“This is the vintage ‘DMX’ model programmable digital drum machine from “Oberheim”. The unit powers right on, and I really do not have a way to fully test the unit, and it is sold as is. When turned on, the screen reads ‘Oberheim Dmx, Press < > To Empty’, and sometimes with show an Internal Error message. The unit is in nice condition, with some tiny type scratches on the front, and the main display has only a couple of small scratches. 6 of the slide control tips aren’t original, and still slide nice and smoothly. The wood sides are nice and clean, and the edges are clean as well. I have taken a number of photos, and show a photo of the inside as well. Measures 18″ by 12″, and stands 5″ high at the back.” Link
“Now you can play every realistic, digitally-sampled Oberheim drum sound via your MIDI keyboard (Yamaha KX88), stand-alone sequencer (Roland MSQ-700) or both (see J.L. Cooper). You can also use it to save valuable voice-allocation space on your Fairlight or Synclavier! Need to tune the snare? No problem, just pop open the hood and turn the little gear-shaped trimmer on top of the corresponding circuit board! You will never again need to hire cocky professional drummers or cabasa players after you own this puppy.” Link
“Zum Verkauf kommt hier ein Oberheim Xpander ( US Version)
Der Xpander gehört zu den ganz großen Entwicklungen der Firma Oberheim.
Ein polyphoner Analogsynthesizer mit einem wuchtigen Sound, unglaublichen Modulationsmöglichkeiten und einer übersichtlichen Bedienung.
Das Gerät ist voll funktionstüchtig und in sehr gepflegtem, sauberen Zustand.
Aus Erstbesitz, nichtraucher Studio und wenig im Einsatz.
Das Gerät ist für den Betrieb mit 220V Netzspannung ausgelegt.” Link
“This is a November 23, 1983 DMX Drum Machine. I am the original owner and have the original Packing Inspection Report that shows the machine was inspected and shipped on November 23, 1983. Recently serviced and in prime working condition with new battery.
Not only is this an original machine in near mint condition, and with the original stock sounds, It has 8 additional cards that allow you to swap out the original sounds for custom sounds by Drumware. Also included are a couple of personal sounds that I sent them for sampling and E-Promming… One of which is a custom snare that I recorded while at Rumbo Studio A in LA. The studio had a 20 foot ceiling and we recorded the room mics at a about a height of 15 feet. Very crisp sounding chip.
PLUS, this machine has been customized with a stereo headphone jack and an output for a custom snake that takes all of the individual outputs of the drum and puts them in one cable. It is the blue connector on the back in the photo. I do not have the snake, but I’m sure it would be easy enough to find or build one.
Lastly, in addition to the stock sound chips, I have 20+ chips of various kicks, snares, toms, percussion and a noise burst.” Link
“You are bidding on a Oberhiem DMX Drum Machine with original owners manual & factory sequences tape. We are selling this for my Dad. He is the original owner. This item work just as it should when it was stored. When you turn on the power button it will display the message Memory full, data may be bad, press<> to empty. We did just that but after you power it off and back on. It will display the same message. We have the factory tape which you can see in pic 4 to reload the factory sequences. You can also see in pic 3 it has some paint specks on it. We think it should clean off but will leave that to the new owner.” Link
” This auction is for my early ’80s Oberheim DMX drum machine. This came as part of a studio I bought in ’91. I record bands, so never really used it, although it did work well. Last time I tried using it, the sequencer wasn’t working and one of the buttons for the bass drum had come off. I removed the bolts that held in the board for the volume sliders and sound trigger buttons and stored the parts away for safety……. 10 years latter, I thought they were all in the box with the main part of the machine, but opened it recently to discover they were missing. I have searched in my usual storage locations and can’t find them anywhere.
