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Oberheim • Matrix 1000

The analog Matrix 1000 is essentially 1,000 Matrix 6 patches in a single-space compact rackmount MIDI module. It has the same synth architecture as the Matrix 6. Each of its 6 voices have two DCO's (digitally controlled analog oscillator), a low pass filter, 2 VCA's, 3 envelope gens, 2 LFO's, and 2 ramp gens. The sounds are plentiful and good enough, however if you want to edit your own, you'll need a Matrix 6/6R or some universal editor (such as MOTU's Unisyn) or Access' Matrix Programmer to externally edit parameters. You can also load sounds from the Matrix 6 via SysEx or software.

The Matrix 1000 provides an excellent source of pads, textures and ambient sounds. It has 195 "keyboard" sounds, 118 "strings", 130 "woodwinds & perc", 239 "synthesizer", 119 "bass", 74 "lead" and 125 "effects". For the price, there is no better way to find genuine analog Oberheim Matrix sounds in a compact and very in-expensive rack module that is loaded with more sounds than you'll ever need! The older versions of the Matrix 1000 have a black front-panel. The newer models in the '90's have a cream face-plate (pictured above). It has been used by Apollo 440, Juno Reactor, Moby, Cirrus, Fatboy Slim, Laurent Garnier, ATB, Depeche Mode, Future Sound of London, Pet Shop Boys, and Faithless.

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Jamie B

Posted 40 days ago

I seem to remember the 1000 as well as the 6 and 6R had a unique "daisy chain" feature where you could share voices together. So, two 1000s linked to an M6 would give you a MONSTER 18 voice synth. I'm not 100% sure of this, can anyone confirm/elaborate?

Ed

Posted 40 days ago

Alex,

Make sure the clavinova is sending midi out in it's global settings - also make sure the channel #'s are the same

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Posted 48 days ago

i've had this for a month...I purchased it off ebay...and it broke during shipping..the seller was really nice and offered to refund me but i managed to fix it (just had to re-solder the "p.s.u.").

I LOVE THIS SYNTH. As generalized pricing goes this is the BEST value for an older analog synth. I love the sound. The modulation features. The fact that it's one rack unit big. The only thing i don't like is that some sysex causes the cpu to lag and notes getting stuck during programming.

p.s. Molobax...try opening it up and taking the CEM chips out and putting them back in..i've heard that helps.

alex

Posted 63 days ago

Hi there, complete novice.
need help connecting Matrix 1000 to yamaha clavinova 330 piano using MIDI to use use clavinova as keyboard. Can it be done? Am I right in thiking I should connect Marix MIDI IN to Clavinova MIDI OUT? Tried that: piano would not play patches. By the way I could get the Matrix to control my Roland keyboard before. Any help appreciated. Alex

moloxbat

Posted 67 days ago

... mine actually just lost 3 voices. 3 left to go.

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