Oberheim OB-12 Demo&Review

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Oberheim OB-12 Demo&Review
DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE.
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[@InsertName125]

I think it's great to actually see youtube videos of a someone demoing a synth, who actually knows how to play one. Thank you for continuing to put up videos that aren't mediocre.

[@foxglove9]

search Jexus on youtube and prepare to be entertained

[@desktorp]

Stephanie McKeon Yes! WC Olo Garb / Jexus has some of the best demos. My favorite Jexus demos are Waldorf Q, Yamaha AN1x and Korg Radias. He also has a handful of songs that aren't too shabby.

[@InsertName125]

All true. But, he's not a very good keyboard player. He just knows his way around the synth, which is still better than most.

[@SPAZZOID100]

InsertName125 not a good player?? U nuts??

[@InsertName125]

We're talking about "Jexus", not "Ujiie". You got that, right?

[@MarcoLongoMusic]

OOOB FATTO PADDO!

[@musictrackjp]

English sub-title is available now ;)

[@marcusBX]

Thank you!

[@stevenlebeau]

What's insane is that at the time, the reviews for this thing were pretty negative. But all it takes is a few minutes to hear just how incredible this thing can sound. Maybe I'll get to own one some day...

[@retrosound72]

very good demo about the very underrated virtual analog OB-12. thank you!

[@bytex666]

He seems to love that OB FATTO PADDO :) I love the fact that you don't need to understand Japanese to know what he's talking about. Been watching his videos for 2 years now, they're always better than everything else.

[@ununium]

Agreed, while music in general is an universal language, Sound synthesis terminology and concepts seems to have also become an universal language.

[@izzzzzz6]

I tried one of these for the 1st time last night and it was insane. I went to OB Strings and made some tiny adjustments. Before i knew it i was floating in an underworld of sound, then i discovered how sensitive the touch bar was. It was truly amazing i could easily give that organic touch to the sounds but it was more than that, hard to explain just how good the touch bar is. Then there is the after touch. I have only explored a few of the features, i don;t know if i can learn everything on it it seems to go very deep. Another great feature is the morph feature. Wow some amazing sounds possible when combining sounds. And finally my first impression of how the computer and display work together with any touches you make on any controls! It's just amazing. I've never used a piece of equipment like this that just knows everything you touch and shows you instantly on the screen. It almost feels like the machine has a real brain. Crazy! It has truly inspired me to start recording. I regret not recording last nights late night jam!

[@menacerisamir198]

my best way to learn japanese,great demo ,thanks katsunori UJIIE.

[@Dogboy73]

What a fucking sexy fucking synth ...... Excuse my French but it is!!!

[@monsterjazzlicks]

Ujiie, you are so amazing my man! Such a talented demonstrator.

[@ThatJerseyBloke]

I'm MuzikB and often, I still miss this synth. I sold it after all my frustration with Viscount/Gibson to keep it going. It was JUST SHY of greatness and just needed a few more tweaks but the plug was pulled on it. It is an excellent synth for Pad, string, and brass sounds. This synth along with an MS2000B are GOLD in my book. The only two synths in my lifetime that I regret selling.

[@izzzzzz6]

I just bought one. Amazing! See comment above.

[@sayerseely3195]

I had this synthesizer for a few months when it was first released. Very digital sounding... the sound reminded me of the Yamaha CS1x, digital and thin. It looked so pretty, but the sound did not impress. I so wanted it to be better. Other virtual analogs, like the Novation Nova, Roland JP-8080, Waldorf Q, Nord Lead 2 (I had all of these at the same time as the OB12), sounded so much better. I wanted to love the OB12... especially because of the wonderful interface and features, but the sound was a bit harsh and thin.

[@tunamusic6540]

Sayer Seely These days, I am looking for a synth.Never played OB-12 before but I am intended to buy it. I need overdrive leads, big pads , brassy pads(like yamaha sy99) with effects. I am already have Access Virus Ti Snow and Novation KS5. What is your advice? I generally play funk-pop music. My set up Nord Stage 2 Ex 76HP Yamaha MOXF6

[@sayerseely3195]

It seems like you have the bases pretty well covered... the TI snow has a huge sound pallet (and much nicer, fuller sound than the OB-12). KS5 adds more virtual analog abilities with nice on-board effects. The Nord Stage covers the pianos, EPs, clavs, strings, organs, and even some synth sounds very well. I don't know much about the Yamaha MOXF6, but it appears to be a capable workstation. When I first read your message, the Korg Kronos came to mind. It will do all of the things you listed as needs, but it sells for an expensive price. After thinking about the gear you already have it seems like you are well covered.

