“The SEM is nothing but a copy of the Odyssey or a copy of the Minimoog, or a little mixture. But I loved it, and so I wanted to do it”: Tom Oberheim on designing synths

According to Tom Oberheim, good design isn’t just about catering to what a musician thinks they want, but about offering something that opens their eyes to new possibilities.

The legendary inventor and engineer recently sat down with Attack Magazine to discuss the creative process behind some of his most iconic synths and the design philosophies that fuel much of his work...

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