Oberheim OB-X8. As good as the vintage Oberheims?

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[Unison_Detune]

Matt, what I really love about your content is that, as a member of a successful band, you aren’t reliant on monetisation of your channel. The issue of tiny screens is a huge obstacle to many customers. The Jupiter80 did a nifty thing with tablets. Most of us have obsolete touch-screen phones sitting in the drawer by the bucketload. All these screens are bigger than the shitty little screens synth manufacturers are offering us. Recycle Sequential, it’s either Android or iOS, it doesn’t need updates or security patches, after being a phone it could be a really useful display.

[giles]

Dearly beloved... we are gathered here today to celebrate this thing called OBX8 ! Nice one Matt, amazing as always 🎹🤩

[jameslonano]

Tom Oberheim pulled a rabbit out of his hat and made the greatest synth of all time. 61 key, all of the control of the originals. I have a nice '81 OB-Xa 8 voice that needs some company and this is it.

[medenine]

It makes such a difference to hear a synth played by a truly talented musician, to make it come alive. And Matt, you’re one of the greats!

[PulsarGlitchMusic]

Rarely do you see a synth demo where someone is so in-tune with their instrument and makes such fantastic sounds. The musicianship, the sounds, the demos, everything is there. Fantastic job, what a wonderful demo of a synth I will unfortunately never be able to afford 😅

[martialversaux]

Remarkable demonstration ! You're clear, and convince you know this beast deeper than other musicians that gave opinions recently. Good job Matt !

[zxbryc]

Totally agree. As much as an original 1:1 OB-X would be great, the additional flexibility found in this (and the Prophet-10 for example), really come off as a 'director's cut' - we're seeing what could've been but just wasn't in the budget at the time. And it's all the better for it.

[MattPicsET]

Just bought mine yesterday and I’m impatiently awaiting its arrival. Oberheim is BACK!

[mattrobertson_music]

21.44 Lets Go Crazy!!!! yeah!!! Really beautiful patches Matt

[derekliljequist]

This is the demo I've been waiting for. There really wasn't any proper demos that really show off how great this synth is when it was released. I own one and I can assure you it's the real deal. I'll never sell it, it's definitely a keeper.

[thereignofdando]

I have an OB-6 and a Take 5, both of which I love, but this is pretty much the grail synth now. Dont know why I'm torturing myself watching all these videos of this amazing synth when I cant afford 🥲🥲🥲🥲 - sick video as usual Matt! Beautiful playing, beautiful programming!

[leosteinhausbass]

Having no idea of synths or sounds or playing keys whatsoever, the way your demos are made is just fun to watch and to hear. I feel educated even though I'll probably never buy a synth myself. Good stuff!

[DankePlace]

Something about nostalgia, it's the same when people say the 80's was the greatest era ever, but they fail to point out how bad it actually was.
Blinders can always obscure the reality of things.

I would rather have the OBX8 by far over any OG units, the costs of servicing them alone would require a deep wallet.

This video clearly shows that a modern take is more than just a shadow of a classic, it is the new, better re-envisioning that allows people who want that sound, but cannot afford the asking of the older gear plus the upkeep.

[joelhenry]

The Lyle Mays tribute was sweet.. Awesome synth, great demo by an inspired musician !

[lukusridley]

As a huge oberheim obx fan this is great to hear, I had long given up any hope of owning an original but this seems like an amazing object

[roberthollander]

I've been sitting on the fence on this . . . this demo sold it . . . great work.

[giancarlodileo]

You did it again - it is such a joy to listen to your play! So many memories - Prince, Lyle one could go on. And - I am getting more and more interested in this synth. Thank you very much Matt!

[jaykeel]

The preset pack is just jaw dropping. I never knew it could sound like this. Spent all night playing them.

[calderarecords]

Dude, your shit is legit. Love your reviews coz you play a lot. It's such a lot of BORING technicalities, but it's so dope when you demo it and with a sense of humour and passion too. Thanks man.

[Dolores]

Want! Prolly gonna take the plunge on the new desktop version! Thanks for the smashing demo!❤❤❤😊😊