Put it in unison mode and pan the two sems hard right and hard left respectively and youve got a true stereo 4oscillator sound unlike anything else out there. The connection between pc and android phone can be via bluetooth, usb, or wifi. Opx free is not compatible to opx and cant load any of its sounds. Oberheim dmx type 1554a and 1554b voice card configuration. The 1st sem left channel is tuned to a 10th ce and the second right channel is tuned to a 5th cg. Aug 11, 2016 tom oberheim two voice pro image 3 of 3 the ob6 polysynth collaboration with dave smith may be the most heavily promoted oberheim product in recent years but tom oberheim has been working hard under his own company marion systems for many years, keeping his classic sembased products alive and faithful to the original designs. Its still the analogue beast you remember from the 70s but toms upgrades and tweaks give you even more from the mighty two voice. Oct 21, 2016 comprehensive overview video of the tom oberheim two voice pro analog synthesizer. The oberheim two voice pro has an interesting back story. But you can upgrade to opx player containing all sounds. It is basically a recreation of the original two voice synthesizer from 1975, but. Thanks to all of you who have shown an interest in the so4v. Later oberheim released an eightvoice with two keyboards, one on top of the other.
The twovoice synthesizer included a two channel voltage controlled sequencer, and the fourvoice and eightvoice. Each voice has its own set of parameters, so each of the sem voices are capable of producing completely different sounds, making this update to the classic two voice synthesizer a powerful one. Jan 24, 2015 the twovoice pro is a really fine instrument with a very big, beautiful vintage tone. Op1 oberheim 8 voice by op1 samples, released 12 september 2014 1. The tom oberheim two voice pro is a two voice analog synth with multiple patch points, a mini analog sequencer with memory, and a keyboard. Oberheim 2 voice with sequencer for sale meticulously. I just got my oberheim two voice pro yesterday and decided to jam out with the sequencer and a basic backing drum track to demo it. Tom oberheim lists the original two voice as the favourite of the synths hes designed and now a new version has appeared with a few tasty extra features. Record can be converted to text in more than 40 languages inapp purchase key features the voice recorder makes it possible to. The ob eight voice is comprised of a 2 fvs1 four voice synthesizers. These correspond to the three pushbuttons for a voice on the dmx front panel, from top to. There is a large amount of audio samples which were recorded during my visit, which like every video, is available to download on my patreon. However, in 1975, oberheim created their first compact, programmable and polyphonic synthesizer by coupling two sem modules to a 37note keyboard and a simple analog sequencer.
View and download oberheim ob8 owners manual online. Oberheim two voice pro vs dave smith instruments ob6 synthesizer this video, via kpsiegel, is a quick comparison of the new dave smith instruments ob6 to an oberheim two voice synthesizer. Operation in closed system makes it similar to one or obx obxaway that would work in 4 instead of 8, with the problem of modules sem accorder. The official web site of tom oberheim, maker of fine analog music synthesizers. Here is a demonstration of the oscillator section of a single sem found in the modern tom oberheim two voice pro. Brendan michael perry is a singer and multiinstrumentalist best known for his work as the male half of.
Oberheim s sems synthesizer expansion modules were first manufactured in 1974 to allow users to play sequences using a small and relatively affordable sound generator rather than tying up a larger and more expensive synth such as a minimoog or arp 2600. Tom oberheim is the inventor of the legendary sem synthesizer expander module, which has been designed for expanding existing keyboard synthesizers. I also used two euro rack envelopes to modulate the pitch of one sem vco and the other to modulate the other sem vca. Oberheims first synthesizer was a singlevoice minimodule called a sem synthesizer expander module. This demo shows the sound and basic features of the new tom oberheim two voice pro analog synthesizer. Fully restored, a process which took approximately 90 hours. Arturia have managed to replicate these qualities as well as adding some very cool innovations to the original design. The tvp is essentially two mono synths sems chained together. Tom oberheims tvs pro two voice polyphonic synthesizer, connected to a small euro system with modules supplied by studio electronics in a. Sem v, sem v plugin, buy sem v, download sem v trial. Oberheim two voice pro vs dave smith instruments ob6 synthesizer. Oberheim two voice pro jam by maus published on 20161011t23.
