Oberheim OB-X Analog Synthesizer (1979) "Oberfett"

Published on Apr 30, 2018 RetroSound

"(c) 2018 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

Oberheim OB-X Analog Synthesizer from the year 1979

The demo video shows some self programmed uncommon synth sounds.

The Oberheim OB-X is one of the fattest analog poly-synths ever.

The sound character (based of the discrete circuits and the SEM design VCF) is different to the later curtis chip based OB-Xa and OB-8.

Used by: Rush (Subdivisions, Tom Sawyer), Nena (99 Luftballons, Nur Geträumt), J.-M. Jarre (Magnetic Fields), Killing Joke (Love Like Blood), Roxy Music (Avalon), Queen (Flash Gordon), Styx (Too much time on my hands), Japan, Supertramp, Suzanne Ciani, Tangerine Dream (Exit) and more

external fx: a bit delay"

Oberheim OB-X Analog Synthesizer (1979) "Oberfett X" part2

Published on Apr 14, 2019 RetroSound

"(c) 2019 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

#Oberheim #OB-X Analog #Synthesizer from the year 1979

The demo video shows some self programmed uncommon synth sounds.

The Oberheim OB-X is one of the fattest analog poly-synths ever.

The sound character (based of the discrete circuits and the SEM design VCF) is different to the later curtis chip based OB-Xa and OB-8.

Used by: Rush (Subdivisions, Tom Sawyer), Nena (99 Luftballons, Nur Geträumt), J.-M. Jarre (Magnetic Fields), Killing Joke (Love Like Blood), Roxy Music (Avalon), Queen (Flash Gordon), Styx (Too much time on my hands), Japan, Supertramp, Suzanne Ciani, Tangerine Dream (Exit) and more

external fx: a bit delay"

OBERHEIM OB-X Analog Synthesizer (1979) *Time*

Published on Sep 7, 2017 RetroSound

"(c) 2017 vintage synthesizer demo by RetroSound

all synthesizer sounds: Oberheim OB-X Analog Synthesizer from the year 1979

The Oberheim OB-X is for me the greatest analog polysynth of all time. The sound is stunning, organic and very powerful. The sound character (based of the discrete circuits and the SEM design VCF) is different to the later curtis chip based OB-Xa and OB-8."

Oberheim OB-Xa sounddesign tutorial Van Halen 1984 Intro

Published on Jan 15, 2015 RetroSound

"(c) 2015 vintage synthesizer sound tutorial series by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

the intro sound from Van Halens legendary "1984" album
the sound is made in split mode with the huge Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981)"

The Sound of Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You - Oberheim OB-Xa

video upload by RetroSound

"One of my favorite songs from the 80s and my last video in 2021.
Thank you for all the likes, for the kind words and for the support.

I used here the Oberheim OB-Xa Synthesizer for the pads, string sounds and the main synth riff.
For the Yamaha CP-80 piano sound I used my Yamaha Reface CP incl. the internal effect section. The bass sound is made with the Moog Source. The Drums are samples from the E-MU library.

The sound tutorial for the intro sound can you find here." [posted here]

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Oberheim OB-Xa sound design tutorial - Billy Idol

Published on Jan 2, 2015 RetroSound

"(c) 2015 vintage synthesizer sound tutorial series by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

The famous pitch down sweep sound in Billy Idol`s 'Eyes Without A Face' from 1984

The sound is made with the Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981)
Drums: LinnDrum

Very important is the slow pitch bending only from VCO2"

Oberheim OB-X "Space Sweeps"

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YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

Oberheim OB-X 8-Voice Analog Synthesizer (1979)

'Space Sweeps'

inspired by C. Sagan`s series COSMOS from the 80s

The Oberheim OB-X is one of the best analog poly-synths ever. A classic! The sound is stunning, organic and very powerful. The sound character (based of the discrete circuits and the SEM design VCF) is different to the later curtis chip based OB-Xa and OB-8.

drums: Roland TR-808"

Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer "Short Trip"

Published on Mar 27, 2016 RetroSound

"(c) 2016 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

all pad and string sounds: Oberheim OB-Xa analog synthesizer (1981)
the melancholic and moody side of the OB"

Oberheim OB-Xa Sound Design Tutorial Foreigner

Published on Apr 16, 2014 RetroSound·271 videos

"(c) 2014 vintage synthesizer sound tutorial series by RetroSound

part one: the haunting pad sound in Foreigners "Waiting For A Girl Like You"

the sound in the original song is made with the huge Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981) and layered with a simple OB sweep pad sound.

very important is the filter resonance (12dB/oct) and the pitch modulation."

