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Check this out:

http://www.vimeo.com/4999164

Thanks for the link! I now realize that I must have at least one of these.

Does it have CV ins/outs?

I think it's just an analog sound module for a keyboard. So no CV ins or outs. But it sounds good!

Any word on price? I can't see spending more than $400 or $500 on something like that, but I'll bet they ask a lot more.

Well seeing the analogue solutions semblence (SEM remake) is $750 the actual SEM will probably be over 800

Tom said less than $1000 but I don't know how much less is "less". He also said that he would like to make the 2-Voice again, which is kinda easy since it's 2 SEMs, mixer and keyboard.

I would love to have a 2-Voice!

Voltor07 wrote:I think it's just an analog sound module for a keyboard. So no CV ins or outs. But it sounds good!

The CV ins and out are inside the box just like the original...they just need to be brought out via internal connectors; ie molex as the original and create a patch panel. I did this with my original SEM and it works great. The price is good also <$1000 as the original cost me around $600 back in 1977. Good to see Tom Oberheim back with his modern analog classic.

Does he own the Oberheim name? I thought Gibson had bought it and run it into the ground.

Bryan T wrote:Does he own the Oberheim name? I thought Gibson had bought it and run it into the ground.

No, he doesn't. He said he is more interested in the Oberheim logo!

Tom isn't too interested in being associated with the OBMx or OB-12 debacles. I don't blame him.

I agree that the orginal SEM sounded great. I do like CV ins and outs but I am getting a bit more handy with circuts to making a patch panel for this might not be that hard.

I will wait and see what comes out.

I also heard under $1000

van wrote:

Voltor07 wrote:I think it's just an analog sound module for a keyboard. So no CV ins or outs. But it sounds good!

The CV ins and out are inside the box just like the original...they just need to be brought out via internal connectors; ie molex as the original and create a patch panel. I did this with my original SEM and it works great. The price is good also <$1000 as the original cost me around $600 back in 1976. Good to see Tom Oberheim back with his modern analog classic.

So...you need to add 1/4 inch jacks, and run wires from the inside to the jacks? Sounds simple enough. Cool! Now I KNOW I must have one or two of these!

I think Tom will receive more requests for just the enclosure and power supply than he expects.
Raw SEMs go for one price.
Stand-alone ones (SEM-1As) go for much more.

Voltor, while you can probably fit 1/4" jacks on the back, along the top will only allow 1/8" jacks I think.
Also, I understand the design will be SMD, so some mods and repairs may require magnification and some additional skills.
I have no idea what Tom will bring out to connectors, but I guess we'll all wait and see.
I think it would be a good idea to offer the package as one without the MIDI stuff on the left and a large field of jacks instead.

Although Tom cannot use the name Oberheim by itself or as a trademark, there's nothing that says he can't use his full name.
I actually prefer that as it's his own personal project.
Good for him! I wish him great success (again!)

Now if he remakes the OB-X, I will run through my town naked! Or even better, a rackmount version of the OB-X. And make it so we can store more presets.

Or a 4 voice SEM with preset capabilities.

He's back in business. This is good news.

Not to worry MOOG, I'll still buy anything you put out too.