‘Village Ghetto Land’ with obie strings is simply gorgeous. OB8 strings are heart-meltingly beautiful! Thank you Ujiie and musictrackjp for all the great videos and great translations.
This synth is one the must-have ingredients of 'Minneapolis sound'. If you want to mimic Jam/Lewis, the Time, or even the Purple One, you gots to get one of these...
You can always tell the ultimate tonal quality of an analog synth by the tone of it's raw, unfiltered oscillators and it's filter. Every synth can sound alike, but not the same. For example, listen to the raw oscillators of an old ARP Odyssey; they're clear and aggressive in a very musical way. No matter how you filter, modulate or otherwise modify the sound, you can always tell it's an ARP. The Minimoog is different in the it's raw waveforms sound much more weighty in the low end, due largely to them being overdriven by 15db (design error - happy accident) so if you want more clarity, you have to turn them down a bit in the mixer so they're not being driven as hard. NOW! When you talk about polyphonic synthesizers, it's more difficult to identify in a mix because... well.... chords! Still, I find that the Oberheim OB-X oscillators are some of the sharpest around! Unlike the ARP, where the VCO's sound aggressive, the Oberheim is just REALLY clear on the top end! The OB-X was probably the best sounding in my opinion, but the Xa had a more aggressive sound; almost like there was a tad of distortion on them... the OB-8 is the cleanest and most reliable, and contrary to popular belief, I think it sounds just as good as it's predecessors, just more polished and more features! The filter is also legendary, especially on the OB-X. It's a 2-pole discrete design and has a very "choir" -like resonance.... it literally sings in the high levels........ Oh wait, I'm rambling now.....
Agreed. One thing I've noticed about polyphonic analog synths by Obie, ARP, Sequential, etc., is that the oscillators almost seem to 'move' on their own. The sound is almost chorus-like, not in an out-of-phase way, but in a fat sounding way. I have yet to hear a digital modeling analog synth or even a plug-in that comes close.
catboyzee That's because the oscillators are free-running and don't restart with each key press. This, and each oscillator is drifting in and out of tune independently. It's a beautiful thing, and some soft-synths actually do emulate this. SonicProject's OP-X Pro II does this to great effect, of course one issue with this plug in is that VCO 2 doesn't drift independently from VCO 1
Oh, so that's how it works. Hope folks in the soft synth/digital keyboard market are able to 'crack the code' in our lifetime. Thanks for the insight BTW.
I agree. Oberheim makes the absolute best sounding polysynths to my ear. There's a sharpness to them, yet so delicate. Next synth on my list is a Matrix 6 (since I can't afford an OB8 or Xa) but when I first played an OBZa, I almost choked up...saw sawtooth pad with the filter...ugh!!!
You know what's funny? I've probably watched over a hundred of these videos...and they all sound spectacular! I've come to the conclusion that the only reason they all sound so good is the person playing them. I can guarantee you that if I were to have the same instrument in front of me, chopsticks would sound like a cow hiccuping!
What is that piece of (19" rack mount) outboard gear sitting on top of the OB-8? I don't speak a word of this gentleman's language but I think I heard him say the smaller one OFF the synth was a TC chorus. I'd like to know what the OTHER box is.
IMO the added chorus is a shame. Sure, it sounds great and builds on the famous OB sound. Yet, it kinda limits or even ruins the ability to demonstrate other types of sounds that these synths can also do to great effect.
What's the problem? The effects were just for a richer experience of the sound that's produced by the synthesizer. And don't comment on the japanese people's way of saying the l's, that was just cynical of your part.
English sub-title is available now !!
‘Village Ghetto Land’ with obie strings is simply gorgeous. OB8 strings are heart-meltingly beautiful! Thank you Ujiie and musictrackjp for all the great videos and great translations.
Wonderful demonstration.
This sounds so good. It has the sound I hear in my head when I think of a polyphonic synthesizer.
I could watch this guy play all day. He should release a live album.
This synth is one the must-have ingredients of 'Minneapolis sound'. If you want to mimic Jam/Lewis, the Time, or even the Purple One, you gots to get one of these...
Truth.
Infidel14? Very true. But who has a couple grand to drop on one of these? :/ Even reproductions of old Oberheim synths cost a lot.
another keyboard's legend!! nice demo, Mister Katsunori UJIIE!
Jesus Christ you do the most amazing demos to demonstrate the synthesizer’s capabilities.
When I hear or see an OB-8 I think of Prince and his early 80's records. He loved this synth!
Prince used the OBX on alot of that stuff.
So fat, lush and sharp all at once. There is absolutely a place saved in my studio for one of these
Wow! What a beautiful instrument. Thanks for this wonderful demo.
This person is really talented and the Ob-8 sounds absolutely amazing
SICK SYnth... Haa love the Quasi-pseudo JUMP solo in intro...
You can always tell the ultimate tonal quality of an analog synth by the tone of it's raw, unfiltered oscillators and it's filter. Every synth can sound alike, but not the same. For example, listen to the raw oscillators of an old ARP Odyssey; they're clear and aggressive in a very musical way. No matter how you filter, modulate or otherwise modify the sound, you can always tell it's an ARP. The Minimoog is different in the it's raw waveforms sound much more weighty in the low end, due largely to them being overdriven by 15db (design error - happy accident) so if you want more clarity, you have to turn them down a bit in the mixer so they're not being driven as hard.
NOW!