I have no idea how easy this would be to fix, so is being sold for parts. At some point someone added DIN sockets on the rear panel for MIDI. I see no evidence that they ever got beyond adding the sockets, but can’t say for certain. ” Link
” Oberheim DMX in mint condition and fully functional. Has new battery installed.” Link
THIS AUCTION IS FOR A OBERHEIM DMX DRUM MACHINE. THIS POWERS UP BUT I THINK IT NEEDS THE SOUNDS RELOADED. THE DISPLAY READS START TAPE SO IT IS A EASY THING TO DO. JUST DOWNLOAD THE PATCH ONTO A CASSETTE OR DEVICE. THEN INSTALL AND THE SOUNDS SHOULD BE BACK. ALSO THE POWER CORD HAS BEEN CHANGED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.” Link
“This is my Vintage Oberheim Dmx Drum Machine its in rough condition….not broken or anything…but need servicing for the buttons (all of the buttons work..)
Also it has Holes in the wood pannels for mounting positions but sold as is working but needs a touch up also the knobs on the hi hat and metronome are missing” Link
“super clean! exc. machine w/ power cord and manual! Hard to find these in this kind of condition any more” Link
” Oberheim DMX in mint condition and fully functional. Has new battery installed” Link
“I purchased this unit from the original owner and only used it in my home studio – it is in good working condition. It comes with a power cord and and a PDF of the Operation Manual on CD.
This unit has very few superficial scratches and blemishes on the outside of the case – except for the bottom panel of the unit, where there are lots of scratches – but for a unit its age, it’s in great shape.
This unit also has some buttons (approximately 4 or 5) that can be “sticky” when pressed/played, but everything still works. I was told these buttons need cleaning from time to time, which I believe have never been done in it’s 30 years. There’s a place in California that specializes on all things DMX, and I was going to have it serviced there a couple years ago, but I just never got around to it.
This place also does MIDI conversions and other cool stuff to the DMX – lots of people are doing this to their machines now to sync with their other gear. I preferred using the internal “feel” the DMX provides, create the beats and patterns on the unit itself, then sample and create loops in my DAW. If you’re interested in any kind of service for the DMX, you may want to reach out to Paul White at: Electrongate
This IS a Collector’s Item
I’m selling this unit simply because I’m downsizing my musical equipment collection – my close friends call my home studio a museum! I’ve been doing music for almost 30 years, and I’ve accumulated a lot of great stuff. But now as retirement age is looming on the horizon, I’ve decided to begin the process of reducing the amount of treasured pieces I own. I will be posting a lot of my vintage gear in the next few weeks, so please check out my other items – you might find something you like!
Keep Hardware Alive
Move faders. Push buttons. Insert cables. Record your songs with this inspiring machine. Touch the gear – and touch the lives of friends and family with your musical creations using this tool. Buy it. Try it. If it’s not for you, then sell it.” Link
“Up for auction is a vintage Oberheim DMX Programmable Digital Drum Machine, SN B34608. It’s in good condition for its age. Internally it appears untouched and original. The wood sides have several screw holes that were added over the years to accommodate various mounting positions, but nothing that affects operation. I was able to do several basic checks and everything responded as expected. Switches and sliders are intact, but one of the sliders is missing the plastic cap.” Link
“You are bidding on an Oberheim DMX Drum Machine w/ MIDI v 4.01 (serial # B60818) in excellent cosmetic and 100% functional condition.” Link
“its excellent condition and fully working. that 80′s phat beat is under the hood on this one. please dont make me post it. come and collect it.” Link
“This listing is for a Oberheim DMX drum machine. Includes original box and packaging materials. Stored in original box since original purchase. The unit is 100% functional and it is in mint / perfect cosmetic shape as well.” Link
“Vintage Oberheim DMX Drum Machine is in good condition. Has been Fully Serviced and is Working Perfectly.” Link
“Oberheim DMX Digital Drum Machine Programable…
This unit seems to work good…
It says on the sticker that the rechargeable batterys need charging for 14 hours & I havent done this to see of it remembers stuff…
All the buttons & slides work & is quite good condition…
I hooked it up to my amp & seams to work good…
Has a power chord but is only a short 1…” Link
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Up for auction is a Oberheim DMX programmable drum machine.
It’s in great working and cosmetic condition.
