Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981) 'Oberfett Xa'

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Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synth (1981(

The demo video shows some self programmed sounds.

The sound character of the curtis chip based OB-Xa is very different to the early discrete and SEM based OB-X from the year 1979.

The OB-Xa use the same Curtis (CEM) chips as the Sequential Prophet-5 but the sound is different.

The OB-Xa was available with 4, 6 or 8 voice cards.

Here can you find the full OB-Xa playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.

Used by:
Van Halen, Depeche Mode, Thompson Twins, Gary Numan, Rush, Prince, Foreigner, Vangelis, New Order and much more.

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[lymansn]

This is one of the greatest synths ever designed by man period. You are so lucky to own this amazing instrument.

[silverroll]

It's not a synthesizer, it's a dream. How well you are good at discovering the functionality of these wonderful devices and showing it to us. Thank you.

[electriceyeslide]

Absolutely epic... I can understand why Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins used it on most of his albums. Epic.

[VisceralSerenity]

Absolutely my favorite synthesizer ever created. Thanks for making these videos!

[tonyhill]

For me, this is THE ONE. Most beautiful sounding instrument on the planet.

[nitaigauranga]

This is what a synthesizer looks/sounds like.

[ebeep]

Stunning!
It's far more than a Curtis filter!
My SQ-80 doesn't do this!

[AdamTheAd-vancd]

This is an great example of the curtis filter doing some serious audio damage.
Outstanding patches well played . Couldn't ask for maybe another 5mins longer hehe :-)

[connor_flanigan]

3:55 I've been waiting for a synth like this...to come into my life

[Gordon]

Damn! the filters on this beast can sing, growl, and slice your ears clean off, they're that sharp! A beautiful, powerful instrument.

[bengsynthmusic]

This is the second most handsome retro synth after the CS-80.

[co.agmusic]

Love that sounds at 3:30 i think it would sound incredible slightly slower very spacey
this is a incredible sinth sounds so powerful brilliant demonstration

[gibafilm]

Für mich persönlich ist das der Synthesizer mit dem besten Klang überhaupt, gefällt mir mehr als sein Vorgänger. The Rolls Royce of Synthesizers. Einzig der Synthex könnte ihm nach meinem Geschmack vielleicht noch gefährlich werden. Anderes Biest, das mir leider noch nicht untergekommen ist. Grossartiges Demovideo! Keine Dislikes bis jetzt - die sind wahrscheinlich alle beim Songcontest 8-)

[normapadro]

This demonstration of this machine is so beautiful. I love it.

[lucasc]

its a fun game watching the person playing do an amazing job of avoiding every black key on the keybed

[brendancarey]

Harmonics are sublime! Thanks for sharing

[tsitracommunications]

Imagine how'd that would sound through a reverb/flanger/phase shifter combo^^That is the epitome of Oberheim.

[retrosound]

Here can you find the full OB-Xa playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.

[LiquidAudio]

Beautiful, lush sounds man. Certainly reminds me of 1984 by Van Halen @ 5.13. Just awesome, I want one!

[stocchinet]

The sneaky Taurus in the bottom left...