Oberheim matrix 6 6 voices polyphonic synthesizer 1986 affordable analog polysynth derived from classic matrix 12 xpander intelligent technology. Available as system exclusive, standard midi files, data cassette or wav files. Oberheims matrix 12 is a legendary analog synthesizer from the mideighties that is still the. Next, oberheim took two of them, together with a weighted wooden keyboard, and combined them in a 12voice package called the matrix12, which was enough to make even blase, seenitall synthesists like andy richards drool. The matrix 12 is the culmination of oberheim s search for the perfect analog synthesizer. It should be understood that this track was copied from a music cassette.
Pressing the one prompts you for the desired patch from the tape and the destination patch number into the xpander. This eprom now contains the first half of the patch data and the total number of bytes in the patch dump coded into its first two bytes. 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. The matrix 12, truly one of the monsters of programmable analog synthesizers.
Jan 29, 2014 one of my favorite synths is the oberheim matrix 6. View and download oberheim matrix12 owners manual online. Utilizing oberheims matrix modulation technology, the xpander combined analog audio generation vcos, vcf and. One of the best synths ever built especially when combined with the excellent xplorer editor. Oberheim xpander member of matrix 12 6 family modular digital. First model was the classic matrix 12 synthesizer, today quite soughtafter. Oberheim continued to make synthesizers until the late 1980s.
This same image should work on both the 6r and the matrix 6. It is basically two complete oberheim xpanders hooked up to a velocitysensitive including release velocity, pressuresensitive there were some early matrix12s that did not have. On the topic of matrix 12 xpander, id have to say katsunori ujiies demo of the matrix 12 is arguably the greatest synth video on youtube. 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. This should appeal to those of you who need to get your ob8 back up and running after its lithium cell has died. To be honest, gas kicked in hard shortly after and the lust to connect the matrix 6 to a and make a 12 voice poly with presets using the keyboard made me buy the on ebay last week. In this video i will cover the basics of creating and saving a. Oberheim xpander member of matrix 12 6 family modular. Download via our free email delivery and get your new oberheim matrix 12 or xpander sounds today. The matrix12, truly one of the monsters of programmable analog synthesizers. It features matrix modulation for extremely wild virtual patching for almost. To be honest, gas kicked in hard shortly after and the lust to connect the matrix 6 to a and make a 12voice poly with presets using the keyboard made me buy the on ebay last week. View and download oberheim matrix 12 owners manual online. The twovoice synthesizer included a two channel voltage controlled sequencer, and the fourvoice and eightvoice machines included a rudimentary.
Thousands of new sounds for over 100 synths and samplers. Featuring a dead ringer for the big, brash sound for which oberheim is justly famous, obxd isnt as flexible as a matrix, but itll give you a taste of the oberheim. 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. I just heard the oberheim matrix 12 for the first time. I can remove the tape residue or let you assess your preference after receiving it. Matrix has a complete midi implementation, including patch loading patch. With the exception of the top c note, all keys from octave to octave are identical, and all black keys within a given. Using tae modeling technology, arturia was able to recapture this beast of a synthesizer and bring it to you. Parts and replacement keys for oberheim xpander and matix 12 keyboards. Oberheim matrix 6r specifications, pictures, prices. The oberheim matrix is the same architecture of the oberheim matrix 6 in a single space rack unit featuring matrix synth patches.
The matrix 12 was oberheims legendary flagship synthesizer of the mid to late 80s. Kiwi is a windows patch sender for oberheim matrix 6 with patches included. One of the fattest, roundest, pleasantly analog synthesizers around. Retrosoundmarko ettlich links and sounds by marko ettlich. When it came out, it was one of the first synths that offered the flexibili. Basically its 2 xpanders with a five octave keyboard.
Oberheim xpander and matrix 12 repair parts and keys. Will burn custom sound eproms for linn, oberheim and simmons drum machines. Heres this beautious vintage monster through the fulltone tube tape echo unit, then into the zvex tremorama pedal. Its control panel echoed that of the xpander, with just one extra button to select between voices 16 and 712. This information was supplied originally on a audio cassette tape with fsk modulation scheme. Oberheim xpander analog synthesizer xp1 excellent ebay that ones going for 2699 so i dont get why youre pushing the price point of these things as justified at over 3000. I have two and currently have one integrated into my live setup.
The oberheim matrix12 is a vintage synth from 1985 that represents the. Those who know the oberheim xpander know its one of the most fabulous analog synths ever made. Its long been known for creating some of the thickest and best analog pads, sweeps, buzzes, basses and textures. This means that it is a 12 voice 12 part multitimbral polyphonic analog synthesizer. Oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer module specifications. Each type of machine will vary slightly, but the procedure is basically the same as described here with the oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer as an example. 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. The amount of data transmitted in a patch dump will vary from machine to machine, so before starting, make sure there will be enough room in the current block to receive all the data set. Sep 10, 2014 im looking for a copy of the oberheim matrix 12 programming data. Oberheims matrix 12 is a legendary analog synthesizer from the mideighties that is still the king of analog sounds.
Cassette backup was possible too, which allowed for the creation of a potentially infinite patch library. Oberheim matrix 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood. Apr 24, 2008 heres this beautious vintage monster through the fulltone tube tape echo unit, then into the zvex tremorama pedal. Jun 09, 2012 this is the first tutorial in a series dedicated to editing sounds on the oberheim matrix 12 and xpander synthesizers. Oberheims 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. Feb 06, 2009 the oberheim matrix12 is a vintage synth from 1985 that represents the the culmination of oberheims search for the perfect analog synthesizer. Using our tae modeling technology, we are able to recapture this beast of a synthesizer and bring it to you. This is my latest and greatest code for the oberheim matrix six. One of my favorite synths is the oberheim matrix 6. 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. Oberheim matrix 6r 6 voices polyphonic module 1986 module rackmount version of the matrix 6 synthesizer.
