One of the all time synth greats is Oberheim, who brought us the OB-1, OB-X, OB-6, Matrix 1000 and DMX among countless others! This prestigious synth manufacturer has inspired the newly released reSEMble all-in-one Eurorack synthesizer module – putting an astonishing reproduction of the Oberheim SEM inside your modular setup. Loaded with 3 VCOS, a VCF and two EG (envelope generators), this unit has improved performance features and tweaks to make this a classic in its own right.
The Oberheim SEM was their first official analog synthesizer, released in the mid 1970s. This ode to the SEM has all the original features plus an expanded LFO, added Noise source, Sample & Hold waveforms, a wavefolder, extended modulation and further routing options. The Sawtooth core VCOs can also be set to Pulse and Sine waves – with Pulsewidth Modulation and linear/exponential FM CV options to really add grunt and depth to the sound – with a mixer to blend your sound sources into one.
The Wave Shaper has a Ring Modulator and Wavefolder to create hard-edged metallic sounds and soft, blobby basses. The two-pole VCF has -12dB per octave roll-off for High Pass and Low Pass and a -12 db wide (-6dB either side) Band Pass output, giving you the capability to sculpt low basses, shrill highs and super surgical midrange!
The reSEMble comes from Lakeland, USA and is sold by PMFoundations. It comes as a PCB kit (cat not included) and sounds glorious! Check out what it can do below:
