I've come to the realization that my Oberheim OBXa synthesizer is one severely pissed off b***h of an analog polysynth. I mean, seriously, it gets f**k mad the moment I power it on. There is nothing kind or friendly here. Every single patch is damn angry. I really think the Xa is the most pissed off synth Oberheim ever developed, even more nasty than the early FVS and OBX. The reason is the raunchy 4-pole 24/db filter. It just makes everything sound so balls-y it's hard to believe.
I think the OBXa represents true evil in this world. It's the AK-47 of polysynths. It's Al Queda. It's the dark side of the force. You play a chord, it says "f**k you b***h." I love it.
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Re: Oberheim OBXa -severely pissed off b***h
Less gushing, more posting of sounds. What good is all that awesomeness if the rest of the planet never hears it? 

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I would be piss if I was named after a tampon


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Re: Oberheim OBXa -severely pissed off b***h
i agree with Leeroy's sentiment, but prefer OB-Xa angryness in 12dB/Oct filter setting. just incredible, i feel thats where true soul of this machine lies. state variable filter circuit, like on OB-X and FVS, yet based on CEM3320. this is unique and not avail on any other synth (incl. OB-8).
the 24dB/Oct. filter is a separate circuit w its own CEM3320. its nice but i always found it a bit dark compared to other CEM 24dB filters, like Prophet5 Rev3, Pro One or OB-8 (when used in this setting). i find myself using it far less, cept for ocassional bass n lead duties.
if u dont mind me joinin in on this OB-Xa lovefest, i'd like to re-post my old OB-Xa demos. most are 12dBOct. only processing is a touch of PCM-70 plate, and that PWM lfo sound got nuendo ping-pong plugin:

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the 24dB/Oct. filter is a separate circuit w its own CEM3320. its nice but i always found it a bit dark compared to other CEM 24dB filters, like Prophet5 Rev3, Pro One or OB-8 (when used in this setting). i find myself using it far less, cept for ocassional bass n lead duties.
if u dont mind me joinin in on this OB-Xa lovefest, i'd like to re-post my old OB-Xa demos. most are 12dBOct. only processing is a touch of PCM-70 plate, and that PWM lfo sound got nuendo ping-pong plugin:

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Re: Oberheim OBXa -severely pissed off b***h
Interesting. Just shows how people have different tastes; I think the Xa really shine in 4-pole 24/db mode. That's the setting of the Jump sound, the Stand Back bass and pads, Terminator soundtrack, and so many others. I seldom set mine to 2-pole mode except when I want resonance sweeps. The OB-8 is almost as pissed off, but not quite. Very similar sounding instruments but true the OB8 can cover a lot more ground. So yeah, 4-pole is where its at for me.
I am waiting for the classic angry sounds of the Oberheim polysynths to come back in style again the same way the Jupiter series has. I just think its not quite there yet. Maybe in a few more years.
I am waiting for the classic angry sounds of the Oberheim polysynths to come back in style again the same way the Jupiter series has. I just think its not quite there yet. Maybe in a few more years.
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Leeroy Jenkins wrote: I am waiting for the classic angry sounds of the Oberheim polysynths to come back in style again the same way the Jupiter series has. I just think its not quite there yet. Maybe in a few more years.
Well, hopefully not before I get my OB-X!

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Re: Oberheim OBXa -severely pissed off b***h
um.. you mean like this ?Leeroy Jenkins wrote:Oberheim OBXa synthesizer is one severely pissed off b***h

gotta admit that was my first association when i saw the thread title
