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Oberheim - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Oberheim? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
GForce Software Oberheim TVS Pro – Are 2 SEMs Are Better Than 1?
29 Apr · GForce Software continues its association with Oberheim with the release of the TVS Pro.
Oberheim Matrix-12 Turns 40: Win One of the Most Legendary Analog Synths and Donate!
20 Feb · The Oberheim Matrix-12 turns 40! Now is your rare chance to win a hand-signed version of this legendary synthesizer and make a donation at the same time!
BEST OF 2024
Best Hardware Synths of 2024: 7 Synths We Went Nuts for This Year
16 Dec 2024 · From massive analog polys to affordable digital delights, these are truly the best hardware synths of 2024.
SYNTH COLLECTING
Highs and Lows of Synth Collecting: Tops and Flops
14 Dec 2024 · When synth collecting, not every synth can fit you like a glove. These are the best and worst synthesizers to pass through my studio.
BEST BIG SYNTHS
Best Big Synths: 7 Sizable Synthesizers That Prove Bigger Is Better
22 Nov 2024 · Whether you need a wide keybed, expanded synthesis options or just a massive sound, these seven big synths have what you need.
Prince’s Legendary Gear Under the Hammer: OB-8, Amek Mixer and Cloud Guitar – Who Wants to Bid?
15 Nov 2024 · The handmade Schecter guitar, an OB-8 and an Amek desk that once belonged to Prince are the jewels of the auction.
EMULATIONS
5 Synths That Need Plugin Emulations Right Now
08 Nov 2024 · Why redo the same synthesizers when there are plenty that have yet to become software - like these five synths that need plugin emulations.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Vintage Gear Auctions, Getting Reacquainted with Gear You Sold and a Pet Shop Boys Teapot: Synth Journal
31 Oct 2024 · In this week's Synth Journal, we look at one of the biggest online auctions of vintage gear and I fall back in love with a Yamaha CS1x!
SYNTH JOURNAL
Synths Are Scams, Sinevibes Plugins for Korg NTS-1 MKII and NTS-3, Behringer MS-5 Demos: Synth Journal
03 Oct 2024 · Espen Kraft says synths are scams. Is he right or just trolling? That plus Sinevibes Korg plugins, Behringer MS-5 demos and more.
TOPS AND FLOPS
5 Weird and Wonderful Movies About Music: Tops and Flops
21 Sep 2024 · The best and worst movies about music from Adam’s point of view. Do you agree with him?
Buying Storage Units for Music Gear: Is it worth it?
13 Aug 2024 · Should you be buying storage units to get vintage guitars and synthesizers for cheap? We spoke to one of the top storage hunters to find out.
SYNTH DEALS
Synth Deals: Modern Classic Analog Synths For Less
24 Jul 2024 · This week's Synth Deals features three classic analog synths with significant discounts so you might just be able to afford one after all!
SYNTH SIDE HUSTLES
Synth Side Hustles: 5 Fun Ways to Make Money Off Your Gear
12 Jul 2024 · There are more ways to get paid than just by writing and releasing songs. Here are five synth side hustles to help you earn a little extra cash.
Synth Journal
Oberheim OB-1, Semi-Modulars, Sounds of Peace: Synth Journal
04 Jul 2024 · GForce Software pays homage to the Oberheim OB-1, cre8audio updates the East Beast and West Pest, and Chris Meyer turns the sounds of war into something beautiful.
OB-X8 OS Version 2.0 Update Adds New Filter, Binaural Mode, MPE
03 Jul 2024 · It’s a big one! Firmware version 2.0 adds all sorts of incredible new functionality to the Oberheim OB-X8.
BEST SOUNDING SYNTHS
Best Sounding Synths: 7+ Stellar Analog, Digital and Software Synths
28 Jun 2024 · Some synthesizers just sound better. Here are the seven best sounding synths currently on the market as chosen by the Gearnews editors.
SOUNDTRACK SYNTHS
Soundtrack Synths: Get That Blockbuster Sound
07 Jun 2024 · Modern big-budget movie scores are full of synths. Get the soundtrack synth sounds of Dune, Furiosa, Oppenheimer and more.
Best Synths of Superbooth24
24 May 2024 · Big polys dominated the show floor with the best synths of Superbooth24 coming from Arturia, Melbourne Instruments and Oberheim… but what about Moog?
Oberheim TEO-5: Affordable Obie in a Take 5 Stylee
16 May 2024 · It’s official! Oberheim is releasing the TEO-5, a five-voice analogue poly in a Sequential Take 5 form factor. And the best part? It’s affordable! Read on to find out the price and specs.
Lo-Fi: Why Does It Sound So Good?
03 May 2024 · Why is lo-fi so imperfectly perfect? Find out how to add a lo-fi sound to your own recordings with our hardware and software picks.
Curtis Chip Off The Old Block – Why do synths sound different?
01 Mar 2024 · A surprising number of synths use the same oscillator and filter Curtis chips. Yet they don’t sound the same. Why is that? Read on to find out.
Material Girl: How To Sound Like Madonna
01 Jan 2024 · Her four-decade reign in pop music makes her hard to escape. We look into some of the instruments used in building Madonna's iconic sound.