Arturia matrix 12 v patches, presets and sound design. The matrix 12 was the first programmable analog synthesizer that took the best features of a preset voice path and modular flexibility. This is the first tutorial in a series dedicated to editing sounds on the oberheim matrix12 and xpander synthesizers. Utilizing oberheims matrix modulation technology, the xpander combined analog audio generation vcos, vcf and vcas with the flexibility of digital controls logic.
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. Godric provides a block diagram of the m6r plus other related info. Editor the matrix 2001 is a graphical user interface for the oberheim matrix synth module for the pc. One of the best synths ever built especially when combined with the excellent xplorer editor windows only. Other notable oberheim synthesizers include the ob1 monophonic, the ob8, the xpander, the matrix 6, the matrix 12, and the matrix marketed after the acquisition by gibson. Oberheim s matrix 12 is a legendary analog synthesizer from the mideighties that is still the king of analog sounds. Patch king sounds for oberheim xpander and matrix 12 synthesizers are your best upgrade value. Make offer the oberheim matrix 12 87 patches in sf2 and kontakt v4. Oberheim xpander and matrix 12 repair parts and keys syntaur. The only thing is there is some tape residue on the top where a plastic sheet was taped on to protect the printing on top, which did the job. It is essentially a keyboardless, sixvoice version of the matrix12 released a year later, in 1985. The oberheim xpander is an analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in 1984 and. The massively powerful oberheim matrix12 has been resurrected at last. Loading data from tape follows the same process as checking a tape, with the additions of some options.
Oberheim matrix 12xpander cassette or wav file loading. Robbacops home page manuals, patches, tricks and original factory soundbanks to download rare wavmp3 dump of cassette data. Arturia matrix12 v with oberheim matrix12 vintage synthesizer. Learn to program sythesizers learn to program sythesizers. The massively powerful oberheim matrix 12 has been resurrected at last. However, this did nothing to alleviate the weight of the price, now a. The matrix 12 was oberheim s legendary flagship synthesizer of the mid to late 80s.
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. View and download oberheim matrix 6 owners manual online. The matrix 12 was the first programmable analog synthesizer that took the best features of a. Be sure to save your patches to cassette before you take your matrix6r. The matrix 6r was one of the last of models produced by oberheim during the late 1980s that still offered the warmth of the famous matrix 12xpander sound though its. Meticulously overhauled by the most critical professionals around. I was curious because i was getting frequent shutdowns of. Download via our free email delivery and get your new oberheim ob8 patches today. While not an emulation of the matrixanything, obxd is a free clone of the legendary oberheim analogue polysynths that preceded the xpander and matrix12 in the early 1980s. The matrix 12 also features 15 types of lfos and vcas and while its sig. I am aware that oberheim made two different rom versions 2. Of course some delays and reverbs are used but not very much eq except some low cuts on some sounds. I added the aftertouch to patch 43 brass11 and simply had it.
Oberheim matrix 12 61key 12 voice keyboard synthesizer vintagethis is a previously used oberheim matrix 12. 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, the oberheim logo, matrix6r, matrix6, matrix12, xpander. Oberheim matrix 6r firmware update untergeekuntergeek. However, this did nothing to alleviate the weight of the price, now a cool six grand or so. 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 series gets the name the digital matrix control a complex signal modulation router. This information is used to reboot the matrix 12 to its originally operating condition. The matrix 12 comes straight from our professional recording studio and is in excellent shape. The synthesizer was recently cleaned and serviced giving it longevity and peak performance. Products for oberheim matrix 12 and xpander replacement keys parts.
Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. The oberheim matrix12 is a vintage synth from 1985 that represents the the culmination of oberheims search for the perfect analog synthesizer. Nothing better than being hunkered down tweaking patches on a lovely mat. 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. Xpander and dpx1 are trademarks of ecc devulapment corporation. Offers patches, hints and tips plus other related resources for the matrix 12 matrix 6r block diagram. Its extremely powerful sound is due in part to its boastful 12 voices of polyphony and extremely flexible and expansive routing system.
Here is a track using sounds from the mighty oberheim matrix 12 only. Its control surface looks clean and uncluttered but behind it was a synth that, a decade earlier, would have filled an entire room the matrix 12 was a hybrid analoguedigital modular synth with a truly impressive complement of audio generators, audio processors, controllers and control processors that could be connected not with patch cables. While doing some midi sequencing i learned that my oberheim matrix 6 had the old os version 1. Provide patch sheets for a number of analog synths. Have your audio files or midi processed through real analog gear from all over the world. This bold combination made it a force of nature and something that had not been seen before. 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 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood in. Matrix is a kontakt sound library based on the best sounds of the famous oberheim matrix synthesizer featuring a wide range of warm analogue sounds, this collection lets you add dynamic basses, vivid leads and fat pads to your musical productions. Cassette tape of the matrix12 factory stock patches. The matrix 12 also features 15 types of lfos and vcas and while its signal. In this video i will cover the basics of creating and saving a singlemode patch. Im looking for a copy of the oberheim matrix 12 programming data.