In the olden days, back when dinosaurs were thinking about becoming disposable lighters and I was one of the three sales guys at Sequential (Circuits) the main difference was "edge". The Prophet always had Smitty's velvety sound, the OB had the overdriven filter. The other main difference at that time was the Prophet had 128 points of knob resolution and the OB 64. Apples and oranges. Some artists have referred to the OB as "noble sounding", which I always took to mean that big, buzzy fanfare in and around the Jump thing with more or less brass "quack". Grab a fistful and your balls seemed to get bigger. Like the Prophet, though, modulation sources and destinations were limited by modern standards. I'm biased, of course, but I always felt the Prophet was the more articulate of the two, capable of warmer sounds. Example - more "Moog-ish" if you will. Had it not been, all our old Tomita demos would never have worked as well as they did. And that depth of character was the difference. Like the OB was the scruffy kid in the block party band and that was its gig, but you could dress up a Prophet and take it anywhere from 80s ballad slop to Tahoe lounge lizard. And then, like Dave said, what everyone wanted was real instruments in a portable box, not synthesizers. Hopefully this time around people are buying synths for the right reasons, not to simply replace 400 pound electroacoustic devices or fake horn sections but for synthesizer music. Remember Suzanne Ciani's very wise comment - The worst thing that ever happened to electronic music was putting keyboards on synthesizers.
@@mikemorrisonmusic same here got the Oberheim first and love it. But a Mellotron and Juno is what I really need to get next and an ARP 2600. Then maybe a Prophet 10 keyboard and Waldorf M.
The desktop models will run you about $7k for both. Have a Prophet 10 desktop and preordered the OB-X8 desktop. So happy they made the OB-X8 desktop module. This is endgame for me.
That's exactly how I felt. OB-X8 has an amazing appeal on its own, but I feel like the Prophet 10 would sit better in a mix layered with other instruments. Really just wishing the Prophet 10 had an arpeggiator or sequencing capabilities.
Two completely different synth with different sound palettes. Combining both synths in a composition is where they will truly shine as they are complimenting each other in most wonderful ways.
As a Prophet owner I'm kinda biased towards it. I think Falcon could have picked or at least tweaked some better patches or maybe played with a bit more enthusiasm. Stranger Things soundtrack has got loads of Prophet-5 sounds, I've dialled up some on mine that just nail that vibe. But hey I also can't front on the OBX8, its got that lush stereo pan sound & 2-pole Oberheim filter sizzle that just makes you go wow. Both synths are cream of the crop. On looks alone though Prophet wins hands down, I don't know why they went for the dull grey and black OBX theme rather than the iconic black and blue lines from the OBXa/OB8.
Awesome comparison, and hilarious too. The Prophet has that smooth “Prophet” sound..beautiful. The OB has that fat, lush Oberheim sound. This is comparing apples and oranges. They’re both amazing, and very different. There are a lot of things that you guys didn’t get to explore…more things that are unique to them. Both incredible instruments….the best one is the one that fits your needs.obviously, having both is best, albeit financially daunting. I loved this “playoff” between Jack and the Falcon…you guys are a crackup. PLEASE DO MORE LIKE THIS.
…btw, back in the ‘80’s, I had a Prophet-5, and my guitar player had a OB-X 6 voice. We covered so much ground between us…and hear ing them both together was pure magic !
@@TheChrisVella definitely Madness. To see two obvious synth-heads with a true appreciation for “the sound”, playing off each other, and explaining their thinking…classic
I want both but only had funds to get one and bought the Oberheim as I wanted that lush wall of stereo sound. Will save up for the P10 and Minimoog and ARP 2600 then I can do John Carpenter and Vangelis type stuff. Juno 60 rules as well as the Virus that can do it all in one box.
@@GuitarsAndSynths You get that lush sound with the P10/5 if you do some stereo panned recordings. Sounds phenomenal. (Prophet 5/10s really shine in a multitrack scenario)
I was lucky enough to have an OBXa, Prophet 5 Rev 3 and Jupiter 8 side by side in my studio. When the JP8 came in, the P5 was just surplus to requirements next to the Oberheim and the Jupiter. Somehow, I always wanted the P5 to be 'more' - I was always adding top end on the filter and a touch of LFO from the wheel to make the sound move. This comparison shows why for my tastes. The Oberheim every time for me, but it's always just personal taste and if I only had the P5 I would love it because it had some fabulous sounds - it was just up against the best of the best.
Funny I had the exact opposite reaction with the same set up. to me the Jupiter sound has such a specific sound to its filter that it because the piece used for addition. the OB is the pad and swell machine while the Prophet is always the root of it all.