[@tunamusic6540]

I am thinking about Kronos 2. It is a beast. Maybe I can uptade moxf6 to Kronos 2. For synth sounds, I am impressed with Elektron Analog Keys. It is just four polyphony but sonic capabilities are great.

[@jacobbrown1690]

@@tunamusic6540 get a king korg and thank me later. i have one and mamy other synths. while i have the jupiter 80 as the other person on here mentioned, i would not recomend it unless you want to spend over 3k and like carrying an 80 pound instrument around. its heavey. The king korg does an excellent virtual OB at under 20 pounds.

[@jansurlykkeschack7955]

This is a real good synth - in it's own right. Most dumbass comments here are made by dudes who don't know sh*t about tweaking a synth and for sure, have never played the OB12. To you guys, stick with you arranger keyboard and play some popmusic.

[@andrewaronson3364]

your an idiot it sounds like ass

[@MILTONISEJIMA]

オーバーハイムキーボードの素晴らしいデモです。日本人男性がオーバーハイムの音色について説明しているのを見たのは初めてです。 当時大成功を収めたタンジェリン・ドリームやクラフトワークの音楽グループと一緒にこのシンセサイザーの音色をよく聴いていました。その後、ジャン・ミッシェル・ジャール、後にミュージシャンの喜多郎が新しい時代を迎えました。 投稿してくれてありがとう！

[@moogdome2562]

Looks fantastic, sounds fantastic, it is fantastic. loved the redshirt contrast. Fantastic.

[@gabrielproteus3172]

7:50, as a Canadian I wish our national anthem sounded like this.

[@Claytondupuis]

maybe he meant boards of canada?

[@mastersoftoday]

no, that's just the name of the patch he is playing, it's a factory preset. doesn't sound much like BoC or anything Canadian to me

[@gabrielproteus3172]

The point is that I wish that it sounded like that...

[@mastersoftoday]

Isaiah Teerink that i definitely agree with

[@JeremyRobberechts]

Sounds like a reference to Canadian prog rock band Rush.

[@d-dub8890]

The OB-12.....The three "L's" of synths. Legendary, Lust, and Lush! When I saw UJIIE posted a review, I was like, "this is going to be epic"! Boy, was I right!

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

Really nice demo, shows the depth of the machine and how good of sounds it can produce. It may not be a true Oberheim, but for a VA they did their best.

[@philippezsiga1125]

great video as usual thanks a lot.THE MOST UNDERRATED SYNTH....i ve just bought one the sounds is AMAZING ... PURE DIGITAL GLORY ( and i own an OBXa ...)

[@MelloCello7]

u lucky dawg u

[@izzzzzz6]

I just bought one. Truly amazing. It's like the thing has a brain. So sensitive and the expression you can get through the keys and touch bar is amazing. I was up for hours last night with the headphones but wishing i was recording. Morphing sounds is pretty cool too.

[@MrLawrence0071]

The OB12 is surely great but I just came from the OB-X vs OB-Xa demo and then, the difference in power really does show... Unfortunately, an OB-x costs an arm, a leg and a testicle...

[@F0nkyNinja]

...and a kidney.

[@emmanuelsalesiani7987]

Marion système msr expander consue par Tom oberheim 1994

[@jamzales]

I love it too. To me it's a god board

[@D10078]

Played around with one of these at Guitar Center all they wanted was $200.00+ taxes($230.00+ a few years back. Should have got it then.

[@D10078]

***** Probbly alot more now. But it was this model. It was like two years ago I go in every so often to see the vintage stuff they may get in.

[@eduardopagnani1764]

For the " Ob Strings" preset alone this synth is worth every penny. Then try the "Morph" function between one sound and another and you'll be able to tell me. 400 euros spent great!!

[@neoasura]

Man, those colors and design makes me think this came out of 1983..I love it!

[@SPAZZOID100]

Was not made by Oberheim

[@DreddJudgeJoe]

I had trouble trying to work out how to get the Midi outputs going ! However the OB12 is great, Fantastic, love it. Have got some spare screens in case it needs changing.

[@synthoxicatedpafreak7189]

Hi, great patches. Could you be so kind to share your patches ?

[@SendyTheEndless]

Aww, I wanted to hear the Triangle Wrap waveform :( I've seen what it does but I want to hear it!

[@Жан.джазмен]

Was made to looks like a blu print, and came out of the paper with energy and style! A dream!

