The reissue of the classic sem monophonic analog synthesizer expander module. If you would like me to do more demos like this please let me know. There are six cv and gate inputs which use standard 1v8va cv and positive gating. On the optional patch panel, 33 inputs and outputs are available, turning the sem into a semimodular synth. Some ehx memory man in the signal chain, no further editing whatsoever. Tom oberheim sempatchpanel analog synthesizer expander module.
However, due to its cozy and fat sound, it quickly became a favorite among musicians. The new tom oberheim sem thread page vintage synth. The oberheim synthesizer expander module was one of the worlds first self. Thomas elroy oberheim born july 7, 1936, manhattan, kansas, known as tom oberheim, is an american audio engineer and electronics engineer best known for designing effects processors, analog synthesizers, sequencers, and drum machines. These are very hard to find used, tom no longer makes these. Tom oberheim has reissued the classic sem monophonic analog synthesizer expander module, and its now available via audiomidi description. Originally released in 1974, the sem is one of the classic discrete analog synths, with a huge, threedimensional fat tone that must be heard to be believed. Showcasing patch cv available for purchasing today on the internet.
I mean i would take a sem with patch panel and handful of moogers over a voyager even, so long as the oscs sound huge and im sure they will. Original oberheim semclassic and very rare analog synthesizer from the 1970s that is in exceptional conditionused by tangerine dream, vangelis, etc. Tom oberheim sem analogsynthesizer neuauflage amazona. Toms legendary synthesizer expander module with 33point patchpanel. My tom oberheim sem mini jack is not within reach for me at the moment, but my friend who borrows it insists that it uses set screws for knobs.
Just think of being able to patch this into your eurorack modular, vostok, dark energy, s1mk2 or. The front panel appears wider, but the panel on the lefthand side of the unit is separate to the synth module itself. The sem, toms first synthesizer, was well loved for its beautiful sound and just the right combination of synthesis modules and patching in a compact, portable package. Here is a photo of the version without midi but with a very useful patch panel. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. An analog classic from the 70s, but semimodular originally, tom oberheim s sem was intended to be a backup synthesizer for layer sounds only. We had a chat about the history of oberhiem and also a look at the new sem x a eurorack version of the classic sem module with positionable patch panel.
An original sem offered a total of just eight audio input and output, cv and gate sockets. The sem was oberheim s first official analog synthesizer. Tom oberheim sempatchpanel analog synthesizer expander module sem with patchpanel. The tom oberheim synthesizer expander module with midi to cv converter shares the exact soundproducing components as the sem above. Tom oberheim sem with patch panel for sale online ebay. It was conceived with the notion of being used as a backup synth connected to a sequencer for layering or beefing up your existing monophonic analog synths. Rather than using a patch panel approach, this version includes a precision miditocv converter that has been specifically designed to allow midi to control the sem, and has additional features that make use of the sem s external inputs. History of the sem by the fall of 1971 1 was set up as an arp dealer in a store front in santa monica where i was building maestro phase shifters. Review the tom oberheim sem with patch panel sweetwater. A short demo of the oberheim sem analog synthesizer module. Here for sale is our tom oberheim sem with patch panel. It is in full working condition, no issues, looks great as well. Tom s reissue cuts no corners the circuitry is almost identical to original units.
The sound was recorded direct in to the camera with no added effects. Tom oberheim sem patch panel version for salemoog lp sold. Each of the sem pro instruments will be personally signed by tom oberheim. Oberheim xpander xp1 6 voice desktop version of the matrix 12 us version wcase another very useful feature is its cvgate to midi conversion capabilities for communication with older synths. Sem with patch panel connections to internal inputs and outputs no midi input, same as above photo but left panel controls are replaced by cvgateaudio io patch panel. What a great way to reenter the analog synth market. The official web site of tom oberheim, maker of fine analog music synthesizers. If its true that project has been shelved, im bummed. If you want a really strong sounding analog with semimoduar capabilities and. Midi and the sem the sem s extensive control voltage io is a boon for serious fans of analog, but what if you want to just wail on it from your midi keyboard. The sem, tom s first synthesizer, was well loved for its beautiful sound and just the right combination of synthesis modules and patching in a compact, portable package.
Discussions about anything analog, digital, midi, synth technology, techniques, theories and more. On this version of the sem, there is no midi input. This replaces the sem s leftside patch panel with a nicely outfitted miditocv converter, and adds rear panel midi jacks. Tom oberheim the return of an analog synth classic. I even ended up calling up tom oberheim and we talked for a good. He has been the founder of four audio electronics companies, most notably oberheim electronics. But, right from the start, there was something a bit special about the sem. Originally posted by bignatius i would buy a eurorackable real sem or two. Please click the pictures below to learn about my new two voice pro, classic sem or my new ob6 and ob6 desktop, made with dave smith instruments. Axon axopatch 200a patch clamp amplifier w cv201au.
Legendary synth designer tom oberheim has returned, along with a current rendition of his classic sem synthesizer expander module. Get the best deal for oberheim pro audio synthesizers from the largest online selection at. Little did i realize at the time how critical the sem i would be to the later success of oberheim when in 1975 1 utilized the sem i to create the oberheim 2voice and 4voice synthesizers. Also included is a kenton midi to cv converter so that you can use any synth, controller with midi, or daw to connect into the sem. The tom oberheim synthesizer expander module pro version, sem pro, incorporates twentyone minijacks for signal access to the primary patchpoints in the sonic flow along with the miditocv converter. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Originally released in 1974, the sem is one of the classic discrete analog synths, with a huge, threedimensional fat tone. Tom oberheim two voice pro image 3 of 3 the ob6 polysynth collaboration with dave smith may be the most heavily promoted oberheim product in recent years but tom oberheim has been working hard under his own company marion systems for many years, keeping his classic sem based products alive and faithful to the original designs. Get the guaranteed best price on synthesizer modules like the tom oberheim sem with patchpanel at music123. So can anybody tell me if it is possible to patch out with a custom panel a midicv sem and still retain the midicv functions as well, so it would be similar to a sem pro but racked. Tom oberheim will soon release the sem midi edition. I sold my patch panel sem to help fund the river thinking i could just get tom s eurorack model later down the road if i wanted. To this day, the instrument has lost none of its charm. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team.