@@Fluxwithit Yes, …. you know I totally get that …. It’s why I always tend to qualify my comments with the observation that it’s all subjective … mind you it’s interesting what you say about the root of it all. I don’t know if you’re thinking about it’s solid bottom end, but to put things in perspective, I still kept my Pro One for that clear unique bottom end sound, so I know what you mean. Love that sound, but the 5 note limit just always drove me mad too! Still, I’m not looking for a new 10 to replace it … definitely the other 2 for me 😊👍
@@DoctorJezz yeah this is all opinion of course. :) for me meaning the root of it all... I just find the prophet sounds big and holds down the center of the track. whether its bass or melody. the OB always had this movement about it. The Jupiter tends to have so much more a "liquid" squishy sound to it that makes it great for adding splashes of flavor. now my main set up is the P10 rev4 , jupiter 6 , Omega 8 , Hydrasynth and a system 8 ... all fun bits of color to add but the prophet 9:10 times is doing a more traditional analog pad sound (and I love using it for EP type sounds) where as the rest are adding flavor with a bit more character that stand out more in a mix.
@@Fluxwithit 👍 Yep - I do wonder what getting a new 10 might make me think about my old Rev 3 sometimes! Anyway it was great to hear from you - enjoyed your reflections on Prosynth network - all the best man 😊🙏
@@DoctorJezz every time I’ve used a rev 3 near a rev4 I’m pretty astonished at how close they get to each other. Very very close. The differences are there make me happy not sad which is pretty cool. You would think the rev 4 would kinda lose some of that mystical magic 😂 but I don’t feel like it does.
Pad: tie B-Movie Lead: Prophet Thunderous Bass: Oberheim Searing Lead: Oberheim Squidgy Neo-Soul: Prophet Wildcard: Oberheim? But the real winner was the sounds we made along the way.
Having owned an OB-6, I’d go Prophet. Love the Oberheim filters and the sound of the OB-6 on its own but found it a bit too aggressive to be an all around synth. The Prophet is more tame but possibly more utilitarian. Wife versus girlfriend, husband versus boy toy, gin versus tequila. Pick your poison.
I have both of these synths and find them to be the opposite. The Prophet is more forward sounding and brash, while the OB-X8 is more lush and smooth. I do think the OB-X8 is capable of some really deep low end that the Prophet can’t quite achieve.
Prophet 5 is one of the best looking synths of all time. Ever since seeing one on its side in a local shop in 1986 and reading about them in E&MM I've lusted after one.... thanks to the REV4 I was able to get one and expand it to 10 voices. I love the sound of the OBX8 and I would definitely have gotten one but I can't quite justify another analogue beast!
Both are obviously beasts but I kept finding the Oberheim sounded like something I’d expect to hear on an old Star Trek episode, whereas the Prophet sounded like something I expect to hear on a record 🤷🏻♂️
10:00 Yeah. Just that has an early 1980s hit written around it. I can hear the other instruments. It's made for a hit song. Beautuful sound. So simple.🤗
you can get the pro 800 from Behringer, sounds close to the prophet. And Behringer is shipping the Oberheim clone soon. So you can kinda have both, gor half the price of one
This was so much fun to watch and listen to, even with all the fist bumps and hand slaps. I like the sound of both. They are at the top level of the synth world. It was an excellent idea to choose presets based on applications & scenarios. I've not seen that done before. I think you missed a few opportunities to play them together as a duo.
What a nice Video. A barely know any other RUclipsr, who’s spreading such a positiv feel-good-vibe in his videos like you do! Please keep it up. And concerning the oberheim vs prophet topic: what amazing Instruments - both! And to finalize with Stevie Wonders superstition: Nothing more to say! Greetings from Germany
Played both and ended up with the Oberheim. OB X8 has that raw, gritty sound and the Prophet is more smooth. Both great but needed more of a cutting tone.
It's so amazing to have these synths around again, all new and just amazing as their vintage counterparts. I wish i had a couple thousand bucks to spare though
The Prophet definitely sounds warmer, clearer, and punchier...It has that 70s mojo in spades. The Oberheim has awesome routing, FX, stereo, and mod options that the Prophet is lacking in, but imo the raw timbre and warmth award has to go to the Prophet
3:19 Jack, your mate Falcon is at a disadvantage. "What's the patch called?" "113." "Oh, mine's called 'Warm 80s pad.'"🤣😂😅👍 Need to tape over Jack's LCD display next time.😂😂😂
One thought I’m having rt now… you can tone down the oberheim to get it more mellow prophet like, you cannot tone up the prophet to get the OB sound. 🤔🤔🤔
I’m fortunate to have both. I bought the originals when they came out. Sold them when sample based and rompers became the “trend” for cover band players. Running these through strymon effects is pure sonic bliss. Big sky, mobius, time line, and drive effects make these synths sound even more amazing. Great video. Thank you.