When you talk about polyphonic synthesizers, it's more difficult to identify in a mix because... well.... chords! Still, I find that the Oberheim OB-X oscillators are some of the sharpest around! Unlike the ARP, where the VCO's sound aggressive, the Oberheim is just REALLY clear on the top end! The OB-X was probably the best sounding in my opinion, but the Xa had a more aggressive sound; almost like there was a tad of distortion on them... the OB-8 is the cleanest and most reliable, and contrary to popular belief, I think it sounds just as good as it's predecessors, just more polished and more features!
The filter is also legendary, especially on the OB-X. It's a 2-pole discrete design and has a very "choir" -like resonance.... it literally sings in the high levels........
Oh wait, I'm rambling now.....
Agreed. One thing I've noticed about polyphonic analog synths by Obie, ARP, Sequential, etc., is that the oscillators almost seem to 'move' on their own. The sound is almost chorus-like, not in an out-of-phase way, but in a fat sounding way. I have yet to hear a digital modeling analog synth or even a plug-in that comes close.
catboyzee That's because the oscillators are free-running and don't restart with each key press. This, and each oscillator is drifting in and out of tune independently. It's a beautiful thing, and some soft-synths actually do emulate this. SonicProject's OP-X Pro II does this to great effect, of course one issue with this plug in is that VCO 2 doesn't drift independently from VCO 1
Oh, so that's how it works. Hope folks in the soft synth/digital keyboard market are able to 'crack the code' in our lifetime. Thanks for the insight BTW.
And for the record, I like the sound of the OB-8 more than other polysynths of the era; close second would probably be the Prophet-5.
I agree. Oberheim makes the absolute best sounding polysynths to my ear. There's a sharpness to them, yet so delicate. Next synth on my list is a Matrix 6 (since I can't afford an OB8 or Xa) but when I first played an OBZa, I almost choked up...saw sawtooth pad with the filter...ugh!!!
Beautiful sounds!
最高のサウンドだ！素晴しい。。
I love the Oberheim OB-8 what an excellent review!
This synth came out in my birth year. I love the sound on this so much. and, 日本語わかるです！ありがとうございました！
なんて美しい音色なんだよ...
3:23からのメロディで泣いちゃったじゃないか...
Damn, I love this synth. Used in one of my favorite bands, The Time!
I always think of Jump by Van Halen when i hear an Oberheim OB-8. The ending sounded like the THX advert before a movie comes on in the cinema's
Majestic, i love the sound.
Sounds amazing!
A little of Village Ghetto Land @11:40. Very nice GX-1 like strings from this amazing OB8 synth ! Me want one !
Love it. Steve Roach used an Oberheim synthesizer for his album, Western Spaces. He used an Oberheim Matrix 12.
I want the soundfont for this thing! This is part of what made Van Halen sound so awesome.
You know what's funny? I've probably watched over a hundred of these videos...and they all sound spectacular! I've come to the conclusion that the only reason they all sound so good is the person playing them. I can guarantee you that if I were to have the same instrument in front of me, chopsticks would sound like a cow hiccuping!
it's wonderful !!!
I always preferred the Ob-8 sound to the OBXA but I seem to be in a minority
3:21 this is the sound. I could listen to that effect all day, what is it?
That there is your typical OB pad sound, using the 4-pole filter and smeared with a very lush sounding chorus effect.
Actually, the 4-pole switch is off, so it's in 2-pole mode.
Its beautiful. Only Oberheim could do this.
Sound fixed very well.
Awesome! Incredible!
7:22 YEAH!
Filtered strings and brass patches are favorite ones off analog synths.
OMG those filters at 10:30
It's pulse width modulation, actually.
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11:40 Stevie's Village Ghettoland not a bad Yamaha GX-1 imitation.
Hi Uj! Now that you have a store selling DSI Prophets can we get one of your skilled demos?
T perhaps the 4th best polyphonic analogue of all time
Richard Stevens what are the first 3?
I love your hands
Subarashii gakki.
What is that piece of (19" rack mount) outboard gear sitting on top of the OB-8? I don't speak a word of this gentleman's language but I think I heard him say the smaller one OFF the synth was a TC chorus. I'd like to know what the OTHER box is.
TC Chorus +
TC Electronics M350. He uses it for reverb here.
:50 sounds like EVH keyboard solo in Jump
It is pretty much, just played differently.
Lovely intro
Where can i get a keyboard stand like this ?!
best moment 2:35 and 3:11 😍
damn i love your videos
Van halen!!
IMO the added chorus is a shame. Sure, it sounds great and builds on the famous OB sound. Yet, it kinda limits or even ruins the ability to demonstrate other types of sounds that these synths can also do to great effect.
He needs to demo more old gear
That's what I do
?why did DSI and OB didnt choose to anounce a 20 voice OB
they anounced a 6 voice oberheim
+o c or 22
Arielle:-)
Would you be willing to email me a sysex file of your custom patch A2? Great demo as always.
Ujiie
I Want You To Be My Grandfather
Do You Accept (y/n)
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh this one!!! brave and noble synth lucky best sound. you buy it like it hundred percent! can you do any less?
E desu ne lose wa ikura desu ka?
English Captions seem to be broken on this video :(
It kills me knowing the fact ill never own one.
Uli Behringer...wants you to live . UB-Xa will be here soon enough!
The sound reminds me of Van Halen
No FX, prease.
What's the problem? The effects were just for a richer experience of the sound that's produced by the synthesizer.
And don't comment on the japanese people's way of saying the l's, that was just cynical of your part.