Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-18 by PeWe
Hi Seth ! I think it is no prob to mention the Solaris. It´s a very interesting machine because it combines several of the ZARG synth engines and modulators
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Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by Seth Elgart
... I ve almost been afraid to mention it, but I d like to recommend the Solaris as sort of modern Xpander. It s not analog (which was why I haven t mentioned
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by endofcommon@gmail.com
Warm Leatherette was made with a 4 track and a 700S.
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by Terje Winther
... Ahh.... Memories. The 1970s, my first synth (multimoog) and a 4-track reel-to-reel tape deck. I actually did some of this on my first solo CD, playing the
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by Terje Winther
... Yes, that is true. The instruments learn you to think. There is a different playing technique on a piano, an organ, a mellotron or a polysynth. I like
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by endofcommon@gmail.com
I refer people to Carlos, that usually opens some eyes and ears. ... I refer people to Carlos, that usually opens some eyes and ears. On Jul 17, 2012, at 4:47
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by PeWe
They run on the XITE-1 DSPs and it´s not all. I´m running a STS-4000 sampler w/ 32-voices or Vocodizer w/ 4 voices in addition and Vectron Player w/ 8 voices
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by Omar Torres
I was referring multiple tracks of the Xpander being recorded. Its amazing how people sometimes think that just because a synth only has 2-4-6 voices, thats
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by Tony Cappellini
... All running on 1 machine at the same time?? Hard to believe. Which OS?
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by PeWe
Yep,- especially w/ the very accurate emulations of Minimoog (Minimax), Prophet VS (Vectron), Prophet V (Profit-5), Juno 60 (Uknow7) and ARP Odyssey
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by Omar Torres
and lets not forget the wonders of layering multiple tracks of the same synth in your DAW...lol -omar ... sent from iPhone ... and lets not forget the wonders
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by PeWe
Who says a 4-note chord is simple ? With the Xpander you´d have 6 notes anyway and w/ the Matrix-12 you have,- guess what (?) ... I mostly play 2 keyboards at
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by robert hall
oh no-i hope we don t limit ourselves to simple 4 note chords-harmonic colours like those based on modes of limited transposition (a la messiaen)are wonderful
Re: Fw: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by Tony Cappellini
Thanks Karl. I look forward to hearing my Hoover when I get home. Now, does anyone have a Kenmore patch? :-)
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by endofcommon@gmail.com
Great conversation, glad to see the art of programming sound still alive! ... Great conversation, glad to see the art of programming sound still alive! On Jul
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by PeWe
... If you listen to the guys like Lyle mays, Joe Zawinul and Wolfgang Dauner p.ex.,- it´s pretty clear 4 voices being enough if the key assignment modes work
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by PeWe
... You cannot have it w/ THIS synth because much stuff is software generated,- almost any VCA out of the 90, the envelopes and LFOs as well as ramp
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by Terje Winther
... Interesting. You probably can´t have both on the same synth, ultrapercussive sounds (very short envelopes) and long, evolving sounds (very long envelopes)
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by Terje Winther
... Yes, that is how I see it as well: the Xpander being the peak of the development of their analog polyphonic line. ... Oh, yes: I lived back then, and
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by Omar Torres
lol, or like I said, just use some delay and problem fixed! ... -omar ... sent from iPhone ... Am 17.07.2012 05:28, schrieb Omar: if you are doing lots of
Fw: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by Karl Schmeer
Hi Tony, If memory serves, the Roland Juno Alpha was famous for this. This tutorial shows the programming of one. On the Matrix 12 No less :-)
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by PeWe
... The Xpander must be programmed carefully to make voice steal as much inaudible as it can be. The interaction of keyboard assign modes, envelope trigger
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by Tony Cappellini
... I ve been a fan of electronic music since the late 70s. I have to admit I ve never heard the reference to Hoover sounds . Would someone point me to an MP3
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by Omar
... yea, I was gonna say, I use mine for every type of synth sound. from mono-basses, to percussion, to thick pads, to buzzy resonant stabs, to leads, to
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by PeWe
... Oberheim Xpander came in 1984. If you go back in Oberheim synth design history,- there was the SEM module 1st, then the 2-voice, 4-voice, 6- and 8-voice
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-17 by PeWe
Sorry for the typos in that mail,- I was fast typing and had no time for a re-read. Must be there´s the option to define which voices different PSU ...