Put the Prophet through some stereo effect so that difference diminishes and then it would give the Oberheim a run for its money! At least for some sounds, like the more mellow warm pads.
Nothing wrong with having both if you can afford. Both have pros and cons. OBX8 stereo panning vs P10 mono. P10 10 voices vs 8V OBX8. Both sound great, can't go wrong with either imo.
Delicious comparison! I want both on my rack above the Hydrasynth Deluxe and Korg SV-2 88. Was expecting more similarities, but one is a carpenter's toolboox, and the other that of an auto shop!
2:09 At that moment, the Prophet wins. The look is just screaming "This is the synth." Never will be another like it. The design and form were just utterly brilliant. Though on that last discussion with Dave and Tom on the Oberheim channel, the OBX8 sound at the intro is the most beautiful sound I ever heard out of a synth.
If you pick your synths based on look, can't imagine the dirt you ended up with 😆 Seriously though, as far as quality of patches the Ob is clearly the winner
Surprisingly good format, both sounded good. Maybe give yourselves longer than just one minute to find a good patch for the category, as in the edit that is speed through.
Prophet I think for me. Because of the interface (knob per function). I think there is probably a lot of overlap between these two and I reckon I could kind of eke out Oberheim-ish tones out of the Prophet push come to shove. Also two extra voices is a nice feature. The menu diving on the OB kind of puts me off. They should have reconsidered and modernized the interface but it's a great sounding poly as well. Answer is probably get both :). I mean, you wouldn't be sorry I'm sure. But the price for both is probably prohibitive for most and that's another plus for the P10. Can find them used for as low as $3400 USD.
1:24 Great stuff on the two shillings. Has to be a sterling silver one pre-1920.😊 Or the 50% silver ones pre-1947 were very handsome coins too. I thought you were going to use a Bitcoin or a Doge for a minute!😂
That was fun! I was expecting to go for the Prophet - I owned a 5 back in the day and let it go for peanuts sadly, it was a beautiful synth, but here I was more drawn the Oberheim - funny old world 🙂
Super entertaining video, really appreciate yall! I lean toward the P10 for the warm, phatness. Love the OB, but I struggle to find space in my music for it's strengths.
I called it a draw, but I'd take the Prophet... Unless you were giving them away in which case I'd take the Oberheim, sell it, buy the Prophet, and have a weekend in Bognor on the change.
To really get the best, you need both as they have different characters depends what you want, the oberheim is more airy panned out and brash. The prophet more constrained, clearer and smoother. In the originals the best of both worlds is a jupiter 8
They're both awesome. couldn't afford either but I think the Prophet might be easier to fit in a busy mix/song. It's defo smoother. If you can afford both get both!
I liked the idea of how you organized this nice confrontation between these two titans. It wouldn't make much sense to have a too deep and serious confrontation. I think every enthusiast already has an idea about what he prefers. You can clearly feel the difference in personality between the two machines, but as far as I'm concerned I can't give a preference. Greetings from Italy.
This is a great comparison video I really like the concept. Perhaps it could be possible to build the same patch on both and compare the differences in timbre that way? I think that would be an interesting future video.
Judging a synthesizer by its factory presets has been misleading since the 1980s. Here we're actually comparing two different synth programmers to each other.
I have a prophet 5 and an OBXa and I pick OB. Oberheims to me just have this amazing phase and density that is unrivaled in this class. It’s like the old Oberheim slogan: “Some things are better than others!”
I generally preferred the Prophet in this test, which is weird because I’d keep my OB6 over the P6 if pushed! Maybe that means I should be cashing the P6 in for a P5/10! 😅
@@SpacehotelMusic Interesting to hear someone with a similar view. If you had were given an OB-X8 tomorrow would you sell the OB-6 or do you think it would still have a place?
I got the p5 a couple years ago. Needed to get a poly. At that point the ob was still rumour. Had they both been available I’d have chosen the ob. But The p5 is a really lovely synth. It’s a real instrument. It makes proper old fashioned analogue sounds. I’m scoring a film with it and it’s just great. It’s Nothing like the p6 or 08 or any of the other modern dsi synths which never sounded great to me. I might need an ob though. It’s clearly the other real deal.
