Re: [xpantastic] xpander software revisions
2008-08-10 by PeWe
Software revision 1.4 Operation Guide is 8 pages, a long list of changes and fixes. Processor version is 1.2 and only the voice version is 1.4 I don´t have a
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Re: [xpantastic] Re: VFD help
2008-08-10 by PeWe
... I think, nearly all of my hardware instruments do it well, in the studio and in a band context, it´s all gear from the 70th ´til end of 90th. But the
Re: Tuning Help
2008-08-10 by eggwheatis
I ll try that when I get round to servicing it...for the moment I found that voice 3 consistently failed the resonance and VCF tune, I swapped the CEM around
Re: OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-10 by eggwheatis
Based on pure raw sound I much prefer the OBX over the OB8. But to me the OB8 is so different in every aspect to an Xpander I really couldnt compare. The
xpander software revisions
2008-08-10 by eggwheatis
Can anyone tell me the differences in Xpander software revisions? I have just updated mine from 1.0/1.2 to 1.2/1.4. What improvements were made? Thanks, Phil.
Re: VFD help
2008-08-10 by Karl
Hey there PeWe, I have a Marshall M9000 Tube preamp that I run stuff through. It has three tubes + an EQ. Now I normally shy away from guitar FX because of the
My outrageous Xpander tracks on Ovi
2008-08-10 by Jeremy Smith
Hi, Here s 6 of my tracks/songs, free, because I m not in the record industry anymore. http://share.ovi.com/media/zandorg.public/ There s Xpander on all these
Re: [xpantastic] OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-10 by Jeremy Smith
... While price is on topic, my Xpander in 2005, cost me $2000 plus $400 postage (from L.A.) and $400 customs (VAT) charges. I got charged tax for a 2nd hand
Re: [xpantastic] OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-10 by PeWe
Here in germany/europe, Matrix12 go for EUR (!) 3.000.- actually and Xpanders for EUR 2.000.- and more,- depends on condition. If you check ebay regulary,
Re: [xpantastic] OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-10 by PeWe
Hi ! I had a OB-8 in the past and I have a Xpander and Matrix 1000 up today. An old friend I worked with had a OBX, so I know it too. If you don´t have/know a
Re: [xpantastic] OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-10 by Tony Cappellini
... I doubt you can get either for $1000, unless they are broken. I bought my Xpander for $1600 in 1998 or so, and they are no cheaper today. I dont think
Re: [xpantastic] OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-10 by Jeremy Smith
... Hi, Thanks, I guess the KLF used multitracking and sequencing to get multitimbrality out of the OB-8. I hope this wasn t a too-FAQ-ey question. I guess the
Re: [xpantastic] OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-10 by William Cason
ha! the scary thing is the prices on ebay aren t that different! ... From: Tony Cappellini Subject: Re: [xpantastic] OB8 versus Xpander
Re: [xpantastic] OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-10 by Tony Cappellini
... OK- I ll trade you my OB8 for your M12- so you can have that notalgia feeling back. ;-)
Re: [xpantastic] OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-10 by William Cason
The OB-8 was my first all analog synth too. That s one reason I d like to have it back, just pure nostalgia! I sold mine because I was starving... I ve
Re: [xpantastic] OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-10 by Tony Cappellini
... I have an OB8 with after-market midi (Encore), and an Xpander. The Xpander/M12 definitly have much more programmability and midi features (zones, voice
Re: [xpantastic] OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-10 by William Cason
I had an OB-8 once, no MIDI. Now I have an M12. I haven t put the two side by side, but I haven t missed anything soundwise from the OB-8 to the M12, in fact
Matrix 12 Owners manual supplement
2008-08-09 by Tony Cappellini
Page 9 or the First edition (does anyone have a later edition) Matrix 12 manual refers to a Matrix-12 Owner s manual supplement Does anyone have this
Re: [xpantastic] OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-09 by Tony Cappellini
The OB8 is warmer and thicker sounding (As Karl has mentioned) than the Xpander, however the Xpander is capable of some very unsual sounds. Which one is better
Re: OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-09 by Karl
Hello Jeremy, When I have played an OB8 It seems to have a lot more thick going on. ( Don t own one, Wish I did ) If I remember right the OB8 does not have
OB8 versus Xpander
2008-08-09 by Jeremy Smith
Hi, I know the KLF used a OB-8 to create some great textures (along with an S900 for samples). Is the Xpander capable of sounding as good? Even if we don t say
Re: [xpantastic] Re: VFD help
2008-08-09 by PeWe
Hi Karl ! Well, up to now I do organ sounds w/ synths too and use a Chandler Tube Driver 19 , Rocktron300A compressor and Dynacord DLS 223 ( upgraded to
Re: VFD help
2008-08-09 by Karl
Hi PeWe, Brian Auger is awsome!!!! I actually got some pretty close B3 on the M12 by layering 3 voices to get up to 5 oscillators(drawbars) and 1 osc for perc.
