The units name comes from the fact that the synth has patches stored in 10 banks. This means that it is a 12voice 12part multitimbral polyphonic analog synthesizer. Maybe it would have been more appropriate to ask whether the ob6 has the typical oberheim sound. 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. There was a version made for reaktor, but it doesnt have all of the features needed for these patches to be compatible. With this much programmability it is unfortunate that, like the matrix 6, the only user interface is a single slider and a keypad. The matrix 6r pictured above is the matrix 6 without a keyboard, retaining its membrane programming interface. Philipp provides patches and resources for many synths. Many people dont know that you can interface this 1984 instrument to a computer and program your own sounds. Utilizing oberheims matrix modulation technology, the xpander combined analog audio generation with the flexibility of digital controls logic.
Oberheim, the oberheim logo, matrix6r, matrix6, matrix12, xpander. I did neither ask if it has the ob8 or obxa sound, nor the obx, nor the matrix12, nor the 4v8v sound etc. Basically its 2 xpanders with a five octave keyboard. New editor for the oberheim matrix 6 synthesizer synthtopia. Original oberheim software for the matrix 6 and 6r. 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. Oberheims matrix 12 is a legendary analog synthesizer from the mideighties that is still. Home manuals oberheim matrix 12 factory patch list this page contains information about the factory patch list for the matrix 12 from oberheim.
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 xpander owners manual, first edition describes the technology as this. Roland jd800 the 64 classic factory patches duration. I was curious because i was getting frequent shutdowns of the matrix 6 and. 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.
Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Oberheim matrix 12 61key 12 voice keyboard synthesizer vintagethis is a previously used oberheim matrix 12. So to establish the proper foundation, we perfectly recreated the tonal characteristics of the original 2 oscillators and their waveforms in matrix 12 v. Oberheim matrix software editors enigmafon records llc. Jun 14, 2006 anybody got any insight into the oberheim matrix 6. The matrix 12 comes straight from our professional recording studio and is in excellent shape. I just bought a oberheim matrix 6 yesterday and it seems to work almost perfectly. Now i have a brand new matrix 6r with all the original patches inside. Offers patches, hints and tips plus other related resources for the matrix 12 matrix 6r block diagram.
Oberheim matrix 6 problem gearslutz pro audio community. Then check your matrix 6s patch select number you uploaded it to. A confident programmer can produce endlessly evolving sounds of. Those who know the oberheim xpander know its one of the most fabulous analog synths ever made. The matrix12 and xpander are some of oberheims most impressive. The program comes with all the factory matrix patch banks for the synth and some additional banks that can be found on the net. The collection includes leads, bass, pads, strings and sequences with some recreating famous sounds, others completely original. Each of this splits has the form f0h 10h 06h 02h 36 bytes of data f7h. For further information on this format, see the matrix 6 midi specification. Due to the high price tag, the matrix 12 and xpander series werent commercially successful for oberheim. This is followed by 50 dummy split patches for compatibility with the requested all function of the matrix 6. The oberheim matrix12 is a 12 voice multitimbral analog synthesizer. Patchman music oberheim matrix6 matrix6r soundbanks. Select single patch mode byte function f0h start of system exclusive 10h oberheim mfg.
Original oberheim software for the matrix 6 and 6r dos based programs. As with all of arturias vintage emulations, the matrix 12 vs feature set is an exact replica of the original, so lets take a closer look. Matrixed patch editor is an free patch editor for the oberheim matrix that can be downloaded for free here. Cassette tape of the matrix12 factory stock patches. Oberheim matrix 6r 6 voices polyphonic module 1986 module rackmount version of the matrix 6 synthesizer. Released in mid80s, the last polyphonic analog synthesizer from a prestigious lineage. Offers patches, hints and tips plus other related resources for the matrix12. When it came out, it was one of the first synths that offered the flexibili.
Godric provides a block diagram of the m6r plus other related info. I myself dont really give a rats ass if this is a real oberheim or only a viscount. Full text of oberheim matrix owners manual see other formats obchiriiii. The oberheim matrix12 is a vintage synth from 1985 that represents the the culmination of oberheims search for the perfect analog synthesizer. I have the same problem with my oberheim involving factory patches. Papareil synlib oberheim matrix 6 for patches on the matrix 6 or matrix 6r the first thing you should check out is synlibmx6. Meticulously overhauled by the most critical professionals around. It is essentially a keyboardless, sixvoice version of the matrix12. 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. The matrix series gets the name the digital matrix control a complex signal modulation router. While doing some midi sequencing i learned that my oberheim matrix 6 had the old os version 1. It should work on any matrix but i strongly recommend you to upgrade to firmware v1. 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. Oberheim electronics is a manufacturer of audio synthesizers and a variety of other electronic musical instruments.
Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for oberheim obx ob8 ob 12 obmx sem. Oberheim keyboard synthesizer pro audio synthesizers for. 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. It is a kind of offshoot of the renowned matrix 12. Patch ic for oberheim matrix fixes missingcorrupted patches. Oberheim ob8 w factory midi and page 2 just serviced. The matrix is shipped from the factory wflh all patches programmed to use group mode.
However, this did nothing to alleviate the weight of the price, now a cool six grand or so. View and download oberheim matrix owners manual online. View and download oberheim matrix 6 owners manual online. The matrix 12 is the culmination of oberheims search for the perfect analog synthesizer. The oberheim obx is an analog polyphonic sound synthesizer first commercially available in june 1979, it was introduced to compete with the sequential circuits prophet5, which had been successfully introduced the year before. I played with around with some of my custom patches on oberheim matrix 6 last night on the 10 year. Its compatible with the oberheim matrix 6 and 6r and lets you directly edit more than 90 patch parameters. Make offer patch ic for oberheim matrix fixes missingcorrupted patches. Oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer module specifications. Founded in 1969 by tom oberheim a former designer and contract manufacturer for maestro. Theee analogue megasynth builtbj 1984 this is the multilingual version. Download via our free email delivery and get your new oberheim matrix 12 or xpander sounds today.
Jan 17, 2012 page 1 of 3 oberheim obx vsti posted in making modern music. Nov 15, 20 oberheim matrix 12 demo played and edited realtime with all failures etc. To clean your matrix, use a soft cloth with mild soap such as dishwashing. Oberheim matrix 12 6 xpander mc3000 ob x 6 8 12 synthesizer rerigerator magnet. I just purchased a used oberheim matrix synth module, filled with digitally controlled analog goodness. Along with other matrix products from oberheim, the matrix 6r featured what oberheim called, matix modulation system, which makes for very flexible and powerful modulation programming. The analog monster oberheim matrix12 synthesizer sound demo. Jan 29, 2014 one of my favorite synths is the oberheim matrix 6.
Oberheim matrix 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood in. Does the dave smith instruments ob6 have the classic. Learn to program sythesizers learn to program sythesizers. The synthesizer was recently cleaned and serviced giving it longevity and peak performance. This page contains information about the factory patch list for the matrix 12 from oberheim. So to establish the proper foundation, we perfectly recreated the tonal characteristics of the original 2 oscillators and their waveforms in matrix12 v. Oberheim matrix12xpander wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg. One of the most obvious is that the more complex your patches become. Oberheim later produced the matrix, which is essentially patches from the matrix 6 in a 1unit rackmodule, preset and editable only through sysex.
Oberheim matrix12 analog polyphonic synthesizer perfect circuit. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. The oberheim matrix 6r is the rack version of the matrix 6. The emulations of hardware they make that do sysex for patch saving would be wide open with the hardware if they did this. Available as system exclusive, standard midi files, data cassette or wav files. Great deals on oberheim keyboard synthesizer pro audio synthesizers. Kiwi is a windows patch sender for oberheim matrix 6 with patches included. All patches are transmitted with ten msec between patches. Oberheim matrix owners manual vintage synth explorer. I think that arturia did a better job than usual with the matrix 12. 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 only problem is that when i play the patches, certain notes sound louder than others. Full text of oberheim matrix owners manual see other formats. Oberheim obx vsti making modern music the rush forum.
The matrix 6 and 6r sold better, however in 1987 oberheim released the matrix. A locally cached version of factory patch list is available at. Ive loaded factory patches to compare, and most of the differences could be chalked up to variations in hardware xpanders more than them missing something. Patch king sounds for oberheim xpander and matrix 12 synthesizers are your best upgrade value. The classic matrix 12 synthesizer from the mid 80s. First model was the classic matrix 12 synthesizer, today quite soughtafter. Oberheim matrix 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood. Editor the matrix 2001 is a graphical user interface for the oberheim matrix synth module for the pc. 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. This is the absolute best program because of its libraries.
For professional studio work or live on stage, both the matrix 6 keyboard and rackmount are. Anybody got any insight into the oberheim matrix 6. Oberheim matrix 6 matrix 12 keyboard replacement keys. I have two and currently have one integrated into my live setup. This copy of factory patch list was originally available from. Making the model every point in the signal path is important when modeling the sound of such a revered instrument. 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. The oberheim xpander is an analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in 1984 and discontinued in 1988. 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. Synthesist marcus padrini has created a free patch collection for the korg radias synthesizer. One of my favorite synths is the oberheim matrix 6. This is sound demo of the oberheim matrix12 synthesizer. The matrix is a 1u analog synth made by analog keyboard synth maker oberheim in the 1980s. Get the best deal for oberheim pro audio synthesizers from the largest online selection at.
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