Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop – compact 8-voice analog synthesizer module recreating legendary OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 sounds. Identical sound engine to keyboard version, with all-analog signal path: discrete VCOs, VCAs, and SEM/Curtis filters. Features OLED display, 400+ factory presets, arpeggiator, and split/double modes. Ideal for studios and live, with knob-per-function editing. Supports MIDI and USB, universal PSU.
The device excels with warm, punchy analog tone, bi-timbrality, and expanded features like independent pulse width modulation and filter modes.
MAIN FEATURES
- 8-voice polyphony with 2 VCOs per voice (OB-X/SEM)
- SEM and Curtis filters with HPF, BPF, notch modes
- OLED display for presets and parameters
- 400+ presets, including originals from OB-X, OB-Xa, OB-8
- Arpeggiator, split/double, unison mode
- Bi-timbrality and Page 2 functions for extended editing
- Knob-per-function panel for intuitive control
- MIDI In/Out/Thru (5-pin + USB), 4x pedal inputs
- Universal PSU, compact enclosure
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Voices: 8 polyphonic, bi-timbral
- Oscillators: 2 discrete VCOs per voice (saw, square, triangle, noise)
- Filters: SEM (12/24 dB) and Curtis (4-pole), LP/HP/BP/notch modes
- Modulation: LFO with keyboard tracking, independent PW on VCOs
- Connections: 4x TRS audio out (L/R mono), headphone out, 4x pedal (sustain/volume/filter/arpeg), MIDI I/O/Thru, USB MIDI
- Display: OLED 128x64
- Power: Internal, 100-240V AC, IEC inlet
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 445 x 89 x 322 mm
- Weight: 4.1 kg
- Supported Formats: MIDI, USB, analog audio
