DSI OB-6 Synthesizer

[@MrFijilove]

Don't really get why there are dislikes to these videos? It's a chance for us to get a look into the mind of a musician at the top of his game. If you are a musician it's a gold mine of ideas and inspiration. What's to dislike!

[@dmomcilovic9185]

Tyrone Richard Philgence , thumbs down are VST users

[@sonicultura]

Totally agree I mean the playing them sounds this is so inspiring what is there not to like about it. Trolls love the internet because they can hide behind it.

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

@Tyrone Richard Philgence you have a normal logical thinking mind. Those who dislike this video are people who are envious and haven't got what Matt has and aren't as good as he is. No one hates on someone who isn't as good as they are, only on people who are better. Matt probably doesn't pay them any mind as he knows this too.

[@pat2rome]

@@dmomcilovic9185 yes, because clearly you can't love and use software and hardware at the same time

[@alanbaxter8100]

Well said mate , our world is full of critics , who are arguably stuck somewhere they don’t want to be

[@Johnnyhaag79]

Its Dave Smiths 70th birthday. Good day for this video!

[@slcism]

OB6 and Prophet 6 went into the woods. OB6 came back.

[@Timecop1983]

You consider selling your patches! I'm sure there's tons of people (including me) that would love to be able to use your sounds!

[@jonathanstubbsguitar5340]

Timecop Rules 🤘🤘

[@jonathanstubbsguitar5340]

Timecop1983 What synth do you use on the chorus leads on the song Lovers? love it man

[@Timecop1983]

@@jonathanstubbsguitar5340 Thanks!! I actually used a softsynth for that! It's a great emulation of the JX-8p, called PG-8x.

[@jonathanstubbsguitar5340]

Timecop1983 that’s awesome thanks so much man. Keep the great music coming, stay safe and god bless man

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Hi, I don't know how to go about it! Love your tunes by the way, love this synth wave!

[@johnrichardson3297]

Matt Johnson Jamiroquai Thanks for being here programming with us, Love your dedication as fellow Synth-Enthusiasts

[@Superlover]

I coul listen to your playing for days. Such moody vibes. I love them. I also feel the OB-6 is the one synth in the DSI range that comes closest to that vintage synth sound

[@SoundmanCH]

Matt has such a talent to come up with all these catchy sounds and chords. Can‘t wait to buy his new album!

[@shookmusic]

excellent ! Great you talked about the differences between the Prophet 6 and OB-6. Very helpful ❤😀

[@orion681]

Between the choice of patches and sounds and chords and modulations you use, your demos are as entertaining to me as the songs you write. Bravo.

[@station2station544]

Came for the OB6, left impressed by the Montage, which as an analog guy who owns SEM modules, would never thought I'd say.

[@elissitdesign]

Station 2Station - I own the ModX which is the less of the two. It’s incredibly deep, feature rich and simply an amazing kit.

[@Madrrrrrrrrrrr]

New SEM’s i guess. The old ones sound very different. Also a montage may sound analog in the mid and top end but not the low end. My $100 K2000 is the same. Still hunting for SEM poly with patch memory 😉 Should have bought it when it was offered cheap. But my knowledge wasn’t on par. Still hate myself for that. Hahaha

[@marzzz1]

Same here- wasn't familiar with the Montage but thought it sounded great.

[@davedagreat69]

@@Madrrrrrrrrrrr I don't think anyone's claiming the Montage sounds analogue, just that it sounds great and has very deep synthesis, which is absolutely true.

[@ferruccio999]

Kept thinking the same! The Montage has some really fat sounds.

[@markofthenorth9512]

Never mind the wonderful synths, your playing is absolutely beautiful.

[@lashtal]

Yeah. Just... WOW

[@benmironmd]

so good to hear a good keyboard player put this synth to work. Montage sounds amazing too

[@kiko1935]

I wish I could rock a turtleneck with such confidence like Matt does. OB6 is pretty cool. If I could only own one I'd go for a prophet 6 as it's a little more versatile but they're both lovely

[@leonlkowalski]

Don't blame it on the synth😉, it's your playing which makes it so beautiful.

[@dougfa3515]

Yeah... in my hands it would be just random noises... lol.

[@MissMeredithsuniverse]

Thats so true!!

[@འབྲུག-ན2ཅ]

yes you have to find the good sounds and thats also difficult!

