Review the tom oberheim sem with patch panel sweetwater. But, right from the start, there was something a bit special about the sem. The oberheim synthesizer expander module was one of the worlds first self. It is in full working condition, no issues, looks great as well. 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. An analog classic from the 70s, but semimodular originally, tom oberheim s sem was intended to be a backup synthesizer for layer sounds only. The newupdated sem from tom oberheim is shaping up to be a pretty incredible synth. I even ended up calling up tom oberheim and we talked for a good. Originally released in 1974, the sem is one of the classic discrete analog synths, with a huge, threedimensional fat tone.
Just think of being able to patch this into your eurorack modular, vostok, dark energy, s1mk2 or. These are very hard to find used, tom no longer makes these. The sound was recorded direct in to the camera with no added effects. Tom oberheim the return of an analog synth classic. Tom oberheim sem analogsynthesizer neuauflage amazona. Tom oberheim sempatchpanel analog synthesizer expander module sem with patchpanel. 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. Tom oberheim will soon release the sem midi edition. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here is a photo of the version without midi but with a very useful patch panel. An original sem offered a total of just eight audio input and output, cv and gate sockets. A short demo of the oberheim sem analog synthesizer module. The front panel appears wider, but the panel on the lefthand side of the unit is separate to the synth module itself. The official web site of tom oberheim, maker of fine analog music synthesizers.
The reissue of the classic sem monophonic analog synthesizer expander module. Some ehx memory man in the signal chain, no further editing whatsoever. 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. Axon axopatch 200a patch clamp amplifier w cv201au. Tom oberheim has reissued the classic sem monophonic analog synthesizer expander module, and its now available via audiomidi description. 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. 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. Tom oberheim sem with patch panel for sale online ebay. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. The tom oberheim synthesizer expander module with midi to cv converter shares the exact soundproducing components as the sem above. Showcasing patch cv available for purchasing today on the internet. On the optional patch panel, 33 inputs and outputs are available, turning the sem into a semimodular synth. Original oberheim semclassic and very rare analog synthesizer from the 1970s that is in exceptional conditionused by tangerine dream, vangelis, etc.
However, due to its cozy and fat sound, it quickly became a favorite among musicians. Tom s reissue cuts no corners the circuitry is almost identical to original units. 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. 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. Discussions about anything analog, digital, midi, synth technology, techniques, theories and more. If you want a really strong sounding analog with semimoduar capabilities and. To this day, the instrument has lost none of its charm. 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. 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.
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. 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. Here for sale is our tom oberheim sem with patch panel. 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. There are six cv and gate inputs which use standard 1v8va cv and positive gating. 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. Get the guaranteed best price on synthesizer modules like the tom oberheim sem with patchpanel at music123. He has been the founder of four audio electronics companies, most notably oberheim electronics.
If its true that project has been shelved, im bummed. 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. The sem was oberheim s first official analog synthesizer. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team.
The new tom oberheim sem thread page vintage synth. 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. Tom oberheim sem patch panel version for salemoog lp sold. 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. Tom oberheim sempatchpanel analog synthesizer expander module. Each of the sem pro instruments will be personally signed by tom oberheim. Tom oberheim sempatchpanel analog synthesizer expander.