“Selling my beloved Oberheim DX drum machine. I had this serviced in 2015 by Paul White at Electrongate to replace the battery and fix a couple of issues with the Tempo and Bass drum pitch. Machine is now functioning exactly as it should. You can see a video i made that shows the DX before the repairs. It gives a good overview of the unit in action, showing all the sliders and pads in good working condition, as well as a beat being programmed.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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Oberheim DX
“VINTAGE DRUM MACHINE
“Vintage ’80’s Oberheim DX Programable Digital Drum Machine. This drum machine is an early version and does not have MIDI. The overall condition is very good while showing some wear from age and use. All buttons and sliders are in good working order. The original samples sound great and each one can be tuned using the back controls. We were able to record some drum patterns and play them back. We did not try interfacing a cassette, so those functions were not tested. Includes an AC cable. Sold as-is. ”
“Vintage Oberheim DX in good working order. I purchased this back in the 90s and it’s been working ever since. Please see the pics for condition. It has a few scrapes on it here and there but it works fine. I was able to erase the memory and then program a new sample into it without issue. It looks like it may be the original battery in there but it hasn’t leaked or anything.
“Amazing condition! Fully upgraded, with midi and new walnut sides. Recently serviced.”
“In great working condition vintage Oberheim DX drum machine, everything on it works all buttons,outputs and faders no doble triggering issues. The pitch knobs are located in the back unlike the DMX which has to be open every time you want to change pitch on the voices. There are some scratches on the side panels and a cpl of scuff marks on the front but overall in great working condition for it’s age. This is the early edition dx so it doesn’t have the midi option, includes original power supply and hard to find original manual..” 
“I can play it manually. I’m am not sure beyond that. Classic drum drum sound. 1 button missing and 1 slider plastic knob. Has midi in n back. This is a vintage machine so it’s all you after you make a hit beat or record.” 
“This auction is for an Oberheim DX drum machine. This unit has sat in my closet for 15-20 years. It does power up. However it come up with a CASS error on the display. Talking with someone who works on these it may just be a battery. I cannot confirm this. The symbol prom needs replacing, it makes a car crash sound and has done so since I bought it. It is around 40 years old, needs cleaning and has stickers on it along with missing a slider knob. Comes with power cord. Unit is sold AS-IS.”
“Vintage Oberhiem DX Drum Machine all functions, buttons, and sliders tested great. With power cord, full manual is downloadable for free online. I’m not sure about any expansion roms, but it seems that there are some extra chips and possible board enhancements through comparison with pictures of other units. The “DX sync-to-tape” board for instance is not inside any other unit I could find pictures of online. That’s not to say it wasn’t factory standard, i just don’t know if it was or not.” 
“The real deal. Ships with original bought softcase that came with it, and I’m pretty positive the warranty still gets transferred. *(1983 Oberheim DX)”