I dont know about the encore obxa, but i have the encore ob8 interface and it does not have the ability to turn local synth control off. On the other hand, ob8 does have a problem with its envelopes, which tend to be a little bit sluggish. A quick glance at the three instruments reveals a striking similarity to the point where you begin to question whether. I own the whole lot of oberheims and i program them extensively and oberheim is my favorite analog. The ob8 is a clear recommendation for all who are looking for that characteristic and up to now nearly unachievable analog sound of the late 70s and early 80s. The obx saw the light of earth in 1979 and was the first fully programmable polyphonic synth built by tom oberheim. Feb, 2018 the ob xa is a massive analog synthesizer with digital control, allowing for highly sophisticated and complex sounds while still maintaining an analog signal path. The obxa is an analog subtractive synthesizer that was available with 4, 6, or 8. On the other hand, ob 8 does have a problem with its envelopes, which tend to be a little bit sluggish. Sep 03, 2011 using a dremel tool to drill the mounting holes. Hmm, something with cem chips is what youre needing.
For lack of finding a suitable obx, i snagged this basketcase oberheim obsx from the. However this one has up to 8 voices which can be split, layered and stored. Obxd is a new free windows vst plugin synth thats based on but not a direct copy of oberheim s ob x. Oberheim xpander latest software firmware rom upgrade set voice v1. The ob xa was available in four, six or eight voice polyphonic models. General notes on calibrating the filters on the oberheim obx. The os upgrade makes a huge difference in case anyone is wondering. The oberheim obxa was a synthesizer created by the oberheim company as an overhaul of their first compact synthesizer, the obx the obxa was released in december 1980, a year after the obx was released. Software ob12 zone ob12 zone oberheim ob12 resources. Obxa software history the evol ution of the software in the obxa is documented in this service manual covers units with the latest this secti on. Sounds of this oberheim obxa five sound examples from the oberheim obxa recorded direct to computer 12520 mp3 and wav formatsthe first sound below is preset a6 and shows a 5 voice chord pad.
The secret of the obx is that it still has the old discrete 12db semfilters. Basically looking for something that most closely approximates an oberheim obxxa for poly pads and a moog prodigyrogue for mono leads. Reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. The oberheim obxa was a synthesizer created by the oberheim company as an overhaul of their first compact synthesizer, the obx. The ob x was the first oberheim synthesizer based on a single printed circuit board called a voice card still using mostly discrete components rather than the earlier sem synthesizer expander module used in oberheim semimodular systems, which had required multiple modules to achieve polyphony. The oberheim sem v has a simplicity and elegance that was a feature of many 70s synths. Oberheim finally progressed to digital glide in the ob8 that was generated by software and guaranteed matching glide rates between voices. Panasonic 3 volt battery for oberheim dx ob1 obsx ob. About this synththe oberheim ob8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983. The midi ports were then mounted from the inside using an ovalallen head bolts and keps nuts for an almost. View and download oberheim obxa service manual online. Obxb entry reaktor user library native instruments. Oberheim ob8 the ob8 was the last in the ob trilogy of synths starting with the ob x in 1979, moving on to the ob xa in 1981 before arriving at the ob 8 in 1983. Continuous blendable multimode filter hpnotchbphp in 12 db mode and 41 pole in 24 db mode.
