Oberheim Matrix-12 User manual

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ObtTheim
12-Voice Polyphonic MIDI Synthesizer
OWNER'S MANUAL
First Edition - September, 1986
MMatrix-12 Owner's Manual"
First Edition Text by David M. Bertovic
Part No. 950039
CAUTION:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture. Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed
and used properly, i.e., in strict accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in
which case the user at his own expense will be required to take what ever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
©1986 OBERHEIM - A Division of ECC Development Corporation
11650 Olympic Boulevard-Los Angeles, California 90064 USA
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome To The MATRIX-12
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UNPACKING
SPECIFICATIONS
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WELCOME TO THE MATRIX-12
The staff at ECC/Oberheim would like to extend our congratulations to you on
your purchase of the Oberheim MATRIX-1212-Voice Polyphonic MIDI
Synthesizer. Based on the same revolutionary technology as its predecessor,
the Oberheim XPANDER, the MATRIX-12 features twelve powerful,
independently programmable Voices and an elaborate control system for playing
them.
The MATRIX-12 is actually more than two XPANDERs, and the addition of a five
octave, Velocity and Pressure sensitive keyboard plus two on-board modulation
levers allow for the addition of even more programmable functions. The MATRIX-
12 features one of the most comprehensive MIDI systems available and its
interfacing capabilities give you more control than is presently available from other
synthesizers in any class.
Like the sound-producing capability of the XPANDER, the MATRIX-12 Voice
utilizes a 15-Mode Voltage Controlled Filter, five Envelopes and five Low
Frequency Oscillators as well as a Lag Processor, three Tracking Generators and
four Ramp Generators to provide you with all the ingredients for sound creation.
All of this is interlaced by the Matrix Modulation™ System for the greatest of
flexibility in modulation control. And the MATRIX-12#s twenty-four Voltage
Controlled Oscillators (two per Voice) - with waveforms that can be selected
individually or combined - are the secret to its warm, rich sound.
Each of the MATRIX-12's Voices is completely independent and each can be
programmed to play a different sound. They can be grouped polyphonically into
Zones or operated independently, from the Keyboard and MIDI simultaneously.
All of the functions at your command are easily viewed on the MATRIX-12's three
40-character fluorescent displays, even under poor lighting conditions.
The MATRIX-12 is a very serious instrument. And you no doubt paid serious
money when you purchased it. This manual will provide you with some serious
information and we recommend that you read this document in its entirety. It
was written to provide you with all the information you will need to operate and
interface your MATRIX-12. We encourage you to experiment, or you'll never
know what you might discover.
Thank you for your investment in the State of the Art.
Oberheim
A Division of ECC Development Corporation
Los Angeles, California U.S.A.
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UNPACKING
It is obvious that by now you have opened your MATRIX-12's shipping carton.
After you get it out of the box, place it on any level surface or keyboard stand
capable of supporting about 150 to 200 lbs. or so. The MATRIX-12 doesn't weigh
anywhere near this weight but this suggestion takes into consideration that you
may be playing with some amount of force since the MATRIX-12 is Velocity and
Pressure sensitive. You will need a strong stand to support both the MATRIX-12
and any additional punishment that you dish out.
After you have found a place to put your MATRIX-12, refer to the next section on
HOOKUP for information on proper connections, interfacing and other tips.
Accessories
The MATRIX-12 is shipped from the factory with a number of accessories. The
following checklist identifies the items that should be in the box when you open
it. If any of these items are not in carton, contact the ECC/Oberheim Dealer
where it was purchased and they will assist you in obtaining the missing
items.
The MATRIX-12 Synthesizer
This Owner's Manual
Warranty Card
6-foot A.C. Cord
Cassette Tape of the MATRIX-12 Factory Stock Patches
MATRIX-12 Owner's Manual Supplement
ECC/Oberheim Authorized Service Centers Directory
SPECIFICATIONS
Most Owner's Manuals print the specs of the instrument buried somewhere in the
back of the manual. We're going to print them right here:
Audio Sources
12 Independent Velocity, Release Velocity and Pressure (After-Touch)
respsonsive analog Voices.
Voice Control Assignment can be per MIDI Input Channel (12 maximum)
or per polyphonic grouping in up to six Zones.
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On-Board ("Local") Controllers
61-Note (C°to C5) five-Octave Velocity, Release Velocity and Pressure
(After-Touch) sensitive Keyboard, non-weighted.
2 Non-dedicated Modulation Levers.
2 Non-dedicated Pedal Inputs.
Voice Architecture
2 Voltage Controlled Oscillators ("VCOs")
1 15-Mode Voltage Controlled Filter ("VCF")
15 Voltage Controlled Amplifiers ("VCAs")
1 FM Modulation Generator
1 Lag Processor
3 Tracking Generators
5 Digital Envelopes
5 Digital Low Frequency Oscillators ("LFOs")
4 Ramp Generators
1 Noise Generator
Modulation
Matrix Modulation™ System utilizing 27 possible Sources routed to 47
possible Destinations in up to 20 "Modulation Pages" per Voice.
12 Permanent ("hardwired") modulations per Voice.
MIDI Implementation
MIDI IN, MIDI OUT and MIDI THRU Ports
Transmit and Receive Channel select independent per Voice (MIDI
MONO Mode) or per polyphonic Zone.
Modes - Mode 1: OMNI On, Poly
Mode 3: OMNI Off, Poly
Mode 4: OMNI Off, Mono
Controllers - Independent Controller Number select
Controllers ON/OFF select
Patch Change Commands ON/OFF select
Miscellaneous MIDI Features
System Exclusive ON/OFF select
MIDI Echo ON/OFF select
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