The xpander was oberheim s first synth product that was designed from the ground up with midi in mind. It is a kind of offshoot of the renowned matrix 12. The matrix6 is a mid1980s synthesizer with two digitallycontrolled oscillators per voice. Theee analogue megasynth builtbj 1984 this is the multilingual version. Looking for a convenient way to load patches from multiple patch. For patches on the matrix6 or matrix6r the first thing you should check out is synlibmx6. The oberheim matrix 6 was introduced in the late 1980s following the legendary ob series as a much more affordable and slimmed down solution. All patches are transmitted with ten msec between patches. I was curious because i was getting frequent shutdowns of the matrix 6 and. Here are about 40 or so original matrix6 patches in sysex format as a single bank. 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. While this is not a obxa but it comes close, the sound color is the same. Certain characters have an extra display segment, which is not lit on other characters. For further information on this format, see the matrix 6 midi specification.
While the matrix12 a 12 voice version of the oberheim xpander along with an added keyboard are based on cem 3374 oscillators and cem 3372 filters, the two models matrix6 and matrix are. 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. Unfollow oberheim matrix 6 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Oberheim matrix 6 synthesizer for sale online ebay. The synthesizer was recently cleaned and serviced giving it longevity and peak performance. You can import your matrix6 patches to this bank list but only if midi is setup. It has midi support and can be programmed via sysex messages. This program works with the original matrix 6 and the two rackmount versions. Manuals for guitar effects, synthesizers, and midi devices. Anyway, in the interest of doing something more than gloating like a douchebag, i thought. But the matrix 12 is much fatter and more programmable than either.
Then check your matrix 6 s patch select number you uploaded it to. This is followed by 50 dummy split patches for compatibility with the requested all function of the matrix 6. Each of its 6 voices have two dcos digitally controlled analog oscillator, a low pass filter, 2 vcas, 3 envelope gens, 2 lfos, and 2 ramp gens. My oberheim matrix 6 has started to exhibit an odd display problem. The matrix series gets the name the digital matrix. In this followup matrix6 video these original patches further explore a wide range of.
Dec 12, 2010 this feature is not available right now. Oberheim matrix 6r 6 voices polyphonic module 1986 module rackmount version of the matrix 6 synthesizer. It was a 6 voice, multitimbral analog synthesizer with an extremely flexible design. Its now been some two years since oberheim brought out the matrix 6 synthesiser and the cheaper matrix 6r rackmount expander. The matrix 6 editor app is compatible with the oberheim matrix 6 and 6r, but the firmware of your matrix 6 must be 2. Papareil synlib oberheim matrix 6 for patches on the matrix 6 or matrix 6r the first thing you should check out is synlibmx6. Oberheim matrix 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood. Jun 14, 2006 anybody got any insight into the oberheim matrix 6.
Now i have a brand new matrix 6 r with all the original patches inside. Oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer module specifications. Offers patches, hints and tips plus other related resources for the matrix 12 matrix 6r block diagram. Patchman music oberheim matrix6 matrix6r soundbanks.
I have the same problem with my oberheim involving factory. It can be a pain to go from one mode to another, for instance in calling up splits. View and download oberheim matrix owners manual online. Matrix6 6r cheat sheet hints and tips and a cheat sheet for editing the matrix 6 6r and. This page contains information about the factory patch list for the matrix12 from oberheim. 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. 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. Matrix 6 tricks is a combination patch editorlibrarian for the oberheim matrix 6.
The matrix has more sound options, but is not as easy to tweak patches. Its a travesty of the highest order that the oberheim matrix12 isnt as legendary as many of its its forebears, as it handily eclipses its vintage competition, especially today. Not loving the fact i have to sit and program everything ahead of time but the features and sounds possible for such an inexpensive. One of my favorite synths is the oberheim matrix 6. The matrix 6 used digital oscillators and was one of the. The oberheim matrix 6r is the rack version of the matrix 6. The matrix 12 comes straight from our professional recording studio and is in excellent shape. The matrix 6 has a send patch function, where it sends a sysex message for a. The oberheim matrix 6 editor is available for 15 euros at the synthmania site. Anybody got any insight into the oberheim matrix 6.
This document assumes that the reader is familiar with both the matrix 6 or matrix 6r and the midi 1. I think the matrix6 is something where a lot of people dont much care for its sonic character, but a few are completely in love with. Ive also got two matrix 6 keyboards and one matrix. The juno60 is a very simple, but has great controls. Matrix patchlist list of all matrix factory patches matrix retro sound set. I played with around with some of my custom patches on oberheim matrix 6 last night on the 10 year anniversary of matrixsynth. Oberheim matrix 6 cassette or wav file loading instructions.
The patch editor for matrix 6 synthesizers atari magazines. Wind controllerbreath controller soundbank for the matrix6 cheat sheet cheatsheet programming aid, tips, etc. I have the same problem with my oberheim involving factory patches. Products for oberheim matrix 6, matrix 6r, matrix replacement keys parts. Those instruments made the stateoftheart analogue synthesis capabilities of oberheim s matrix 12 and xpander synths available at a relatively affordable price a move which many musicians thanked oberheim for, no doubt. Released in mid80s, the last polyphonic analog synthesizer from a prestigious lineage.
