On the Matrix 6R midi volume does not work, but only can be made to work by
explicity assigning it to a VCA.
Not exactly convenient.
"wearable keyboard", huh
LOL! That was precisely what I got my first 6R
for! Fabulous. I always wondered who else ever did that.
Luckily, I've gone to M1000 (2 of them) since then. And, alas, I'm really
too old and ugly to do much dancing with a keyboard any more.
Roland Axis and Yamaha KX-1
Still got 'em :-)
Larry
> -----Original Message-----
> From:
oberheim@yahoogroup s.com
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] On
> Behalf Of derrick simpson
> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 4:25 PM
> To:
oberheim@yahoogroup s.com
> Subject: Re: [oberheim] Help me with a Matrix 100 vs. 6R decision...
>
> 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@cometway. com
> 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.rhythmel ectric.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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