[@WorksopGimp]

Sounds great

[@stevehofer8312]

For a while it seems the used value of the OB-12 had fallen to about $400 USD. Now they are around $2,000 for one in good condition. I think the synth has finally found its audience.

[@izzzzzz6]

Just got one for €700 in a double purchase with an older synth. Amazing. The keyboard is so sensitive, there is the after touch and the touch bar. I left more details above.

[@marcusmiller849]

MusictrackJP YOU ARE MY HERO!!

[@elmortobeats5919]

No english sub?? 😭

[@CW2SCOGG]

I love the knobs, but thats about it...This unit sounds nothing like an old school Oberheim such as a the OB series...as a matter of fact, If hadn't of know it was an Oberheim, I would have thought it a DX-7. Very digital sounding obviously cause its digital, but I thought that wasn't the point? Ha ha...They hit it on user interface and fulbbed on sound. Too bad

[@machiwoomiapoo]

このビデオを作ってくれてありがとうございます。サム。

[@axs203]

This sounds surprisingly good - people always say the synth is buggy e.t.c - really nice sounding!

[@andrewaronson3364]

no L

[@philippezsiga1125]

this synth is insane

[@amonster8mymother]

👏👏👏

[@shiraga0516]

モジュレーションのかかり方が気持ち悪くて気持ち良い（笑）

[@KirkSlinkard]

ALWAYS a pleasure watching your videos.

[@h3lianthuss]

Great sounds & excelent video. Thanx.

[@snoolee7950]

This synth is so bad that UJIIE is lost on it. Pride of Italy! Should come with a pasta coupon.

[@tohopes]

It's beautiful.

[@monsterjazzlicks]

Ujiie has the touch of KING MIDAS !

[@seppoinnanen5577]

Sounds good to my ears, wearing quality earphones

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

The beginning almost sounds like the introduction to "Right Here Waiting."

[@Martijnnaber]

Stop using it on the bus, you'll damage it!

[@Maerklin56]

Danke

[@DadoSimicStudiostriver]

How wonderful looks and sound this beast!

[@elevepremierships]

Fantastic demos, but make more sense without the subtitles.

[@HY-kv3yi]

nooooo good music sense..... ooooooold style........

[@kaddlehopper710]

getoh ka sippy yo gufuggy poop su

[@josmo506]

Are you wearing a Vostok watch?

[@chriscole1133]

Good show realistic of the OB-12

[@SPAZZOID100]

Crappy synth.

[@dutchmenneer3289]

she's beautiful... so warm!

[@gorillachilla]

マスターの指

[@Umi_Sea_Ocean]

4:13

[@hexfix93]

You do the best reviews!!!!!!

[@littlebritain64]

When it came on the market was so underrated by some reviewers.... Thanks to your video I have to say they were wrong. Only I noticed on some pad presets a not pleasant white noise in the background. I hope it can be shut by editing it....

[@izzzzzz6]

There is a universe of possibilities. Trust!

[@Maerklin56]

Top

[@andrewaronson3364]

nasty digital synth

[@djugel]

still the best VA I've heard..

[@SPAZZOID100]

djugel nope

[@djugel]

James Reeno The joke is I would prolly never own a VA anyway ... but this one doesn't make me cringe

[@SPAZZOID100]

djugel this is actually one of the worst sounding VA’s ever.

[@胎動シュンター]

アナログも使いこなす氏家さん、かっこいいです！

[@rydeentokio]

残念ながら、このシンセはヴァーチャルアナログです。 でもどんなシンセでも楽しく(重要!)弾き倒す氏家さんは素晴らしいですよね!

[@whyaremyfingerscold]

10:00 those strings gosh

[@TheOmnicell]

sweet instrument

[@benbauer1065]

I had no idea Oberheim made an OB 12!! Wow. Just when I thought I knew every synth made.

[@emmanuelsalesiani7987]

Sous licence viscout

[@emmanuelsalesiani7987]

Tom oberehrim Marion sistem msr expander analogique

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

The synth’s major flaw........the Oberheim logo. It’s like putting a Mercedes emblem on a Cadillac. It’s not a Mercedes, it’s still a Cadillac.

[@dmomcilovic9185]

Brian Taylor , only if you are concerned about what sticker or badge is printed on a product. Who cares if it sounds good. No one cares. Brand followers lol

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

@@dmomcilovic9185 that’s exactly what I’m saying. I think you missed my intent.

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

@@dmomcilovic9185 I should have said “BUT it’s still a Cadillac”

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

Touché

[@_whiskey_warlock]

Love it.

