Full text of oberheim matrix owners manual internet archive. It is basically two complete oberheim xpanders hooked up to a velocitysensitive including release velocity, pressuresensitive there were some early matrix 12s that did not have. However, this did nothing to alleviate the weight of the price, now a cool six grand or so. Sep 19, 2016 this video, via classic vintage, explores the sonic capabilities of the classic oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer the matrix 12 was introduced in 1985, and is massive physically and sonically, offering 12 polyphonic voices, splits and multitimbral operation, 15 types of lfos, deep matrix patching and velocity and aftertouch. The matrix12, truly one of the monsters of programmable analog synthesizers. Excellent condition oberheim dx with electrongate midi kit. The matrix 6 and 6r sold better, however in 1987 oberheim released the matrix. Making the model every point in the signal path is important when modeling the sound of such a revered instrument. Oberheim s matrix 12 is a legendary analog synthesizer from the mideighties that is still the king of analog sounds. The matrix series gets the name the digital matrix control a digital way to internally route signals and modulation to different synt section, simplified from previous huge modular patchbays. The ob6 takes the classic bold tom oberheim sound with its true voltagecontrolled oscillators, 2pole filter, and amplifiers and adds modern enhancements such as studioquality effects, a.
New editor for the oberheim matrix 6 synthesizer synthtopia. Features very nice walnut end caps, expanded memory, and brand new thumbscrews for easy access to the internals. This means that it is a 12voice 12part multitimbral polyphonic analog synthesizer. Oberheim matrix 6 6 voices polyphonic synthesizer 1986 affordable analog polysynth derived from classic matrix 12 xpander intelligent technology. The dx line has tuning knobs for each instrument located easily right on the back of the unit which is a big plus compared to the dmx. As with all of arturias vintage emulations, the matrix 12 vs feature set is an exact replica of.
With an insane modulation matrix you could do sounds never heard before. The xpander is a sixvoice desktop version of the matrix 12 with which it shares an identical voice architecture. However, this did nothing to alleviate the weight of the price, now a. Not loving the fact i have to sit and program everything ahead of time but the features and sounds possible for such an inexpensive. The matrix 12 also features 15 types of lfos and vcas and while its sig. The units name comes from the fact that the synth has patches stored in 10 banks. Vladimir vooss has suggested via letter and cassette that the xp and. The program comes with all the factory matrix patch banks for the synth and. Oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer demo this video, via classic vintage, explores the sonic capabilities of the classic oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer. The first 200 patches can be customized via midi from a matrix6 keyboard, a matrix6r. The matrix 12 was undoubtedly the zenith of oberheim s history and when it was released, there could not have been a serious synth player in the world who didnt lust after this, possibly the ultimate analogue polysynth.
View and download oberheim matrix owners manual online. Patchman music oberheim matrix6 matrix6r soundbanks. Parts and replacement keys for oberheim matrix 6, 6r, and keyboards. Oct 19, 2015 the mighty oberheim matrix 12 vintage synthesizer from 1985. Learn to program sythesizers learn to program sythesizers.
The matrix 12 was the first programmable analog synthesizer that took the best features of a preset voice path and modular flexibility. The oberheim matrix is the same architecture of the oberheim matrix 6 in a single space rack unit featuring matrix synth patches. Remote mode change for compatibility with the oberheim xk keyboard controller, matrix 12 and xpander, the following codes are recognized, although they cannot be generated. The matrix 12, truly one of the monsters of programmable analog synthesizers. For professional studio work or live on stage, both the matrix 6 keyboard and rackmount are excellent and versatile synths.
One of the fattest, roundest, pleasantly analog synthesizers around. It can be splitlayered, and from software version 2. Dec 29, 2004 it is the opx reaktor ensemble and it is beyond perfection with tons of patches. Select single patch mode byte function f0h start of system exclusive 10h oberheim mfg.
Single patch and multi patch but, strangely, youll not find a switch on matrix 12 v to. The oberheim ob12 is a virtual analog synthesizer, designed and realised by the italian musical instrument manufacturer viscount, in production between 2000 and 2005 the synth used oberheim brand name under license from gibson, which bought oberheim rights after the original company went out of business in 1987. The hollow sun sample set is sampled from the factory patches, which is not recognized on the product page. This page contains information about the factory patch list for the matrix 12 from oberheim. Its a travesty of the highest order that the oberheim matrix 12 isnt as legendary as many of its its forebears, as it handily eclipses its vintage competition, especially today.
