I agree with Paul...I use two m6rs along with my Studio Electronics
SE1 in a rack with Ground control as the sound sources for my wearable
keyboard. I use the M6r's as identical sounds in stereo and also as
one 6 osc machine when needed...I also like the programability....the
sounds are a great compliment to the SE1.

Midi volume continues to be a problem for me can't get it to
work..but other than that I love the sound of the M6r's.

Derrick

On 4/14/10, Paul Cunningham < paul@... > wrote:
> I have three Matrix-1000s. I have nothing against the 6r, and if you are
> really into programming it from the front panel, I might recommend that
> instead. However...
>
> The only thing better than one Matrix-1000 is two. In stereo. Playing the
> same patch.
>
> Sure you can split the 6r, but then you're left with only a few voices.
> Preset number 118 in stereo is twice as awesome as the same thing in mono.
> Plus you can easily extend the polyphony to 12 voices (or 18 like me) when
> you need more of a good thing. Patches with a long release sound truly
> awesome and you don't have to worry about voice stealing.
>
> Sonically, I believe the primary difference is in how the oscillators are
> auto-tuned. But frankly, with matrix modulation you can duplicate any kinds
> of tuning irregularities you want that are more interesting and/or extreme
> with regard to random pitch variations.
>
> If you are into MIDI guitar (like me), the Matrix-1000 is a perfect match
> with it's 6-voice mono mode.
>
> I have really enjoyed the versatility of the Matrix-1000 and appreciate that
> I can fit three of them in the same space as a 6r. All three are right in
> front of me mounted in my studio desk next to a Waldorf XT. They make a
> great set of complimentary sounds altogether. -pc
>
> p.s. Need more convincing Listen to this:
>
> http://www.rhythmelectric.com/20060627/20060510-Atlantis.mp3
>
>
>
>
> On Apr 13, 2010, at 11:32 PM, bob_at_work_2000 wrote:
>
>> Hi group. I recently purchased an Oberheim 1000 and a 6R, listened to both
>> and like what I hear, but think I only have room for one of these
>> babies....decisions, decisions. Here is what I am weighing....1000
>> presets, editable via software in mono before external effects or 100
>> presets, editable via front panel or software, in possibly stereo or
>> layered, but limited to 4/2 or 3/3 voice division. Sonically, the units
>> seem the same although I have not tried an apples with apples voice
>> comparison....so what are your thoughts on which I should keep
>>
>> Bob
>> El Segundo, CA
>>
>
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