The oberheim ob1 was a monophonic, programmable, analog synthesizer introduced by oberheim electronics in 1978. Basically looking for something that most closely approximates an oberheim obxxa for poly pads and a moog prodigyrogue for mono leads. 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. Obxa manual download obxa patch book obxa patch book. The top panel hinge is in great shape and opens smoothly. I brought along my elka string synthesizer, which is what id been using on stage. Free oberheim obx emulator vst for mac and windows demonic. Encore make midi retrofits for the oberheim obx and ob8 as well as the roland. If you love those thick oberheim sounds who doesnt. 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. Oct 02, 20 oberheim obxa soundfonts sf2 download here. The design was a replacement for the previous generation of oberheim sem synthesizer expansion module based instruments and intended to be used for live performance.
Obxd is an emulation of the famous oberheim obx, obxa and ob8 synths. While none of the original obxas have midi, unless otherwise having been modified. Discodsp released obxd a free emulation synth of the oberheim obx, obxa and ob8 synthesizers. Here is first test of oberheim dpx1 with hxc sd card floppy emulator. The sound had the capability to cut through a mix to upstage even guitar solos. Babic oberheim obxa obxa info and spec obxa fan page obxa page with tips german sos obxa the ob family. Obxd synthesizer emulation of famous obx, obxa and ob8. 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.
Ob xd was designed to sound as good and as rich as the original. The incredible ibex defies gravity and climbs a dam forces of nature with brian cox bbc duration. Oberheim ob xa soundfonts sf2 download best fl studio. Please do not abandon this timeless classic freebie. 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. Tom oberheim is still alive and active and is a great guy. The edition of the sounds is simple and clear, thanks in part to the large panel and switches that are placed intelligently. View and download oberheim obxa service manual online. Obxd free oberheim obx synth emulation now available from. Hmm, something with cem chips is what youre needing. It takes the hardwares sound and behaviour and then adds new features that. Mar 08, 2019 the obxd is without a doubt one of the best sounding softsynths ever, free or paid.
The ob x saw the light of earth in 1979 and was the first fully programmable polyphonic synth built by tom oberheim. I recently stumbled across this amazing free softsynth and thought id share. Obxd free oberheim obx emulation vsti plugin released by. While none of the original ob xa s have midi, unless otherwise having been modified. Download it for free here obxd is emulation of famous obx, obxa and ob8 synths. Obxd synthesizer emulation of famous obx, obxa and ob. The obxa was available in four, six or eight voice polyphonic models. While not copying originals, some of the features were taken to a better point. Recreating known piece of hardware, emulating famous synth, trying to capture the spirit of a machine, attempting to copy the sound and feeling of an instrument. Instead of discrete circuits for oscillators and filters, the obxa and the oberheim synths to follow switched to curtis integrated circuits.
Minimoog, arp 2600, arp odyssey, synthi vcs3, obeirheim obx. It attempts to recreate its sound and behavior, but as the original was very limited in some important ways a number of things were added or altered to the original design. It also contained an envelope control for both the filter and amplitude. Oberheims legendary sem synthesizer expander module is back for the first time as a highend software emulation powered by arturias exclusive tae technology.
Free softsynth obxd oberheim obxxa8 obxd is emulation of famous obx, obxa and ob8 synths. Oberheim obxa vs ob8 vintage synth explorer forums. The obxa is a massive analog synthesizer with a very familiar and classic oberheim sound. It takes the hardwares sound and behaviour and then adds new features that are designed to overcome its perceived limitations. Obxd oberheim virtual analog synthesizer free download big. Portamento is still the hardest to emulate as far as the speed and length of the. Its sound, size and power are very similar to the prophet 5 from sequential.
I recorded these demos at the vintage synthesizer museum here in. It implements micro random detuning which is a big part of that sound. To install the presets, drag the datsounds folder into libraryaudiopresets. Obxd is an emulation of the famous oberheim ob x, ob xa and ob8 synths. Its based on prototype schematics and made on piece of breadboard. If you were a fan of the classic oberheim sound, you should check out the discodsp obxd, a free emulation vstau of the oberheim obx, obxa and ob8 synthesizer. There are also your favorite fm vector synthesis digital synths. Oberheim ob xa soundfonts sf2 download best fl studio trap. Oberheim ob xa soundfonts the ob xa is a massive analog synthesizer with a very familiar and classic oberheim sound. The secret of the obx is that it still has the old discrete 12db semfilters.
To verify the showed comparison demos you can download the used patches in fxb bank format here. Obxd is a new free windows vst plugin synth thats based on but not a direct copy of oberheims obx. Oberheim obxa 8 voice analog synthesizer free shipping overall this classic oberheim synth is in good condition with minor scratches in the finish on the top of the unit and minor scuffs in side panels. The obxd is a free emulation of the oberheim obx, obxa and ob8. The ob xa was available in four, six or eight voice polyphonic models. 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. Free vst emulations of famous synths hardware blogosaur. 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. Save oberheim obxa to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Download free obxd oberheim obx emulation vstplanet. At first we assumed it must be a clone, then we figured the brightness of the leds might make it software. I guess it depends on what you consider the oberheim sound. 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. It is the rsid o the power of the oberheim ob series gnrale in.
