description Oberheim OB-Xa User's Guide Overview
The Oberheim OB-Xa User's Guide covers the eight-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer produced by Oberheim Electronics from 1980 to 1983, famously used by Van Halen, Prince, and a wide range of 1980s recording artists.
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Oberheim OB-Xa User's Guide ranks #21 of 220 in the Manual ranking, behind Nikon F3 User Manual, ahead of Nintendo Switch User Manual.
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How do I assign polyphony on the Oberheim OB-Xa?
The Oberheim OB-Xa is an eight-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer produced from 1980 to 1983 that allows you to assign voices via its panel switches. You can choose between 1, 2, 4, or 8 voices of polyphony to dictate how many notes can be played simultaneously.
What famous songs use the Oberheim OB-Xa synthesizer?
The OB-Xa was famously used by 1980s recording artists like Van Halen, most notably for the synthesizer hook in the hit song 'Jump'. Prince also heavily utilized the OB-Xa on tracks featured on his landmark 1982 album '1999'.
How do I use the Page 2 functions on the OB-Xa?
Pressing the 'Page 2' button on the OB-Xa unlocks a secondary set of parameters that are not printed on the main front panel. These hidden functions include LFO targeting, oscillator sync, and fine-tuning controls essential for complex sound design.
What is the difference between the OB-X and the OB-Xa?
Released by Oberheim Electronics, the OB-Xa replaced the OB-X and introduced the highly sought-after 'divide-down' architecture. Unlike the OB-X's discrete circuitry, the OB-Xa utilized Curtis CEM3340 oscillator chips, providing a slightly puncher, more stable sound.
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