Oberheim OB-6
A pro-tier 6-voice analog poly, the Oberheim OB-6 centers on its state-variable SEM-style filter with onboard effects across a 49-key bed, a Sequential x Oberheim design. It is for players chasing that distinctive Oberheim analog character. Skip it on a budget, or if you need many voices or digital wavetable synthesis, neither of which this six-voice analog instrument offers.
Scores
BreakdownHideOverall74±6Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
Tier 'pro', adjusted for in-class price position and source coverage.
No ecosystem requirements declared for this category.
1 independent/primary source(s), 4 cited in total; 0 field(s) flagged for verification.
Tier 'pro', adjusted for in-class price headroom, sourcing, and verification state.
Tier 'pro' baseline with 0 native ecosystem(s) carrying into higher-tier setups.
Priced in the 62nd percentile of its pro-tier peers in this category.
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| synthesis | analogSourced | Sourced |
| voices | 6Sourced | Sourced |
| keys | 49Sourced | Sourced |
3/3 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Verdict
Best for
- 6-voice analog poly with a state-variable SEM-style filter and onboard FX (Sequential x Oberheim)
Who should skip this
- Budget builds; players wanting many voices or digital wavetables
Where to buy
List price $3,465
$3,465 at one retailer — around list
Prices last checked Jun 13, 2026 — retailer prices change often, so click through for the current price.
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Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard music production setup.
Upgrade path
Buying today, the Teenage Engineering OP-1 field scores higher for less — the smarter pick in synths unless you specifically want this one. See it →