Arturia Dark Force Rising with BeatStep and MiniLab Black Edition

"The Dark Force is rising again at Arturia with two new Black Editions of BeatStep and MiniLab!!!

With its new design the BeatStep Black Edition comes charged with Oberheim SEM V, Analog Lab and Ableton Live 9 Lite. It also comes with the latest 1.2 firmware update.

MiniLab Black Edition is not left behind, we have packed it with Oberheim SEM V, Analog Lab, Ableton Live 9 Lite, and UVI Grand Piano Model D."

And the press release:

"Arturia announces availability of software-bundled black BeatStep and MiniLab controllers

GRENOBLE, FRANCE: music software and hardware developer Arturia revolutionised the concept of what a priced-to-go compact controller can be with both its award-winning BeatStep Controller & Sequencer and MiniLab Universal MIDI Controller truly turning heads at past NAMM shows; today, within weeks of stealing the show at The NAMM Show 2016, January 21-24 in Anaheim, California, USA with more major product launches, itis proud to announce availability of limited-edition black versions of both the BeatStep and MiniLab that represent better value than before bybundling them with award-winning Arturia and third-party software...

Like its original white namesake sibling launched at The NAMM Show 2014, the BeatStep Black Edition is a chameleon-like controller and sequencer that matches many musical environments effortlessly. Compact and rugged, it is the perfect companion on the road or in the studio, offering a degree of functionality and performance hitherto unheard of in a portable pad controller — certainly at its tempting ‘takeaway’ €99.00 EUR/$129.00 USD asking price!

Speaking of which, the BeatStep Black Edition is bundled with Oberheim SEM V— Arturia’s award-winning authentic software recreation of the original Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module® (SEM), which was itself conceived back in the Seventies as a way of beefing up weaker-sounding compatible analogue monosynths of the time, thanks to its rich two-oscillator driven sound, soon after forming the muscular musical backbone of several subsequent trailblazing Oberheim polysynths — alongside Arturia’s Analog Lab, a n a b u n d a n t l y -powerful software synthesizer solution with 6,000-plus presets by internationally-renowned sound designers derived from Arturia’s award-winning Analog Classics, a range of authentic-sounding software recreations of classic analogue instruments. Included third-party software comes courtesy of Ableton Live 9 Lite, a customised version of the Ableton Live music-making software, featuring selected instruments and effects plus all the essential workflows to write music, record audio, and songs intuitively in an innovative way — thanks to BeatStep Black Edition, triggering clips in Live 9 Lite areas easy as exercising your trigger finger! — and Grand Piano Model D from fellow French developer UVI, a sample-based virtual instrument delivering the sought-after sound of the superlative Steinway Model D concert grand piano with all the warmth, expressiveness, and detail of the real thing.

To sweeten the deal further still, BeatStep Controller & Sequencer and its younger brother, BeatStep Black Edition, both benefit from a firmware update (to Version 1.2) with neat new features such as resetting factory presets — either everything or everything except pad calibration — particularly proving to be well worth the wait.

When launched in dazzling white at The NAMM Show 2013, the diminutive yet feature-rich MiniLab Universal MIDI Controller proved an irresistible draw as one of the most feature-packed, compact control systems on the market, marrying sought-after hands-on control with portability par excellence. Engineered for the musician on the go or the performer with limited space, it offers a comprehensive set of features in a portable package that is as sturdy as it is easy on the eye. Discover new melodies with 25-mini keys plus pitch and modulation touch-strip controls. Drum out incredible rhythms with two banks of velocity-sensitive backlit performance pads, and tweak software to your musical heart’s content with 16 full-size rotary encoders. When combined with the included Analog Lab it becomes a real hybrid synthesizer.

Still one of the most feature-packed, compact control systems on the market today, it too benefits from the triumphant back in black treatment to remerge refreshed and reinvigorated as the MiniLab Black Edition — even better value than before, thanks to also being bundled with additional software from Arturia (Oberheim SEM V), UVI (Grand Piano Model D), and Ableton (Live Lite).

Black or white, then, the choice is out there... but beyond the plain to see colour change there is so much more to the BeatStep Black Edition andthe MiniLab Black Edition than meets the eye. Even though they still respectively represent a compact control powerhouse and the world’s premier mobile keyboard solution, they are all the better for being bundled with that additional software. Now they represent really remarkable bang for the buck. Best be quick, though... they are limited-edition bundles, after all!"

