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 put a midi monitor on one of the pc editors and watched what happened when i used the matrix and it sent one hell of a long string, which i found out was a path dump. Rack version with 10x patch memory and simplified io, but no front panel editing midi only or duotimbral functionality. 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. I have two and currently have one integrated into my live setup. The matrix12, truly one of the monsters of programmable analog synthesizers. Virtual access programmer for oberheim matrix 100 0 6 6r this software is a virtual access synthesizer programmer for use with the oberheim matrix 6 6r synthesizer. Unfortunately its not very mac friendly the workaround for using it is too long winded. These sounds can then be split on different zones of the keyboard, individually transposed, played in unison, panned this way and that, and more. This is the first release of the matrixed patch editor for the oberheim matrix sound module. While doing some midi sequencing i learned that my oberheim matrix 6 had the old os version 1. Oberheim matrix controlediting post by supermel74. It emulates the access hardware editor in a software environment within the apple logic audiosequencer program formerly emagic logic.
Oberheim electronics is a manufacturer of audio synthesizers and a variety of other electronic musical instruments. You can, however, program sounds for it using an external software editor. Ive finally found the time to get xcode going on my mac mini and rebuild mx, the program i published some years ago for doing patch editing on the oberheim matrix66r and matrix. Midi quest oberheim matrix editor and librarian for windows. Oberheim matrix patch editor software cim, mcgill university. Mar 29, 2007 juno 60106 vs oberheim matrix 6 post by swan thu jun 21, 2007 7. Editor, ipad, matrix, matrix6, oberheim, tb midi stuff there is a true oberheim matrix editor for ipad now. Now you have access to more than 90 parameters directlywith my new oberheim matrix 6 editor. Editor, ipad, matrix, matrix6, oberheim serious gas warning.
It is specifically designed to allow the musician to play the best sounds of the famous oberheim matrix6. The first 200 patches can be customized via midi from a matrix 6 keyboard, a matrix 6r rack mount synthesizer, or a computer equipped with a midi interlace and matrix 66r editing or librarian software. Aug 11, 2014 sound demonstration of various sounds in the oberheim matrix synthesizer. Take creative control of your oberheim matrix with fast and easy parameter editing, unparalleled bank organization, inspirational patch randomization. Owners manual oberheim matrix owners manual 64 pages. Tom oberheim started it of course he left when gibson took over. We have 4 oberheim matrix manuals available for free pdf download. I was curious because i was getting frequent shutdowns of the matrix 6 and.
Sound demonstration of various sounds in the oberheim matrix synthesizer. Oberheim matrix software editors enigmafon records llc. 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. Every 20ms, the synth recalculates the two lfos, the three envelopes, the two ramps, and all the modulations via direct controls and via the namegiving modulation matrix, for all the six voices of the synth. If master mmbers which start at i rather than o, tmn i o, 2 bar i, etc. Oberheim matrix controlediting vintage synth explorer. The analog matrix is essentially 1,000 matrix 6 patches in a singlespace compact rackmount midi module. Oberheim matrix 6r firmware update untergeekuntergeek. The oberheim matrix 6 editor is available for 15 euros at the synthmania site. New editor for the oberheim matrix 6 synthesizer synthtopia. 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. The twovoice synthesizer included a two channel voltage controlled sequencer, and the fourvoice and eightvoice. Founded in 1969 by tom oberheim a former designer and contract manufacturer for maestro.
It is basically two complete oberheim xpanders hooked up to a velocitysensitive including release velocity, pressuresensitive there were some early matrix12s that did not have pressuresensitivity, 5octave, 61note cc keyboard. In the summer of 2014 i started a project to learn how the matrix 6 code handles these updates, and how it works in general. Oberheim or gibson, oberheimviscount joint venture, viscount today owned by gibson and lendet to viscount. A firmware update for the oberheim matrix synthesizer the slow response by the matrix 6 to some midi parameter changes has been mentioned many times on the web. The matrix12 v, just like its analog predecessor, is a multitimbral instrument. Oberheim matrix matrix 6 architecture 6 cem3396based dco voices with patches. The matrix 6 editor app is compatible with the oberheim matrix 6 and 6r, but the firmware of your matrix 6 must be 2. 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. Congratulations on your purchase of the oberheim matrixanalog sound module. You cant control anything on the unless youre editing it via a software editor through midi. The first 200 patches can be customized via midi from a matrix6 keyboard, a matrix6r rack mount synthesizer, or a computer equipped with a midi interlace and matrix66r editing or librarian software. Editor the matrix 2001 is a graphical user interface for the oberheim matrix synth module for the pc.
Oberheim matrix matrix6 architecture 6 cem3396based dco voices with patches. The massively powerful oberheim matrix12 has been resurrected at last. This program permits realtime editing of all the parameters. In the matrix, like in many midicontrolled analog synths, voice modulation is done in software. Useful info, midi specs, firmware and hardware notes for the matrix. Set the ports you are using to connect to your obm and you.
M manager a patch editor for the oberheim matrix for windows and. Musicians at allieveis will love the matrixs simplicityof operation. He built synth modules sem to be played via other synthesizers and ppl wanted him to built synths. Ive finally found the time to get xcode going on my mac mini and rebuild mx, the program i published some years ago for doing patch editing on the oberheim matrix 66r and matrix. Oberheim matrix 19871994, midi, 12 dco, 1u rackmounted, 6 note polyphonic, analogue synthesizer. The m manager is an easytouse, intuitive, modern looking software.
View and download oberheim matrix owners manual online. In multi mode, each of the 12 voices can contain a different sound. Oberheim matrix vs roland mks50 post by commodorejohn. Oberheim matrix 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood. 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. It should work on any matrix but i strongly recommend you to upgrade to firmware v1. The initial version had a black face, while reissued versions had a white face architecture class. The matrixis a 6voicepolyphonie instrument that is fast and easy to use. Sign up a patch editor for the oberheim matrix, 6, and 6r synthesizers, written in max.
Virtual access oberheim matrix 6 6rprogrammer reverb. Oberheim matrix 6 6 voices polyphonic synthesizer 1986 affordable analog polysynth derived from classic matrix 12 xpander intelligent technology. The midi specs does allow easy access to the matrix. The oberheim matrix is the same architecture of the oberheim matrix 6 in a single space rack unit featuring matrix synth patches. A firmware update for the oberheim matrix6 and matrix 6r synthesizers. So i just bought a matrix and need a patch editor. A java sysex librarion for windows and beos with support plus a 2000 patch library for the matrix. The main thing i am looking for are the fixed patches from within the matrix but in a soft synth. Sold with permission of the author, and including a royalty fee to him. Jul 11, 2014 note the original matrix 6 does require os 2. To be honest, gas kicked in hard shortly after and the lust to connect the matrix 6 to a and make a 12voice poly with presets using the keyboard made me buy the on ebay last week. As i stated earlier i thought this was not possible via midi on the 66r without a full patch dump via sysex.
Oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer demo this video, via classic vintage, explores the sonic capabilities of the classic oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer. One of my favorite synths is the oberheim matrix 6. These racks are pretty common and go for very little money considering what is inside that inconspicuous 1u rack. There are literally so many sounds in this thing youll get lost. The matrix provides you with the largest onboard library of rich, warm analog synthesizer sounds of any instrument. View and download oberheim matrix12 owners manual online. A firmware update for the oberheim matrix synthesizer. It also supports unison detune which was added to the matrix in the 116 firmware by gligli. The matrix 12 was the first programmable analog synthesizer that took the best features of a preset voice path and modular flexibility.