Released in mid80s, the last polyphonic analog synthesizer from a prestigious lineage. The matrix provides you with the largest onboard library of rich, warm analog synthesizer sounds of any instrument. Sep 19, 2016 oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer demo this video, via classic vintage, explores the sonic capabilities of the classic oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer. Oberheim matrix 6 6 voices polyphonic synthesizer 1986 affordable analog polysynth derived from classic matrix 12 xpander intelligent technology. Then check your matrix 6s patch select number you uploaded it to. The analog matrix is essentially 1,000 matrix 6 patches in a singlespace compact rackmount midi module. Godric provides a block diagram of the m6r plus other related info. The matrix 12 comes straight from our professional recording studio and is in excellent shape. 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. While doing some midi sequencing i learned that my oberheim matrix 6 had the old os version 1.
This threads purpose is to help anybody who has an oberheim matrix6 get the most of out their instrument. The programming of the instrument is done by the now familiar parametervalue system using touch membrane switches both for keypad, incrementer and mode selector functions. Oct 07, 2017 incredible soundig polyphonic analog 2 dcovoice synth only original patches, no effects inexternal used, improvised live multitrack into cubase 9, ni qua. 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. 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. For further information on this format, see the matrix 6 midi specification.
The matrix 6r pictured above is the matrix 6 without a keyboard, retaining its membrane programming interface. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for oberheim obx ob8 ob12 obmx sem. Utilizing oberheims matrix modulation technology, the xpander combined analog audio generation vcos, vcf and. He told me, its basically a prophet 6 with sem filters. For professional studio work or live on stage, both the matrix 6 keyboard. 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 emulates the access hardware editor in a software environment within the apple logic audiosequencer program formerly emagic logic.
The matrix6r utilizes a new breed of digitally controlled oscillators dcos for short that provide unparalleled tuning stability and richness of sound. Original patches and video demo produced by gstorm. Oberheim matrix 6r 1986 24bit recording 2017 youtube. The average used price for gear manufactured by oberheimviscount. The oberheim matrix 6r is the rack version of the matrix 6. Hints and tips and a cheat sheet for editing the matrix 6 6r and. Papareil synlib oberheim matrix 6 for patches on the matrix 6 or matrix 6r the first thing you should check out is synlibmx6. My main goal was to explore the wide range of sonic character which is akin to its big brother counterparts, the matrix12 xpander. My main goal was to explore the wide range of sonic character which is akin to its big brother counterparts, the matrix12xpander. In this followup matrix6 video these original patches further explore a wide range of. Oberheim matrix6 patches 6r here are about 40 or so original matrix6 patches in sysex format as a single bank.
View and download oberheim matrix 6 owners manual online. The matrix series gets the name the digital matrix control a digital way to internally route signals and modulation to different synt section. The oberheim matrix 6r is a 3u rack velocity and aftertouch sensitive, 6 voice polyphonic, duotimbral digitalanalog hybrid synthesizer, featuring dual oscillators with sync, resonant 24db low pass filter cem3396, three dadsr envelopes. This is followed by 50 dummy split patches for compatibility with the requested all function of the matrix 6. Fortunately midi sysex is fully supported so you can get patches. All patches are transmitted with ten msec between patches.
For professional studio work or live on stage, both the matrix 6 keyboard and rackmount are excellent and versatile synths that make a great source of bright and punchy sounds, vintage analog pads, textures and ambient sounds. 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. Kiwi is a windows patch sender for oberheim matrix 6 with patches included. With the exception of the top c note, all keys from octave to octave are identical, and all black keys within a. I have two and currently have one integrated into my live setup. Unfortunately its not very mac friendly the workaround for using it is too long winded. This is the absolute best program because of its libraries. Youll need a software editor to get inside this beast i use sounddiver.
Does the dave smith instruments ob6 have the classic. Oberheim s matrix 12 is a legendary analog synthesizer from the mideighties that is still the king of analog sounds. Sep 10, 2014 im looking for a copy of the oberheim matrix 12 programming data. Oberheim later produced the matrix , which is essentially patches from the matrix 6 in a 1unit rackmodule, preset and editable only through sysex. M6 parameter names are written just as in the matrix6 and 6r owners manual, with the addition of an initial letter before the patch number to indicate on. This is accompanied by gobs of programming and patch data written across the face of the unit.
Feb 16, 2016 it sounds amazing and has the oberheim signature sound, especially the filters. Oberheim matrix 12 61key 12 voice keyboard synthesizer vintagethis is a previously used oberheim matrix 12. A firmware update for the oberheim matrix6 and matrix 6r synthesizers. There are six cv and gate inputs which use standard 1v8va cv and positive gating. It is essentially a keyboardless, sixvoice version of the matrix12 released a year later, in 1985. Sure, the xvoices, the obseries and the later matrix 6 were all fine synthesizers but, after 30 years, the matrix 12 remains a remarkable instrument, and its groundbreaking architecture continues to define the basis of many modern synths.
Products for oberheim matrix 6, matrix 6r, matrix replacement keys parts. Oberheim xpander xp1 6 voice desktop version of the matrix 12 another very useful feature is its cvgate to midi conversion capabilities for communication with older synths. This video was recorded live into a clean tube pre. Oberheim xpander and matrix 12 repair parts and keys. Not loving the fact i have to sit and program everything ahead of time but the features and sounds possible for such an inexpensive. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. With this much programmability it is unfortunate that the only user interface is a single slider and a keypad. Oberheim matrix 6 6r midisysex introduction this document describes the midi implementation of the matrix 6 6voice polyphonic synthesizer keyboard unit and matrix 6r rack mount unit. The main thing i am looking for are the fixed patches from within the matrix but in a soft synth. It is a kind of offshoot of the renowned matrix 12. This is a selection of some of my favourite patches that ive created. This information is used to reboot the matrix 12 to its originally operating condition.
Due to some limitations of the matrix 6r, patch base makes changes to sounds on your synth by saving every. While it does have the same powerful sound engine as the matrix 6, it can only. The oberheim matrix is the same architecture of the oberheim matrix 6 in a single space rack unit featuring matrix synth patches. Its a send all, so make sure you back up your patches first and test it before. View and download oberheim matrix 12 owners manual online. Patchman music oberheim matrix6 matrix6r soundbanks. This information was supplied originally on a audio cassette tape with fsk modulation scheme. The slow response by the matrix 6 to some midi parameter changes has been mentioned many times on the web. I know as ive owned an ob8, 4 voice, xpander, matrix 12, 6 and 6r and currently a tom oberheim tvspro unfortunately, according to tom, its not an ob8 in a six voice version. 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. Each of this splits has the form f0h 10h 06h 02h 36 bytes of data f7h.
A widerange, 4pole lowpass filter, three 5stage envelope generators, two independent lfos, and the matrix modulationtm system give you all the basics to precisely articulate the sound of each patch. Oberheim later produced the matrix, which is essentially patches from the matrix 6 in a 1unit rackmodule, preset and editable only through sysex. The synthesizer was recently cleaned and serviced giving it longevity and peak performance. This document assumes that the reader is familiar with both the matrix 6 or matrix 6r and the midi 1. Oberheim matrix6r editor help patch base coffeeshopped. This is strange because the most soughtafter of oberheims products is probably the matrix 12. Sold with ocsidance invoice incl 3 months warranty. Oberheim xpander member of matrix 12 6 family modular. In many ways they are the most flexible nonmodular analog synths ever built. This is a testament of time 30 year old synth still working.
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