We offer a big selection original factory and created soundssingle voices patches in sysex format for download in real synthesizer. A handful of these patches were transcribed from those made on a matrix12. The matrix 12 was first released in 1985 by oberheim electronics of u. The matrix12 was first released in 1985 by oberheim electronics of u. Now i have a brand new matrix 6 r with all the original patches inside. Lot of 4 vintage synthesizer data cassettes korg oberheim ebay.
Oberheim matrix 6 matrix 6r data tape instructions. With the exception of the top c note, all keys from octave to octave are identical, and all black keys within a. For professional studio work or live on stage, both the matrix 6 keyboard. But the matrix 12 is much fatter and more programmable than either. Oberheim matrix 6 6 voices polyphonic synthesizer 1986 affordable analog polysynth derived from classic matrix 12 xpander intelligent technology. In this followup matrix6 video these original patches further explore a wide range of. Here are about 40 or so original matrix6 patches in sysex format as a single bank. However, the internal capability of the xpander voicing has not been reduced one jot and the factory patches supplied in the matrix6 testify to this fact. The matrix6r is shipped from the factory set for local ac power. Oberheim matrix 12 61key 12 voice keyboard synthesizer vintagethis is a previously used oberheim matrix 12. Original patches and video demo produced by gstorm. 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. I am aware that oberheim made two different rom versions 2. A handful of these patches were transcribed from those made on a matrix 12.
This copy of factory patch list was originally available from. Oberheim matrix 6r 6 voices polyphonic module 1986 module rackmount version of the matrix 6 synthesizer. I was curious because i was getting frequent shutdowns of. The matrix 6r pictured above is the matrix 6 without a keyboard, retaining its membrane programming interface. Utilizing oberheims matrix modulation technology, the xpander combined analog audio generation vcos, vcf and vcas with the flexibility of digital controls logic. The original jupiter8 factory patches 64 reprogrammed for opx proii plus a further bank of custom user sounds 64 derived from the factory patches, available in two separate banks as well as combined in one single bank. 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 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood. Oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer module specifications. Oberheim later produced the matrix, which is essentially patches from the matrix 6 in a 1unit rackmodule, preset and editable only through sysex. Jul 12, 2009 resources for the oberheim matrix 6 6r im not one to gloat.
I couldnt abide by the limited user patch memory vs. Philipp provides patches and resources for many synths. Oberheim continued to make synthesizers until the late 1980s. For example, there are 15 types of lfos and vcas per voice. Resources for the oberheim matrix66r im not one to gloat. The oberheim matrix 6 was introduced in the late 1980s following the legendary ob series as a much more affordable and slimmed down solution. A locally cached version of factory patch list is available at. The analog matrix is essentially 1,000 matrix 6 patches in a singlespace compact rackmount midi module. 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. I have two and currently have one integrated into my live setup. Every control can have an effect on some other parameter thanks to oberheims flexible design.
This page contains information about the factory patch list for the matrix 12 from oberheim. All involved sounds are factory presets of opx proii. Mar 06, 2018 the matrix is almost identical to the matrix6. This bank offers 111 unique sounds inspired by the oberheim matrix 12. First model was the classic matrix 12 synthesizer, today quite soughtafter. View and download oberheim matrix6 service manual online. The matrix series gets the name the digital matrix control a complex signal modulation router. One of my favorite synths is the oberheim matrix 6. This is also how you load in our matrix wav file data. View and download oberheim matrix 6 service manual online. Every control can have an effect on some other parameter thanks to oberheim s matrix modulation design. For professional studio work or live on stage, both the matrix 6 keyboard and rackmount are excellent and versatile synths. Here are about 40 or so original matrix 6 patches in sysex format as a single bank.