[@nsjx]

Sounds really nice in unison. And such a creamy filter. Thanks for this demo :)

[@andrewaronson3364]

L wrong

[@WV591]

Real MAtrix12 flicks this virtual junk like a dried bugger

[@SPAZZOID100]

WV591 why would you compare them?? Btw, Matrix 12 has VERY SLOW ENVELOPES.

[@andrewaronson3364]

@@SPAZZOID100 they are from the same company, they are both instruments. get a grip

[@Carusus1]

Thank you so much. I have an option on a second hand one.

[@24framemedia]

did you end up getting one?

[@monsterjazzlicks]

This sells on eBay UK second hand for around 650GBP. Is this a good price?

[@RogerSanGabriel]

+monsterjazzlicks HELL YEAH!

[@monsterjazzlicks]

Roger San Gabriel I just keep hearing so many poor comments about this synth though!

[@RogerSanGabriel]

monsterjazzlicks Well it wasn't really a true Oberhiem but compared to the crap out today hell yeah.

[@jacobbrown1690]

buy a king korg instead....kills this thing.

[@PatrickDiAngelo]

I think it kinda misses at the low end...

[@SPAZZOID100]

Patrick Martin big time.

[@maccagrabme]

Maybe but its more a pad machine and a good one at that.

[@axs203]

What a fantastic looking synth...............synth design must be so fun...........let alone the sound they make...........this Obe sound so good pulsing away..........wow

[@SPAZZOID100]

axs203 not made by Oberheim.

[@emmanuelsalesiani7987]

@@SPAZZOID100 Marion système tsr2 expander Tom oberheim

[@amonster8mymother]

Some dork wants $1500 on kijij right now.

[@reginaldbowls7180]

this thing sucks

[@reginaldbowls7180]

It's the worst VA synth ever made.

[@SPAZZOID100]

+Reginald Bowls really?? I think the Redsound Darkstar beats it as worst.

[@SPAZZOID100]

Reginald Bowls incorrect

[@24framemedia]

@@SPAZZOID100 how can an opinion be incorrect? Because it's not your opinion? This synth actually offers a lot of things others do not. it isn't for a fat sound, but split keyboard, layering, morphing aftertouch, and tons of wild and weird noises, what does all of that for under $1500?

[@FrenchClub1]

sound very very bad..what music can you creat with this sounds?? JMJ ?? baaaaa

[@moreprofound]

+david divady j dumbass music like techno or rave !

[@SPAZZOID100]

Divady J _David Paulet_ learn how to PROGRAM.

[@snuppssynthchannel]

It sounds quite good when the filter is on a relativey Low frequency but when you open it too much it sounds horrible! Really good looking synth tho, but not a true oberheim.

[@SPAZZOID100]

Divady J _David P u are insane

[@SPAZZOID100]

Snuppeluppen søppelsopp nobody cares if it is oberheim.

[@esoteric6178]

Sounds pretty lousy. Sylenth sounds better. Lol.

[@SPAZZOID100]

Danielle Scribbins incorrect

[@xoio]

4:02+ That is just the kind of shitty naff sound i hate! ... Makes my shit itch!

[@rmmco]

The world is now a sad place just because you hate this sounds.

[@F0nkyNinja]

Phased Spaces Your comment is just the kind of shitty naff comment I hate.

[@SPAZZOID100]

Phased Spaces ????

[@SPAZZOID100]

Phased Spaces it's called "synth brass" dude. Get with it.

[@amonster8mymother]

I heard they got some funky software screwup and they are mad by a company called Viscount, they are not real Oberheim

[@SPAZZOID100]

amonster8mymother learn proper grammar!!

[@SPAZZOID100]

amonster8mymother who cares???

[@SPAZZOID100]

amonster8mymother u are a moron.

[@andrewaronson3364]

@@SPAZZOID100 go fuck yourself grammar nazi. you gonna criticize my lack of capitalization?

[@stevennorth7037]

how much is this synth?

[@SPAZZOID100]

Steven North use the internet

[@arthurjohanson7946]

This is toy, not synth.

[@dmomcilovic9185]

Arthur Johanson , pathetic comment

[@shantv77]

please put some one who speaks English pleaaaaassssssseeeeee

[@SPAZZOID100]

Shant Vanlian sounds like YOU don't speak English either. "Someone" is ONE word. Not two.

[@shantv77]

I mistakenly pushed the space button, but if you want I can teach you English… ok!

[@SPAZZOID100]

Shant Vanlian no.