Right now, wau cover another way to customize the matrix. The units name comes from the fact that the synth has patches stored in 10 banks. The matrix 12 was oberheim s legendary flagship synthesizer of the mid to late 80s. Mar 29, 2007 the matrix is capable of some very complex sounds, and with two dcos per voice can sound very beefy. Oberheim matrix 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood in. Original korg poly61 factory patches from 1983 1 bank64 patches. Synthesizer oberheim matrix owners manual 33 pages synthesizer oberheim matrix 12 owners manual. The matrix 12 was the first programmable analog synthesizer that took the best features of a preset voice path and modular flexibility. Jun 14, 2006 it relates very well with its sibling, the matrix. The matrix series gets the name the digital matrix control a complex signal modulation router. A firmware update for the oberheim matrix synthesizer. The oberheim matrix, a 1unit rack version of the matrix66r, with patches stored.
The slow response by the matrix 6 to some midi parameter changes has been mentioned many times on the web. Founded in 1969 by tom oberheim a former designer and contract manufacturer for maestro. Oberheim matrix 6 6 voices polyphonic synthesizer 1986 affordable analog polysynth derived from classic matrix 12 xpander intelligent technology. It is a kind of offshoot of the renowned matrix 12. Oberheim matrix software editors enigmafon records llc. Now i have a brand new matrix 6r with all the original patches inside. Note that matrlx8 and 6r units with software version 2. For professional studio work or live on stage, both the matrix 6 keyboard and rackmount are excellent and versatile synths. A complete archive of the factory ram and factory rom banks in case you want to. Roland md8, while the juno106 has factory original midi. 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 while the matrix 12 a 12 voice version of the oberheim xpander along with an added keyboard are. While doing some midi sequencing i learned that my oberheim matrix 6 had the old os version 1. In that case, please get in touch with me in one case, even a small hardware modification was necessary that bob found out about. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
New editor for the oberheim matrix 6 synthesizer synthtopia. Great little synth pads basses and leads patches tweaked in kiwitechnics patch editor only small amount of real time. The twovoice synthesizer included a two channel voltage controlled sequencer, and the fourvoice and eightvoice machines included a rudimentary. Oberheim xpander member of matrix 12 6 family modular. Oberheim s twovoice tvs1, fourvoice fvs1 in 1975, and eightvoice in 1977, which was the four voice frame with an external 4 sem module were among the first commercially available polyphonic synthesizers. A firmware update for the oberheim matrix6 and matrix 6r synthesizers. The matrix 6r pictured above is the matrix 6 without a keyboard, retaining its membrane programming interface. 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. Oct 31, 2015 now you have access to more than 90 parameters directlywith my new oberheim matrix 6 editor. 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.
Many people just want fresh and usable sounds quickly, so they can focus on the music. The synthesizer was recently cleaned and serviced giving it longevity and peak performance. Virtual access programmer for oberheim matrix 6 6r this software is a virtual access synthesizer programmer for use with the oberheim matrix 6 6r synthesizer. When the xpander was released in 1984, it caused quite a stir being the first truly allanalogue, multitimbral. With this much programmability it is unfortunate that the only user interface is a single slider and a keypad. As the matrix can be picked up cheaply, id say get them both, to tell you the truth as they sound sufficiently different although my juno experience stems from the 60. We have large stock of every product, so please, click on \buy it now\ only when you are sure you want to pay on the same day. Patch touch ipad editor for oberheim matrix synthesizers. 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 also features 15 types of lfos and vcas and while its signal.
The korg poly61 is an analog synth which can sound great as long as you program it yourself. The matrix 6 editor app is compatible with the oberheim matrix 6 and 6r, but the firmware of your matrix. Select single patch mode byte function f0h start of system exclusive 10h oberheim mfg. It is in excellent condition with the original rack ears and manual. The oberheim matrix 6 editor is available for 15 euros at the synthmania site. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The massively powerful oberheim matrix12 has been resurrected at last. Sound very flexible synth with one of the best and wide fat sounds ever. Using our tae modeling technology, we are able to recapture this beast of a synthesizer and bring it to you. Oberheim matrix 12 61key 12 voice keyboard synthesizer vintagethis is a previously used oberheim matrix 12. Well, to change the firmware, you have to open the matrix and exchange the firmware eprom for a new one, and doing that, ive noticed that this machine was still equipped with its original battery. The juno60 is a very simple, but has great controls. Copying patches within the matrix after playing the matrix for a period of time, you may want to move certain sounds to new memory locations. Useful info, midi specs, firmware and hardware notes for the matrix.