A locally cached version of factory patch list is available at. Next, oberheim took two of them, together with a weighted wooden keyboard, and combined them in a 12 voice package called the matrix 12, which was enough to make even blase, seenitall synthesists like andy richards drool. The factory programs in the first two banks are just select duplicates of patches from the factory rom sounds. Its control panel echoed that of the xpander, with. Beneath patch in the display is a letter and the twodigit patch number. The matrix is a 1u analog synth made by analog keyboard synth maker oberheim in the 1980s. Faithfully reproducing the tone, waveshapes, multimode 12dboctave filter and other detailed characteristics, the oberheim sem v also brings the benefits of polyphony, midi control. The analog monster oberheim matrix12 synthesizer sound demo. Opx proii factory soundset this is the complete factory soundset which is installed automatically by default by the installer, but here isolated from the installer. In essence, a matrix 12 comprised two slightly enhanced oberheim xpanders married to a fiveoctave velocity and pressuresensitive keyboard and the standard oberheim performance levers. Mar 21, 2001 the matrix 6s keyboard is velocity and aftertouch sensitive. Its long been known for creating some of the thickest and best analog pads, sweeps, buzzes, basses and textures.
For further information on the xpander refer to the 0berheim xpander owners manual part number 950036. Yes, being able to load xpander or hardware matrix 12 sysex patches into arturia matrix 12, and even better being able to export patches matrix 12 and xpander series werent commercially successful for oberheim. Roland jd800 the 64 classic factory patches duration. Along with other matrix products from oberheim, the matrix 6 features what oberheim called, matix modulation system, which makes for very flexible and powerful modulation programming. Sci prophet 600 vs oberheim matrix 6 vintage synth explorer. The obx was the first oberheim synthesizer based on a single printed circuit board called a voice card still using mostly discrete components rather than the earlier sem synthesizer expander module used in oberheim semimodular systems, which had required multiple modules to achieve polyphony.
Original oberheim software for the matrix 6 and 6r dos based programs. You can just sit for hours tweaking this thing and through a single push of a single slider the sound changes drastically. With this much programmability it is unfortunate that the only user interface is a single slider and a keypad. Using our tae modeling technology, we are able to recapture this beast of a synthesizer and bring it to you. It featured a 2 pole vcf lowpass filter with its own adsr, a vca with adsr, a flexible lfo section, polyphonic sample and hold, polyphonic portamento and 32 patches of memory. Sep 19, 20 the classic matrix 12 synthesizer from the mid 80s. So far i did not really find those with teh current version of matrix 12v. Its extremely powerful sound is due in part to its boastful 12 voices of polyphony and extremely flexible and expansive routing system. View and download oberheim matrix 6 service manual online. Oberheim matrix12xpander wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg. I just purchased a used oberheim matrix synth module, filled with digitally controlled analog goodness. The oberheim matrix12 is a vintage synth from 1985 that represents the the culmination of oberheim s search for the perfect analog synthesizer.
The massively powerful oberheim matrix12 has been resurrected at last. This copy of factory patch list was originally available from. The first of the ob series oberheim synths, this is a classic analog synthesizer available in 4, 6 or 8 voice configurations. The oberheim matrix12 is a vintage synth from 1985 that represents the the culmination of oberheims search for the perfect analog synthesizer. In essence, a matrix 12 comprised two slightly enhanced oberheim xpanders. Although the dualoscillator architecture of the original synth is conventional. I myself dont really give a rats ass if this is a real oberheim or only a viscount. Utilizing oberheim s matrix modulation technology, the xpander combined analog audio generation vcos, vcf and vcas with the flexibility of digital controls logic. Like the matrix 6 and 6r, it features 6 voices of polyphony, 2 dcos per voice, a low pass filter, 2 vcas, 3 adsrs and 2 lfos. Apr 18, 2012 the matrix is a great beginners utility synth. Both double all samples panned left and right with a slight detune on every patch. This page contains information about the factory patch list for the matrix12 from oberheim.