Basically looking for something that most closely approximates an oberheim obx xa for poly pads and a moog prodigyrogue for mono leads. I have always wanted one that looked like the ob8 and the opx looks like the obx not the ob8 and your does look like the ob8 again good job. I have been an oberheim user ever since the first modular came out and have acquired the ob8, matrix 12, matrix, obmx 12 voice, ob12 and a marion msr2 and i have waited years for someone to do a virtual oberheim that was worthy of the name. This unit has been meticulously cleaned inside and out and electronically refurbished, a process requiring approximately 40 hours of skilled labor, and is in full working order and looking quite lovely. Oberheim instruments dpx1 eight voice four voice matrix6 matrix6r rackmounted matrix6 matrix12 matrix mini sequencer ob1 ob8 ob8k oberm006 obmx obsx obx obxa obxpander prommer sem sixvoice stretchdx two voice xpander. Chris holloway got known with his film music tracks for showtime broadcast and is a long time owner and user of various alalog synths like jupiter8, obxa and ob8. View and download oberheim obxa owners manual online. Poly61, cx3 and bx3 organs as well as the oberheim obx, ob8, obxa. You can transfer patches to another obxa with an encore kit or a computer. The ob xa did at least work with all 10 voices, had a single keyboard, and is renound for the sounds of van halen jump and stranglers strange little girl. Virtual oberheim obxa obxa editor programmer encore 1. The obxa is a massive analog synthesizer with a very familiar and classic oberheim sound. Oberheims twovoice tvs1, fourvoice fvs1 in 1975, and eightvoice in 1977, which was the four voice frame with an external 4 sem module were among the first commercially available polyphonic synthesizers. Save oberheim obxa to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
Its the direct successor to the famous sem based units. Software fractal music programming sound synthesis file formats. None of the oberheim midi kits do, either theres a technical reason why thats not possible, or it was simply assumed that no one in their right mind would use an old oberheim as a midi keyboard controller so they stopped at tx note onoff. The characteristics of the ob xa is rather small compared to modern synths, but it is a standard small end. It emulates the ob xa front panel in a software environment within the apple logic audiosequencer program formerly emagic logic. A quick glance at the three instruments reveals a striking similarity to the point where you begin to question whether there was indeed any differences at all. The oberheim page at mm with software and info for the matrix 6 plus a patch file for the oberheim xpander. The secret of the ob x is that it still has the old discrete 12db semfilters. Oberheim instruments dpx1 eight voice four voice matrix6 matrix6r rackmounted matrix6 matrix12 matrix mini sequencer ob 1 ob 8 ob 8k oberm006 ob mx ob sx ob x ob xa ob xpander prommer sem sixvoice stretchdx two voice xpander. The obx was the first oberheim synthesizer based on a single printed circuit board called a voice card still using mostly discrete components rather than the earlier sem synthesizer expander module used in oberheim semimodular systems, which had required multiple modules to achieve polyphony. Mar 29, 2007 much of the talk in the sonic differences between the obxa and ob8 seem to have stemmed from a comment mr.
The ob xa is a massive analog synthesizer with a very familiar and classic oberheim sound. Features 32 programs, old autotune, old cassette interface, old edit 32 programs, old autotune, old cassette interface, new edi t 2 delay for pot jitter. View and download oberheim ob xa service manual online. The sound had the capability to cut through a mix to upstage even guitar solos. Oberheim s later synths like the ob x and ob xa abandoned the relatively bulky sems in favor of individual or compact voice cards, and common cabinetry and power supplies. Ob8 that was generated by software and guaranteed matching glide rates. The ob x saw the light of earth in 1979 and was the first fully programmable polyphonic synth built by tom oberheim.
The obxa changed that in an attempt to economize manufacturing and increase stability by switching to cem3320 curtis chips for its filters. Oberheim continued to make synthesizers until the late 1980s. Oberheim obx for ipad ipad music apps blog music app. Arturia have managed to replicate these qualities as well as adding some very cool innovations to the original design. The obxamk gives you new control and expanded patch capability for your oberheim obxa. View and download oberheim ob xa owners manual online. Early ob xa had analog glide processors, later ob xa had digital glide my webpage needs an update, i recently discovered this in an eco. Encore midi is on both machines, and is working without problems. The only overlap between prophet5 and ob xa is when you have the resonance down and the ob s filter in 4pole mode e. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than u. It belongs to the obx product line of polyphonic compacts synthesizers. It takes the hardwares sound and behaviour and then adds new features that are designed to overcome its perceived limitations.
The massive sound and radical power of an obx is unsurpassed. Digital glide was first introduced on the 56preset obsx which emulated the unequal glide rates in the obx while the obxa produced at the same time of the 56preset obsx still had analog glide. Off the top of my head sci prophet 600, dsi prophet 8, oberheim matrix 6 and ob 8, akai ax80, and thats about it off the top of my head at the moment. Oberheim 2 items 2 not specified 4 items 4 see all.