Prophet is definitely the more "utilitarian" choice because that midrange presence and smooth filter allows it to really sit nicely in the mix without too much compression or EQing. But the Oberheim definitely has deeper sound design options with the different filter slopes and the state variable quality, and it just sounds MASSIVE in a way that the Prophet can't quite do. I think Oberheim excels at fat low end and the detuned leads are great but Prophet is better for mellower pads and is more well-rounded. Basically I think Prophet is "jack of all trades" and a great synth if you can only have one, and Oberheim is a "specialist" for specific sounds. This is why the best musicians in the world wanted both in the 80's, they are actually super complementary tone-wise
I can't pick really. The prophet is an awesome synth that plays with itself and others nicely. It's the best all rounder for me. The oberheim is brash, huge and really forward. The only answer is to have both. I'm hoping for an OBX8 module. Together they're magic.
both are amazing synths, I'm lucky enough to own the OBX8 (From Andertons thanks!) and have not regret my purchase for one second. my next is either the P10 or the REV2... with that I can't decide at the moment. a P10 and Rev2 comparison vid would be good :)
@@mikaelschloenzig9590 thanks, it’s the lack of stereo that I think makes me unsure, I know double tracking is always an option, but I just feel if the p5 / P10 were stereo it would be a very obvious decision for me :)
@@scottmcauleysounds The lack of stereo output was an aspect i haven´t thought about ,but when it comes to sound i found Rev 2 to be more sterile,lifeless while i find P5 way more pleasant (and i even got to play a OB 8x this evening ,just like whaow, it sounds soo good).And there are 3 synths i own/owned that i didn´t really like, Sub 37,ONE and the Rev 2 sorry to say.
@@mikaelschloenzig9590 I've had both too, well Prophet 10, rev 2 was my least favourite sounding of all the DSI gear I've owned (now have P10 and OB-6 which to me sound much better than the rev and even prophet 6 I had)
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In the olden days, back when dinosaurs were thinking about becoming disposable lighters and I was one of the three sales guys at Sequential (Circuits) the main difference was "edge". The Prophet always had Smitty's velvety sound, the OB had the overdriven filter. The other main difference at that time was the Prophet had 128 points of knob resolution and the OB 64. Apples and oranges. Some artists have referred to the OB as "noble sounding", which I always took to mean that big, buzzy fanfare in and around the Jump thing with more or less brass "quack". Grab a fistful and your balls seemed to get bigger. Like the Prophet, though, modulation sources and destinations were limited by modern standards. I'm biased, of course, but I always felt the Prophet was the more articulate of the two, capable of warmer sounds. Example - more "Moog-ish" if you will. Had it not been, all our old Tomita demos would never have worked as well as they did. And that depth of character was the difference. Like the OB was the scruffy kid in the block party band and that was its gig, but you could dress up a Prophet and take it anywhere from 80s ballad slop to Tahoe lounge lizard. And then, like Dave said, what everyone wanted was real instruments in a portable box, not synthesizers. Hopefully this time around people are buying synths for the right reasons, not to simply replace 400 pound electroacoustic devices or fake horn sections but for synthesizer music. Remember Suzanne Ciani's very wise comment - The worst thing that ever happened to electronic music was putting keyboards on synthesizers.
If I had 10 grand I’d get both
That’s what I plan on doing. I’ll save up for the next few years and get one at a time.
Truest statement ever told
@@mikemorrisonmusic same here got the Oberheim first and love it. But a Mellotron and Juno is what I really need to get next and an ARP 2600. Then maybe a Prophet 10 keyboard and Waldorf M.
I got both! Took two years to get ‘em but, I have ‘em! Those original Oberheim s are $12,000 to $19,000 on eBay so the OBerheim X8 is the way to go
The desktop models will run you about $7k for both. Have a Prophet 10 desktop and preordered the OB-X8 desktop. So happy they made the OB-X8 desktop module. This is endgame for me.
“Should you get a Prophet or an Oberheim?“
“YES!“
Both sound superb, but for me the Oberheim sounds more interesting
Maybe so. I am so tied to the prophet. It just works for me. May have to get the 10 some day
Prophet 5 def sounds better out the box
They’re both great. Prophet fits into mixes better. Oberheim is great for sparser mixes where the synth can have more space.
The OB sounds more studio/ pro audio/ jazz musician to me. More old man.
I feel that the Prophet 10 is more versatile, but the OB-X8 wins when it comes to those jaw dropping sounds.
That's exactly how I felt. OB-X8 has an amazing appeal on its own, but I feel like the Prophet 10 would sit better in a mix layered with other instruments. Really just wishing the Prophet 10 had an arpeggiator or sequencing capabilities.
@@mattslumwormreyes Then get a prophet 6 or a rev 2.
They both sounded really good actually. Both had good qualities.
Two completely different synth with different sound palettes. Combining both synths in a composition is where they will truly shine as they are complimenting each other in most wonderful ways.
