NEW OS: OB-X8 OS 2.0.0.1

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OS 2.0.0.1 for the OB-X8 keyboard and desktop is here! You can find the files and instructions for updating on the Oberheim website at the link below.

https://oberheim.com/support/

After the OS update completes, be sure to follow the outlined readme steps. If you are updating from an OS prior to 1.1.1.0, you must follow the readme to Reset Globals, Clear Calibration, and run Full Calibration.

CHANGELOG

OBX8 Main 2.0.0.1 Changelog

Bug Fix: Calibration Improvements

OBX8 Main 2.0 Changelog (see addendum for details)

New Feature: Binaural mode and dedicated Binaural memory slots
New Feature: Simultaneously selectable waveshapes for each oscillator extends timbral variety
New Feature: 4-Pole low pass filter type with fuller bass at high resonance
New Feature: VCO 1 and 2 level LFO modulation destinations for independent timbral mixing
New Feature: Arpeggiator clock sync now has selectable note division values for expanded rhythmic control
New Feature: Dedicated Split+ and Double+ memory locations, which store both programs in the single program slot
New Feature: Separate MIDI channels for lower/upper split bi-timbral operation
New Feature: Poly chain for up to 32 voices with 4 connected instruments
New Feature: MPE
Bug Fix: Improved velocity modulation scaling
Bug Fix: Page 2 AT amount bug fix
Bug Fix: Fixed LFO buttons not updating in Page 2
Bug Fix: OB-8 envelope bug fix
Bug Fix: MIDI active time sensing fix

Various minor bug fixes

OBX8 Main 1.1.1.0 Changelog

Bug Fix: Local Control Off Global now works correctly
Bug Fix: Calibration improvements

OBX8 Main 1.1.0.0 Changelog

New Feature: Arp MIDI clock global added
New Feature: Page 2 portamento destination added
New Feature: Page 2 velocity/AT amount added
New Feature: Page 2 quick scroll implemented (hold Page 2 and turn scroll encoder to jump through sections)
New Feature: Display saved parameter added
New Feature: Linked editing for splits/doubles added
New Feature: User bank added
Bug Fix: Chord function improvements
Bug Fix: Calibration improvements

Various minor bug fixes

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For any users experiencing calibration issues on OS 2.0, please update to the latest 2.0.0.1 release.

After updating, please follow the steps outlined in the Readme. We recommend resetting the Globals, clearing calibration, and running full calibration after successfully updating to OS 2.0.0.1.

RESETTING THE GLOBAL PARAMETERS

- Press the Global button.
- Use the Scroll Knob to select Reset Globals, then press the Write button.

CLEAR CALIBRATION

- Hold Transpose Up + Down and press the Global button.
- Select the first option to Clear Calibration and press Write.

RUN FULL CALIBRATION

- Press the Global button.
- Use the Scroll knob to select Full Calibration, then press the Write button.
- The synthesizer performs its auto-calibration procedure. Do not turn off the power while it is doing this.
- When finished, the front panel controls return to normal, and you can play the OB-X8 again.