It’s easy to use. It took me a minute to figure out how to use the record function. But if you need help just email me.
The cymbal button sounds have been modified. They make a sound similar to a tom tom, but are not the same as the other tom’s. I do not know how to change it back.” Link
“This is part of an Oberheim system I am selling for a friend. You will find the OB-8 and DSX in other auctions. The three made up a system that many used back in the day. This is still a great drum machine. It’s in great cosmetic shape and all the buttons and display work fine. There are no beats programmed so that part is up to you. It comes with two drum cards that I assume are for changing all the sounds in the machine, much like modern “expansion” cards. I have not tested them so they are sold with no guarantees.” Link
“These are 9 extra PROMs for the Oberheim DX or DMX drum machine. They are in “like new” condition and never have been inserted into the equipment. The only reason why we are selling is because we realized we have another set! Cool voices include “fat snare,” conga, timbale, tambourine rimshot, cowbell and 4 types of cymbals. Expand your unit with some extra sounds.” Link
“The Oberheim DMX was a programmable, digital drum machine introduced in 1981, which, helped to shape the sound of popular music during the 1980s.
This drum machine was actually used by Steve Hodge, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’s sound engineer!! However, it was not used on those classic recordings.
Customised for UK voltage (240v)” Link
” Oberheim DMX with midi up for grabs. It is in excellent condition and has the original “MIDI” plate on it from Oberheim. Everything works.” Link
“5 Vintage Oberheim DMX Drum Machine Voice Cards
in Original Boxes
Used briefly and in like new condition
Some cards may be be the ones that originally came with the drum machine
and some cards may be upgrades.
They may not be in their appropriate boxes.
We no longer have the machine so you’ll have to listen to them.” Link
“Oberheim DMX Vintage Drum Machine
I purchased this directly from Michael Stirling last week, this paticular machine was explained to me to have helped make the song “Bad Boys”" Link
“Vends BAR Oberheim DMX en parfait etat de marche. Un classique du Hip Hop et du funk et le son New Order ”Blue monday”… !” Link
“THIS VINTAGE OBERHEIM DMX DRUM MACHINE IS IN GREAT USED CONDITION…IT SHOWS VERY LITTLE WEAR, THERE ARE A FEW SCUFFS AND SCRATCHES, NOTHING TOO BAD… I HAVE TRIED TO SHOW ALL ANGLES BELOW SO PLEASE LOOK AT ALL OF THE PHOTOS BELOW…I AM NOT FAMILIAR WITH THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT, I FOUND THIS DRUM MACHINE AT A LOCAL ESTATE SALE AND WAS TOLD IT IS IN WORKING CONDITION, I HAVE PLUGGED IT IN AND IT SEEMS TO POWER UP JUST FINE, I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO TEST IT.” Link
“Note that this a DMX, not a DX. The main difference (and the reason why the DMX is a classic, while the DX isn’t) is that there’s a Curtis analogue filter for EVERY sample card (the cards fill the left half of the DMX’s innards, see pics). This rounds off the punchy 12-bit samples and, well, makes it sound the way it does. Which is punchy as hell. Like i say, have another listen to Blue Monday. There are individual outs for each sound, too, so recording options are super-flexible (e.g., getting a dedicated reverb on the snare).