As a Prophet owner I'm kinda biased towards it. I think Falcon could have picked or at least tweaked some better patches or maybe played with a bit more enthusiasm. Stranger Things soundtrack has got loads of Prophet-5 sounds, I've dialled up some on mine that just nail that vibe. But hey I also can't front on the OBX8, its got that lush stereo pan sound & 2-pole Oberheim filter sizzle that just makes you go wow. Both synths are cream of the crop. On looks alone though Prophet wins hands down, I don't know why they went for the dull grey and black OBX theme rather than the iconic black and blue lines from the OBXa/OB8.
Both are absolutely stunning synths. I admire Dave Smith (R.I.P) and Tom Oberheim so much, for their great accomplishments.
Same here. Absolutely.
Awesome comparison, and hilarious too. The Prophet has that smooth “Prophet” sound..beautiful. The OB has that fat, lush Oberheim sound. This is comparing apples and oranges. They’re both amazing, and very different. There are a lot of things that you guys didn’t get to explore…more things that are unique to them. Both incredible instruments….the best one is the one that fits your needs.obviously, having both is best, albeit financially daunting. I loved this “playoff” between Jack and the Falcon…you guys are a crackup. PLEASE DO MORE LIKE THIS.
…btw, back in the ‘80’s, I had a Prophet-5, and my guitar player had a OB-X 6 voice. We covered so much ground between us…and hear ing them both together was pure magic !
Madness! Glad you liked the video 😊 will defo have more stuff like this!
@@TheChrisVella definitely Madness. To see two obvious synth-heads with a true appreciation for “the sound”, playing off each other, and explaining their thinking…classic
I want both but only had funds to get one and bought the Oberheim as I wanted that lush wall of stereo sound. Will save up for the P10 and Minimoog and ARP 2600 then I can do John Carpenter and Vangelis type stuff. Juno 60 rules as well as the Virus that can do it all in one box.
@@GuitarsAndSynths You get that lush sound with the P10/5 if you do some stereo panned recordings. Sounds phenomenal. (Prophet 5/10s really shine in a multitrack scenario)
I was lucky enough to have an OBXa, Prophet 5 Rev 3 and Jupiter 8 side by side in my studio. When the JP8 came in, the P5 was just surplus to requirements next to the Oberheim and the Jupiter. Somehow, I always wanted the P5 to be 'more' - I was always adding top end on the filter and a touch of LFO from the wheel to make the sound move. This comparison shows why for my tastes. The Oberheim every time for me, but it's always just personal taste and if I only had the P5 I would love it because it had some fabulous sounds - it was just up against the best of the best.
Funny I had the exact opposite reaction with the same set up. to me the Jupiter sound has such a specific sound to its filter that it because the piece used for addition. the OB is the pad and swell machine while the Prophet is always the root of it all.
@@Fluxwithit Yes, …. you know I totally get that …. It’s why I always tend to qualify my comments with the observation that it’s all subjective … mind you it’s interesting what you say about the root of it all. I don’t know if you’re thinking about it’s solid bottom end, but to put things in perspective, I still kept my Pro One for that clear unique bottom end sound, so I know what you mean. Love that sound, but the 5 note limit just always drove me mad too! Still, I’m not looking for a new 10 to replace it … definitely the other 2 for me 😊👍
@@DoctorJezz yeah this is all opinion of course. :) for me meaning the root of it all... I just find the prophet sounds big and holds down the center of the track. whether its bass or melody. the OB always had this movement about it. The Jupiter tends to have so much more a "liquid" squishy sound to it that makes it great for adding splashes of flavor. now my main set up is the P10 rev4 , jupiter 6 , Omega 8 , Hydrasynth and a system 8 ... all fun bits of color to add but the prophet 9:10 times is doing a more traditional analog pad sound (and I love using it for EP type sounds) where as the rest are adding flavor with a bit more character that stand out more in a mix.
@@Fluxwithit 👍 Yep - I do wonder what getting a new 10 might make me think about my old Rev 3 sometimes! Anyway it was great to hear from you - enjoyed your reflections on Prosynth network - all the best man 😊🙏
@@DoctorJezz every time I’ve used a rev 3 near a rev4 I’m pretty astonished at how close they get to each other. Very very close. The differences are there make me happy not sad which is pretty cool. You would think the rev 4 would kinda lose some of that mystical magic 😂 but I don’t feel like it does.
Pad: tie
B-Movie Lead: Prophet
Thunderous Bass: Oberheim
Searing Lead: Oberheim
Squidgy Neo-Soul: Prophet
Wildcard: Oberheim?
But the real winner was the sounds we made along the way.
They combine wonderfuly! I would first by a Prophet and after that the Oberheim.
Having owned an OB-6, I’d go Prophet. Love the Oberheim filters and the sound of the OB-6 on its own but found it a bit too aggressive to be an all around synth. The Prophet is more tame but possibly more utilitarian. Wife versus girlfriend, husband versus boy toy, gin versus tequila. Pick your poison.
