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词条 Oberheim OB-8
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  1. Notable OB-8 users

  2. References

{{Infobox synthesizer |

image = Oberheim OB8.jpg|

image_caption = The Oberheim OB-8|

synth_name = OB-8|

synth_manufacturer = Oberheim|

synthesis_type = Analog Subtractive|

polyphony = 8 voices|

timbrality = Bitimbral|

oscillator = 2 VCOs per voice|

filter = Switchable 12dB/oct or 24dB/oct resonant low-pass|

attenuator = 2 x ADSR (one for VCF & one for VCA)|

left_control = Pitch
Modulation|

lfo = 3|

keyboard = 61-key|

velocity = No|

aftertouch = No|

memory = 120 patches
12 splits
12 dual|

ext_control = CV/Gate
MIDI
Cassette
Computer
interface|

fx = none|

dates = 1983 - 1985|

price = US$4395|


}}

The Oberheim OB-8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by Oberheim in early 1983 and discontinued in 1985. It belongs to the OB-X product line of polyphonic compact synthesizers and is successor to the OB-Xa. The number of production was about 3,000 units.[1]

The OB-8 features eight-voice polyphony, two-part multi-timbrality, a 61-note processor-controlled piano keyboard, sophisticated programmable LFO and envelope modulation, two-pole and four-pole filters, arpeggiator, external cassette storage, MIDI capability and 120 memory patches, 24 bi-timbral patches, and used the Z80 CPU. Musician's interface also consists of two pages of front panel programmable controls, left panel performance controls and a set of foot pedals and switches.

Artists who have used the OB-8 include Alice Coltrane, in her ashram music, Boys Noize, Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, Prince, Spinetta Jade[2], Queen, Van Halen, Depeche Mode, The War on Drugs, Styx, Kool & The Gang, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Clarence Jey, The Police, Siekiera,[3] Silent Running, The KLF, Future Sound of London, Barnes & Barnes and Nik Kershaw.[4]

Notable OB-8 users

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  • 14 Bis
  • Andy Whitmore (Greystoke Studios)
  • Art of Noise[5]
  • Depeche Mode
  • Dennis DeYoung
  • David Frank
  • Prince
  • Simple Minds
  • 'Til Tuesday
  • Floating Points[6]
  • Steve Roach
  • Steve Hillier of Dubstar
  • Jimmy Jam
  • Clarence Jey
  • The Police
  • The KLF[5]
  • Soul II Soul[5]
  • Pet Shop Boys[5]
  • Van Halen
  • Thompson Twins
  • Levon Abrahamyan

References

1. ^{{citation | first = Julian| last = Colbeck | date = 2001-05-01 | title = Oberheim OB-8 | url = http://www.emusician.com/news/0766/oberheim-ob-8/143735 | journal = electronic Musician | quote = The OB-8 was last in the line of classic Oberheim analog synthesizers that included the OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-SX, ...", "Number produced: 3,000}}
2. ^{{Cite web|url=http://i.imgur.com/7I3bxHl.jpg|title=Spinetta Jade's 'Alma de Diamante' back cover|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}
3. ^{{cite web|title=FESTIWAL MUZYKOW ROCKOWYCH JAROCIN 1986|url=http://www.jarocin-festiwal.com/1986/kom2.html|website=Jarocin-Festiwal.com|accessdate=2015-06-26}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nikkershaw.co.uk/drum-talk.asp |title=Archived copy |accessdate=January 8, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090821210633/http://www.nikkershaw.co.uk/drum-talk.asp |archivedate=August 21, 2009 }}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep98/articles/retro_oberheim.html|title=Oberheim OB Series|work=Sound On Sound|date=September 1998|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150606082939/http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep98/articles/retro_oberheim.html|archivedate=6 June 2015}}
6. ^Elaenia, Floating Points https://www.discogs.com/Floating-Points-Elaenia/release/7682421
  • Vintage Synth: Oberheim OB-8
    • Image of OB-8 : image source, copyright details
  • Keyboard Museum
  • GreatSynthesizers: Oberheim OB-8
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