The OB-1 is a simple and great monophonic synth from Oberheim based on the same synth architecture as the SEM. Released in 1978, it was the first truly programmable analog synth of it's time with 8 program memories.

Classic and fat sounding bass & lead synth sounds. Similar in sound and synthesis from the Roland SH-101 to the MicroMoog. It has two analog oscillators and a very capable 2 or 4 pole switchable VCF (filter) that sounds great, and a good LFO that can control the VCA or VCF. This is a very versatile monosynth, especially during its time, and makes an interesting alternative to other more common bass-synths. It has been used by Tangerine Dream, Rush, Vince Clarke, and The Grid.

webern

February 15, 2010 @ 5:48 am

These sound amazing. it's my fav mono. i have an OB1 a minimoog a cs5 and sh101. love em all but this has can go from bubbly to rich and punchy. love the way you can assign the mod wheel to one or both oscillators. disagree with VSE- doesn't really sound like a 101. havnt heard a micromoog but it can sound like the mini though the oscillators aint as pure sounding. still it's my number one

square.wave

January 27, 2010 @ 7:12 pm

This synth features prominently in Eurythmics "Sweet Dreams", classic sweeping deep analog.

shane hayton

January 6, 2010 @ 9:04 pm

Australian band Flowers used one on there first album and there is no mistakeing the sound,they went on to change there name to Ice House and I am lucky to own one but have no manual.

JOE

September 22, 2009 @ 7:48 pm

love this one. cool sounding and very funky looking.not as deep or funky sounding as the yamaha cs 10 but just as original in every way.give it a try as you wont be disappointed.

Mikael

September 16, 2009 @ 9:34 am

Also used by Dave Lawson (formerly of Greenslade).

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