It is basically two complete oberheim xpanders hooked up to a velocitysensitive including release velocity, pressuresensitive there were some early matrix 12s that did not have pressuresensitivity, 5octave, 61note cc keyboard. The oberheim sem v accurately emulates the famous sound and interface of the original synthesizer expander module introduced by oberheim electronics in 1974. The original not transmitted data is summed in seven bits ignoring overflows. Unless otherwise stated, all specifications and references to xpander apply to both xpander and matrix 12. Sold with permission of the author, and including a royalty fee to him. Offers patches, hints and tips plus other related resources for the matrix 12 matrix 6r block diagram. Oberheim matrix software editors enigmafon records llc.
Oberheim matrix 6r 6 voices polyphonic module 1986 module rackmount version of the matrix 6 synthesizer the matrix series gets the name the digital matrix control a complex signal modulation router. Oct 02, 20 oberheim obxa soundfonts sf2 download here. Many people dont know that you can interface this 1984 instrument to a computer and program your own sounds. Basically its 2 xpanders with a five octave keyboard. Oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer module specifications. I have always wanted one that looked like the ob8 and the opx looks like the obx not the ob8 and your does look like the ob8 again good job. The matrix 12 was oberheims legendary flagship synthesizer of the mid to late 80s. Sound very flexible synth with one of the best and wide fat sounds ever heard, only. Original oberheim software for the matrix 6 and 6r. Synthesist marcus padrini has created a free patch collection for the korg radias synthesizer. So to establish the proper foundation, we perfectly recreated the tonal characteristics of the original 2 oscillators and their waveforms in matrix12 v. In many ways they are the most flexible nonmodular analog synths ever built. The matrix 12 is the culmination of oberheims search for the perfect analog synthesizer.
Here is the factory demo on a fully loaded, 12 voice obmx rackmount synthesizer designed by don buchla. It is essentially a keyboardless, sixvoice version of the matrix 12 released a year later, in 1985. The matrix 6r pictured above is the matrix 6 without a keyboard, retaining its membrane programming interface. The matrix 12 was a hybrid analoguedigital modular synth with a massive complement of audio generators, audio processors, controllers and control processors with extensive patching options.
Godric provides a block diagram of the m6r plus other related info. Matrixed patch editor is an free patch editor for the oberheim matrix that can be downloaded for free here. Oberheim matrix6matrix6r midi specification introduction this. The manual is correct, according to oberheim but my xpander responds to. Oberheim later produced the matrix, which is essentially patches from the matrix 6 in a 1unit rackmodule, preset and editable only through sysex. Its compatible with the oberheim matrix 6 and 6r and lets you directly edit more than 90 patch parameters. It should work on any matrix but i strongly recommend you to upgrade to firmware v1. First model was the classic matrix 12 synthesizer, today quite soughtafter. Kiwi is a windows patch sender for oberheim matrix 6 with patches included. Mmm, neither of the two kontakt libs is really a set of matrix samples.
The oberheim matrix 6 patch bible thread this threads purpose is to help anybody who has an oberheim matrix 6 get the most of out their instrument. The collection includes leads, bass, pads, strings and sequences with some recreating famous sounds, others completely original. I too am looking for the rich matrix 12 patches as i just toasted my patches when i reset my ic chips on the processor board and thought i killed the whole synth but it needed the memory reset and retuned and then it still sounded dead until i loaded the expander audio and now it works but i have lost the fat sounds and it now sounds just like the xpander instead. Oberheim matrix synthesizers are a historic product line of subtractive analog synthesizers from oberheim featuring a system of modulation which oberheim called matrix modulation as a method of selecting and routing elements that dynamically shape various aspects of the sounds it produces. The matrix 12 was introduced in 1985, and is massive physically and sonically, offering 12 polyphonic voices, splits and multitimbral operation, 15 types of lfos, deep matrix patching and velocity. The matrix 12 was undoubtedly the zenith of oberheim s history and when it was released, there could not have been a serious synth player in the world who didnt lust. Sep 10, 2014 i too am looking for the rich matrix 12 patches as i just toasted my patches when i reset my ic chips on the processor board and thought i killed the whole synth but it needed the memory reset and retuned and then it still sounded dead until i loaded the expander audio and now it works but i have lost the fat sounds and it now sounds just like the xpander instead. Cassette tape of the matrix12 factory stock patches. Hey can anyone tell me whether there is a decent oberheim matrix software synth complete with the factory preset sounds. Editor the matrix 2001 is a graphical user interface for the oberheim matrix synth module for the pc. It is the best but i must say you have done an incredible job as well.
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