Alongside brands like Roland, Yamaha, and Sequential Circuits, Oberheim defined the sound of 1980s pop, new wave, and rock with its legendary OB series. Noted bands like Van Halen, Depeche Mode, Simple Minds immortalized the OB-8's thick brasses, rich pads, and sharp leads and ensured we'd all be chasing those famous tones for years to come.
The Oberheim OB-8 is a legendary 8-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer made between 1983-1985. As the final classic model in Oberheim’s renowned OB series it's famous for its warm, punchy analog sound, flexible split/double patch capabilities, and intuitive user programming.
Features include:
Polyphony: 8 voices, pure analog signal path.
Oscillators: 2 discrete oscillators per voice (sawtooth, square/pulse, triangle, and noise).
Filters: Curtis filters delivering a bold, resonant low-end character.
Control & Workflow: Knob-per-function layout with powerful "Page 2" hidden parameters, 3 LFOs, an arpeggiator, and voice panning.
This vintage synth has been fully serviced and viven a clean bill of health by our excellent EMS techs ensuring this piece of history is ready for whatever you throw at it!Â
This incredible vintage synth is very lightly used, and we'll ship it to you safely and fully insured to travel! Feel free to give us a call with any questions you may have about it!