Am6070 companding digital to analog converter dac for oberheim dmx voice cards and dx voices. Details below and more on the tom oberheim website. Opx free has got the same engine as the full opx while there are only 11 sounds and a cut down interface. Oberheim two voice pro vs dave smith instruments ob6. Sem v, sem v plugin, buy sem v, download sem v trial, arturia. You can use it for voice chatting, recording, and recognition. Oberheims twovoice tvs1, fourvoice fvs1 in 1975, and eightvoice in 1977, which was the four voice frame with an external 4 sem module were among the first commercially available polyphonic synthesizers.
It has nearly unnoticeable lagdepending on transport and environment, just like real microphone devices. The tom oberheim tvspro is a twovoice, twoway multitimbral, pure analog synthesizer that incorporates two classic synthesizer expander modules with a 16step, twovoice analog sequencer and a 37note, twovoice velocity and aftertouch keyboard. Mar 21, 2016 oberheim two voice pro vs dave smith instruments ob6 synthesizer this video, via kpsiegel, is a quick comparison of the new dave smith instruments ob6 to an oberheim two voice synthesizer. Ob 8 service manual see other formats introduction the 0b8 is the latest development in the evolution of oberheim synthesizers. This tvs1a has been fully disassembled, cleaned inside and out and meticulously serviced over many hours. Please search our website for a less costly refurbished 2 voice without sequencer as well. History of the sem by the fall of 1971 1 was set up as an arp dealer in a store front in santa monica where i was building maestro phase shifters.
Regarding the second question, apparently the answer is no. The new ob6 is not intended to replicate the oberheim two voice, but has a synth engine inspired by oberheims original sem. Oberheim two voice pro jam by maus free listening on. I just downloaded the or2v, a free vst synth that emulates the oberheim two voice vintage synthesizer and i love the sound. With 2 sems driven by the two voice it would still be a 2 voice machine except each voice would be a sem inside the two voice and an sem external. Comprehensive overview video of the tom oberheim two voice pro analog synthesizer. The 1554a and 1554b voice cards use a single 2732 eprom. I havent heard the real thing in action, but this sounds good indeed.
This unit was sold to a customer in the uk, but we do buy, restore and sell these. Tom, what was the favorite one of your synthesizers. Multimedia tools downloads vocal remover pro by and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Please click the pictures below to learn about my new two voice pro, classic sem or my new ob6 and ob6 desktop, made with dave smith instruments. The oberheim sem v has a simplicity and elegance that was a feature of many 70s synths. The small edition of 25 instruments is deteminated for the us market only. The response to my earlier announcement of the son of 4 voice has been totally overwhelming and gratifying to me. The design philosophy behind it was to toke all of the features of the obxe, add as many new features as were economically feasable, and redesign oil of the circuitry for increased reliability and lower cost. Tom oberheim hasnt just revisited his classic two voice synthesizer, hes made it even better. Each voice has its own set of parameters, so each of the. The two voice also offers a switch to choose which sem plays first in duophonic mode. You can add audio effects, change tempo and volume, unit or mix record of any format or quality.
Oberheim two voice pro ambient improvisation youtube. It all started with tom oberheims original sem synthesizer expander module, a surprisingly powerful beast with two oscillators, two envelopes one each for filter and volume, an lfo, pulse width modulation, and a gorgeoussounding multimode filter with a unique sweep mode. Oberheims two voice pro and son of 4 voice robotspeak. The twovoice pro is a really fine instrument with a very big, beautiful vintage tone. Oberheim s two voice tvs1, four voice fvs1 in 1975, and eight voice in 1977, which was the four voice frame with an external 4 sem module were among the first commercially available polyphonic synthesizers. I expect to start deliveries in the first quarter of 20.
