The OB-X8 synthesizer has been universally acclaimed for bringing the classic Oberheim tone to an entire new generation. And now, all of the OB-X8's presets, synthesis features, and sound editing controls are available in a compact package that fits everyone's creative space.

The new OB-X8 desktop unit has everything the keyboard version has except for the 61-note Fatar keyboard and the pitch and mod wheels, but don't let that stop you from experiencing all the sonic power of the Oberheim OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 in a size compact enough for studios of any size, and practical enough to take on the road!

Think small, play big
The OB-X8 desktop module features an identical sound engine to the keyboard version, with a fully analog signal path with VCOs, VCAs, and discrete filters. And with its function-per-button sound design experience, you will have immediate access to practically all of the synthesizer's parameters, allowing you to create your own unique sounds with ease and precision.

Pure analog
The OB-X8's audio signal path is fully analog, full of warmth and punch. It is the same signature Oberheim sound that made iconic tracks like Prince's "1999," Van Halen's "Jump," and Rush's "Tom Sawyer" unforgettable. And now, it's yours to enhance your own music!

Completely new sounds
The classic factory sounds of the OB series that you know from countless recordings are all here. But that's just the beginning: Oberheim's network of world-class sound designers has created amazing new tones just for the OB-X8. And since the OB-X8 has a clear and easy-to-understand set of controls, creating your own sounds is as easy as turning a few knobs and saving what you like.

Three in one
The OB-X8 combines the three different voice architectures of the OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 in a single instrument. The individual filter types and other unique features of each model have been faithfully reproduced, offering you the most authentic OB experience possible. You can even mix elements from different models to create sounds that were never possible with the originals. There has never been an OB series synthesizer so powerful and versatile.

2022 Page
OB experts know that the myriad of features on "Page 2" unlocked the hidden power of the original OB-8. Oberheim has included all the classic Page 2 parameters and created new ones for 2022, offering you direct access to over 40 nuanced controls such as additional SEM filter modes, voice panning, LFO keyboard tracking, Mod delay time and envelope invert, independent pulse width control, and much more.