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Oberheim OB-12 - $999 (eugene)
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This is a monster of a VA synth. 12 voices. 2 Ocs/voice. 256 programs with each program containing up to 4 parts so you can divide the keyboard in to 4 zones. 256 timbres to modify and memorize. Includes an automated system to configure arpeggio as well as a phrase recorder.
Enough with the basic synth descriptions. If you want to know more, it’s all on line.
Here is one of the more famous demos by Jexus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mQDx5iAgjg
Why the Oberheim OB-12 is so hated…or loved? (again, it’s not an Oberheim)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z98lTC71LB0
About mine: I purchased mine used around 20 years ago. The cosmetic issues on the sides you see in the photos were from the original owner. This has remained in my smoke-free studio the entire time. I made the purchase based on some very unique patches, that I could not replicate with any other synth at that time. Translation: I used it very little!
And, I made a horrible mistake. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UPDATE THE FIRMWARE! I did, and I had to have the circuit board replaced. You will note other comments in the Jexus video saying the same thing. Since the display was becoming more weak, I also told the tech to replace the display. Unfortunately, he said there was no blue display available, so he had to replace it with a green display.
Again, this is a green display, but the good news is that since that time 20 years ago, I have hardly used the synth. It just sat with a cover in my studio.
I have tested it and everything still works to my knowledge. All keys play, and controls appear to work. Please only ask easy questions, because I have not used this in any productions for years. Comes with a photo copy notebook manual.