Oberheim Matrix synthesizers
Oberheim Matrix synthesizers are a historic product line of analog synthesizers from Oberheim featuring a method of synthesis which Oberheim called "Matrix Modulation" as a method of defining preset and user patches.
While the Matrix-12 (a 12 voice version of the Oberheim Xpander along with an added keyboard) are based on CEM Oscillators, the two models Matrix-6 and Matrix-1000 are notable for their implementation of DCOs, which maintain a completely analog sound but are controlled by digital circuitry, making them much more stable. The Matrix-6R (1986-1990) and Matrix-1000 are both rackmount versions of the Matrix-6. Matrix synthesizers continue to be popular due to their characteristic late-1980s analog sound.
Models
| Matrix-12[1] | Matrix-6[2] | Matrix-1000[3][4] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image(s) | 180px (Matrix-6R) | 180px | |
| Polyphony | 12 voices | 6 voices | |
| Oscillators | 24 (2 per voice) | 12 DCOs (2 per voice) | |
| Layers | 12 part multitimbral with up to 6 zones |
single, split, 2-part multitimbral |
single, monotimbral |
| Filter | 15 variations of low / high / band / notch |
1 low-pass resonant filter | |
| Memory | 100 single 100 multi | 100 patches, 50 splits | 1000 patches (800 preset, 200 user) |
| LFO | 5 | 2 (plus 1 for vibrato effect) | |
| Rackmount | no | yes (as Matrix-6R) | yes |
| Keyboard | 61-key (velocity & aftertouch) | none | |
| Control | MIDI In/Out/Thru | ||
| Production | 1984–1988 | 1986–1988 | 1987–1994 |
References
- ↑ Oberheim Matrix 12 page at Vintage Synth Explorer
- ↑ Oberheim Matrix 6 page at Vintage Synth Explorer
- ↑ Oberheim Matrix 1000 page at Vintage Synth Explorer
- ↑ Oberheim Matrix 1000 manual at Vintage Synth Explorer
External links
- VintageSynth.com has specifications and photos
- OB6000.de The Editor for the Matrix 1000
- Xplorer A realtime editor for the Oberheim Matrix-12 and Xpander synthesizers
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