TEO-5 Poly Chain OS Update Now Available
San Francisco, CA — [November 6, 2025]— Oberheim today announced a free OS update for its acclaimed TEO-5 synthesizer, adding powerful new features that make the instrument even more versatile and inspiring. The update is now available for download from Oberheim’s website. The highlight of the update is Poly Chain, enabling two TEO-5 units to […]
Introducing the New Oberheim TEO-5 Desktop Module
Compact Creativity: Redefine Your Studio with the TEO-5 desktop San Francisco, CA – [July 1, 2025] – Oberheim is proud to announce the release of the TEO-5 desktop module, a compact yet powerful addition to their venerated line of synthesizers. Designed for musicians and producers who want the iconic Oberheim sound in a space-saving format, […]
Our Heart Beats with Los Angeles
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused immense loss and devastation. Although Oberheim’s global headquarters are based in San Francisco, the tragedy has still struck close to home. Our Focusrite Group colleagues in El Segundo, good friends with whom we collaborate daily, are now coping with the aftermath of one of the worst […]
Free OB-X8 OS v2.0 Update Delivers Powerful New Features
San Francisco, CA – July 2nd, 2024 – Oberheim, the legendary synthesizer brand synonymous with sonic excellence and innovation, announces a free v2.0 software update for their acclaimed OB-X8 polysynth, further solidifying its position as the pinnacle of modern analog synthesis. In just two short years, OB-X8 has become the gold standard, used in countless […]
Introducing the New Oberheim TEO-5 Polyphonic Synthesizer
San Francisco, CA – [May 16, 2024] – Oberheim, the venerable brand synonymous with the golden age of synthesizers, proudly announces the TEO-5 polysynth. This powerful instrument features the visionary craftsmanship of Thomas Elroy Oberheim (TEO), offering a perfect blend of classic analog warmth and modern versatility for today’s musicians. “I’m so proud to be […]
OB-X8 Desktop Module Now Shipping
San Francisco, CA – Oberheim is now shipping the OB-X8 desktop module. For the first time ever, all the sonic power of the Oberheim OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8 has been condensed into a footprint that is compact enough for studios of any size, and convenient enough to take out on the road. Following the extraordinarily […]
Introducing the New OB-X8 Desktop Module
San Francisco, CA — Oberheim today announced the much-anticipated desktop version of our highly acclaimed OB-X8 eight-voice analog synthesizer, which faithfully recreates sounds from the classic Oberheim OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8 synthesizers of the eighties. And now all its presets, synthesis features, and sound editing controls are available in a compact package that fits everyone’s […]
GForce Releases Oberheim OB-E v2.5 / SEM v1.5 Free Update with New Preset Browser
London – February 21, 2023 – GForce Software are pleased to release Oberheim OB-E v2.5 / SEM v1.5 to mark the first anniversary of their collaboration with Oberheim. The update is free and available immediately to registered Oberheim OB-E / SEM customers. The Oberheim OB-E is their take on the legendary Oberheim® 8-Voice and, uniquely, […]
Oberheim Begins Shipping OB-X8 Analog Synth
San Francisco, CA – July 25, 2022 – Oberheim today began shipping the OB-X8: an eight-voice polyphonic analog synth that combines the classic sound and key features of the legendary OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 products from the 1980s – including all of the original presets that gave them their signature sounds. “It’s an exciting day […]
Oberheim Company Re-launches
Oberheim to restart manufacturing and global supply of legendary synthesizers. San Francisco, California (Tuesday, May 10, 2022): In an extraordinary development, Oberheim Electronics, one of the most venerated names in synthesizer design has announced its return to operation to meet the rising global demand for its sought-after instruments. Today, the company is launching its […]