Oberheim Four Voice Synth Programmer Panel - Black RARE

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"Up for sale is a rare black Oberheim Four Voice or Eight Voice Programmer panel. Oberheim only made a very small number of black TVS-1, FVS-1, and EVS-1 synths for the NAMM show one year as demonstrator models. I have been told that Oberheim had enough black panels made to build 2 TVS-1 models, 4 FVS-1 models, and 1 EVS-1 model with a few spare panels left over, but I have never been able to confirm this. I have pictures of 1 of the original black Four Voice models, and an original black Eight Voice. I have also seen pictures of a Four Voice that has been rack mounted and no longer has its Programmer Module. There are pictures on the web of a stand alone version of the black Mini-Sequencer as well as an individual black Mini-Sequencer module that was pulled from an FVS or EVS. There are also pictures of a black TVS-1 as well but of course it didn’t use this Polyphonic Programmer Module. This is the front panel only, programmer electronics not included."

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Unboxing SEM Pro by Tom Oberheim

Published on Feb 19, 2017 martinjazz78

"Unboxing my new semi-modular synth. This time it's SEM Pro by Tom Oberheim. Beautiful piece of gear.

The sequence is SEM Pro CV controlled by Oberkorn sequencer from Analogue Solutions. Low tones are VCO 1, high tones are VCO 2. Sound is further processed through the vintage tape Roland Space echo for delay and Strymon Big Sky for reverb. Audio is stereo output from the Motu interface into Ableton Live.

Camera is Go Pro Hero 4 Black, edited in Final Cut Pro."

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New Polivoks Pro Videos by martinjazz78

Published on Aug 3, 2017 martinjazz78

Playlist:

1. Polivoks Pro (reissue of legendary Soviet synth) solo sequence - Rusko je stav duše

"For your maximum enjoyment, please use good headphones or good speakers with subwoofer(s).

Polivoks Pro is a reissue of legendary Soviet synth from 1980s that's been approved by the one and only Vladimir Kuzmin designer of the original Polivoks. No matter which century we are currently in, the Russia has always been a state of mind. As much as I hate Putin and everything he represents, I also deeply love and admire Russian arts and culture, Russian modus vivendi and sounds coming from Russia. Please check also the fabulous documentary on Russian synths and synth scene called Electro Moskva by Elena Tikhonova & Dominik Spritzendorfer.

This video is part of my longer dawless synth jam. It's a longer moment when there was no other synth playing except of the Polivoks Pro, although at the very beginning you may also hear a little bit of Sem Pro by Tom Oberheim.

The Polivoks is sequenced by Cirklon hardware sequencer, various parameters are tweaked in real time almost always bringing rather surprising and interesting results. Polivoks is processed through vintage tape Roland Space Echo for delay and Strymon Big Sky for reverb. It was recorded live in one take only, stereo output from my Motu interface into Ableton Live. Camera is GoPro Hero 4 Black, video was edited in Final Cut."

2. Polivoks Pro and Tom Oberheim's Sem Pro sequencing #1

"Excerpt from my dawless synth jam with two modern reissues of two classic synths. Tom Oberheim's Sem Pro playing bass ostinato with random high notes and Polivoks Pro doing its screeching sounds or as my girlfriend says: crying about Russia ;). Both synths are controlled by Cirklon hardware sequencer via midi and processed through vintage tape Roland Space Echo for delay and Strymon Big Sky for delay.

Recorded live, stereo output from my Motu interface into Ableton Live, camera was GoPro Hero in my right hand, video was edited in Final Cut.

I had so much fun during this jam :D"

3. Polivoks Pro and Tom Oberheim's Sem Pro Sequencing #2

"Another and this time shorter excerpt from my dawless synth jam with two modern reissues of two classic synths. Tom Oberheim's Sem Pro playing bass ostinato with random high notes and Polivoks Pro doing its screeching sounds or as my girlfriend says: crying about Russia ;). Negative envelope is applied on Oberheim's filter and you may also see some rather drastic changes to LFO settings and destinations on the Polivoks.

Both synths are controlled by Cirklon hardware sequencer via midi and processed through vintage tape Roland Space Echo for delay and Strymon Big Sky for delay.

