Oberheim DX - The Voices of the DX; DX Sounds and Library

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The OX contains six sets of voices. Each voice has three variations
, and some of the
voices contain two completely different sounds. Only one voice variation can be
played at a time. The sound of each voice is contained on one or several memory
chips.
SOUNDS
The OX comes from the factory with the following voices and these variations:
BASS / Bass drum
, with three volume levels.
SNARE / Snare drum
, with three volume levels.
HI-HAT / A hihat
, with a closed and an accented sound
, plus a longer "
open
sound.
TOMS / Toms with three pitches.
CYMBALS / A Ride cymbal
, with two volumes
, plus a Crash cymbal.
PERC / Two sounds: a shaker with accent
, plus hand claps.
Tuning
The pitch of each of the voices can be tuned up or down half an octave by adjusting
the pitch controls located on the rear panel of the DX.
Changing Sounds
The OX drum sounds are contained on computer memory chips. By changing the
chips
, you can customize your OX to your specific application.
SOUND LIBRARY
In addition to the sounds that come with the DX
. the library of Sound Chips available
include:
Bass Drums
Electronic Bass
Beat Kick
Percussion
Cowbell
Tambourine/Rimshot
Conga
Timbale
Bones -
Finger Snaps
Effects
Scratch
Backwards Snare-Clap
Click/Clap
Punch/Zap
Noise
Snare Drums
Electronic Snare
Fat Snare
Beat Snare
Reggae Snare
Tom-
Toms
Electronic Tom
Rota Tom
HiHats
Electronic Hihat
Long HiHat
The Oberheim sound library is continually expanding. Check with your dealer for new
sounds. Additional sounds for the OX are available from other manufacturers as well.