Oberheim OB-X8 Demo PART DEUX

Thank you to Tom Oberheim, Marcus Ryle, Dave Smith, Tony Karavidas and everyone at Sequential for making this beautiful dream synth.

This was a preproduction unit (hence the tiny knobs) - the production units have the traditional big Oberheim knobs.

[SeanHouseholderTheWarriorSong]

Finally the kind of demo I’ve been waiting to see

[jamesmeeker]

This may possibly be the greatest poly analog of all time.

[vaportrails]

I don’t know if you’ve still got it, but - everybody focuses on “Jump” because it was #1 on the pop charts, but Eddie’s real OB showcase is “1984”, the intro/title track that comes right before Jump. That would be the best thing to see somebody do on the OB-X8 👍

[devinbelangermusic]

it sounds so good! I've ordered one, gonna do a video comparing it to my OB6!

[UniQueWerkx]

You're killing it! You know how to do a demo right! Awesome sound choices (classic Oberheim because.... it's an Oberheim :) and great playing! Love the filter sweeps! Really loved Camera Eye!! THANK YOU!! Very appreciated!!

[IgnaceDL]

So beautiful! I can’t even find proper words. It has sounds that just let u being mesmerized.. Feels so ‘alive’

[jptaylor]

Being able to watch these free demos makes it so I don’t have to actually buy one. I love YouTube. Completely cures my Gear Acquisition Syndrome by allowing me to live vicariously through those that spent tons of money on stuff like this so I don’t have to and then justify the purchase when the novelty of the purchase wears off (as it ALWAYS does.) No purchase, no cleaning, no storage, no worrying about it getting stolen or damaged. No depreciation. Win-win.

[kvmoore]

This thing sounds so good!!!! I wish I could afford one.

Excellent demo. Excellent demo!!!! This is the best one I've heard of the OB-X8 so far.

I can't believe you played both "Jump" and "1999" and they sound just like the original record. Wow!!!

Thank you!!!

[omnaraiya]

I’ve never wanted to be able to afford a piece of gear this much. May need to sell off most of my studio to get one, but man does it sound delicious.

[testtesting]

Best ob-x8 demo right from start the filter then van halen jump !
That is all i need to hear to decide i want it.

[MrWillowLacrosse]

The first demo that totally convinces me! Thank you

[DonSalmonMusic]

Finally! An OB-X8 demo with the sounds we expected and want to hear. Well done! 🙌
Bravo 👏👏👏

[jasonesty]

Exactly the Demo I was waiting on. Perfect!

[JackNance]

Awesome demo, sounds so good on my studio monitors, ending with Camera Eye was sweet. If you consider any requests for future demos, I'd love to hear the bass/low end taken to extremes. You definitely showed some phatness, but I love to hear the power fully unleashed beyond musicality, I'm weird like that; )

[lifesynthtance]

Superb demo, absolutely incredible sounding synth. Totally hits the spot, they nailed it 100%. I’m in !

[magicmastera]

WOW, thats the best Demo out there, Thanx.

[dirkkeersmaekers]

Great demo.The best analog sounding machine.

[PacificIslandDrive]

I think this is the type of demo that most want to hear. Now do it again, with a good stereo delay, chorus, and reverb ;-)

[christopherprice]

My type of sounds!! So i know it can do it... Thank you.. Not that i will use it but I know I can!

[scottmcauleysounds]

Great Demo! thanks for this :) I have one on preorder hopefully mid July arrival!