Integrate the matrix6 with your daw and use it the same way as a softsynth or run the editor as a separate application connected to your matrix6. Patch king sounds for oberheim matrix 6, matrix 6r and matrix synthesizers are your best upgrade value. Oberheim matrix12xpander wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg. The matrix12 was first released in 1985 by oberheim electronics of u. The matrix 6 utilized hightech but less expensive digital and midi features and still retained a totally analog sound. With the exception of the top c note, all keys from octave to octave are identical, and all black keys within a given style are identical. View and download oberheim matrix6 owners manual online. Edit any parameter, organize patches, create random patches, and more. Oberheim matrix 6 analog keyboard fully refurbished. The analog matrix is essentially 1,000 matrix 6 patches in a singlespace compact rackmount midi module. To look for more info, see the oberheim matrix patch editor home page. Oberheims matrix 12 is a legendary analog synthesizer from the mideighties that is still the king of analog sounds. Now you have access to more than 90 parameters directlywith my new oberheim matrix 6 editor. Here are about 40 or so original matrix 6 patches in sysex format as a single bank.
Oberheim matrix matrix6 architecture 6 cem3396based dco voices with patches. This library includes 98 patches for the oberheim matrix6 and is a great. Released in mid80s, the last polyphonic analog synthesizer from a prestigious lineage. Midi quest includes all of the standard features you would expect to find in a matrix6 editor and librarian along with unique capabilities found nowhere else. This is a selection of some of my favourite patches that ive created. A handful of these patches were transcribed from those made on a matrix 12.
The matrix 6 editor app is compatible with the oberheim matrix 6 and 6r, but the firmware of your matrix 6. Midi quest pro, midi quest, midi quest essentials, and midi quest one allow you to manage the following sysex from the matrix 6. 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. First model was the classic matrix 12 synthesizer, today quite soughtafter. I am aware that oberheim made two different rom versions 2. While the search function will show you duplicates for many other patches, it will not show any duplicates for any of the following. Oberheim matrix 6r firmware update untergeekuntergeek. There is a editor specifically for the matrix that has full modmatrix support here. Oberheim matrix software editors enigmafon records llc. Oberheim matrix6 19851990 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. For professional studio work or live on stage, both the matrix 6 keyboard and rackmount are excellent and versatile synths.
The matrix 6 editor app is compatible with the oberheim matrix 6 and 6r, but the firmware of your matrix 6 must be 2. Therefore, when you load a patch or a bank from the matrix into the panel it wont show a name. Youll need a software editor to get inside this beast i use sounddiver. View and download oberheim matrix 6 service manual online. Very detailed turntable setup for beginners duration. I know you can stack two matrix s to get 12 voices.
This same image should work on both the 6r and the matrix 6. The matrix is a rackmount version of the matrix 6 with 1,000 preloaded patches. The oberheim matrix12 is a 12 voice multitimbral analog synthesizer. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. Adjust and finetune the oscillators, filter, envelopes, lfos, and modulation capabilities that the matrix 6 offers. Sep 01, 2019 there are reliable freeware tools to do this. The oberheim matrix 6 was introduced in the late 1980s following the legendary ob series as a much more affordable and slimmed down solution.
It did this by using dcos digitally controlled oscillators to provide stability programmability and. 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. It emulates the access hardware editor in a software environment within the apple logic audiosequencer program formerly emagic logic. Oberheim later produced the matrix, which is essentially patches from the matrix 6 in a 1unit rackmodule, preset and editable only through sysex. Out of the 199 ram presets, 7 patches are duplicated in the rom, and 62 are entirely unique to the ram.
If you have an ipad i would highly suggest using it as your patch editor. While doing some midi sequencing i learned that my oberheim matrix 6 had the old os version 1. Patchman music oberheim matrix6 matrix6r soundbanks. The matrix 6 was one of the last few synthesizers from oberheim to come out during the mideighties following the classic obseries. Oberheim matrix 6r 6 voices polyphonic module 1986 module rackmount version of the matrix 6 synthesizer. The oberheim matrix is the same architecture of the oberheim matrix 6 in a single space rack unit featuring matrix synth patches.