[@Digiphex]

Nice sounding demo. Not used to hearing that level of technical virtuosity, very nice.

[@geha6596]

around 6:06 this is where the universe is giving you the fine tingling sensation along the spine and tells you "yes, you are fully in there with the music and the music embraces you" - at least this is what your playing gave me - cheers, man, wonderful!

[@jmcbeady8210]

Your presentations are always entertaining. Thank you.

[@ariasdad]

I have to say that some, no most of these songs you're playing are ripping my heart out. I wish they were all full length. So beautiful, your melodies and programs complimenting one another. Thanks (first time viewer, btw, instant "follow")

[@alfiedotwtf]

This is what I’ve been waiting for! Man oh man, Matt’s review of the Prophet 6 blew me away, but the OB-xa he was playing as companion was next level! Can't wait to finish watching this video.

[@MrPokerian]

Fantastic! I have OB-6 for a few months and love it more every time I program and play it. However, I have the one last free tier on the keyboard stand in my room... I feel temptation to put the Prophet 6 there...

[@KyuminShimMusic]

you'd be sounds great with cheapy casio stuff..man admire you! sounds great as well as sound design, so deeeeep! much love and respect , from S. Korea. hope thing gets better all over the world.

[@vgmandstuff1381]

Great video! I'm a fan of analog synths as much as the next guy, but holy smokes that deep Montage pad at 3:57 sounds so good

[@martinlubitz3171]

Hi Matt, sounds so good , so groovy, love it. Stay healthy and keep on. Thanks for the video.

[@defenderstargate1447]

Thanks for the demo. Seems like the perfect companion for the Montage.

[@FourTetTrack]

Beatiful music Matt! Thanks for sharing it! I find your videos incredibly inspiring. Keep safe and healthy everyone!

[@Robert-kx8mp]

hi, great video! how serendipitous i spent all morning exploring sounds from my OB-6 module, i have that soundtower plug-in, and i do more programming from ableton than playing, but using that plug-in you can modulate almost anything on the OB-6, for example the amount of analog distortion

[@kr61ab67]

A great pleasure to hear your nice playing. DSI are fantastic instruments, cool to see and play !

[@sonicultura]

You are so inspiring man! Glad to see you come alive with your videos! Super appreciated! All the best from Stockholm, Sweden! I saw you guys at Lollipop Festival here 1997.

[@aptudo]

Loved this. Lovely to hear an instrument review focused on playing music with the instrument. Then to discover in the comments that you made all the patches you played from init (so fun, isn’t it?), you’ve won yourself a fan and subscriber. Most gigging musicians couldn’t care less about my favorite thing, dialing in the sounds!

[@RamonVaqueroImage]

Love your playing, I could be watching and listening for hours. Keyboards paradise! :)

[@gunjabeans]

I love your honesty.

[@greyanaroth]

The synth sounds great. But your playing takes it to a new level :) thanks for the inspiration!

[@seanharris698]

I love your demos...what an amazing musician! Thank you! I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe...

[@drumatic]

Matt Johnson solo ambient synth album... Synth Matters 🙏

[@thebreathalyzer]

That would be awesome, I'd share it far and wide too!

[@josephwright5921]

Yes. Instrumental only, please

[@drumatic]

Now is great time to post an all synth album on Bandcamp for $10 🤞

[@s.kxx1956]

Love my OB-6 it’s definitely worth spending time with and playing with, the nice and important thing with the OB-6 is that its Not an obxa or matrix replica its its own character but is capable of recreating the usual oberheim sounds if you wanted.

[@indiefilmcomposer]

Spot on assessment I sold the P6 for the OB module and the OB has blown me away, it has such a signature sound that is in so many film scores , esp sci fi the prophet 6 sounds awesome but I already have other analog gear and found that I didn’t need it as much and I wanted that OB signature sound, I think it’s best synth brass it’s the standard for that ....among other things ....the you tube videos dont do it full justice.....thx for your posts you encouraged me to try it .....

[@HermanKappen]

Thanks for the demonstration. Really enjoyed that!

[@leNotstrom]

The Montage doesnt Sound too shabby either. Nice!

[@DarkSideofSynth]

You are so good and have such a good taste that you'd make a broken spoon and a tea cup sound as good as a whole symphonic orchestra ;)

[@JBrm]

Love your videos and your sounds. Stay safe and healthy!