Good analogy hahaha
I have both of these synths and find them to be the opposite. The Prophet is more forward sounding and brash, while the OB-X8 is more lush and smooth. I do think the OB-X8 is capable of some really deep low end that the Prophet can’t quite achieve.
Prophet 5 is one of the best looking synths of all time. Ever since seeing one on its side in a local shop in 1986 and reading about them in E&MM I've lusted after one.... thanks to the REV4 I was able to get one and expand it to 10 voices. I love the sound of the OBX8 and I would definitely have gotten one but I can't quite justify another analogue beast!
Both are obviously beasts but I kept finding the Oberheim sounded like something I’d expect to hear on an old Star Trek episode, whereas the Prophet sounded like something I expect to hear on a record 🤷🏻♂️
The Oberheim has more of a lush heavenly soundscape to it.
Or a Behringer ?
My ideal synth would have the sound of the Oberheim with the look of the Prophet :)
10:00 Yeah. Just that has an early 1980s hit written around it. I can hear the other instruments. It's made for a hit song. Beautuful sound. So simple.🤗
you can get the pro 800 from Behringer, sounds close to the prophet. And Behringer is shipping the Oberheim clone soon. So you can kinda have both, gor half the price of one
Probably less than half which is super ❤
This video is going to skyrocket! Great job y'all! :D
This was so much fun to watch and listen to, even with all the fist bumps and hand slaps. I like the sound of both. They are at the top level of the synth world. It was an excellent idea to choose presets based on applications & scenarios. I've not seen that done before. I think you missed a few opportunities to play them together as a duo.
What a nice Video. A barely know any other RUclipsr, who’s spreading such a positiv feel-good-vibe in his videos like you do! Please keep it up. And concerning the oberheim vs prophet topic: what amazing Instruments - both! And to finalize with Stevie Wonders superstition: Nothing more to say! Greetings from Germany
Oberheim everyday.
A Prophet does sound awesome, very recognisable, and probably more flexible. But the Oberheim makes me want to play it.
drinking game, do a shot every time they fist bump.
You should get both. A studio with more than one showpiece synth is a studio with more creative inspiration.
Or save your money, forget both and get a Polybrute!
I have both it's a toss up. OBX8 is more like omnisphere has a little bit of everything. prophet has more raw synths
WHY NOT BOTH.
Lets be honest, if you can afford one you can probably afford the other.
Played both and ended up with the Oberheim. OB X8 has that raw, gritty sound and the Prophet is more smooth. Both great but needed more of a cutting tone.
It's so amazing to have these synths around again, all new and just amazing as their vintage counterparts. I wish i had a couple thousand bucks to spare though
Same
Couple thousand x5😂
I'd take these two over a Moog One 16
The Prophet definitely sounds warmer, clearer, and punchier...It has that 70s mojo in spades. The Oberheim has awesome routing, FX, stereo, and mod options that the Prophet is lacking in, but imo the raw timbre and warmth award has to go to the Prophet
Nice job on the shootout! I’d buy the Oberheim
Great format! More of this please.
3:19 Jack, your mate Falcon is at a disadvantage.
"What's the patch called?"
"113."
"Oh, mine's called 'Warm 80s pad.'"🤣😂😅👍
Need to tape over Jack's LCD display next time.😂😂😂
Questions Answered.
I currently have P10.
Absolutely love it.
Now OBX -8 .
On my list.
Problem Solved .
They both compliment each other
Beautifully.
One thought I’m having rt now… you can tone down the oberheim to get it more mellow prophet like, you cannot tone up the prophet to get the OB sound. 🤔🤔🤔
Both sound amazing, love my P10, will definitely be adding the Obie
Thx!
Prophet - and it's a surpise for myself because earlier I thought Oberheim (because the "classic" OB synths).
I'm on the fence between the two. I'm leaning OB, but $5000 is a lot of money.
It's settled. I'm going with the Oberheim. Just wanna save up a couple more paychecks.
@@AdamBorsetidid you in the end?
I’m fortunate to have both. I bought the originals when they came out. Sold them when sample based and rompers became the “trend” for cover band players. Running these through strymon effects is pure sonic bliss. Big sky, mobius, time line, and drive effects make these synths sound even more amazing. Great video. Thank you.
Instead of preset surfing, should have to start from an init patch and build the sound in a minute.
Put the Prophet through some stereo effect so that difference diminishes and then it would give the Oberheim a run for its money! At least for some sounds, like the more mellow warm pads.
Nothing wrong with having both if you can afford.
Both have pros and cons.
OBX8 stereo panning vs P10 mono.
P10 10 voices vs 8V OBX8.
