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The Oberheim OBX Is One Of The Prevalent And Reliable Bits Of Older Gear Used By False Icons

December 05, 2008
John Bechdel
John Bechdal has played with Ministry, Prong, Killing Joke, Fear Factory and others. These days he is working with his own project, False Icons.  

Offsite Link: For more on False Icons.

Oberheim OB-8 Demo With DJ Steak

November 18, 2008
Oberheim OB-8 Demo Ross Kelly
This video is all about old friends and even older synths. Remember Ross Kelly (a.k.a. DJ Steak) from our Prophet 5 repair videos? He's back with another vintage gem: the Oberheim OB-8. Ross must be moving up in the world; he bought a (mostly) working unit this time!  

Offsite Link: Visit Ross Kelly / DJ Steak's official MySpace Page for more information

Oberheim OB-Mx Helps Agency Of Spirits Actualize Thick Bass Tones

October 20, 2008
Oberheim OB-Mx Agency of Spirits
GW talks with Mike from Agency of Spirits about his prized Oberheim OB-Mx. It's one of the few truly analog synths in his gear list, but its use by Trent Reznor and Frontline Assembly inspires Mike to put up with "analog drift." Say, now THERE's a good band name!  

Offsite Link: Visit Vintage Synth.com or Agency of Spirit's official MySpace page for more information

Odo Synths Double Six V2.0 Now In Operation, Time Six

October 20, 2008
Odo Synths Double Six V2.0
Boasting six operators, the Odo Synths Double Six V2.0 is a versatile software synthesizer that encourages you to take full advantage of its many modes and features. And like "In Rainbows," Odo Synth isn't technically charging anything for it, but they do love donations.  

Offsite Link: Visit Odo Synths' official website for more information

Chad Kettering Talks On Integrating Synths And Software

June 11, 2008
Chad Kettering
Chad Kettering started off on the trumpet and then moved into electronic music. Once there he took the road leading to ambience rather than that leading to techno.  

Offsite Link: For more on Chad Kettering.

Oberheim SEM 2-voice: Albert Fox Shows Us One Of Mark Mothersbaugh's Favorite Synths

February 13, 2008
Oberheim SEM 2-voice
Kids, Albert Fox is a shining example of what happens when you don't pay attention in school and opt not to do your homework assignments. You end up composing music at a really cool, successful studio.  

Offsite Link: Visit Mutato's official website for more information

Brent Meyer Of L.A.'s Folio On Recording Synths, Mixing And Mastering

December 05, 2007
Folio
Brent Meyer of Los Angeles' Folio discusses how the band uses synths in recording -- from old analog to new soft synths. He also talks a little about mixing and mastering.  

Offsite Link: For more on Folio

The Oberheim Echoplex Was Good Enough For Jimi Hendrix And It's Good Enough For Eric Leonardson.

June 27, 2007
A lab demonstration of the Oberheim Echoplex
The Gibson Oberheim Echoplex was good enough for Jimi Hendrix on Are You Experienced?, so it's definitely good enough for Eric Leonardson and his Springboard. You make some sounds with friction mallets and a wonky music box,...  

Offsite Link: Check out the new Echoplex here. Eric Leonardson's site is here. The School of the Art Institute's website is here.
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