gibbons. "And more recently, it seems that modules have really shot up in popularity. So, we're very excited to offer the Take 5 sound in a format that everyone seems to want."
The Take 5 Desktop Module provides the same hands-on, knob-based experience as its keyboard counterpart, allowing for intuitive sound design and real-time parameter adjustments. Users can delve deep into sound creation with controls that are simple and direct, making it fast and easy to polish your sound.
This synth fits perfectly in smaller studio or bedroom setups, and is easy to transport for live gigs, positioning The Take 5 desktop module to bring its signature Sequential sound to a wider audience than ever before. It's an instrument designed to make life easier and streamline the journey to making music and having fun.
The Take 5 desktop module is available now, with a US MAP price of $1,399.
"Oberheim Synthesizer Brochure (Brochure ONLY). 1977 vintage original. 16 small fold out pages. Covers legendary and Iconic Oberheim analog synthesizers. The mighty Oberheim Eight Voice, Oberheim Four Voice, Oberheim Two Voice, Oberheim SEM module, Oberheim Programmer, Oberheim Digital Sequencer, Oberheim Minisequencer. Brochure is Used. Very Good condition, vintage original, Has punch holes, no writing, no highlights, no tears, no stamp. No returns, no refunds. Please Ask all questions first. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
"It's a monster! ..yes, it's digital.. but, when you hear a 96kHz synth.. you quickly realize.. if there IS to be a digital synth.. then 96k is where it should be.. at that frame rate.. it's not 'steppy' and a lot smoother than the 'others', IMO. I'm the only owner of this 'lonely heart'. Bought it new, back when Awave was in a tiny arcade next to South Yarra station. It was the only synth that's ever 'tricked' me.. I thought it was analog 'something'. It just sounded too 'pure'.. so, I had to have it.. unfortunately, I haven't used it as much as it deserves.
This Solaris has resided in my smoke free studio since it was purchased new. Never toured, original PSU and manual (not that the manual is much use to anyone anymore.. that is.. with the advent of the newly developed V2 OS). For those that don't know, John was instrumental working alongside the late great Dr Robert Moog, in fact, he was there, in the early 70s, working alongside Dr Bob on the original MiniMoog.. fast forward a few years.. and there he was working alongside the late great Dave Smith @ Sequential Circuits. John worked on the Prophet 5, the VS and the Sequential Sampler, the Prophet 2000.
This was shortly before Yamaha acquired Sequential and retrenched the staff, yep.. that old chestnut.. and John went on to work at Korg where he was behind the WaveStation (basically he took his knowledge of the Korg VS and threw it into the WaveStation, as some might already be aware of). So, with all that history under his belt.. when it was time for John, whom I refer to as 'synth god', John started development on the Solaris.The Solaris is the culmination of all his passed work and synth experience, despite the panel often likened to the Oberheim Matrix 12, John had implemented Filters, Wave shapes, Step Sequencers, and not to forget 'Wave Sequencing' that've appeared in all his passed projects on those aforementioned classic synths, that he worked closely on with 'other' synth gods such as Dave Smith and Dr Bob Moog.
So, you could say.. the Solaris is what a 21st century synth-classic 'ought' to be. And, ultimately, that's why I wanted it, but.. I'm afraid, as good as it is.. it's more synth than I've ever needed...x10! It would be much more suited towards professional sound designers than someone who messes around with Samplers more often that not. Therefore, I'll let it go to another enthusiast.. other esteemed 'registered' owners in the Solaris forum are Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams, JJ Abrams, Jean-Michel Jarre, Matt Johnson, Ty Unwin to name a few.
In a nutshell, if had a paragraph to sum it up.. it's like a Matrix-12 integrated with a WaveStation and then there's CEM, SSM, Moog and Prophet 5 'mimicked' filters and oscillator shapes... basically, loads of features and 'flavors' from every 'beast synth' before it.
Main features: 10 Voice Polyphony 4 Oscillators 4 Filters 6 Envelope Generators 4 LFO's (+1 for Vibrato) 16 Step Sequencer Arpeggiator 8 analog outputs (4 stereo) Digital (ADAT) Output MIDI over DIN & USB 15 kg / 33 Lbs Comes with the original Australian 240v external PSU"
"NRSynth continues its quest for the analog sound of the golden age of modular Moogs, ARPs and other treasures of the past, and presents its new 2025 product: the Solo, a recreation of the legendary Oberheim SEM module."
"Jean-Claude Dubois is no stranger: he is the designer of the famous Digisequencer used on JMJ's Chronologie album.
He introduces us to the features of the DMS (Digital MIDI Sequencer), a supercharged evolution of the Digisequencer. Michel Geiss provides the historical background, and NR Synth provides its fabulous Solo, a recreation of the Oberheim SEM.
"OK, this is one of the holy grails of vintage Synthesizer-Literature. In the 30 years of collecting synth-literature I only saw this catalog twice. There is another Oberheim Catalog from 1978 (8/4/2 Voice) which is much less rare. I guess this Oberheim catalog was only foreseen for dealers and universities. The price reflects it's rarity but I'm open to fair offers as always, the price will also be adapted as long it's not been sold, so keep watching this item if the price is too high for you now . I'm only shipping this with a tracking-option hence the higher shipping-costs,it would be an immense shame if this catalog gets lost in mailing traffic somewhere. This Oberheim catalog is for the real collector and could be your only chance in life to own this piece :)