Re: [xpantastic] Re: VFD help
2008-08-09 by PeWe
Yes, the Leslie sims w/ all clones are somewhat different,- in the case of the C1 compared to a real Leslie, the speeding down of the low rotor is too fast w/
Re: [xpantastic] Tuning Help
2008-08-09 by PeWe
Thx Karl,- excellent info ...
Re: [xpantastic] New poll for xpantastic
2008-08-08 by Mariano Saulino
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Re: [xpantastic] New poll for xpantastic
2008-08-08 by WDW
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Re: VFD help
2008-08-08 by Karl
Hi PeWe, You know I looked at the C1 but like all synth co s they did not stagger the keyboard like a real organ. This is a big deal to me. I also like to
Tuning Help
2008-08-08 by Karl
Hey All, I have had some problems with tuning on my Matrix 12 maybe this can help: I know the first impulse is always the CEM chips but I have found that there
Re: XP/M12 Memory expansion?
2008-08-08 by analogholic
Hmmm...anyone? ... singles ... have ... 12! ... that, ... don t
Re: [xpantastic] Xpander tuning
2008-08-08 by PeWe
Sometimes I press the tune all button and it passes the 1st osc only, pressing the button again a bit heavier passes the whole process flawlessly. IMO, it´s
Xpander tuning
2008-08-08 by eggwheatis
Ok so my xpander fails on first tune of the VCO s and filter, usually pressing tune for a second or sometime third time eventually get s it to pass. it dont
Re: [xpantastic] Re: VFD help
2008-08-08 by PeWe
Yep,- the Nord C1 organ is the only Clavia instrument which I´m interested in for next future. Depending on combo ( piano, e-piano, clavs and so on )
Re: VFD help
2008-08-08 by Karl
Yes, my virus clasic can t compete with real analogs on the high end. But my electro 73 is one thick pup(organ sound).
Re: [xpantastic] Re: VFD help
2008-08-08 by PeWe
Yep, but both w/ the exception of relatively thin sounding and the aliasing they introduce in the high ranges ...
Re: [xpantastic] Re: VFD help
2008-08-08 by Tony Cappellini
Many of the ICs in my oB8 are socketed as well. I ve unplugged the Z80 & some of the CEMs, but I dont rememember which ones. When I worked as a technician,
Re: VFD help
2008-08-08 by Karl
Hey, I gotta be more specific. The Matrix 12 and Expanders are the only synths I have seen that have all of the integrated circuits in sockets. This allows
Re: [xpantastic] Re: VFD help
2008-08-08 by Tony Cappellini
... I think my Matrix 1000 had all the chips soldered in, from what I remember. Its been almost 8 years now since I ve owned it.
Re: VFD help
2008-08-08 by Karl
Hey there, There must be really good quality sockets in these Oberheims. It s the only electronic thing I have ever seen with a socket for every chip!! I have
Re: [xpantastic] Re: VFD help
2008-08-07 by PeWe
Hi ! I think that´s all theory. If I remember right, I got my Xpander new in 1988 or 89 and most of the year, all my gear was switched on for approx . 10 hrs
Re: [xpantastic] Re: Encoader Help
2008-08-07 by PeWe
Hi Tiitu ! Thx a lot for this link, I´ll check that out ! PeWe ... Hi Tiitu ! Thx a lot for this link, Ill check that out ! PeWe envia94 schrieb: The address
Re: Encoader Help
2008-08-07 by Karl
Hi This looks like it could work but you would have to make the leads longer, because the original is much larger. You would need to see the electrical pinout
Re: [xpantastic] Re: VFD help
2008-08-07 by Christophe Borély
j ai retenu qu il faut éviter de faire ce que je fais parfois : marche arrêt rapide ... j ai retenu qu il faut éviter de faire ce que je fais parfois :
Re: VFD help
2008-08-07 by Karl
... save the life-time ... the envisaged life- ... turned constanly ON in ... other components most ... you can prove this by ... oldest light bulb was in ...
Re: VFD help
2008-08-07 by envia94
Hmm? Turning Xpander/M12 on and off several times daily in order to save the life-time of the VFD displays may not be a good idea. By the way, how long is the
Re: Encoader Help
2008-08-07 by envia94
The address was cut in two parts, so please copy both parts on your address bar! ... encoder
Re: Encoader Help
2008-08-07 by envia94
Hi, Take a look at 265-2906 (RS Components code). This is a horizontal, endless rotary encoder with 30 stops/15 impulses. I think it s quite the same of the
Re: Matrix 12 Manual
2008-08-07 by envia94
Great. Thanks!
Re: VFD help
2008-08-07 by envia94
For Xpander display specifications and a high-resolution photo, please go to http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/xpantastic/files/Documents/ and
Re: Hello from Karl
2008-08-07 by envia94
Hello Karl, You are very welcome. Just follow the forum and take part. And, check the Files and Links menu on the left, if you d like to add something there