Both sound great, can't go wrong with either imo.
Smashing shorts guys!
Delicious comparison! I want both on my rack above the Hydrasynth Deluxe and Korg SV-2 88. Was expecting more similarities, but one is a carpenter's toolboox, and the other that of an auto shop!
Prophet-10 an OB-X8 : we have together the complete range of analog vintage sound
Moog One : Hold my jack !
If forced to pick I'm going with the Prophet 10! ✌️
all day long more musical!!!
Same here... but I already own the Prophet 10 (and an OB-6).
@@SpacehotelMusic that's my dream combo
2:09 At that moment, the Prophet wins. The look is just screaming "This is the synth."
Never will be another like it. The design and form were just utterly brilliant.
Though on that last discussion with Dave and Tom on the Oberheim channel, the OBX8 sound at the intro is the most beautiful sound I ever heard out of a synth.
If you pick your synths based on look, can't imagine the dirt you ended up with 😆 Seriously though, as far as quality of patches the Ob is clearly the winner
Surprisingly good format, both sounded good. Maybe give yourselves longer than just one minute to find a good patch for the category, as in the edit that is speed through.
Jesus, that Oberheim sounds absolutely gorgeous. If I happen to come across 5k, I know what I’m buying lol
Oberheim kicks ass!
Prophet I think for me. Because of the interface (knob per function). I think there is probably a lot of overlap between these two and I reckon I could kind of eke out Oberheim-ish tones out of the Prophet push come to shove. Also two extra voices is a nice feature. The menu diving on the OB kind of puts me off. They should have reconsidered and modernized the interface but it's a great sounding poly as well. Answer is probably get both :). I mean, you wouldn't be sorry I'm sure. But the price for both is probably prohibitive for most and that's another plus for the P10. Can find them used for as low as $3400 USD.
I go for the Oberheim - only I miss those Blue stripes
This design is an omage to the OB-X, the blue stripes didn't come until the OB-Xa. Maybe they will return on the OB-X8a?
@@francisseidel8014 design Crumar ??
Dope stuff guys!
I have a Prophet 10, but now I also want an OB-X8. The Moog Muse seems pretty sweet as well
1:24 Great stuff on the two shillings. Has to be a sterling silver one pre-1920.😊 Or the 50% silver ones pre-1947 were very handsome coins too.
I thought you were going to use a Bitcoin or a Doge for a minute!😂
Man I’d love to hang with you fellas sometime - way too much fun going on across the pond 😂
Full on bro-mance you could say?
That was fun! I was expecting to go for the Prophet - I owned a 5 back in the day and let it go for peanuts sadly, it was a beautiful synth, but here I was more drawn the Oberheim - funny old world 🙂
I expected to like the Prophet better too, but I love the growlier tone of the Oberheim.
They both sound wonderful.
Hands down the Oberheim, f'ing brilliant machine!
the searing guitar patch on the oberheim reminded me of frankenstein by edgar winter
Super entertaining video, really appreciate yall! I lean toward the P10 for the warm, phatness. Love the OB, but I struggle to find space in my music for it's strengths.
Why has Falcon taken his pants off and done the video in his boxers?????
What can I say, it’s been a real struggle lately with these electricity bills 😢
4:27
It’s like the intro pad sound of ‘Less than zero’ by The Weeknd. It’s so beautiful sound.
I called it a draw, but I'd take the Prophet... Unless you were giving them away in which case I'd take the Oberheim, sell it, buy the Prophet, and have a weekend in Bognor on the change.
To really get the best, you need both as they have different characters depends what you want, the oberheim is more airy panned out and brash. The prophet more constrained, clearer and smoother. In the originals the best of both worlds is a jupiter 8
They're both awesome. couldn't afford either but I think the Prophet might be easier to fit in a busy mix/song. It's defo smoother. If you can afford both get both!
I liked the idea of how you organized this nice confrontation between these two titans. It wouldn't make much sense to have a too deep and serious confrontation. I think every enthusiast already has an idea about what he prefers. You can clearly feel the difference in personality between the two machines, but as far as I'm concerned I can't give a preference. Greetings from Italy.
This is a great comparison video I really like the concept. Perhaps it could be possible to build the same patch on both and compare the differences in timbre that way? I think that would be an interesting future video.
prophet for pop production… and ob for cinematic sounds
Oberheim all the way for me. The prophet is cute and all but doesn't have the raw tone and balls of the oberheim
I love the prophet sound but the stereo and binural abilities of the Obi make it a beast.
I think it really comes down to the moment. Ever look at a keyboard player from the late 70's early 80's? He had a bunch.
