{"id":97505,"date":"2023-11-30T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=97505"},"modified":"2023-11-30T17:46:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T17:46:04","slug":"behringer-ub-xa-oberheim-ob-xa-synthesizer-replica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/behringer-ub-xa-oberheim-ob-xa-synthesizer-replica\/","title":{"rendered":"Behringer UB-Xa: check out the long-awaited OB-X8 replica"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Materializing after almost six years since its first announcement, Behringer’s long-awaited Oberheim OB-X8 replica has finally arrived after months of speculation and anticipation.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Behringer has introduced the UB-Xa, a new replica of the beloved Oberheim OB-X8. So much buzz has been in the air amongst sound designers and music producers alike, and this past week finally saw the unveiling of the much anticipated UB-Xa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The OB-X8’s legacy includes some of the most iconic hits of the ’80s. Its long history of artists includes Rush’s Geddy Lee, The Police, Prince, Queen, and Van Halen. The original OB-X8 is even used in Brad Fiedel’s iconic Terminator and Queen’s Flash Gordon themes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Vintage Soul with Modern Ambitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Behringer<\/a><\/strong><\/span>‘s UB-Xa is a comprehensive resurrection of the OB-Xa’s growling, sizzling character enriched with modern features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catering to those with a taste for nostalgia and warm harmonic tones, the UB-Xa bridges the gap between the past and the present with its velocity-sensitive 61-key keyboard, after-touch sensitivity and robust MIDI support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to its 61-key semi-weighted full-size keyboard, the UB-Xa also boasts 26 hardware rotary controls, an LCD display for parameter feedback as well a comprehensive MIDI implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behringer’s replica houses CEM3340 chip reproductions from Cool Audio that power its VCF and VCOs with oscillator sync and PWM parameters. A 16-voice analog polyphonic engine with bi-timbral playability powers the UB-Xa, allowing you to split or layer two sounds and shape large, evocative soundscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UB-Xa faithfully recreates all of the OB-Xa’s original factory patches while offering more expressive performances than its predecessor with a dual-layer arpeggiator and sequencer. The new synth still nevertheless offers a choice of eight vintage modes that each deliver distinct sonic characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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