Tom oberheim two voice pro black duophonic analogue keyboard. The offical facebook page of tom, maker of fine analog music synthesizers. Kent carlevi plays van halens jump, backed by opx pro for the famous chords. This gives you an eight voice polyphonicpolytonal synthesizer with 16 vcos, 8 vcfs, 16 adr envelope generators and. Two sequences, 7 steps, two voices, ratcheting, delay. About this synththe oberheim ob8 is a subtractive analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in early 1983. Oberheims sems synthesizer expansion modules were first manufactured in 1974 to allow users to play sequences using a small and relatively affordable sound generator rather than tying up a larger and more expensive synth such as a minimoog or arp 2600. This app lets you change your voice in a video to sound like a funny creature. With my first arp 2600 in hand, i set out to learn about analog synthesis. Tom oberheim is a synthesizer legend, whos responsible for an incredible variety of synthesizers ranging from everything from polyphonic powerhouses like the matrix12 to the current two voice pro. It all started with tom oberheim s original sem synthesizer expander module, a surprisingly powerful beast with two oscillators, two envelopes one each for filter and volume, an lfo, pulse width modulation, and a gorgeoussounding multimode filter with a unique sweep mode.
Oberheim two voice pro jam by maus free listening on soundcloud. Greatsynthesizersfirst paragraphthe first series of tom oberheims two voice pro synthesizer is now ready for delivery a year later than expected. Its in superb condition and working perfectly we doubt youll find a nicer one. Few people could lay a claim to be a synthesizer legend. The tom oberheim tvs pro is a two voice, two way multitimbral, pure analog synthesizer that incorporates two classic synthesizer expander modules with a 16step, two voice analog sequencer and a 37note, two voice velocity and aftertouch keyboard. Attached to the keyboard of most two voices is an 8 step 2 voice sequencer the mini sequencer with a voltage controlled clock and the ability to use sequencer voice 2 or the keyboard output to change the clock rate, letting you set up rhythms. Comprehensive overview video of the tom oberheim twovoice pro analog synthesizer. The two voice is not set up so that having two sems makes it a 4 voice. It belongs to the obx product line of polyphonic compacts synthesizers. Each sem in an oberheim polyphonic generates one voice or note. Later oberheim released an eight voice with two keyboards, one on top of the other. Opx proii famous bank presets were used for all synth sounds.
The four and 8voice models included a preset programmer which allowed the user to store and recall most sound settings, and you could. The oberheim 4 voice is a very good synth, which modularized externally can sound very significant research as a moog modular with a tilt less, it provided that it is good modularized. One is the typical model with the keyboard, and the second is a smaller ke. Attached to the keyboard of most twovoices is an 8 step 2 voice sequencer the mini sequencer with a voltage controlled clock and the ability to use sequencer voice 2 or the keyboard output to change the clock rate, letting you set up rhythms. Oberheim s first synthesizer was a single voice minimodule called a sem synthesizer expander module.
Recently fully tested by a professional shop and everything working perfectly. Tom oberheim two voice pro add to wishlist so, i am bringing back the two voice, very similar to the original, but with the addition of a few interesting upgrades. Tom oberheim two voice pro image 3 of 3 the ob6 polysynth collaboration with dave smith may be the most heavily promoted oberheim product in recent years but tom oberheim has been working hard under his own company marion systems for many years, keeping his classic sembased products alive and faithful to the original designs. Tom oberheim two voice pro analog synthesizer demo youtube.
Mar 26, 2012 tom oberheim lists the original two voice as the favourite of the synths hes designed and now a new version has appeared with a few tasty extra features. The twovoice also offers a switch to choose which sem plays first in duophonic mode. The four and 8 voice models included a preset programmer which allowed the user to store and recall most sound settings, and you could glide from one note or chord to another using portamento. May 14, 2007 regarding the second question, apparently the answer is no. It is essentially eight classic oberheim sem modules stacked together alongside the polyphonic synthesizer programmer for memory, a simple analog mixer, and a 49note keyboard. Just record a video, or select it from your sd card, choose the effect and create a funny voice video in a minutes. Tom oberheim two voice pro black duophonic analogue. Filter fm on both sems with external tracking oscillators. So, i am bringing back the two voice, very similar to the original, but with the addition of a few interesting upgrades.
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