Unleash the Jump! Factor: Iconic Synths in OXa
OXa expands your sonic arsenal with two legendary polysynths – the Oberheim OB-X and OB-Xa. These powerhouses, manufactured from 1979 to 1981, built upon the legacy of the SEM and 4-Voice instruments, offering 4, 6, or 8-voice configurations to fuel your creative potential.
OB-X: The Foundation of Analog Power
The OB-X's voice architecture features two oscillators, each capable of generating sawtooth or square waves that feed into the signature Oberheim 2-pole low-pass filter. For inharmonic and bell-like tones, the OB-X offered cross-modulation, a feature absent in its successor, the OB-Xa. This unique capability allows for complex sonic exploration. Additionally, the OB-X provides a Unison mode, stacking all voices for a single, powerful monophonic layer of up to 16 oscillators and 8 filters, perfect for creating thick, cutting leads.
OB-Xa: Evolution and Expansion
The OB-Xa refines the OB-X formula, trading the FM cross-modulation for a pitch envelope control. This allows the filter envelope to modulate the oscillator pitch, a powerful tool for crafting expressive brass-like attack scoops. But the OB-Xa doesn't stop there – it introduces a selectable 4-pole filter alongside the standard 2-pole low-pass filter, expanding your tonal palette for richer and warmer sounds.
Jump into Iconic Sounds
The OB-Xa's sonic prowess is undeniable. Look no further than Van Halen's legendary "Jump" – that iconic brassy sound was born from the OB-Xa. OXa puts this timeless synth and its predecessor, the OB-X, at your fingertips, ready to ignite your creativity.
Content at Your Command
OXa delivers over 3 GB of meticulously crafted content, featuring over 6,500 samples meticulously captured from the original hardware. This includes 126 Syntronik 1 instrument presets and 41 Syntronik 2 instrument presets, totaling 167 presets to jumpstart your sonic exploration.