The machine is in great condition: fully working, recently serviced with a new battery for the song and pattern memory. Cosmetically, there are some light scratches and scuffs commensurate with age, but nothing glaring. The original owner’s postcode is etched onto the unit near the power switch. I’m the third owner, the second was Metropolis Studios in Chiswick. The first was none other than Mark King of Level 42! The only reason I mention this is that it’s been in the hands of a professional musician, then a professional studio until it got to me, which means that it’s been regularly serviced and well looked after. Oh, and note the silver thumb screws on the front of the case – these mean you can get the case open quickly to tune the sample pitches (these have a broad range, really useful for getting variety of sounds).” Link
“Oberheim DMX Vintage Drum Machine for sale. Works perfectly, a couple marks but other than that it appears as it it did when it was first purchased in the 80′s. Separate outputs for each sample!” Link
“This is a great opportunity to acquire an Oberheim DMX in amazing, almost mint condition! It is in such gorgeous shape that you would think you were back in the early 80′s again…I have not seen too many others this clean since that time period. I really hope the pictures do it justice. Though you could sample it, nothing sounds quite like the original. This particular unit was lightly used in a smoke-free studio setting and covered when not in use. This DMX works flawlessly including it’s MIDI as well as all buttons, volume knobs and most importantly those classic fat, punchy sounds that only Oberheim can provide. It is ready to be used the minute you receive it. The MIDI on this unit is revision 4.01. Because the unit was mostly used through MIDI triggering and only occasional “on panel” programming, the battery was removed to avoid potential battery acid issues. Therefore the unit does not hold sequences in memory, however the buyer could install a battery if this is desired. Otherwise you can load and save patterns through the cassette port using DAW software (such as ProTools) which I have been able to do without any difficulty. Power cable included.” Link
“This is once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an Oberheim DMX in amazing, almost mint condition. It is in such gorgeous shape that you would think you were back in the early 80′s again…I have not seen too many others this clean since that time period. I really hope the pictures do it justice. This particular unit was lightly used in a smoke-free studio setting and covered when not in use. This DMX works flawlessly including it’s MIDI as well as all buttons, volume knobs and most importantly those classic fat, punchy sounds that only Oberheim can provide. It is ready to be used the minute you receive it. The MIDI on this unit is revision 4.01. Because the unit was mostly used through MIDI triggering and only occasional “on panel” programming, the battery was removed to avoid potential battery acid issues. Therefore the unit does not hold sequences in memory, however the buyer could install a battery if this is desired. Otherwise you can load and save patterns through the cassette port using DAW software (such as ProTools) which I have been able to do without any difficulty. Power cable included.” Link
“he DMX is a cool EProm based drum machine that sounds a little like a Linn or a Drum Tracks. Old school drums at your fingertips.
This DMX is in great cosmetic condition. It powers up but the screen doesn’t light up. It has all its Eproms and chips. It would make a good project or parts unit. It uses a standard IEC power cable (not included).” Link
“This rare piece of analogue history was all the talk of the 80s. Sure, everyone loved the TR 808 and other TR drum machines and when the MPC lynn drum machine hit the scene in 1989 that was all the rage but this one quietly made its mark on the 80s with consistent chit chat amongst die hard 80s lovers. This thing sounds totally awesome as I have heard it on many famous records from that era and it is rounded and beautifully rich.
This one for some unknown reason doesn’t appear to make any sound. It fires up perfectly well but makes no sound so I’m guessing I’m doing something wrong which I don’t understand. However, whether I’m doing something wrong or whether this thing does actually have a fault, you are bidding on the basis it makes no sound so no returns available at all as we have honestly spelled out the situation, it makes no sound, just run that one more time for those of you who need clarification, it makes no sound. ” Link
“Item powers on but is being sold as is. We have not tested this unit. It probably needs some good old TLC!!” Link
“Original Oberheim DMX drum machine with MIDI, everything works, cosmetically about as good as you’re going to be able to find with minor scratching bottom and sides but nothing you’ll be able to see from 12″ away.” Link
“HERE IS A VINTAGE DMX DRUM MACHINE BY OBERHEIM. I PLUGGED IT IN AND TURNED IT ON, IT SAYS OBERHEIM DMX DATA MAY BE BAD PRESS BOTH ARROWS TO EMPTY MEMORY EMPTY, SELECT SEQUENCE NUMBER 0. I PRESSED 1-9 AND ALL THE BUTTONS ON THE KEYBOARD WORK.
I NOTICED ON THE MIDDLE ROW, IT IS MISSING THE ONE BUTTON BELOW WERE IT SAYS BASS, ON THE NUMBER2 AND IT IS MISSING ONE SLIDER KNOB WERE IT SAYS SNARE.
THE LAST KNOB ON THE FRONT, KNOB NUMBER 8 IS NOT THE ORIGINAL, BUT IT WORKS FINE, UNDER THE PERCUSSION 2 ROW.
