Oberheim OBX

Oberheim OBX

Of all the analog synths the OBX is a piece of art, utilitarian, efficient and ergonomic.

Notice the block layout

Main Controls to the right , Extensive Modulation next,t Oscillators in the middle, Filters, then Envelopes

Real wood sides ....ooooh. Yes she is a beauty.

Most synths you can't grab an oscillator with one hand and the filter with the other. But it is the sound.

And the OBX has fins

Hands get cold at a gig? These little fins are like little wall heaters.

Notice the outputs. All alone...The power enters on the other side , the transformer and CPU miles away

This baby is so loud on most mixers I just have to turn down the OBX's volume.

Open up and say AAAHHH Look at the hinges in the above pictures. 4 screws and she is wide open.

Looking down the voice alley. In this case 4 voices. CPU at the end

In the middle is an Encore electronics midi kit. Power enters on the left.

A closer look

This is a close up of the voice cards.

A look from above

This is the Kenton midi kit that was in this OBX. While it served its purpose for many years,

I removed it in favor of the newer Encore midi Kit

And yet another look at a voice card.

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