Midi Controllers With Polyphonic Aftertouch

Oberheim Ob-6 6-voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

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The OB-6 from Dave Smith Instruments is a modern, all-analog 6-voice polyphonic synthesizer that pays tribute to Tom Oberheim's SEM 4-voice and 8-voice synthesizers, but with several enhancements. The synth features true voltage-controlled oscillators, a classic Oberheim-inspired 2-pole, state-variable resonant filter, amplifiers, envelopes, and an LFO. Additional enhancements include studio-quality effects, a polyphonic step-sequencer, and an arpeggiator; all of which can be synchronized internally or via external MIDI clock.

The four-octave, semi-weighted keyboard offers velocity sensitivity and channel aftertouch, while the control panel offers knob-per-function control with no menu diving. There are 500 permanent factory programs and 500 user programs which are organized into 10 banks of 100 presets. The OB-6 offers an ideal combination of portability and power for the project studio or the gigging musician.

Semi-Weighted Velocity-Sensitive Keys 4-Octave Keyboard w/ Channel Aftertouch 6 Voices w/ 2 Oscillators per Voice 2-Pole State-Variable Resonant Filter Dual 24-Bit/48 kHz FX Engine X-Mod Modulation Matrix Polyphonic Arpeggiator Polyphonic Step Sequencer w/ 64 Steps 1- to 6-Voice Unison Mode 1000-Program Patch Memory

Parameters
Oscillators	2x discrete VCOs per voice Wave Shape per Oscillator (Continuously Variable): Sawtooth and variable-width pulse, plus triangle on oscillator 2 Pulse width per oscillator Hard Sync: Oscillator 1 syncs to oscillator 2 Square Sub-Octave Generator: Oscillator 1 per voice Low-Frequency Mode: Oscillator 2 Keyboard Tracking: On/off (oscillator 2) Oscillator Detune: For increased tuning instability, from subtle to extreme
Mixer	Oscillator 1 amount Oscillator 1 sub-octave amount Oscillator 2 amount White noise amount
State-Variable Filter	Two-pole, resonant, filter per voice with low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch functionality inspired by the original Oberheim SEM filter Bi-polar filter envelope amount Velocity modulation of envelope amount Keyboard tracking: off, half, full
Envelope Generators	Filter Envelope: Four-stage (ADSR) envelope generator with velocity modulation of envelope amount Amplifier Envelope: Four-stage (ADSR) envelope generator with velocity modulation of envelope amount
LFO	5x Wave Shapes: Sine, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, and random (sample and hold) Clock sync (internal or external MIDI clock) Initial amount Mod Destinations: Oscillator 1 frequency, oscillator 2 frequency, oscillator 1 and 2 pulse width, filter cutoff, filter mode, amp
X-Mod	Sources: Filter envelope (bi-polar) and oscillator 2 (bi-polar) Destinations: Oscillator 1 frequency, oscillator 1 shape, oscillator 1 pulse width, filter cutoff, filter mode, normal to bandpass filter
Aftertouch	Source: Channel (mono) aftertouch with bi-polar amount Destinations: Oscillator 1 frequency, oscillator 2 frequency, LFO amount, amplifier envelope amount, filter envelope amount, filter mode
Clock	Master clock with tap tempo BPM control and display MIDI clock sync
Arpeggiator	Selectable Note Value: 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, dotted 8th note, quarter note 1, 2, or 3 octave range Up, down, up/down, random, and assign modes
Sequencer	Polyphonic Step Sequencer: 64 steps and rests
Effects	Stereo analog distortion Dual, 24-bit, 48 kHz Digital Effects: Reverb (room, hall, plate, spring), delay (full bandwidth digital delay and emulated bucket brigade and tape delays), chorus, and phase shifter Delay sync True Bypass: Maintains fully analog signal path when digital effects are off
Controls	Keyboard: Full-sized, semi-weighted, 4-octave with velocity and aftertouch Pich Wheel: Backlit, spring-loaded with selectable range per program (1 to 12 semitones up and down) Mod Wheel: Backlit Transpose: 8-octave range Hold Switch: latches held notes on Polyphonic Glide: Portamento Unison (Monophonic) Mode: Configurable voice count, from one to all six voices, chord memory, and key modes Manual switch: when on, the front panel is live; what you see is what you hear
Patch Memory	1000 Programs: 500 user / 500 factory programs in 10 banks of 100 programs each Direct program access, including single-button access to the current set of 10 programs
Input & Output	Left/Mono & Right Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm phone jack Headphone Output: Stereo, 1/4" / 6.35 mm phone jack MIDI: In, out, and thru ports USB: Bi-directional MIDI communication Filter cutoff expression-pedal input Volume expression-pedal input Sustain footswitch input Sequencer start/stop footswitch input
Power	100/240 volts at 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 30 W maximum IEC AC power inlet for internal power supply
Dimensions	32.0 x 12.7 x 4.6" / 81.3 x 32.3 x 11.7 cm
Weight	20.0 lb / 9.1 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	31.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	37.9 x 19 x 9.3"

