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HISTORICAL FACTS: Tom oberheim - Caught on Camera

Loved by George Harrison, the Isley Brothers and Rush’s Alex Lifeson, the Maestro PS-1 Phase Shifter changed the face of popular music – but it sure was bulky

Tom Oberheim’s ingenious device fast became a studio essential upon its launch in 1971

“There’s a freedom of thought that doesn’t exist elsewhere”: How and why California became the heart of the synthesizer world

“There’s a freedom of thought that doesn’t exist elsewhere”: How and why California became the heart of the synthesizer world

Many of the biggest players in the genesis of modern music-making hailed from California, but just what made the state such fertile ground for the synth pioneers to flourish?

“One of the most iconic synthesizers of all time, in a highly usable and great sounding piece of software”: GForce Software Oberheim TVS Pro review

“One of the most iconic synthesizers of all time, in a highly usable and great sounding piece of software”: GForce Software Oberheim TVS Pro review

Introducing a software rebirth, based on a hardware reissue. GForce presents two seminal voices in a single legendary Oberheim

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What's so special about analogue synthesizers?

Do analogue synths really sound better? You bet they do, and here's why…

Celebrating 60 years of the synth: the '70s

In the 1970s, the synthesizer became a true musical force. Here's how it went from a mono legend to a poly Prophet in 10 short years…

"This synthesizer is clearly not a clone": Behringer responds to Tom Oberheim on UB-Xa

"We clearly shared the plan for the UB-Xa synthesizer and received consent to use the trademark"

“There is no collaboration between us and no discussions of their plans for synths or anything else”: Tom Oberheim responds to Behringer's claim that he gave the brand consent to make the UB-Xa synth

Behringer previously stated in a now-deleted Facebook comment that it "discussed the UB-Xa with Tom Oberheim and got his consent" to develop the synthesizer

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“Why is it OK for others but not for us?”: As the UB-Xa becomes “the best-selling synthesizer,” Behringer questions why it’s criticised for “taking inspiration from legacy products” when others aren’t

“Why is it OK for others but not for us?”: As the UB-Xa becomes “the best-selling synthesizer,” Behringer questions why it’s criticised for “taking inspiration from legacy products” when others aren’t

The company also claims that it got Tom Oberheim’s “consent” to make its OB-Xa-esque instrument

Superbooth 24: "This isn't just a synth, it's Tom Oberheim's dream, realized": The TEO-5 gives you the classic Oberheim sound at an affordable price point

Superbooth 24: "This isn't just a synth, it's Tom Oberheim's dream, realized": The TEO-5 gives you the classic Oberheim sound at an affordable price point

Based on the same platform as the Sequential Take 5, the TEO-5 keeps it Oberheim with a classic state-variable SEM filter and X-Mod functionality

The Great Synth Showdown: Oberheim OB-X8 hardware synth vs GForce Software OB-X

The Great Synth Showdown: Oberheim OB-X8 hardware synth vs GForce Software OB-X

The polyphonic stakes are high...

East Coast vs West Coast synthesis: what's the difference?

East Coast vs West Coast synthesis: what's the difference?

For years, these two types of synthesis have offered distinct sonic experiences. But what are the differences and advantages of each?

Synth wars: The story of MIDI, the one interface that ruled them all

Synth wars: The story of MIDI, the one interface that ruled them all

CV/Gate, DCB, USI, UMI and The Oberheim System… This is the story of how synth’s biggest players narrowly averted a standards war and made sweet music together

Tom Oberheim heads to the factory floor to confirm that the OB-8 desktop synth module is now shipping

Tom Oberheim heads to the factory floor to confirm that the OB-8 desktop synth module is now shipping

45 years of OB history in a compact and (slightly) more affordable package

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