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-16 by Howie Shen
The way I view the Xpander vs. Matrix-12 is they were designed for 2 different applications; the Xpander is a multi-timbral sound module designed with both CV
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-16 by Omar
before purchasing my Xpander, a good friend of mine let me borrow his Matrix-12 and about the only use case I found the detune to be very nice was when
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-16 by Terje Winther
... Hover type sound! Funny name, but true! I am too old to be into techno detuned sound (it really sounds out of tune for me), but now and then I have
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-16 by Terje Winther
Like I said: Lots of expertise on this list! Thanks a lot. Terje ... Terje Winther terje.winther@wintherstormer.no http://www.wintherstormer.no/
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-16 by Terje Winther
... That is just brilliant! I did not think of that. For a live performing musician like me, that is heaven sent. ... Yes, so I understand! I heard that not
Re: Fw: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-16 by PeWe
Hi Karl ! All I can say is, I don´t have much use for the all OSCs in unison-detuned sound. I´m absolutely not into that techno supersaw thingy ! So,-
Fw: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-16 by Karl Schmeer
Hi All, ... -omar This is true. You can set all the zone stuff up ( globaly) in the master page section, however these settings are not output with a patch
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-16 by PeWe
Ah, yes. Typed form my head here and you´re right ! ... Ah, yes. Typed form my head here and you´re right ! Am 16.07.2012 18:36, schrieb Omar Torres:
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-16 by Omar Torres
unison does not require multi-mode. all you have to do is assign all 6 voices to the same zone (in this case zone 1) and then set zone 1 to one of the unison
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-16 by PeWe
... Also have in mind,- exactly like w/ a Matrix-12, in Multi-Patch Mode, there´s the option die fine which voicees will be triggered by CV/Gate and which
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-16 by Terje Winther
... All right, thank you, very useful information. So just two hardwave versions, then. That should be easy. I notice that all Xpanders for sale these days are
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-15 by Omar Torres
there are American manf units and Japanese manf units. It s my understanding that the Japanese ones are more prone to build quality issues. But I cant confirm
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-15 by Terje Winther
Thanks! Very interesting to read about the Xpander. The seperate outputs and CV/gate pr. voice input is very intriguing for me. I can see a lot of uses for
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-14 by PeWe
That´s a cool read, Terje ! I love my Xpander since I buyed it as a 1st owner and, surprisingly, it is one of the most reliable analog synthesizers I ever
Re: [xpantastic] The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-14 by WT
I think the Xpander would be the most useful for you Terje since you use so much CV/Gate stuff already. Also, the fact that it has separate outs means it can
The pure size of the Matrix-12
2012-07-14 by Terje Winther
Thanks to all on this list for the kind help in debugging the Matrix-12. The kindness and the high level of expertise is really appreciated. I have learned a
Re: [xpantastic] only one board active
2012-07-14 by Terje Winther
Hi Karl, ... Yes, familiar technique. Long shot, but I tried it anyway. No change, however. I have ordered a new DAC. Hopefully that will be the last obstacle.
Re: only one board active
2012-07-13 by synthparts
I have one of the DAC chips if you need one. Doug synthparts.com
Re: [xpantastic] only one board active
2012-07-12 by Karl Schmeer
Hi Terje, It is a long shot, but try reflowing the solder on the socket of the DAC. Ya might get lucky. Best Karl ________________________________ From:
Re: [xpantastic] only one board active
2012-07-12 by Terje Winther
Hi all, Thank you very much for all the feedback and the hints of what to do. After a day´s break from the Matrix-12, I once again got into it with renewed
Re: [xpantastic] Xpander's memory of settings
2012-07-12 by PeWe
Mr. Tobbe from KC ? P.
Re: Fw: [xpantastic] only one board active
2012-07-12 by PeWe
Freeze spray common in europe too. P.
Re: [xpantastic] Xpander's memory of settings
2012-07-12 by PeWe
Confirmed ! I still have the 1st battery in my Xpander,- since I buyed it new. No leakage though,- and when I thought there´s a replacement necessary, I´ve
Re: [xpantastic] Xpander's memory of settings
2012-07-12 by Karl Schmeer
Hi Jeremy, The RAM data ( patch/multi data ) in the M12/Xpander is battery backed. As opposed to FLASH ROM which is common in more modern designs. The only