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 sounds can only be edited via MIDI, so you'll need an external MIDI editor (such as MOTU's Unisyn) or Access' Matrix Programmer to 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 colored face-plate. 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.

Ernie Marinjk Jr

September 19, 2010 @ 6:13 pm

Hello, I just got a used Matrix 1000 9-17-10, and many of the patch numbers in the first 200 area are blank. Is there a way of resetting the unit back to Factory presets including those first 200? I'm not using a computer with this rig. So I won't be editing anything. I just downloaded the pdf file. I'm sure the answers in there somewhere :)

Thanks

Enigmafon

September 7, 2010 @ 12:31 am

I've reviewed all OB-Matrix 1000 Editors / Librarians here:
http://enigmafon.com/2009/11/28/oberheim-matrix-1000-software-editors/

I also have some procedures to test all voice chips on the OB-M1000

http://enigmafon.com/2009/12/02/how-to-test-an-oberheim-matrix-1000s-voi ce-chips/

Mark

June 21, 2010 @ 9:40 am

Great sound classic Oberheim Curtis filters!
Like Tuj says...you need a Sys-ex editor to go with this or you'll be counting up to '1000' in your sleep.
I use X-oR/Unisyn with mine.

SteveFromBerlin

February 13, 2010 @ 4:41 pm

Thanks mik303,

well I bought it in the meantime for a very cheap price (180€!) and will check it out in the next couple of weeks. I also got me a DSI MoPho, so I do have a good bass weapon and woun't be disappointed too much.

mik303

February 12, 2010 @ 7:37 am

For SteveFromBerlin: I wouln't recommend this for bass sounds, the envelopes are too slow for faster bass sounds. If your looking for some in your face bass sounds look for somewhere else... Maybe it works better for calm and slow music?

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