Foreigner Waiting For A Girl Like You ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-24 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound​ channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

One of my favorite tracks from the 80s
made by Foreigner from the year 1981.

Used gear: Oberheim OB-Xa, Yamaha Reface CP, Moog Source

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers.
Check out the original songs with the original artists here on YouTube.
Thank you.

RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
Everything is free. If you like my work, you can also support me with the purchase of my merchandise stuff or my music.
Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/"

The Sound of YMO with Arp Odyssey and Oberheim Synthesizers

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"(c)2007-23 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound​ channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

One of my favorite tracks made by the Yellow Magic Orchestra
Solid State Survivor from the year 1979
Rest In Peace Yukihiro Takahashi ✨

YMO used a lot stuff in the original track. I have reduced the arrangement to some sounds.

bass synthesizer sounds: Arp Odyssey mk.3 from the year 1978
chords and lead synth: Oberheim OB-X and OB-Xa synthesizer (1979/1980), Arp Odyssey
fx sounds: Arp Odyssey

The ARP ODYSSEY Synthesizer is one of the legendary synths in music history. Used by many pop and rock groups in the 70s, 80s and today. Here can you find the full ODYSSEY playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The ODYSSEY playlist:"

Oberheim OB-Xa + PPG Wave 2.2 "Paranoia"

YouTube Uploaded by retrosound72 on Mar 23, 2011

"vintage synth track by RetroSound

PPG Wave 2.2 Wavetable Synthesizer (1982)
Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981)
recording: multi-trak
thx to susa for the assistance :)

the audio file and more:
http://soundcloud.com/retrosound/paranoia"

Oberheim OB-Xa sound design tutorial Van Halen Jump

Published on Apr 23, 2015 RetroSound

"(c) 2015 vintage synthesizer sound tutorial series by RetroSound

The infamous synth brass sound in "Jump" from Van Halen

the sound is made with the huge Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981)"

Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer sound tutorial - Alphaville Forever Young

Published on Aug 24, 2017 RetroSound

"(c) 2017 vintage synthesizer sound tutorial by RetroSound

intro sound from Alphaville`s Forever Young made with the Oberheim OB-Xa (1981) and PPG wave 2.2 (1982)

The pad sound is in the original song made with the Roland Jupiter-8

This is no song cover. Only a sound demo."

Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981) "Autumn" ambient pads

Published on Nov 3, 2016 RetroSound

"(c) 2016 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

all synthesizer sounds: Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981)
recording: multi-tracking without midi
fx: a bit reverb and delay"

Oberheim OB-Xa "In My Room"

Published on Nov 24, 2013 RetroSound·252 videos

"(c) 2013 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
'In My Room'

all synthesizer sounds: Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981)
drums: Roland TR-808
recording: multi-tracking
fx: reverb and delay"

Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981) & LinnDrum (1982) 80s throwback

Published on Mar 23, 2017 RetroSound

"(c) 2017 vintage synthesizer track by RetroSound

all synthesizer sounds: Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981)
drums: LinnDrum (1982
recording: multi-tracking without midi, all marko ettlich
played by hand
fx: reverb and delay

track title: Lazy Days"

Oberheim OB-Xa "Sommermorgen"

Published on Jul 17, 2014 RetroSound

"(c) 2014 vintage synthesizer track by RetroSound

all sounds: Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981)
recording: multi-tracking without midi
fx: a bit reverb and delay"

Oberheim OB-Xa + Minimoog "Electric Woman pt.2"

YouTube via retrosound72 | February 16, 2011 |

part 1 here Higher quality audio: http://soundcloud.com/retrosound/electric-woman-part-2

"vintage synth track by RetroSound

intro, strings and lead sounds: Oberheim OB-Xa
bassline: Moog Minimoog
drums: SCI Drumtraks
recording: multi-trak
(special thanks to susa for the assistance)"

Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer "1981"

Published on Sep 19, 2014 RetroSound

"(c) 2014 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://www.uvi.net

synthesizer sounds: Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981)
drums: LinnDrum
recording: multi-tracking without midi
fx: a bit reverb and delay"