Van Halen - Jump demo Oberheim OBX-a

I'd pick the Alesis Ion or the Korg X 50 to get the same sound.

The Ion is quite a nice VA and it actually models the OB filter too. Although the Xa used a curtis chip I belive.

yeah, the "same" sound. It won't sound near as good. Analog synths sound so much better in my opinion

Actually, in the video he is "playing" an OB-8.

@Johnnysynth

If you pay close attention during the synth solo in the video you can see the "120 Programs" plaque next to the logo. So, it's definitely the Xa.

Dude you didn't jump?

this synth is different.

/watch?v=udwJIUeKpNo

Yes. OB-8 has more stable oscillators, but this make it a bit less "fatter" than the OB-Xa

Gosh the sound is so rich, I can only imagine what this sounds like in real life.

LOL, This is THE keyboard that originated that "jump sound." Yes, Van Halen used an Oberheim. I believe the same model too. Van Halen used the Oberheim synth on their 1984 through OU812 albums. For the next album, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, Eddie traded the synth in for a power drill...Poundcake anyone?