I AM NOT SURE HOW TO USE THIS UNIT. I HEARD SOMETHING LOOSE INSIDE THE UNIT, I OPENED IT UP, THERE IS A BATTERY INSIDE, IT IS A NICAD BATTERY. IT MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED .I DO NOT KNOW WERE IT GOES. IT SAYS NEW BATTERY 22188. THERE IS A LARGE BLUE THING BACK THERE THAT MIGHT THE BATTERY OR SOMETHING ELSE. I AM NOT SURE, IT LOOKS LIKE A GIANT CAPACITOR.
I AM SELLING THIS UNIT AS IS BECAUSE OF ITS AGE. I AM NOT SURE HOW TO TEST THE UNIT OUT. IF YOU KNOW HOW I CAN TEST IT, LET ME KNOW.
I PRESSED THE SWING BUTTON AND IT SAYS 50%, I PRESSED THE UP BARREL AND I CAN MAKE IT GO UP TO 95%. IT SAYS 2 WITH THE STAR SIGN PLAY SEQUENCE 189, AUTO START OFF AND I PRESSED THE PLAY BUTTON. I PRESSED THE PLAY STOP BUTTON AND IT SAYS SELECT SEQUENCE 189, PLAY SEQUENCE 189.
ON THE BACK OF THE UNIT IT HAS CONNECTIONS FOR EXTERNAL CLOCK IN OUT, SYNC TO TAPE IN OUT, FOOT SWITCH START AND NEXT. IT HAS SELECTIONS FOR MIX, LEFT, MONO AND RIGHT AND IT HAS INPUTS FOR CLICK, BASS, SNARE, HIGH HAT, TOM1 , TOM 2, SYMBOL PERCUSSION 1 AND PERCUSSION 2. IT HAS A TRIGGER IN AND CBN CONNECTION. UNDER CASSETTE INTERFACE IT HAS ENABLE ON, 2 INPUT AND 2 OUTPUT. IT HAS A PROTECT ON SWITCH AND A SWITCH ON THE BACK. I THINK IT MIGHT BE A MIDI CONNECTOR, BUT I AM NOT SURE. ” Link
“We’re cleaning out some of our used gear from our music store and now’s your chance to get some great gear at some great prices.
This DMX w/MIDI has been checked out by our electronic/audio engineer and is in great shape with NEW switches and NEW battery!
Upgraded to MIDI after market in an authorized shop.
All sounds are loaded and in perfect working condition!!!” Link
“This auction is for a very rare Vintage Oberheim DMX Drum Machine in great condition. It comes with its power cord and seven additional sound cards.” Link
“We’re cleaning out some of our used gear from our music store and now’s your chance to get some great gear at some great prices.
This DMX w/MIDI has been checked out by our electronic/audio engineer and is in great shape.” Link
“Make classic fat beats
-Sounds great
-Works great
-Memory battery just replaced with a new one
-Cosmetic shape is OK with a few scratches and scuffs
Includes:
-DMX and power cable” Link
“The original hip hop drum machine. The DMX has been used in countless classics. This unit is in great shape w/ midi control as well as additional tom sound card. Comes with original manual” Link
“Oberheim DMX aus den guten 80igern.
Gab von heute auf morgen seien Geist auf, kein Display, kein Sound nothing.
Hat ein Rares Midi interface .
Leider habe ich die Faderabdeckungen verlegt kann sein das ich diese nach dem Umzug wieder finde.
Wollte es mal reparieren lassen kam nicht dazu .
