Omnisphere 3 Hardware Guide

Oberheim OB-X8

The Oberheim OB-X8 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer that combines the primary features of the legendary OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8, including individual filter types for each. It truly delivers on the warm and full Oberheim sound. The panel is large and intuitively laid out, and combining that with a Fatar keyboard, makes controlling Omnisphere a great experience. Available in keyboard and desktop versions, it’s on the expensive side, but you get a premium, classic analog synth.

Oberheim OB-X8 Strengths:

  • Classic Oberheim Sound
  • Great Build Quality
  • Intuitive Panel

Oberheim OB-X8 Details:

Retail Price Keyboard $5,000 Module $3499
Number of Keys 61, Module
Keyboard Type Full, Module
Size of Controls Medium
Special Features 3 all-analog synths in one: the OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8
Dimensions Keyboard 40.5” x 16.67” x 5.87” Module 22” x 8.5” x 4”
Weight Keyboard 32.5 lbs Module 9.56 lbs
USB Powered No
Pitch Bender Keyboard Paddle, Module No
Mod Wheel Keyboard Paddle, Module No
Sends Aftertouch Keyboard Yes
Sustain Pedal Input Yes
Expression Pedal Input Yes
Ribbon No
Non-Functional Controls Split
Double
Lower
Upper
Mod Upper, Lower
Mod Osc1, Osc2
Bend Osc2 Only, Amount
Tune
Hold
Chord
Master Tune
Arpeggiator Yes
Sequencer No
MIDI Messages NRPN

Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the Oberheim OB-X8:

Independent Layer Control No
Number of Oscillators 3
Number of Wavetables 4
Number of Envelopes 2
Number of LFOs 2
Filter Types Classic LPF 2-pole
OB LPF 2-pole
OB LPF 4-pole
OB HPF 2-pole
OB BPF 2-pole
State Variable OB
FX Units None
Soundsources No
Mod Matrix No
FM Yes
Ring Mod Yes
Waveshaper No
Unison Yes
Harmonia Yes
Granular No
ORB No
Arpeggiator No

Ratings

Control of Omnisphere
Panel Layout
Ease of Use
Keyboard Feel
Build Quality