[@ghostfrom1950]

Always appreciate hearing your takes on two different synths of potentially equal caliber! Love the sounds of both OB and P6. Good takeaways to hear and worth noting. Glad to hear the P6 can cover so many bases

[@markthom9195]

Hi Matt. Another awsome video. As always awsome content. Some awsome kit. Could sit and listen to you play for hours. You are a master of your profession. 👊

[@lardosian]

Nick Batt was drooling over this synth, says a lot about how good it is.

[@MikePensini]

Great video, Matt! Pretty sure the OB-6 is still at the top of my list for next synth acquisition. Vibe for days!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks Mike!

[@TamarinPamarin]

Love the mix with piano and OB-6. Very musical demo. Thanks.

[@jimmyblimmy]

this is an extraordinary video for so many reason! Thank you Matt!!

[@paultorbert6929]

Your playing is a great compliment to those synths..... not to mention, you understand synth signal flow, a gigantic asset of yours !!!!

[@MIDERA]

Beautiful music/sounds. Thanks for sharing.

[@Renzsu]

Gorgeous, what a sound. And so nicely played as well. I adore this synth :)

[@soundvapor]

Matt appreciate your insight and opinion....and woooow 5:48 to 6:18 Funk, Soul, Gospel and Brazilian jazz Fused into one 🤯 Brilliant!!!!

[@SkillipEvolver]

Love it all but esp the slow jam bit hehe lots of fun. And great to hear space cowboy too!

[@rossconran2333]

Matt A exquisite demonstration as we have come to expect from you no matter what the product. Your refined ear and feel always bring out the absolute best an instrument can produce and in a useful, musical and informative way. To my way of thinking people focus way to much on the power and specs of synths. Take a Minimoog on paper its specs are nothing compared to gear a third its price but there are few more musical more magical or more useful. In short, it has a unique character like the Oberheim State Variable filter does no mat what oscillator you run into it. You are correct the Prophet 6 and Rev 2 are incredibly versatile but the OB 6 has a unique character that evokes an instant emotional response. Not that the others don't but its just that bit special.

[@KTZ76]

Matt, you are the best. Just keep doing this!

[@thesoundpainterbkny3465]

YOU ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD! PERIOD!

[@magicknight8412]

such a warm deep sound to it

[@cold00n]

Super sweet chords! I suppose you can play so cool on any keys

[@xl-osts5004]

You ever get that feeling of listening to music so good, you're almost brought to tears?

[@MichaelKleinertVideo]

Hello Matt, nice grooves! My favourite at 03:45, very funky indeed. I talked to you after a session at the Musikmesse Frankfurt, three years ago, I am a friend of Hape`s, Hans-Peter. Bye, alle the best!!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Hi!

[@ironryan2009]

Matt Johnson Jamiroquai and that at the 4 minute mark is 👌🏼 love to write over that

[@jackdare8211]

Def my fav synth of recent time.

[@WalterGalindo]

Damm @matt Johnson jamiroquai every thing you play is so acid, love it 🥰, please do a harmony clinic

[@dooldriverr]

Thanks Wonderful, The Only Dave Smith I have is the Toraiz AS-1 but I do have The Wurlitzer like the one by the wall and One that is Black with the chrome legs. Someday hope to be able to have A OB-6

[@theway3058]

Timing an nuances are amazing. Matt is the real deal.

[@electriceyeslide5959]

Glorious stuff my friend… I think your comments are spot on.

[@dmomcilovic9185]

This video made me put both OB6 and pro6 on my shopping list for next couple of months.

[@synthsandstuff]

Thanks for your great explanation Matt, wonderful demo as wel!

[@knobexploitmusicelectronic9218]

Listening to the OB-6 i hear Prince, same vibe and atmosphere.

[@fundementalroast7002]

I wish I could borrow your brain. Truly gifted.

[@anthonybrett]

Dude, the OB6 is great.. but you are rockin that shiny skivvy bro! I want one!

[@nseign]

I always thought the ob 6 just had that special "something" over almost anything at dsi/sequential (although I do love my tempest) and I'm a dave smith fan boy. Thanks for these amazing reviews Matt, you're a great man, the synth community is full of the coolest, most imaginative people!!!

[@batlin]

5:48 loving that gospel jazzy sound!

