This is a testament of time 30 year old synth still working. Here are about 40 or so original matrix 6 patches in sysex format as a single bank. So, if you have sounds you like already saved on your synth, i highly recommend backing them up via a sysex program first. Original patches and video demo produced by gstorm. Oberheim matrix patch sender for windows it allows you to quickly fill your oberheim matrix synth with sysex patches. The matrix 6 is a supurb sounding and highly programmable analog synthesizer, dont pass this one up. 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 6 editor app is compatible with the oberheim matrix 6 and 6r, but the firmware of your matrix. Fat sounds with pulse wave modulation, authentic 303 sounds, all the.
Products for oberheim matrix 6, matrix 6r, matrix replacement keys parts. Make offer the oberheim matrix 12 87 patches in sf2 and kontakt v4. You will need an adapter to connect from the matrix 14 inputoutput jacks. But without wishing to sound predictable, it seems hardly worth mentioning that oberheim s idea of a split is a good deal more flexible than the standard splitdouble synth. So in order to get the same patch on the panel as on the synth you first have to use the patch. The matrix12 and xpander are some of oberheims most impressive instruments, packing.
Gear of the week by popular fan request through social media, tom takes some. The panel wont change it when loading patches from the library so it will always stay on patch 99. This is accompanied by gobs of programming and patch data written across the face of the unit. Midi sysex support on the matrix 6 was added in version 2. A soundless, but powered matrix 6 oberheim discussion synth. We extend this warranty period for 1 year beyond the manufacturers as a token of our gratitude for shopping with us we want to make sure that you dont get stuck with a lemon and will either replace or have the unit repaired by an authorized service on our dime. This video was recorded live into a clean tube pre. 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. Due to some limitations of the matrix 6r, patch base makes changes to sounds on your synth by saving every change you make directly to the synths memory. So in order to get the same patch on the panel as on the synth you first have to use the patch select button of the panel to select a. Oberheim pro audio synthesisers for sale shop with. Fortunately midi sysex is fully supported so you can get patches. Oberheim matrix 6 6 voices polyphonic synthesizer 1986 affordable analog polysynth derived from classic matrix 12 xpander intelligent technology. They should work on the matrix 6r and matrix also.
Programming the xv3080 is indepth but intuitive and well documented. 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. It powered up and all, scrolls through the mayriad of menus and. You can set your target synth m or 6 and the firmware you are running in the prefs of the synth programmer the programmers firmware was explicitly optimized for each synthfirmware combination. Patch king sounds for oberheim matrix 6, matrix 6r and matrix synthesizers are your best upgrade value. For professional studio work or live on stage, both the matrix 6 keyboard and rackmount are excellent and versatile synths. Former john cale bass player heermans engineered the album, learned to operate samplers and computers, then stuffed the kitchen of his lower east side apartment with funky high lech. The oberheim matrix is the same architecture of the oberheim matrix 6 in a single space rack unit featuring matrix synth patches. The patches scrolls home demos, game updates, patches. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. Oberheim matrix 6r gear of the week junkie xl youtube. With the exception of the top c note, all keys from octave to octave are identical, and all black keys within a. There is no way for the panel to know which patch nr.
This is also how you load in our matrix wav file data. It used two different single patches, one with four lfostwo vcos and one with. This and his other 2 oberheim videos, namely the matrix 6 demo converted me into an oberheim fan and i purchased a matrix 6 keyboard almost a month ago. Patch touch gives you touchbased control over all of the voice parameters on your matrix. 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 oberheim matrix 6 editor is available for 15 euros at the synthmania site. We work extremely hard to make sure that you have peace of mind when buying pre owned gear. First model was the classic matrix 12 synthesizer, today quite soughtafter. A handful of these patches were transcribed from those made on a matrix 12. Its a send all, so make sure you back up your patches first and test it before. And even for matrix owners that have been using gliglis v1. 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. Oberheim matrix 6 specifications, pictures, prices. The matrix 6r pictured above is the matrix 6 without a keyboard, retaining its membrane programming interface.
Based upon the same revolutionary technology as the oberheim xpander and matrix 12, the matrix 6r utilizes many of their sound programming, performance and midi features in. I apologize if this may seem redundant but i am logging everything as i go. A new design for the patches scrolls is available in beta right now while we work out of the remaining bugs and roll out new features which are still being tested is now at. That allowed me to play the 00 patch but went back to soundless once i. New editor for the oberheim matrix 6 synthesizer synthtopia. Now you have access to more than 90 parameters directlywith my new oberheim matrix 6 editor. Released in mid80s, the last polyphonic analog synthesizer from a prestigious lineage. Oberheim matrix6r service manual vintage synth parts. I cant wait to hook these things up into a 12voice. Due to some limitations of the matrix 6r, patch base makes changes to sounds on your synth by saving every. I just bought a matrix 6 off of ebay which appeared to be in good enough shape. In this followup matrix6 video these original patches further explore a wide range of. For akai ax80 oberheim matrix 6 matrix 12 keyboard replacement keys.
Oberheim matrix 12 6 xpander mc3000 ob x 6 8 12 synthesizer rerigerator magnet. I just heard the oberheim matrix 12 for the first time. I am using a motif keboard as the controlling keboard mod wheel works fine but not on the matrix 6r pitch wheel does work on matrix 6r i tried going into the edit patch and turning up lever 2. View and download oberheim matrix 6 owners manual online. Oberheim matrix 6 matrix 6r data tape instructions. My modulation wheel function on the matrix 6r does not seem to work. Oberheim matrix6r editor help patch base coffeeshopped. Select single patch mode byte function f0h start of system exclusive 10h oberheim mfg. Go back to edit mode, call up the page settings, scroll down to your user. Download patch base and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch. Make sure that midi channel under the global tab in patch base matches the midi channel on your matrix. If you have one of these synths then this is the editor for you. Find great deals on ebay for oberheim matrix and oberheim matrix.
To check the midi channel on the matrix, press the select button until the light under channel is lit. Demo song is a goofy billy joel song that scrolls through. Assign to assign voices 16 to zone 1 and 712 to zone 2. The edition for matrix is dedicated to the oberheim matrix 6 and 6r with all available firmwares from oberheim, gligli or rob grieb. Fallen in love with that and i got gas for a matrix which just came in the mail yesterday. Available as system exclusive, standard midi files or data cassette. Oberheim matrix12 analog polyphonic synthesizer perfect circuit. For instance, patch 1 has a bass sound that has a low resonance, but. Oberheim matrix6 and matrix firmware update on ebay. Theres a patch finder for quickly finding sounds sorted by type, as found on the jv2080. Using the first encoder, you can scroll through all current modulation assignments one at. Kiwi is a windows patch sender for oberheim matrix 6 with patches included.
It is a kind of offshoot of the renowned matrix 12. Diamond plate light duty 14 ata case for oberheim expander keyboard. Download via our free email delivery and get your new oberheim matrix patches today. Once you have settled on a voice patch or patches, then you can begin to combine them together into splits and doubles all referred to as splits by oberheim. A unique rackmount synthesizer i used quite a lot on distance between dreams. Offers patches, hints and tips plus other related resources for the matrix 12 matrix 6r block diagram. The matrix 6r is a powerful and versatile 6voice polyphonic synthesizer of outstanding features and value. My main goal was to explore the wide range of sonic character which is akin to its big brother counterparts, the matrix 12xpander. The oberheim matrix 6r is the rack version of the matrix 6.
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