Both the Prophet-10 and OB-X8 are at the very top of my list. 😊
Judging a synthesizer by its factory presets has been misleading since the 1980s. Here we're actually comparing two different synth programmers to each other.
I have a prophet 5 and an OBXa and I pick OB. Oberheims to me just have this amazing phase and density that is unrivaled in this class.
It’s like the old Oberheim slogan: “Some things are better than others!”
I generally preferred the Prophet in this test, which is weird because I’d keep my OB6 over the P6 if pushed! Maybe that means I should be cashing the P6 in for a P5/10! 😅
I've had a Prophet 6 and now a prophet 10. The sound quality is much better. (I also have an OB-6 which I preferred to the Prophet 6)
@@SpacehotelMusic Interesting to hear someone with a similar view. If you had were given an OB-X8 tomorrow would you sell the OB-6 or do you think it would still have a place?
Oh, blimey!!! Does anyone know what's the last song going on? It just sounded beyond sick.
OB SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING FOR A MOVIE NOT MUSICAL!! Analog Omnisphere!!! P-10 SOUNDS MORE LIKE AN INSTRUMENT!
Voting for a The Captain meets the Maltese Falcon right here!
Oberheim wins imo, but Prophet is second :)
That outro beat slaps!
I got the p5 a couple years ago. Needed to get a poly. At that point the ob was still rumour. Had they both been available I’d have chosen the ob. But The p5 is a really lovely synth. It’s a real instrument. It makes proper old fashioned analogue sounds. I’m scoring a film with it and it’s just great. It’s Nothing like the p6 or 08 or any of the other modern dsi synths which never sounded great to me.
I might need an ob though. It’s clearly the other real deal.
Prophet is definitely the more "utilitarian" choice because that midrange presence and smooth filter allows it to really sit nicely in the mix without too much compression or EQing. But the Oberheim definitely has deeper sound design options with the different filter slopes and the state variable quality, and it just sounds MASSIVE in a way that the Prophet can't quite do. I think Oberheim excels at fat low end and the detuned leads are great but Prophet is better for mellower pads and is more well-rounded. Basically I think Prophet is "jack of all trades" and a great synth if you can only have one, and Oberheim is a "specialist" for specific sounds. This is why the best musicians in the world wanted both in the 80's, they are actually super complementary tone-wise
Oberheim... All the way. The Prophet definitely sounds sweet, but the Oberheim sounds like an angry frickin' monster!
I say that Falcon's shorts won the battle
If you took away the fist bumps, this video would be 3 seconds long 😂😂😂 Just kidding, what a great vibe
Falcon busting out the 80s quartal sus chords 💯
You know how it is 😉
No wonder some synth reviews on RUclips specifically state _"no talking"_ in their headline//title/description!
No contest: Oberheim.
Id get the OB-x8, but by the time I had it all setup with effects I’ll spend so much I might as well get a desktop Prophet too. So both 😁
I can't pick really. The prophet is an awesome synth that plays with itself and others nicely. It's the best all rounder for me. The oberheim is brash, huge and really forward. The only answer is to have both. I'm hoping for an OBX8 module. Together they're magic.
I definitely prefer the Prophet sounds and think it looks better as well. I really don't like the design of the Oberheim
This made me smile 😁
This is a really great and fun video guys.🤗👍👍👍👍
This was fun to watch. Maybe do the same type of head to head again but with other synths which are both in similar price brackets etc.
both are amazing synths, I'm lucky enough to own the OBX8 (From Andertons thanks!) and have not regret my purchase for one second. my next is either the P10 or the REV2... with that I can't decide at the moment. a P10 and Rev2 comparison vid would be good :)
Easy choice, i have owned Rev 2 16 voice and now i have a P5 rev 4 , i would never recommend a Rev 2 if you can afford a P5 or 10.
@@mikaelschloenzig9590 thanks, it’s the lack of stereo that I think makes me unsure, I know double tracking is always an option, but I just feel if the p5 / P10 were stereo it would be a very obvious decision for me :)
@@scottmcauleysounds The lack of stereo output was an aspect i haven´t thought about ,but when it comes to sound i found Rev 2 to be more sterile,lifeless while i find P5 way more pleasant (and i even got to play a OB 8x this evening ,just like whaow, it sounds soo good).And there are 3 synths i own/owned that i didn´t really like, Sub 37,ONE and the Rev 2 sorry to say.
@@mikaelschloenzig9590 I've had both too, well Prophet 10, rev 2 was my least favourite sounding of all the DSI gear I've owned (now have P10 and OB-6 which to me sound much better than the rev and even prophet 6 I had)
Do you guys have one of these with the Prophet 6 & Korg Prologue? Lol
It’s the Prophet for me.
You could just get both MIDI’d together and have a BOberPhet or ProfitHeim.