[@Vorxxus]

Really enjoy this video, especially the pairing with another voice to get a taste for its real musical context.

[@davidnguyen975]

My man's hotter than the sun's core STRAIGHT COOKING ❤️🪐🔥🔥

[@fabyanmusic78]

Nice Patches! Love my OB-6 : )

[@sasarasa88]

Thanks, Matt. Super inspiring video

[@andreafox7267]

Thank you for an excellent demo! The OB6 pairs beautifully with the Montage 8 (got already and I love it!). Beautiful sounds. I’ve just put my order in for one. 😊

[@SpacehotelMusic]

I've had both the Prophet 6 and OB-6 also and agree, the OB-6 wins on character and vibe (I sold my P6 and rev2) - Though I do have a Prophet 10 rev 4 now like you!

[@bennettsobel]

Thanks for sharing the sounds! Awesome.

[@gigantique]

uuu..You are playing in such a nice manier. Super nice!

[@keppj0nes]

Great video Matt. I've been listening to a lot of Garoad Va11 Hall A soundtrack lately. You might like the piano playing with synth pads

[@ubarhd1]

Great voices fantastic performance..thanks 🙏

[@chedhead3278]

Cheers Matt, lovely sounds and playing once again. I really like these minimal little sketches you put together for these videos, like others here it feels like an EP or album in this vein would be a nice thing. Keep well fella. :)

[@KarlMiller-DjKarl]

Yes... Yes... They are both great synths... I say this while drooling over the montage... ☮🔥

[@WayTwo]

Love videos like this

[@naza220]

I could listen to you the whole day

[@somnambulanti9436]

Almost always using the Prophet~6 for the rhythm, and the OB-6 for melodies and eternal pads. But I couldn’t survive on the OB-6 alone. The Prophet~6 is the swish army knife.

[@henriquenicolau]

very very good sonic vibe field, my friend.

[@kickinballistics]

Dominated by that Montage 8 MONSTER BASS @ 5:29 !

[@patcummins1405]

The prophet 6 (5) has always been my dream synth; the one I’m saving up for. After hearing this I’m now majorly conflicted 😳 beautiful stuff

[@saxmidiman]

Did you notice that wasn't the Prophet. OB6 at his side. Just for your info.

[@TheJamifan]

Great presentation and info, lovely playing, I’m digging in with the Kronos, but I really fancy dipping my toe in the water with Dave Smith , although I’ll have to wait it out now as watching finances in this tricky world hopefully I got a job on the other side... Just lovin the Jam, 🎹😎 inspired 🙌🏻🙏🏻 Stay Safe ❤️ 👍🏻

[@promnightforthealiens6454]

Me: Whats that futuristic blue sound baffle atop that super expensive stand for the OB6? Truth: Second hand office chair.

[@nalaeel219]

Lmao!!!

[@chroniclesofbap6170]

Great video. I was surprised after seeing the thumbnail that you weren't German or Swedish,

[@soundfx68]

Brilliant Matt, loved the interplay between the OB-6 and Montage, which also sounded great. I arrived here via a young man called Yehan Jehan & Universal Audio. Think Toto / Fleetwood Mac. I think they call it some kind of nice boat music.

[@100ThingsIDo]

Very sweet sounds indeed! I really must get my hands on a OB-6 at some point! Stay Safe! :D

[@Kaymo_Music]

OB sound is soo so good

[@indigoskywalker]

sooo good, amazing talent

[@justinb9387]

I would name check D Train as a super funk band - those little twirls and those basses i believe were done on a prophet 5 and they still sound superb - i still listen to that band sometimes and the guys keyboard playing is so good and totally shows off how great the original was and still is

[@issiewizzie]

Goodness me if we’re talking about that I can add another 35 funk groups to your list😀😀😀

[@justinb9387]

@@issiewizzie partaeeee - yehhh partaeeeee

[@landondonnelly5101]

It’s that SEM baby! Thank you Tom (and Dave)!

[@eyesintheskies]

Told myself the prophet 12 would be my only poly, but the ob6 desktop vintage vibe would really balance out the modern sounding craziness 🤔 now Beginning to understand how folk end up with walls of synths 🫣

[@aethro]

that sequence at 5:03 is pure magic. . edit: and the jazzy thing at 6:20 - amazing!!

[@clarirhodes535]

Fantastic demo, many thanks