Oberheim Matrix-12 User Manual

Conversely, when modulating a Destination that has an initial amount of a
lower (below 20 or so) amount value by a negative Source value, it is
recommended that this initial value be set to a higher amount. If, for
example, the Destination's initial amount is 10, in many cases the effect of
negative modulation may not be heard because the Destination's amount
is already near its minimum to begin with. Again, some experimentation is
required.
As you experiment, you may experience some results that you didn't
expect. This may be due to the fact that many of the MATRIX-12's
modulations are inter-related and editing one parameter could possibly
affect another indirectly.
All Matrix Modulation routings are programmable per individual SINGLE
Patch and must be written into memory with the STORE button.
USING MATRIX MODULATION
It should be obvious by now that Matrix Modulation can provide seemingly
endless possibilities for programming modulation in a Patch, from very subtle
nuances to the most dramatic changes. The ensuing discussions focus on the
most commonly required modulations and how they are achieved. We will also
make suggestions on occasion that will allow you to see how Matrix Modulation
provides the flexibility to obtain modulations you never thought were possible. In
all cases, we suggest using the OBERHEIM Basic Patch for experimentation.
Once you have selected the Destination that you intend to modulate, the
MODULATION SOURCE/X SELECT section of the front Panel is used to select
and define the Modulation Source. In addition to selecting the Source and giving
it an amount as in the previous example, the X SELECT functions provide
additional control parameters:
V and"-" are used to invert the Amount value in a Modulation Page. Since
the MATRIX-12 permits positive and negative modulation amounts, these
buttons permit switching from plus to minus and back again easily.
QUANTIZE is used in Modulation to change the otherwize smooth transitions
of the modulation into steps. Quantizing is achieved by selecting the
Modulation Page, then selecting the VALUE X amount in the Lower Display
so that the number becomes underlined. Pressing QUANTIZE in X SELECT will
quantize the modulation and will indicate this by displaying the letter "Q" next
to the amount number.
CLEAR is a multi-purpose switch that permits removing modulations from a
Patch or resetting VALUE X amounts to their default settings.
To remove a Modulation, simply press and hold the button beneath its name
in the Upper Display of the Modulation Page. While you are holding this
button, press CLEAR and the modulation will be removed from the Patch and
will disappear from the display.
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Oberheim Matrix-12 Specifications

General

Brand	Oberheim
Model	Matrix-12
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English