Recorded live, stereo output from my Motu interface into Ableton Live, camera was GoPro Hero in my right hand, video was edited in Final Cut.

I had so much fun during this jam :D"

4. Polivoks Pro and Tom Oberheim's Sem Pro Sequencing - Complete Session

"This was my first encounter with Polivoks Pro - reissue of legendary Soviet synth. Just by accident there was another modern reissue of classic synthesizer - Tom Oberheim's Sem Pro - on the table next to the Polivoks, so I started to jam with both them. For the first three and half minutes you here Polivoks only, then Oberheim kicks in and both synths play together for about 8 minutes, last 7 minutes of the video is solo Polivoks again.

Both synths are controlled by analogue hardware sequencer Cirklon via midi. Polivoks' sequence is 100% random until the last one or two minutes, when it gets certain regularities. Low notes on Oberheim is a regular sequence in so called "pendulum" mode, several random parameters are applied to high notes played by Oberheim, though.

Both synths are processed through vintage tape Roland Space Echo for delay and Strymon Big Sky for delay.

Recorded live, stereo output from my Motu interface into Ableton Live aka dawless synth jam, camera was GoPro Hero in my right hand, video was edited in Final Cut.

I had so much fun during this jam :D"

Tom Oberheim's Jacket

Very "Daft Punk." Apparently this one was owned by Tom Oberheim himself. Man I am tempted... If anyone out there gets it, please post back with a comment and let us know. It would be great to know this went to a good home. Title link takes you to more shots pulled via this auction. The other shots include images of it in silver reversible . Sent my way via brian comnes.

Details:
"It’s True! My very good friend, Mr. Tom Oberheim personally gave me his own Oberheim jacket has a thank you for supplying him with key electronic components and consulting with him on his electronic needs as he began the rise of Marion Systems. Tom is a good friend and a fantastic man with incredible genius. As a young man I grew to have a ton of respect for him and enjoyed hanging out with him in his Santa Monica office as Marion Systems grew.

Tom Oberheim (mini bio)
Synthesis Pioneer

Tom Oberheim has been developing electronic products for musicians for over 35 years. He invented a number of innovative electronic music products, including: the first polyphonic music synthesizer, the first phase shifter and ring modulator for the performing musician, the first completely programmable music synthesizer, and the first electronic music system that incorporated a synchronized music synthesizer, digital sequencer and digital drum machine. He has founded and managed three electronic music product companies, and served as a CEO and CTO. He also participated in the development and implementation of the MIDI standard."

Tom, forgive me for putting your jacket on Ebay, but I feel it should be passed on to another fan of your fantastic legacy (not to mention it doesn’t fit me anymore).

This silk, zip up Jacket is in FANTASTIC condition, reversible, and has the large GREAT Oberheim Logo embroidered on both the “black side as well as the silver side”. Also since this was Tom’s jacket “Oberheim” is embroidered on the front left breast area of the black side. The jacket can be worn comfortably by a man or woman and I would say the size is a man’s large, based on Tom’s size and when it fit me."

Oberheim DMX Completely Overhauled, Linn LM1 EPROM, Mods

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"No other DMX is like this. None. It’s a one of a kind, future proofed beast of a drum machine that has been refurbished and modified FULLY for professional studio work. I know the asking price is high, but by the time you read how much work has gone into it you’ll understand why. First of all here is a bullet point breakdown of every enhancement this machine has been bestowed with by a former Oberheim tech:

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Black Oberheim Dual Manual 8 Voice

Interesting update via the post by elcraigo, the owner of the black 8 Voice. Also be sure check out the post for a nice shot of a white one.

"Here's the scoop on mine:
The metal work screened in black was an experiment by Tom Oberhiem to see what the units looked like; he didn't like the look, which is why they were never sold this way.
From what I recall, there might be (2) two voice units and a four voice unit built in black. There was not a regular eight voice in black, as there was not enough parts to do both a dual manual and a regular. There are (4) white dual manual units. The one before mine went to Oscar Peterson. The others are Tito' Jackson, Peter Wolf, and other unit's owner I don't recall.
I'm the original owner of the black unit. I built it myself from parts purchased from Oberhiem directly. There was an employee purchase plan, where you could buy the part kits (all the pieces pulled from stock, and organized). It's been a while, but I think it was 1978, I do have all the paper work and original documentation, somewhere. It took me (2) years to build it in my spare time. It's built mostly stock, except the power supply, which I beefed up and located a little different. The dual manual unit takes a very long time to calibrate and tune; getting both keyboards and all the SEMS tracking together can be a challenge."

