Oberheim OB-Xa vs Xpander

How close can the Xpander sound as the OB-Xa? Most people think, the Matrix.12 or Xpander are much weaker than the OB-Xa. In this expample I tried a saw Wave sound with 12 pole LP Filter and a bit resonance. In the secoand example I only played a single oscillator. I am very impressed by the Xpander because it can sound as beautiful as the OB-Xa but has so many more versatility. What a fantastic synth it is.

[@Fabiohammond]

Your Obxa needs to be tuned!

[@billygoat6814]

I thought i wasted money on the Xpander because i only loved 5 or so sounds on it then when i realized how to use it and route things to eachother it became one of the best synths ive ever tried.

[@adamjacksonmedia]

The wonderful, famous, warm, drifting oscillator sounds of the Oberhiem... In this example... drifting over into a different key.

[@saifeek]

Very close in sound. That's why I sold my OB-Xa to get the OB-X8 but kept the Xpander for the vintage mojo.

[@rockyhill9965]

_//"Xpander for the vintage mojo."//_ As in that vintage $$$$ price that rationalizes your perception.

[@saifeek]

@@rockyhill9965 I sold the Xpander since that comment but thanks for your input anyway

[@rockyhill9965]

@@saifeek Never sell what you like. I agree. I just don't sense $7,000 worth of mojo in the sound.

[@h.s.7797]

Thank you, can't listen to this. So out of tune. 😢

[@rockyhill9965]

Both sound thin and twinkly, like insects that can sing on pitch. There are many many VSTs that can do the same.