Oberheim is a legendary manufacturer of polyphonic analog synthesizers and electronic musical instruments, founded by engineer and inventor Tom Oberheim.
Oberheim is an iconic American synthesizer manufacturer founded in 1969 by Tom Oberheim. Initially starting as a designer and contract manufacturer, Oberheim went on to develop some of the first commercially available polyphonic synthesizers in 1975. The brand helped fuel the original electronic music revolution and was a prominent manufacturer of synths and drum machines through the mid-1980s.
Today, the 21st-century return of Oberheim continues to produce legendary instruments like the OB-X8 and TEO-5, guided by the vision of its original founder. The modern lineup faithfully reproduces the vintage sound and features of the original programmable poly synths, combining legacy components with modern enhancements for a new generation of musicians.
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You can find user manuals, installation guides, and sound pack instructions for Oberheim synthesizers like the OB-X8 and TEO-5 on this page, or on the official support page at oberheim.com/support/.
To calibrate the pitch, press the tune button. For full calibration of oscillators, filters, and VCAs, press the global button, scroll to Full Calibration, and press the flashing write button. The LEDs will flash during this process.
No, the OB-X8 is a Class Compliant USB device. It does not require any additional drivers to be installed to communicate with a Mac or Windows computer.
You can submit a support ticket directly through the official Oberheim Help Center at support.oberheim.com. For general inquiries, you can use the contact form at oberheim.com/contact-us.