Ratings
| Control of Omnisphere |  |
|---|---|
| Panel Layout | |
| Ease of Use | |
| Keyboard Feel | |
| Build Quality | |
The Sequential OB-6 is a smooth-sounding analog polysynth and it’s an excellent controller for Omnisphere. From its panel, you have immediate access to a lot of Omnisphere’s parameters, you can mix the four Layers of a Patch, and it has a really nice Dual FX section that allows you to control Omnisphere’s FX remotely. A very special feature is its State Variable Filter, which allows you to morph between Lowpass, Notch, and Highpass modes. We developed a brand new State Variable Filter in Omnisphere to use specifically with this profile — one example of how we are modifying Omnisphere to work with the hardware.
This panel layout is intuitive and modulations are easy to set up. Using this synth to control Omnisphere is great for both live and the studio. The 4-octave Keyboard has excellent aftertouch and velocity response, and the desktop module is even better in some ways, because the panel labels are below the controls, making them easier to read. If you like the Oberheim vibe, this is a great choice!
Sequential OB-6 Strengths:
- Intuitive Layout
- State Variable Filter Control
- Effects Control
- Excellent Build Quality
- Classic Analog Polyphonic Synth
Sequential OB-6 Details:
| Retail Price | Keyboard: $3,499 Module: $2,399 |
|---|---|
| Number of Keys | 49 or Module |
| Keyboard Type | Unweighted |
| Size of Controls | Medium |
| Special Features | State Variable Filter |
| Dimensions | Keyboard: 31.8” × 12.7” × 4.6″ Desktop: 20.75” × 7.8” × 4.4″ |
| Weight | Keyboard: 20 lbs Desktop: 13 lbs |
| USB Powered | No |
| Pitch Bender | Yes (Keyboard only) |
| Mod Wheel | Yes (Keyboard only) |
| Sends Aftertouch | Yes (Keyboard only) |
| Sustain Pedal Input | Yes |
| Expression Pedal Input | Yes |
| Ribbon | No |
| Non-Functional Controls | Hold Tap Tempo BPM Sequencer Record Sequencer Play Write Manual |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Sequencer | Yes |
| MIDI Messages | NRPN |
Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the Sequential OB-6:
| Independent Layer Control | No |
|---|---|
| Number of Oscillators | 4 |
| Number of Wavetables | 4 |
| Number of Envelopes | 2 |
| Number of LFOs | 1 |
| Filter Types | State Variable Filter 12dB BPF Juicy 12dB |
| FX Units | Analog Chorus Analog Flanger Analog Phaser Brit-Vox Chorus Echo EZ-Verb Innerspace PRO-Phaser PRO-Verb Retro-Flanger Retro-Phaser Retroplex Spring Verb |
| Soundsources | No |
| Mod Matrix | No |
| FM | Yes |
| Ring Mod | No |
| Waveshaper | No |
| Unison | Yes |
| Harmonia | No |
| Granular | No |
| ORB | No |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