Bei fragen bitte gerne melden. habe noch eine Zusatzkarte für den DMX .” Link
“Up for auction is an Oberheim DMX Programmable Digital Drum Machine in very good working and cosmetic condition from a private non-smoking home studio by the original owner with few hours of use. There are some very minor scratches. The rechargeable battery has recently been replaced. Included is a Manual copy, a cassette of DMX Factory Sequences and an AC power chord.” Link
“IT HAS NO VOICE CARDS,IT POWERS UP,BUT DISPLAY DOESNT RESPOND TO BUTTONS,WAS WORKING YEARS AGO,AND IS BEEN STORED SINCE LAST TIME WHEN WAS USED,POWER SWITCH IS BROKEN,BUT SWITCH STILL WORKS.DOESNT COME WITH POWER CORD(IT USES COMPUTER STYLE POWER CORD)
THIS MACHINE IS SOLD AS IS FOR PARTS OR REPAIR,NO RETURNS.” Link
“An excellent condition DMX with factory memory expansion installed. No MIDI, just a super-clean original to compliment your production studio or vintage electronic synthesizer collection. Original wood-ends are beautiful, with no dents or dings. New battery installed.” Link
“Drum machine turns on and lights up fine. The sounds all come through but you are going to need find a manual to learn how operate this baby and get beats going. It’s a very awkward interface (well to me) so I am not able to fully test all the features or what have you. That said selling as is. There is a cosmetic issue as there is a little separation on the chassis from the wood edge (right hand side) to the metal enclosure. I may just need the a few screws to pull it together. Does not affect playability.” Link
“Cosmetically in very good condition, very clean unit. HOWEVER, it appears that its needs some work. Upon powering up, the display read normally, but then that distinct burning electronics smell assualted my senses and a trickle of smoke emerged from the unit. I turned the unit right off. See picture #11 for the trouble area. All other areas are clean. So this guy is going to need a little help.” Link
“FOR SALE IS THIS OBERHEIM DMX MIDI DRUM MACHINE IN MINT! CONDITION. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS DMX PURCHASE IN THE 80′S. IT WAS USED ON 2 TRACKS AND WAS STORED AWAY UNTIL RECENTLY. THIS IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A MUSEUM QUALITY DMX WITH 7 ADDITIONAL VOICE CARDS, HERE IS THE LIST OF THE CARDS. 1. ELECTRONIC TOM, 2. CONGA, 3. COWBELL/CLAVE, 4.TIMBALE, 5. LONG CRASH AND RIDE, 6. ELECTRONIC SNARE, 7. ELECTRONIC BASS.” Link
“HUGE LOT OF 80′S-90′S DJ ELECTRONIC MUSIC EQUIPMENT UP FOR YOUR BIDS!!! – SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM IF YOU JUST WANT TO SEE THE PICS AND SKIP THE JIBBER JABBER! THEN, IF YOU HAVE DETERMINED THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BID, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ THE DESCRIPTION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE TERMS. I’M VERY EXCITED TO OFFER THIS LOT!
I JUST ACQUIRED ALL UNITS AT AN ESTATE AUCTION IN ALVARADO, TX ON 12/5. I DO NOT KNOW THEIR HISTORY, NOR DO I KNOW WHERE THEY CAME FROM OR WHO USED THEM LAST.
I DO NOT KNOW HOW THESE PIECES WORK. IF YOU ARE READING THIS, I ASSUME YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BIDDING ON. MINIMAL RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE OBERHEIM DMX IS A VERY POPULAR AND VINTAGE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
THE FIRST FEW PICTURES SHOW ALL THE EQUIPMENT TURNED ON AND APPARENTLY WORKING!
BEYOND A ‘PLUG-IN’ TEST, I CANNOT TELL YOU ANY MORE ABOUT THIS EQUIPMENT.
ALL I CAN SAY IS THEY POWER ON, AND ARE IN FANTASTIC COSMETIC CONDITION. OBVIOUSLY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. A FEW OF THEM HAVE LIGHT SCRATCHING ON THE BOTTOM FROM REGULAR USE.” Link
“This is an Oberheim DMX Drum Machine like the one Larry Smith originally used to produce “RUN D.M.C.”s tracks back in the eighties. You remember “Bernard Wright”s hit ‘Who Do You Love’? Or how bout “Love Bug Starsky”s underground hit. This DMX drum machine comes with the power cord and extra voice cards as I’ve demonstrated in the video. It is being sold AS IS.” Link