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. View and download oberheim matrix6 service manual online. The matrix series gets the name the digital matrix control a complex signal modulation router. Downloads interviews industry focus kvrblog giveaways polls newsletter rss feeds kvr developer challenge kvr readers choice awards kvr guitar month 2019 kvr celebrates 10 years 2010 facebook twitter instgram youtube. Still, itd be nice to have a sysex of which copies those were. It is a kind of offshoot of the renowned matrix 12. Hints and tips and a cheat sheet for editing the matrix 6 6r and. The oberheim matrix 6r is the rack version of the matrix 6. In other words, a b note in the lowest octave uses.
Sold with permission of the author, and including a royalty fee to him. I would think so as they are essentially the same except the doesnt have a keyboard and has pa. Midi quest oberheim matrix6 editor and librarian for windows. Edit every voice parameter on your oberheim matrix 6 in realtime. Its long been known for creating some of the thickest and best analog pads, sweeps, buzzes, basses and textures. Hints and tips and a cheat sheet for editing the matrix 66r and. Oberheim matrix 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood in. Visualize and edit all of the dozens of parameters in a matrix voice. Mar 06, 2018 the matrix is almost identical to the matrix6. The matrix is a 1u analog synth made by analog keyboard synth maker oberheim in the 1980s. The result is what i am listing here as the matrix 6 audiophile version and the sonic results are amazing i repair vintage synths on the side and acquired this matrix 6 last year in nonworking condition. Available as system exclusive, standard midi files or data cassette. Oberheim matrix 6 os update and patch editor jim atwood.
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 programming of the instrument is done by the now familiar parametervalue system using touch membrane switches both for keypad, incrementer and mode selector functions. This library includes 98 patches for the oberheim matrix and is a great way to instantly enhance your collection of. Once configured, all changes you make within the editor will be instantly sent to your matrix. I just purchased a used oberheim matrix synth module, filled with digitally controlled analog goodness. The oberheim matrix 6 editor is available for 15 euros at the synthmania site. Kiwi is a windows patch sender for oberheim matrix 6 with patches included.
Oct 31, 2015 now you have access to more than 90 parameters directlywith my new oberheim matrix 6 editor. View and download oberheim matrix 6 owners manual online. Midi quest oberheim matrix6 editor and librarian for. Download via our free email delivery and get your new oberheim matrix patches today. The matrix 6r pictured above is the matrix 6 without a keyboard, retaining its membrane programming interface. The oberheim matrix 12 is a 12 voice multitimbral analog synthesizer. You can load matrix6 patches and banks into the matrix and vice versa. When you save banks or single patches to disk the names will be.
One of my favorite synths is the oberheim matrix 6. The oberheim page at mm with software and info for the matrix 6 plus a patch file for the oberheim xpander. Midi quest includes all of the standard features you would expect to find in a matrix editor and librarian along with unique capabilities found nowhere else. One of the fattest, roundest, pleasantly analog synthesizers around. The matrix 12 was first released in 1985 by oberheim electronics of u. An external editor is required in order to properly edit patches. Oberheim matrix 6 soundfonts sf2 music producer downloads. The panel wont change it when loading patches from the library so it will always stay on patch 99. Midi quest oberheim matrix editor and librarian for. There is no way for the panel to know which patch nr. We all know how awesome the classic oberheim synth circuits are, theres no questioning that. Does anyone know if you can stack a and a matrix 6.
This is my latest and greatest code for the oberheim matrix six. They should work on the matrix 6r and matrix also. Parts and replacement keys for oberheim matrix 6, 6r, and keyboards. The units name comes from the fact that the synth has patches stored in 10 banks. Buy and download description 21 x patches from the oberheim matrix 6 top quality soundfonts sf2 just load and play your sounds.