going to try an ob8 tomorrow

prince fan 2 · Post by **prince fan 2** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 12:54 pm

going to try this baby out.. cant wait..

will i have the necessary skill to coax out these sounds that

i need...those funk stabbs and warbles...any tips...on what to twiddle..

thanks..

Soundwave · Post by **Soundwave** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 1:06 pm

A mate one had an OBXa (ex Cliff Richard apparently

) and they're pretty straight forward although the page two stuff on the '8' is something I haven't tried. I really liked the envelope response the rates just seemed more natural than most other analogues I've had my mitts on.
Don't know much Prince stuff but you just have to have a go at those Van Halen 'Jump' chords.

prince fan 2 · Post by **prince fan 2** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 1:38 pm

this try out is to try and clear the snow in my head...

it states that prince used the obxa on this site...and the time ( jimmy jam)

used the ob8....

but i have to hear the sound that i want.in order to shag my bank account.

thanks for the reply..good to hear from blighty enthusiasts as well...

used tp play you a few years back..preston vs brentford..

gallant steve · Post by **gallant steve** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 1:58 pm

Soundwave wrote:A mate one had an OBXa (ex Cliff Richard apparently )

!?%?! hahaha.

sorry, there's just something funny about that idea.

SWAN · Post by **SWAN** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 2:10 pm

gallant steve wrote:
Soundwave wrote:A mate one had an OBXa (ex Cliff Richard apparently )
!?%?! hahaha.

sorry, there's just something funny about that idea.

.....yeah that must add some REAL value.......

gallant steve · Post by **gallant steve** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 2:47 pm

it's also the idea of cliff thumping out those nasty analog sounds....

Soundwave · Post by **Soundwave** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 3:06 pm

gallant steve wrote:
Soundwave wrote:A mate one had an OBXa (ex Cliff Richard apparently )
!?%?! hahaha.

sorry, there's just something funny about that idea.

A bit odd I know but he says it on went on tour with ole Cliff back in the day with it's previous owner.

All I can think of is roller skates and "STEREOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH"!

Box · Post by **Box** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 5:01 pm

Start playing "1999"

. I'd kill to have an Oberheim. If it's at the right price and condition I say go for it. As for as the souds you want. For stabs you'll want short attack and release I know. Just play with it, I'm 99.99% positive that Prince used an Oberheim. If all else fails send it to me for use in my Van Halen covers.

Post by **Vxster** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:26 pm

Soundwave wrote:
gallant steve wrote:
Soundwave wrote:A mate one had an OBXa (ex Cliff Richard apparently )
!?%?! hahaha.

sorry, there's just something funny about that idea.
A bit odd I know but he says it on went on tour with ole Cliff back in the day with it's previous owner.

All I can think of is roller skates and "STEREOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH"!

And skating through Milton Keynes shopping centre, somewhat gingerly.

Soundwave · Post by **Soundwave** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:51 pm

Vxster wrote:
Soundwave wrote:
gallant steve wrote: !?%?! hahaha.

sorry, there's just something funny about that idea.
A bit odd I know but he says it on went on tour with ole Cliff back in the day with it's previous owner.

All I can think of is roller skates and "STEREOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH"!
And skating through Milton Keynes shopping centre, somewhat gingerly.

I has to be done!

crow · Post by **crow** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:16 pm

I pray you have bought this?? have my prayers been answered?
As for Brass stabs, I have heard since the Tory onslaught in the 80-90's that there are more than a few colliery brass bands that would or could provide a vicious brass stab to anyone that cared ask.

Mpresev · Post by **Mpresev** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:28 pm

how was the test drive?

how much ?

Synthaholic · Post by **Synthaholic** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 1:34 am

He's probably having too much fun with the OB-8 to have time to post back here. 8)