Its the direct successor to the famous sem based units. The ob xa is a massive analog synthesizer with a very familiar and classic oberheim sound. It can download any factory patches easily on the internet and rinsrer in the synth. The secret of the ob x is that it still has the old discrete 12db semfilters. Free oberheim obx emulation synth for mac logic pro.
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. Continuous blendable multimode filter hpnotchbphp in 12 db mode and 41 pole in 24 db mode. Jul 12, 2010 here is first test of oberheim dpx1 with hxc sd card floppy emulator. I just downloaded the or2v, a free vst synth that emulates the oberheim two voice vintage synthesizer and i love the sound.
Oberheim s legendary sem synthesizer expander module is back for the first time as a highend software emulation powered by arturias exclusive tae technology. It emulates the obxa front panel in a software environment within the apple logic audiosequencer program formerly emagic logic. If you were a fan of the classic oberheim sound, you should check out the discodsp ob xd, a free emulation vstau of the oberheim ob x, ob xa and ob 8 synthesizer while not copying originals, some of the features were taken to a better point. I have been an oberheim user ever since the first modular came out and have acquired the ob 8, matrix 12, matrix, obmx 12 voice, ob 12 and a marion msr2 and i have waited years for someone to do a virtual oberheim that was worthy of the name. Download it for free here obxd is emulation of famous ob x, ob xa and ob8 synths. Demo of the oberheim obxa followed by the sequential circuits prophet t8 vintage polyphonic analog synthesizers. 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. 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 ob 1 is monophonic version of the oberheim ob x, with two vcos and a low pass filter. May 31, 2017 demo of the oberheim ob xa followed by the sequential circuits prophet t8 vintage polyphonic analog synthesizers. Obxd is a slick emulation of the famous oberheim obxa, obx, and ob8 synths and boasts an incredible sound engine that can provide some luscious warm sounding synths to your mix. Roland tb303, alpha juno, juno 60, jp8000, korg mono poly, clavia nord lead 2.
Obxd virtual analog synthesizer by discodsp synth vst. 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. Obxd is an emulation of famous obx, obxa and ob8 synthesizers. Arturia has once again delivered a faithful recreation of another analog classic with sem v. Obxd free oberheim obx emulation vsti plugin released. Much of the talk in the sonic differences between the obxa and ob8 seem to have stemmed from a comment mr. 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. A quick glance at the three instruments reveals a striking similarity to the point where you begin to question whether. It attempts to recreate its sound and behaviours, but as the original was very limited in some important ways a number of things were added or altered to the.
Obxd was designed to sound as good and as rich as the original. 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. The obxd is without a doubt one of the best sounding softsynths ever, free or paid. Oberheim ob xa 8 voice analog synthesizer free shipping overall this classic oberheim synth is in good condition with minor scratches in the finish on the top of the unit and minor scuffs in side panels. The oberheim ob8 is a 61 key, 8 voice polyphonic duotimbral analog synthesizer, featuring dual oscillators with sync, noise generator, resonant 12db or 24db low pass filter cem3320, dual adsr envelopes, three lfos, 120 presets. 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. Oberheim ob8 the ob8 was the last in the ob trilogy of synths starting with the obx in 1979, moving on to the obxa in 1981 before arriving at the ob8 in 1983.
The obx saw the light of earth in 1979 and was the first fully programmable polyphonic synth built by tom oberheim. 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. Hpnotchbphp in 12 db mode and 41 pole in 24 db mode. Free oberheim obxa synthesizer vst emulation youtube. On this site you will get to know the sonicprojects sensational remake of the legendary obx for vst and reaktor. Virtual oberheim obxa obxa editor programmer encore 1. Notable users of the ob 1 were the composer and musician vince clarke and the bands tangerine dream, rush, and the grid. I havent heard the real thing in action, but this sounds good indeed. Oberheim ob xa soundfonts the obxa is a massive analog synthesizer with a very familiar and classic oberheim sound. Obxd free synth emulates the oberheim obx 20161029 15. I recorded these demos at the vintage synthesizer museum here in california. While not copying originals, some of the features were taken to a better. Vintage oberheim obxa 8 voice analog synthesizer keyboard serviced free ship. Sonicprojects remake of the legendary obx for vst and reaktor.
However this one has up to 8 voices which can be split, layered and stored. Sem v is a highly musical instrument that evokes the original in so many surprising ways. Obxd is a new free windows vst plugin synth thats based on but not a direct copy of oberheim s ob x. It emulates the ob xa front panel in a software environment within the apple logic audiosequencer program formerly emagic logic.
An actual synth designer like dave smith would never rip off tom oberheim. Save oberheim ob xa to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Hardware emulation being the classification as in there are physical oberheim synths and subtractive being the synthesis form how the. Top 5 free emulations of famous synths minimoog, dx7, juno.