Oberheim Matrix synthesizers

Oberheim Matrix synthesizers
Oberheim Matrix-1000

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 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-6[1] Matrix-12[2] Matrix-1000[3][4]
Polyphony 6 voices 12 voices 6 voices
Oscillators 12 DCOs (2 per voice) 24 (2 per voice) 12 DCOs (2 per voice)
Layers single, split, 2-part multitimbral 12 part multitimbral with up to 6 zones single, monotimbral
Filter 1 low-pass resonant filter 15 variations of low high band notch 1 low-pass resonant filter
Memory 100 patches, 50 splits 100 single 100 multi 1000 patches (800 preset, 200 user)
LFO 2 (plus 1 for vibrato effect) 5 2 (plus 1 for vibrato effect)
Rackmount yes (as Matrix 6r) no yes
Keyboard 61-key (velocity & aftertouch) none
Control MIDI In/Out/Thru
Production 1984-1988 1985-1988 1987–1994

References

  1. ^ Oberheim Matrix 6 page at Vintage Synth Explorer
  2. ^ Oberheim Matrix 12 page at Vintage Synth Explorer
  3. ^ Oberheim Matrix 1000 page at Vintage Synth Explorer
  4. ^ Oberheim Matrix 1000 manual at Vintage Synth Explorer

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