The OB-6 is a collaboration between Dave Smith and Tom Oberheim, two of the most influential designers in poly synth history. The OB-6 takes the classic bold Tom Oberheim sound, with its true voltage-controlled oscillators, 2-pole filter, and amplifiers, and adds modern enhancements such as studio-quality effects, a polyphonic step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and more

Sound engine inspired by Tom Oberheim's original SEM synthesizers
Two discrete voltage-controlled oscillators (plus sub-oscillator) per voice
Continuously Variable Waveshapes: Sawtooth and variable-width pulse, plus a triangle wave on oscillator 2
Classic Oberheim-inspired 2-pole, state-variable, resonant filter with low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch functionality
VCA: Voltage-controlled amplifiers

Dual Effect Engine: 24-bit/48 kHz resolution
Studio-quality reverbs, delays (standard and BBD), chorus, and phase shifter
True bypass maintains a full analog signal path
Independent stereo 100% analog distortion effect

Modulation Sources: Filter envelope and oscillator 2 (both with bi-polar control)
Destinations: Oscillator 1 frequency, oscillator 1 shape, oscillator 1 pulse width, filter cutoff, and filter mode
Unison Mode: Configurable voice count (1-6 voices) and key modes
Polyphonic Step Sequencer: 64 steps with up to 6 notes per step with rests. Syncs to an external MIDI clock
Arpeggiator: Syncs to external MIDI clock

Knob-per-function front panel offers instant access to virtually all OB-6 functions
1000 Presets: 500 permanent factory programs and 500 user programs organized into 10 banks of 100 programs
Live Panel Mode: Switches from a preset to current knob and switch settings

Four-octave, semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch
Programmable Backlit Pitch Wheel: 1 to 12 semitones
Backlit modulation wheel

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this fit on an AT-3565?

A: Yes.

Q: 2. Does this work easily with Mac OSX?

A: Yes. It works with Mac OS.

Q: 3. Will this fit on an Oben AT-3565 tripod?

A: No

Q: 4. Is there a manual gain control?

A: You can manually adjust the input sensitivity of the microphones to change the level of the recording.

Q: 5. Is it possible to insert an output cable from a headphone output radio into the microphone input ... to record !?

A: Yes. use this cable: Sescom LN2MIC-ZOOMH4N - Line to Microphone Attenuation Cable for HDSLR Cameras B&H # SEL2MZH4N https://bhpho.to/2XTV6ct DSLR Cable for Zoom H4N and Zoom H1 3.5mm Connectors 25dB L Pad Attenuator 9 Inches

Q: 6. Does the microphone port accept TRS or TRRS?

A: The Sony ICD-PX370 Digital Voice Recorder with USB BH #SOICDPX370 will accept TRS only.

Q: 7. I have the I CBUX 570 voice recorder I didn’t know if it’s voice activated, and if it is voice activated how do I turn that on on my voice recorder thank you very much Richard

A: The Sony ICD-UX570 Digital Voice Recorder (Black) has a VOR mode which automatically starts recording when a sound is within the set volume. You can turn that on in the menu under VOR.

Q: 8. The overview indicates that it has a rechargeable lithium battery. What model number battery is it? No battery lasts forever. Can it be replaced?

A: The intrnal battery may be replaced by SONY. Please contact SONY directly for details: 1-800-222-SONY

Q: 9. Is there a back light on the display? Is it readable in dark environments?

A: The display would have a back light. Unfortunately there isn't a indicator for screen brightness.

Q: 10. Does the ICD PX470 charge the battery when plugged into a computer, etc by USB??

A: Hi Ben L, No, The unit is not capable of charging rechargeable batteries. You may check on page 19 of the link below for more information:a href= https://docs.sony.com/release//Help_4595548311.pdf target= _blank https://docs.sony.com/release//Help_4595548311.pdf/aRalph

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