Oberheim matrix 6 factory stock patches volume 2 original cassette tape. Patch king sounds for oberheim xpander and matrix 12 synthesizers are your best upgrade value. The synthesizer was recently cleaned and serviced giving it longevity and peak performance. Ideally you would want to go through them, decide which wants you like enough to save, then move them to the latter end of your ram, then use the rest for new sounds. Download via our free email delivery and get your new oberheim matrix 12 or xpander sounds today. Hints and tips and a cheat sheet for editing the matrix 6 6r and. Patchman music oberheim matrix6 matrix6r soundbanks.
The programming of the instrument is done by the now familiar parametervalue system using touch membrane switches both for keypad, incrementer and mode selector functions. It is essentially a keyboardless, sixvoice version of the matrix12 released a year later, in 1985. 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 an added keyboard are. They should work on the matrix 6r and matrix also. Im pretty sure al coda is right, but its been awhile now since i sold my matrix. View and download oberheim matrix 6 owners manual online. Oberheim matrix12xpander wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg. When you save banks or single patches to disk the names will be. Kiwi is a windows patch sender for oberheim matrix 6 with patches. May 27, 20 original patches and video demo produced by gstorm.
Get manuals, specifications, and demos for the oberheim matrix6 synthesizer. This document assumes that the reader is familiar with both the matrix6 or matrix6r and the midi 1. Matrix6 sysex carnegie mellon school of computer science. Available as system exclusive, standard midi files, data cassette or wav files. Oberheim s matrix 12 is a legendary analog synthesizer from the mideighties that is still the king of analog sounds. 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. In this followup matrix6 video these original patches further explore a wide range of sonic mayhem akin to the matrix12xpander.
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 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood in. Products for oberheim matrix 6, matrix 6r, matrix replacement keys parts. 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. You will need an adapter to connect from the matrix 14 inputoutput jacks. The matrix 12 comes straight from our professional recording studio and is in excellent shape. The oberheim matrix12 is a 12 voice multitimbral analog synthesizer. While doing some midi sequencing i learned that my oberheim matrix 6 had the old os version 1. Oberheim matrix 6 cassette or wav file loading instructions.
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. A collection of over 2000 patches provided in midi, sysex and data wav fornats. This document assumes that the reader is familiar with both the matrix 6 or matrix 6r and the midi 1. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. It doubles all the extensive programming features, midi compatability and sound potential of the xpander.
The oberheim matrix 12 is a 12 voice multitimbral analog synthesizer. In this followup matrix 6 video these original patches further explore a wide range of sonic mayhem akin to the matrix 12xpander. Its long been known for creating some of the thickest and best analog pads, sweeps, buzzes, basses and textures. Therefore, when you load a patch or a bank from the matrix into the panel it wont show a name. My main goal was to explore the wide range of sonic character which is akin to its big brother counterparts, the matrix12xpander. 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. Imo a few of these are also some of the best and most iconic of the matrix 6 factory sounds. Hints and tips and a cheat sheet for editing the matrix 66r and. Lot of 4 vintage synthesizer data cassettes korg oberheim. This is my latest and greatest code for the oberheim matrix six. This page contains information about the factory patch list for the matrix12 from oberheim. The oberheim page at mm with software and info for the matrix 6 plus a patch file for the oberheim xpander.
Oberheim matrix and matrix 6 music player network. Kiwi is a windows patch sender for oberheim matrix 6 with patches included. Effects bank 15 filtereffect water down deep timpani. Learn to program sythesizers learn to program sythesizers. Jan 29, 2014 one of my favorite synths is the oberheim matrix 6. One of the fattest, roundest, pleasantly analog synthesizers around. The matrix 12 is similar to the xpander and the lighter matrix 6. This same image should work on both the 6r and the matrix 6. Oberheim matrix 6r firmware update untergeekuntergeek. The matrix 12 is the culmination of oberheim s search for the perfect analog synthesizer. You can load matrix6 patches and banks into the matrix and vice versa. View and download oberheim matrix6 owners manual online. You can import your matrix6 patches to this bank list but only if midi is. My main goal was to explore the wide range of sonic character which is akin to its big brother counterparts, the matrix 12xpander.