I use both the lemur and tb templates, really appreciate the arp in the tb too, lemur looks better but is unfinished and lemur sucks with my midi interface. In the summer of 2014 i started a project to learn how the matrix 6 code handles these updates, and how it works in general. 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 matrix does have the ability to easily access the modmatrix over midi unlike the other two. Now i have a brand new matrix 6r with all the original patches. Matrix patchlist list of all matrix factory patches matrix retro sound set. Released in mid80s, the last polyphonic analog synthesizer from a prestigious lineage. Sold with permission of the author, and including a royalty fee to him. Great little synth pads basses and leads patches tweaked in kiwitechnics patch. For professional studio work or live on stage, both the matrix 6 keyboard.
There is a much simpler way to reset the memory in the matrix just hold the enter key while switching it on. Jan 29, 2014 one of my favorite synths is the oberheim matrix 6. When the dump is completed, select patch mode on the matrix. The matrix is a 1u analog synth made by analog keyboard synth maker oberheim in the 1980s. A firmware update for the oberheim matrix6 and matrix 6r synthesizers the slow response by the matrix 6 to some midi parameter changes has been mentioned many times on the web. Patchman music oberheim matrix6 matrix6r soundbanks. The maximum amount of patch memory storage found on many obxas is 120 patch memories. Find great deals on ebay for oberheim matrix and oberheim matrix. All models of obxa, however, featured the new curtis chips which offered great stability for an analog synth and they are attributed to its great filters and sounds. I am able to load patches to and from the matrix , without using the computer.
The matrix 12, truly one of the monsters of programmable analog synthesizers. The matrix has more sound options, but is not as easy to tweak patches. Except drums, all sounds from the oberheim matrix black edition. Matrix sustain level bugfix oberheim matrix bugfix synthesizer. Resetting a matrix with a new battery untergeekuntergeek. Of course, the matrix was essentially two oberheim xpanders strapped together in one big box and with the addition of a 5octave, velocitysensitive keyboard. The oberheim matrix 6r is the rack version of the matrix 6. Anybody got any insight into the oberheim matrix 6. I have two and currently have one integrated into my live setup. Oberheim later produced the matrix , which is essentially patches from the matrix 6 in a 1unit rackmodule, preset and editable only through sysex.
You may have to repeat that a couple of times to get a continue reading. The matrix also responds to aftertouch, for additional expressiveness. Matrix original factory and new created voices bankspatchessingle. The matrix does not need to be in any special mode to receive a paich dump. Both double all samples panned left and right with a slight detune on every patch. In chapter 4, under the data dump made, well lei you how you can customize your patches via midi. Mmm, neither of the two kontakt libs is really a set of matrix samples. Oberheim electronics is a manufacturer of audio synthesizers and a variety of other electronic musical instruments. There is a editor specifically for the matrix that has full modmatrix support here. There are some very old matrix versions with firmware v1. Dec 12, 2010 this feature is not available right now. View and download oberheim matrix 12 owners manual online. One of my favorite synths is the oberheim matrix 6.
I was curious because i was getting frequent shutdowns of the matrix. Ive also got two matrix 6 keyboards and one matrix. View and download oberheim matrix 6 service manual online. Oberheim matrix owners manual vintage synth explorer. A minimum of 32 patches were available on early models 4 banks of 8. It emulates the access hardware editor in a software environment within the apple logic audiosequencer program formerly emagic logic. If you have an ipad i would highly suggest using it as your patch editor. The hollow sun sample set is sampled from the factory patches, which is not recognized on the product page. First model was the classic matrix 12 synthesizer, today quite soughtafter.
Oberheim matrix 6r 6 voices polyphonic module 1986 module rackmount version of the matrix 6 synthesizer. Now you have access to more than 90 parameters directlywith my new oberheim matrix 6 editor. The matrix 6 editor app is compatible with the oberheim matrix 6 and 6r, but the firmware of your matrix 6 must be 2. Oberheim matrix 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood. I used modstep as a drum machinesequencer on the ipad, and my matrix control panel for tb midi stuff other than the new ipad editor, it does produce smooth parameter sweeps.