Via VSE. Wow.

Tom Oberheim Two Voice Pro Black

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"Black Oberheim TVS Pro and almost new condition. Light, home-studio use only in original box etc. Now discontinued and capable of classic Oberheim sounds.

Pure analogue with characteristic multi-mode filters.

The TVS Pro is 2 SEM voices in a very playable keyboard housing with 2, 16 step, sequencers.

Plenty of interfacing options via both MIDI and CV/Gate. Easy to integrate with Eurorack."

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Styx Oberheim 4 Voice Up for Auction?

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Note the following description and all descriptions are from the seller and not MATRIXSYNTH.

"I have been the proud owner since 1978 of one of the original Oberheim 4 Voices used by Styx. Growing up in Chicago, A musical friend of mine was good friends with one of the rodies from Styx. It was my understanding back then that Dennis DeYoung put this 4 Voice on the side and either purchased or received 2 of the new 4 Voices with the programmers built sometime in 1976. I had heard about this one through my friend and was able to purchase it in 1978. I have been the owner ever since.It is my understanding now that the original models with the sequencers build in, have become the rare finds with these units. Because much fewer of them were actually built this way.

I unfortunately do not know the history of this particular unit as far as if it was used to record any tracks in the albums Equinox (1975), Crystal Ball (1976) or The Grand Illusion (1977), but I would think it had usage on some of the songs on these albums and I was told at the time this was on the road mostly.


The inside is in near perfect condition and can’t be told from new. The graphics on the panels inside are all in perfect condition. The keyboard is in perfect working order and all functions work as new. Cosmetically it is only missing is 4 caps on the top of 4 knobs, I would think these would be available at any electronics surplus store. I have also found that the number 4 LED on the right sequencer does not light but the sequencers work perfectly. I would asume an easy fix by just replacing the LED. As with all analog Oberheims, it take about 20 minutes to “warm up” for the voltage to stabilize and the 4 SEM’s (Synthesizer Expander Modules) to become stable to stay in tune.

I have left the outside case and covering of the unit original from its history, including scratches, mares and cover wear on 2 corners (That someone used markers on to cover up) to preserve its history. Although the covering shows some wear from being on the road, the actual wooden box and framework underneath is in excellent condition.

The Styx logo is painted on the top half, front of the case and was whiter when I purchased it and has yellowed over the years.

This Oberheim is serial number 049. The best information I have is that it was built around the end of 1974 or the beginning of 1975.

All 4 SEM’s were just serviced by Three Wave Music. The keyboard has all new keyboard bushings and the contacts have been cleaned and serviced. The unit has been always kept indoors in a temperature controlled environment and has no corrosion, which can be a problem with these old synths.

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Black Face Racked Oberheim FVS Four Voice System SN E418186

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Update: via lars on FB: emu patch panel. You can see the classic emu modular blue.

"For sale is a one of a kind Oberheim FVS Four Voice System SEM analog synthesizer. These are the original vintage ones. Custom black face rack mounted. I believe there may be only 8 black faces out there?? Very very rare. An oberheim tech who built these told me these were once part of an Eight Voice System. There is no keyboard, it's four SEMs racked, but fully patched out, modular style interface with 1/4" jacks (full patch points listed below). Awesome sound, these vintage SEMs have their own sound and it's a little more raw than the newer ones. With the modular patching this makes it much more flexible than having to use the keyboard. You can run separate sequencers in each voice, stack them as one four voice mono synth, or split them in 2/2 3/1 combinations, or play it as four separate mono synths. I've always wanted to build a nice case for this, but never found the time. I leave that project tho the future owner. This was serviced two years ago and is fully functional, lightly used in my smoke free home studio.

Patching from left to right:
Mod Out, Mod In, VCO CV1 in, CV2 in, VCO2 CV1 in, CV2 in, Gate Env1 in/out, Env2 in/out
VCA IN, LFO IN/OUT, VCF CV1/CV2, MOD IN, FREQ, and 5 Multi jacks. Ext. in, voice volume and panning is on the back of the synth."

