Dave Smith OB-X8 Desktop Module – 8-Voice Analog Synthesizer
The Dave Smith OB-X8 Module delivers the iconic sound of the OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 in a powerful desktop format. Featuring 8 true analog voices, classic Oberheim filters, and full programmability, it's a flagship synth built for serious musicians and producers
Dave Smith OB-X8 Desktop Module – 8-Voice Analog Synthesizer
Experience the legendary Oberheim sound in a powerful, compact desktop format. The OB-X8 Module combines the unmistakable character of three iconic analog synthesizers—the OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8—into a single, premium-grade instrument.
It delivers rich, warm analog tone with modern enhancements, while staying true to the sonic legacy that defined countless classic recordings. Designed in collaboration with Oberheim and Sequential, the OB-X8 Module offers studio-quality sound, deep programmability, and robust connectivity—all without a built-in keyboard, making it ideal for rack-based setups, MIDI controllers, or space-conscious producers and performers.
- 8-voice true analog polyphony
- 2 discrete VCOs per voice with hard sync, detune, and pulse-width modulation (PWM)
- Switchable SEM-style 2-pole and Curtis 4-pole low-pass analog filters
- 2 LFOs with multiple waveforms and extensive modulation routing
- Flexible modulation with cross-modulation and envelope control
- Bi-timbral operation for layered or split sound setups
- 400+ factory programs and 500 user-programmable slots
- MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB MIDI, and CV/Gate input for versatile connectivity
- External power supply included
- Dimensions: 22.25" W x 7.5" D x 4.2" H (56.5 x 19.1 x 10.7 cm)
- Weight: 11.35 lbs (5.15 kg)
The OB-X8 Module is perfect for studios, live setups, and musicians who want the timeless warmth of analog Oberheim tone without a full-size keyboard. Built with premium materials and unmistakable sound, it's a modern classic for synth purists.