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. Oberheim matrix 6 6r midisysex introduction this document describes the midi implementation of the matrix 6 6 voice polyphonic synthesizer keyboard unit and matrix 6r rack mount unit. Oberheim matrix 6 6 voices polyphonic synthesizer 1986 affordable analog polysynth derived from classic matrix 12 xpander intelligent technology. While doing some midi sequencing i learned that my oberheim matrix 6. The oberheim matrix6 is a 61 key velocity and aftertouch sensitive, 6 voice polyphonic, duotimbral digitalanalog hybrid synthesizer, featuring dual oscillators with sync, resonant 24db low pass filter. The analog matrix is essentially 1,000 matrix 6 patches in a singlespace compact rackmount midi module. This is my latest and greatest code for the oberheim matrix six. Oberheim matrix12 keyboard synthesizer for sale online ebay. Original patches and video demo produced by gstorm. Parts and replacement keys for oberheim matrix 6, 6r, and keyboards. While doing some midi sequencing i learned that my oberheim matrix 6 had the old os version 1. An original bank of sounds to download for the matrix.
I dont have a matrix6 but ive got many reports about the firmware and i can tell you that bobs firmwares newest is v2. Every control can have an effect on some other parameter thanks to. Mar 29, 2007 the juno60 requires a dcbmidi interface roland md8, while the juno106 has factory original midi. Here are about 40 or so original matrix 6 patches in sysex format as a single bank. Founded in 1969 by tom oberheim a former designer and contract manufacturer for maestro. The matrix series gets the name the digital matrix control a complex signal modulation router. Oberheim later produced the matrix, which is essentially patches from the matrix. We have 2 oberheim matrix6 manuals available for free pdf download. Oberheim matrix patch sender for windows it allows you to quickly fill your oberheim. 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, three lfos, dual ramp generators, a tracking generator, 100 presets, midi interface, along with. Kiwi is a windows patch sender for oberheim matrix 6 with patches included. I dont play it all that much because its a pain to program and unfortunately i only.
Oberheim matrix 6 display problem vintage synth explorer. With this much programmability it is unfortunate that, like the matrix 6, the only user interface is a single slider and a keypad. Each voice or group of voices could either be assigned to respond to a specific midi channel 116, to a specific keyboard range on a specific midi channel. Hook up the cable and install the drivers properly drivers can sometimes be a pain, especially if you dont reboot after installing. Kiwi is a windows patch sender for oberheim matrix 6 with. Patch king sounds for oberheim xpander and matrix 12 synthesizers are your best upgrade value. Oct 31, 2015 now you have access to more than 90 parameters directlywith my new oberheim matrix 6 editor. View and download oberheim matrix6 owners manual online. First model was the classic matrix 12 synthesizer, today quite soughtafter. It has the same synth architecture as the matrix 6. The matrix 12 is similar to the xpander and the lighter matrix 6.
Oberheim matrix 66r midisysex introduction this document describes the midi implementation of the matrix6 6voice polyphonic synthesizer keyboard unit and matrix6r rack mount unit. Oberheim matrix 6r firmware update untergeekuntergeek. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for oberheim obx ob8 ob12 obmx sem. The matrix 6r pictured above is the matrix 6 without a keyboard, retaining its membrane programming interface. Oberheim matrix matrix6 architecture 6 cem3396based dco voices with patches. Oberheim matrix 6 specifications, pictures, prices. The programming of the instrument is done by the now familiar parametervalue system using touch membrane switches both for keypad. Available as system exclusive, standard midi files, data cassette or wav files.
Oberheim electronics is a manufacturer of audio synthesizers and a variety of other electronic musical instruments. Running the program ok, this is where this starts to be a pain in the ass. Godric provides a block diagram of the m6r plus other related info. Does the firmware update work with rack and keyboard versions of the matrix6. 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. This is the absolute best program because of its libraries. Oberheim matrix 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood in.
We offer a big selection original factory and created soundssingle voicespatches in sysex format for download in real synthesizer. Ju06digitaktbs2reface dxsh01aoriginal poster1 point 3 years ago. I have two and currently have one integrated into my live setup. In this followup matrix 6 video these original patches further explore a wide range of sonic mayhem akin to the matrix 12xpander. I just made an unfortunate discovery about analog electronics. New editor for the oberheim matrix 6 synthesizer synthtopia. This is the rackmounted version of the oberheim matrix 6 the 6 and 6r were introduced in the late 1980s following the legendary ob series as a much more affordable and slimmed down solution.
All the matrix synthesizers featured matrix modulation which allows for extremely wild virtual patching for almost unlimited range of sounds and modulation. If you leave the oberheim matrix on for too long inside a rack and underneath another racked unit, the matrix will overheat where the 6 cem oscillator chips are, and due to the heat, they will start failing to operate properly this means the oscillators will start to act funky, and sometimes you will get no sound at all. They should work on the matrix 6r and matrix also. I myself dont really give a rats ass if this is a real oberheim or only a viscount being italian, whatever the fuck is wrong with being italian, because either way its an ubercool synth. My main goal was to explore the wide range of sonic character which is akin to its big brother counterparts, the matrix 12xpander. Each of this splits has the form f0h 10h 06h 02h 36 bytes of data f7h.