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Matrix 6

Matrix 6

ManufacturerOberheim
FunctionSynthesizer
Produced1986-1988
Form FactorKeyboard
CEM3396x6 (Curtis chip (IC) Microprocessor Controllable Wave-Shaper VCO x2, VCF, VCA (complete synth voice))
LinksManual at wolzow.com
NotesThe Matrix 6 was one of the last few synthesizers from Oberheim to come out during the mid-eighties following the classic OB-series. The Matrix 6 utilized high-tech but less expensive digital and midi features and still retained a totally analog sound. It did this by using DCOs (digitally controlled oscillators) to provide stability, programmability and more. All the Matrix synthesizers featured Matrix Modulation which allows for extremely wild virtual patching for almost unlimited range of sounds and modulation capabilities! Polyphony - 6 voices Oscillators - 12 DCO's at 2 per voice Layers - Single / Split / 2-part Multitimbral Memory - 100 patches, 50 splits Filter - 1 lowpass resonant filter VCA - 2 VCA + 3 Multimode Envelopes LFO - 2 (plus 1 for vibrato effect) Keyboard - 61 keys (w/ velocity and aftertouch) Arpeg/Seq - None Control - MIDI In/OUT/THRU Date Produced - 1986 - 1988