The matrix12 and xpander are some of oberheims most impressive instruments. A locally cached version of factory patch list is available at. 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. In many ways they are the most flexible nonmodular analog synths ever built. This is followed by 50 dummy split patches for compatibility with the requested all function of the matrix 6. One of the most obvious is that the more complex your patches.
To look for more info, see the oberheim matrix patch editor home page. Oberheim later produced the matrix, which is essentially patches from the matrix 6 in a 1unit rackmodule, preset and editable only through sysex. The matrix 12, truly one of the monsters of programmable analog synthesizers. Once configured, all changes you make within the editor will be instantly sent to your matrix. Learn to program sythesizers learn to program sythesizers.
First patch oberheim matrix 12 red bull music academy youtube. The xpander is a sixvoice desktop version of the matrix 12 with which it shares an identical voice architecture. Now i have a brand new matrix 6r with all the original patches inside. Theres a very good condition one on ebay which had a patch sheet, im trying to. The oberheim xpander is an analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in 1984 and. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Patchman music oberheim matrix6 matrix6r soundbanks.
Jun 20, 2016 new power supply, new pots, new display. Basically its 2 xpanders with a five octave keyboard. Jun 14, 2006 anybody got any insight into the oberheim matrix 6. Both double all samples panned left and right with a slight detune on every patch.
Oberheim matrix 12 factory patches sysex file zip download. Memory, 100 single 100 multi, 100 patches, 50 splits, patches 800 preset, 200 user. How to get started making music on the matrix 12, an instrument by oberheim used by the likes of technotronic. And as usual with arturia, our matrix12 v offers you all of the original features and. Sep 19, 20 the classic matrix 12 synthesizer from the mid 80s. It is essentially a keyboardless, sixvoice version of the matrix 12 released a. For further information on this format, see the matrix 6 midi specification. Oberheim s matrix 12 is a legendary analog synthesizer from the mideighties that is still the king of analog sounds. The oberheim matrix 6 was introduced in the late 1980s following the legendary ob series as a much more affordable and slimmed down solution. Bob grieb just sent the newest iteration of his brilliant firmware rewrite for the oberheim matrix for testing a firmware that breathes new life into the old 8bit hardware by optimising critical routines for a couple of continue reading. Offers patches, hints and tips plus other related resources for the matrix 12 matrix 6r block diagram.
Korg monologue monophonic analog synthesizer 100 editable presets silver. The massively powerful oberheim matrix12 has been resurrected at last. All patches are transmitted with ten msec between patches. My main goal was to explore the wide range of sonic character which is akin to its big brother counterparts, the matrix 12 xpander. Oberheim matrix12 keyboard synthesizer for sale online ebay. While the matrix12 a 12 voice version of the oberheim xpander along with an added. Oct 02, 20 oberheim obxa soundfonts sf2 download here.
The matrix 6 used digital oscillators and was one of the first oberheim synthesizers to implement midi and offered simple data sliders instead of knobs and sliders for each parameter. This means that it is a 12voice 12part multitimbral polyphonic analog synthesizer. Arturia brings the awesome sauce with their new matrix12. Theee analogue megasynth builtbj 1984 this is the multilingual version.
As with all our synths, the oberheim is sold with a 3 month warranty. Due to the high price tag, the matrix 12 and xpander series werent commercially successful for oberheim. Full text of oberheim matrix owners manual see other formats obchiriiii. Oberheim matrix 12 61key 12 voice keyboard synthesizer vintage. The oberheim matrix 12 is a 12 voice multitimbral analog synthesizer. Probably the best introduction to the matrix12 m12, if you havent known much about it beyond youtube videos, is the quite good introductory tutorials createdhosted by arturias glen darcey, vp product management, as well as the brief history of oberheim in the matrix 12 v m12v manual. Sold with ocsidance invoice incl 3 months warranty. 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.
Oberheim matrix12xpander wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. Oberheim matrix 12 factory patch list set 1 came with xpander download. Here are about 40 or so original matrix 6 patches in sysex format as a single bank. They should work on the matrix 6r and matrix also. Buy oberheim pro audio equipment and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. 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. Oberheim matrix 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood in. The matrix 12 is the culmination of oberheims search for the perfect analog synthesizer.
One of the most powerful polyphonic subtractive synthesizers, thanks to its modulation matrix 20 sources max, which includes a lag processor and 3 5 point tracking generators. Oberheim xpander and matrix 12 repair parts and keys. View and download oberheim matrix12 owners manual online. Anybody got any insight into the oberheim matrix 6. Kiwi is a windows patch sender for oberheim matrix 6 with patches included. With this much programmability it is unfortunate that, like the matrix 6, the only user interface is a single slider and a keypad. Oberheim electronics is a manufacturer of audio synthesizers and a variety of other electronic musical instruments. Then about 1975, riding in like something out of an american western film, came a. Oberheim matrix12 analog polyphonic synthesizer perfect circuit. As far as the looks go, the ob 12 epitomizes what a real badass synth design should look like.
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. This page contains information about the owners manual for the matrix 6 from oberheim. The matrix 6 and 6r sold better, however in 1987 oberheim released the matrix. 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. Roland jd800 the 64 classic factory patches duration. I have two and currently have one integrated into my live setup. 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 matrix12 a 12 voice version of the oberheim xpander along with. I couldnt have designed the panel better myself even in my most unrestrained dreams. Founded in 1969 by tom oberheim a former designer and contract manufacturer for maestro. Jan 29, 2014 one of my favorite synths is the oberheim matrix 6. While doing some midi sequencing i learned that my oberheim matrix 6 had the old os version 1. The ob gives the impression of being a mechanical part that broke off and fell from something big and gloomy and ominously hovering out there in the black of the night. The matrix 12 was first released in 1985 by oberheim electronics of u. Oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer module specifications. 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. I was curious because i was getting frequent shutdowns of the matrix 6 and. Each of this splits has the form f0h 10h 06h 02h 36 bytes of data f7h.
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