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Minimoog & More - Videos by martinjazz78

Published on Jan 11, 2017 martinjazz78

There are 12 videos in this playlist by martinjazz78. They start with Moog's recently discontinued Minimoog Model D followed by the Voyager. Other gear featured include Analogue Solutions Telemark - K, the Dreadbox Erebus, DSI Polyevolver, Sequentix Cirklon, and a Rhodes. There are a couple of live band performances in there as well.

Playlist:

1. New Minimoog D - Brass Patch Solo - Complete Session
2. New Minimoog D - Brass Patch Solo #2 with Rhodes, Telemark and Erebus

"Published on Jan 11, 2017
This is complete session video of my dawless improvisation on the new Minimoog Model D. I started with sort of brass patch with filter modulation and filter tweaking and little bit more of glide, but it develops and changes to not so brassy lead throughout the video. Sequences on the background are Erebus by Dreadbox and Telemark-K as well as DSI Polyevolver.

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Oberheim FVS-1 Synth Programmer Panel

via this auction.
Details:
"This is the front panel from an Oberheim FVS-1 or EVS-1 Polyphonic Synth Programmer. This is one of the very rare ones with reversed graphics, and is black with white lettering. Completely original and very rare Oberheim part. I have been told that they only built 2 of each model in black to take to the trade shows, and made 1 small batch of these blackface panels. This one appears to have been installed in a Programmer, but is in excellent condition and is a really neat piece of Oberheim history."

New Black Oberheim TVS Pro

This one in via Soviet Space Child.


Looks like an original Oberheim Two Voice System and Sequential Circuits Pro-One melded together.

Do you prefer the original white or the new black? White version below for reference.

IK Multimedia's Syntronik for iPad Released

iTunes: Syntronik - IK Multimedia

"Play the vibe. Hear the magic. Syntronik is IK’s cutting-edge synthesizer that features the sound of the most iconic machines to ever grace the planet.

Syntronik comprises 17 powerful virtual synths recreating the legendary sonic signature of 38 of the most sought-after classic analog synthesizers and string machines ever created, recognizable by their elegantly designed, easy-to-navigate interfaces.

Thanks to IK’s exclusive DRIFT™ technology, which emulates the way real analog circuits behave over time, the astounding circuit-modeled filters and the multi-sampled oscillators, Syntronik is the most authentic sounding analog virtual synthesizer to date and is the one-stop solution for musicians, discerning producers and synth aficionados demanding utmost sound quality and extreme playability both live and in the studio.

Our team of developers and sound designers worked relentlessly to capture each machine’s “DNA” for the most realistic and flexible instruments possible that maintain the real character of the originals while extending their creative potential even further.

Syntronik offers Multis with 4 parts. Each part has its own synth, dynamic arpeggiator and a dedicated 5-slot effect section for unprecedented sound design flexibility, allowing for highly sophisticated sonic palettes.

The instruments available in Syntronik cover an incredibly wide range of sounds, triggering inspiration right from the start with 1200 instrument presets, easily accessible with a smart browser, 200 multis*, 129 arpeggios and much more.

Features:

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Oberheim OB-Xa with Midi and MRam with Unlimited Patches?

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"Oberheim OBXa made in 1981. Where to start? First she's had her keybed restored with super low action. It almost feels like you're playing a toy, I'm dead serious. Is just that light of a touch now. No more "click click." Next I've added midi to her from electrongate.com which is the business of Paul White who worked at Oberheim all those years. The midi is the exact replica of the factory midi from the early days of Oberheim. Next I've added the MRam card which eliminates the need for a battery PLUS you can store an unlimited amount of programs if you can find it LoL. Of course all these upgrades are not permanent so you can go back to original if you wanted too. Lastly she got some brand new sides, awesome black walnut. Just look at that wood grain! The originals are not included."

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Oberheim OB-X8 w/ OB-Xa/OB-8 Style Blue Pin Stripe Overlay

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"Comes as if it were straight from Oberheim factory with one awesome addition, a black and blue synth overlay to give those true 80s oberheim vibes! The synth overlay is merely resting on top under the knobs, not permanent by any means and easily changeable for whatever your needs may be. An absolute killer synth that oozes Oberheim tone for days."

