
After 35 Years, Oberheim Is Officially Back In Action…And Is A New OB-X On The Way?
Oberheim today shared this video, saying that, 35 years after it ceased operations, “Oberheim is back. And a new chapter is about to begin.”
It’s a teaser announcement at this point, but the announcement suggests that new Oberheim-branded synths are on the way, and possibly a new take on the OB-X or OB-Xa.
The video features Tom Oberheim, former Oberheim engineers Marcus Ryle (co-founder of Line 6/co-creator of the ADAT) and Tony Karavidas, and Sequential’s Dave Smith. Based on the video description, it sounds like a Oberheim has a new synth to announce, created in collaboration with Smith and the Sequential team.
They add, “Get ready to party like it’s 2099.”
Check out the video and share your thoughts on what the new Oberheim synth may be in the comments!