To use this software you must have a valid copy of logic on your computer see below, an encore electronics midi upgraded ob xa running firmware v1. I was making good time so i proceeded to install the encore. Obxb entry reaktor user library software and hardware. Encore make midi retrofits for the oberheim obx and. The twovoice synthesizer included a two channel voltage controlled sequencer, and the fourvoice and eightvoice machines included a rudimentary. Off the top of my head sci prophet 600, dsi prophet 8, oberheim matrix 6 and ob8, akai ax80, and thats about it off the top of my head at the moment. It emulates the obxa front panel in a software environment within the apple logic audiosequencer program formerly emagic logic. The obxa also offered two switchable filter poles, 120 slots for patch memory, keyboard splitting, unison modes, chord memory, and three separate lfos. The obxmk gives you new control and expanded patch capability for your oberheim obx. Digital glide was first introduced on the 56preset ob sx which emulated the unequal glide rates in the ob x while the ob xa produced at the same time of the 56preset ob sx still had analog glide. Oberheim obxa vs ob8 vintage synth explorer forums. The obx was very similar to the obxa except that its voices could not be split or layered and, more significantly, the obx had a lowpassonly discrete sem 12dboct state variable filter, which had a great and classic oberheim sound.
The obxamk gives you new control and expanded patch capability for your oberheim ob xa. Matrix actually overlaps more with prophet5 than with other oberheim synthesizers, because it only has 24dboct filtering. Instead of discrete circuits for oscillators and filters, the obxa and the oberheim synths to follow switched to curtis integrated circuits. Oberheim obxa versions in reply to this post by larry david im about to go digging into an ob8 that lived in a barn for 20 years, and im fairly sure the power supply electrolytics and rectifier will need to be replaced. The only overlap between prophet5 and obxa is when you have the resonance down and the obs filter in 4pole mode e.
Oberheim finally progressed to digital glide in the ob 8 that was generated by software and guaranteed matching glide rates between voices. Get manuals, specifications, and demos for the oberheim obxa synthesizer. If there is evidence of the bag being opened, no return is allowed. The obxa did at least work with all 10 voices, had a single keyboard, and is renound for the sounds of van halen jump and stranglers strange little girl. To use this software you must have a valid copy of logic on your computer see below, an encore electronics midi upgraded obxa running firmware v1. The obxa was oberheims flagship polyphonic synthesizer for the 1980s and the bigger brother to the obx. The characteristics of the obxa is rather small compared to modern synths, but it is a standard small end. Early obxa had analog glide processors, later obxa had digital glide my webpage needs an update, i recently discovered this in an eco. Behringer shared these renderings of a planned ubxa a modern clone of the classic oberheim obxa synthesizer heres what behringer head uli behringer has to say about it aside from the earlier desktop version, many of you requested for a keyboard version of the ubxa synth and hence we thought wed share some designs with you. Instead of discrete circuits for oscillators and filters, the ob xa and the oberheim synths to follow swi. That pretty much makes it useless for controlling itself because it will play two voices for each note pressed. The obx originally shipped with 32 patch locations. Behringer oberheim obxa keyboard clone in the works. It sounds like you have the analog glide processors because the gilde rates differ between voices.
Feb 15, 2018 the ob6 does not have the same type of filter that the obxa had. This software is a virtual synthesizer programmer for use with the oberheim obxa synthesizer. Its sound, size and power are very similar to the prophet 5 from sequential. Obxd is a new free windows vst plugin synth thats based on but not a direct copy of oberheims obx. Abstrakt instruments is raising funds for obx synthesizer voice expansion.
Now with the obxamk, you can store 120 patches, just like later oberheim products. The patches can be saved with the new sysex capabilities. Oberheim obx a encore midi different transmit gearslutz. The obxa is a massive analog synthesizer with digital control, allowing for highly sophisticated and complex sounds while still maintaining an analog signal path. Recently fully tested by a professional shop and everything working perfectly. After a few years, i did spot two fully loaded eight voice obx on the bay. But the encore obxa midi also does not have local off, so thats the end of that. The first of the ob series oberheim synths, this is a classic analog synthesizer available in 4, 6 or 8 voice configurations. What to remember here is two inland vco saw and pulse, 12db and 24db filter one or the other, a noise on off, an lfo sine square sh modulating the frequency, the filter or pulse width, an envelope follower to create vco2.
It featured a 2 pole vcf lowpass filter with its own adsr, a vca with adsr, a flexible lfo section, polyphonic sample and hold, polyphonic portamento and 32 patches of memory. To ship an obxa, use a road case to ensure safe delivery. The obxa shipped from the factory with two configurations. However, i really dont know the context of the statement and considering he put his name on thinner sounding synths than the ob8 like pretty much everything that came after. Arrange foam inside road case and hot glue to ensure maximum protection. While not copying originals, some of the features were taken to a better point. The oberheim ob xa was a synthesizer created by the oberheim company as an overhaul of their first compact synthesizer, the ob x the ob xa was released in december 1980, a year after the ob x was released.
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