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Oberheim Jacket

Remember the Oberheim Jacket? Looks like another one is up for auction. If you're name is Jim, this is your jacket. No title link, just the two shots and details.
Details:
"This silk, zip up Jacket is in AMAZING condition, and has the large GREAT Oberheim Logo embroidered on the back. It was given to me by my Mom's ex boyfriend in the 80's, knowing what a fan of "Jump" by Van Halen I was. I think I might have worn it once when I got big enough to wear it. It was (is) too valuable to wear out to clubs. The person that owned this tested and played EVERY Oberheim Synth between 78 and 80. He also come up with some of the great OBX patches, namely the Fender Rhodes, Farfisa, Clav, Square Wave Strings and Portimento Sweep. "Tim" is embroidered on the front left breast area of the black side.The jacket can be worn comfortably by a man or woman and I would say the size is a man's large, based on the size and how it fits me.

There is a small snag in the slik lining, otherwise it is in perfect condition."

via me... No, not me, matrix, but me...

Black Oberheim OB-1 SN 0535

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"This is the (black) MK1 which sounds a lot better than the (grey) MK2.."

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OB Damned: OB-6, Modular with G-Storm Electro XaVCF, JUNO-6, JX-3P, TR-6S, PRO 2 (80's jam in C maj)

video upload by thesrabbit

"With all the excitement generated by the new Oberheim teasers, I thought it might be fun to do a jam with some classic Oberheim sounds. But really, this is really just an excuse to use this ridiculously complex Eurorack / Pro 2 patch that I made. It's a 4-note paraphonic patch, with each VCO in the rack being modulated by a sine wave from the Pro 2 (each individual Pro 2 oscillator is sent out of CV Ports 1-4). I'm also running the VCO outputs back into the Pro 2's CV inputs to modulate each oscillator's frequency and get true cross mod. Then I've got 8 VCO outputs (4 sawtooth and 4 square wave) going into the G-Storm Electro XaVCF, an OB-Xa filter clone, which is in LP 2-pole mode. With all that signal going into it, it produces a heavily overdriven sound, even without the resonance cranked. None of the sound is coming from the Pro 2 as it just acts as a modulation source. Classic 80's Oberheim sounds are coming from the OB-6, obviously. On bass is the Roland JUNO-6, and the JX-3P gets pad duty. Everything gets a heavy dose of Audiothingies Doctor A delay and reverb, except for the drums, which run through the MIDIVERB II for that nostalgic 80's gated reverb (preset 31, if you're wondering).

I didn't rehearse this jam, just programmed a couple drum parts and went for it, staying in the key of C major the entire time, because the black keys are too hard to find in a jam for someone with my sub-par abilities. Also, having to use the octave keys on the OB-6 would throw another wrench in that I just can't really manage to deal with in a live situation. It's a shame, because the Eurorack patch sounds badass in F, hitting the bottom key on the Pro 2's keyboard. So if I had changed it up, it would have been going down to F and then coming back to C. Too advanced, I know.

Gear Summary
Modular: Eowave Titan Discrete Oscillators (x2), Roland System-500 512 Dual VCO, 530 Dual VCA, 540 Dual Env/LFO, 555 LAG/S&H, G-Storm Electro XaVCF and Spring Tank Reverb driver, modulated by the DSI/Sequential Pro 2 Synths: Sequential/Oberheim OB-6, Roland JUNO-6 and JX-3P
Drums: Roland TR-6S
Effects: Audiothingies Doctor A, Alesis MIDIVERB II"

The Oberheim OB-X8 in for Sonic LAB review

video upload by sonicstate

"The Oberheim OBX-8 is in the building. Arrived in a monolithic black Gator flight case, ready for action. We'll be reviewing this in due course, so we thought we'd post a quick look and encourage you to leave any questions you might have for us to answer in the full review, or in the exclusive Patreon extra video we will also be posting. http://Patreon.com/sonicstate

The OBX-8 is a lovely story, the whole Tom Oberheim getting his name back and the project really coming together under the drive from former Oberheim employee Marcus Ryle (he invented ADAT, founded Line 6 too).

And now here it is, the 8 voice analog polysynth from yesteryear, together with some new features, but very true to the original."