Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop

Description

<p style="text-align: justify;">All the features and functions of the keyboard version of this powerful analog synth in a compact, desktop format, weighing only 4.34KG. With dimensions of 55.88x21.59x10.16cm, this desktop version of the <strong>Oberheim OB-X8</strong> brings the sound of the award-winning synth to stages and recording studios where space constraints prevent the use of the keyboard version. The OB-X8 combines the characteristics of legendary <strong>Oberheim</strong> instruments such as the OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 with modern construction refinements. Polyphonic and bi-timbral with 8 voices, it features 2 discrete VCOs, 2 selectable VCFs, 2 envelopes and Vintage function, 2 LFOs, Arpeggiator and Master Tune.</p><h2><strong><a id="firmware-2" name="firmware-2"></a><a id="firmware-2" name="firmware-2"></a>Free v2.0 Update: OB-X8 evolves!</strong></h2><p><img alt="Free v2.0 update for Oberheim OB-X8. An operating system that unlocks further creative potential for current and future users of the Oberheim OB-X8. Multiple waveform stacking, MPE, binaural, new 4-pole low-pass filter, extended polyphonic chaining and more." src="/images/uploads//Oberheim-ob-x8-firmware-update-versione-2.jpg" title="Free v2.0 update for Oberheim OB-X8. An operating system that unlocks further creative potential for current and future users of the Oberheim OB-X8. Multiple waveform stacking, MPE, binaural, new 4-pole low-pass filter, extended polyphonic chaining and more." /></p><p>An operating system that unlocks further creative potential for current and future users of the <strong>Oberheim OB-X8</strong>, available in <strong>desktop</strong> and <a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/synth-analogici/oberheim/oberheim-obx8">keyboard (click here</a>) formats. Multiple waveform stacking, MPE, binaural, new 4-pole low-pass filter, extended polyphonic chaining, and more... <a href="https://oberheim.com/support/" target="_blank">Many exciting new features and sonic and expressive possibilities in this <strong>free firmware update</strong> that you can download by clicking here!</a></p><p>Version 2.0 opens up new <strong>binaural soundscapes</strong>, immersive, allows simultaneous selection of multiple waveforms in the oscillators and adds a new type of <strong>low-pass filter</strong>. Split and Double memory allocations have also been extended.</p><p>The new <strong>polyphonic chain</strong> allows a total of 32 voices (4 instruments together) to be achieved by connecting multiple OB-X8s. OB-X8 owners can now benefit from <strong>MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression</strong>) control for maximum expressiveness in their performances.</p><p>&quot;<em>At <strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/brands/oberheim">Oberheim</a></strong>, we have always worked to add more useful features to our instruments,&quot; said <strong>Tom Oberheim</strong>. &quot;It's unusual to add a new filter type and oscillator waveforms to an <strong>analog synthesizer</strong> via a <strong>software update</strong>, but our team is not afraid of challenges and is always committed to bringing true value to those demanding musicians who love our instruments.&quot;</em></p><p><strong><a href="https://oberheim.com/support/" target="_blank">Download the 2.0 update for Oberheim OB-X8: click here</a></strong></p><h3><strong>New features of the 2.0 update for Oberheim OB-X8</strong>:</h3><p>- Instant binaural mode that moves individual voices completely left and right, for true stereo.</p><p>- More waveforms simultaneously selectable on each oscillator to extend timbral variety</p><p>- New 4-pole low-pass filter type, for richer basses even at high resonance values</p><p>- New LFO modulation destinations to VCO 1 and 2 levels, for independent timbral mixing</p><p>- Arpeggiator clock sync now allows selection of selectable note division values for wider rhythmic control</p><p>- Doubled Split and Double memory locations, including program storage directly into new banks: an additional 512 slots!</p><p>- Separate MIDI channels for bi-timbral operation, with keyboard split</p><p>- Polyphonic chain to reach up to 32 voices with 4 connected instruments</p><p><strong><a href="https://oberheim.com/support/" target="_blank">Download the 2.0 update for Oberheim OB-X8: click here</a></strong></p>