Oberheim Matrix-12 User Manual

FROM - This jack is used to connect the M ATRIX-12 to your cassette
recorder's output jack which can be either its EARPHONE, HEADPHONE, or
EXTERNAL SPEAKER jack. This permits the patch data information on the
tape to be loaded back into the synthesizer. The recorder's LINE OUT jack is
not recommended forthis purpose.
The procedure for using the CASSETTE Interface feature to save and load
patches, as well as how you can also use MIDI to do this, is covered in the
MASTER PAGE section later in the manual. See Page 72.
TRIGGER IN Jack
This is the input used when the MATRIX-12fs Envelopes, LFOs or Ramps are
programmed to respond from External Trigger (EXTRIG). The polarity is
switchable from the MATRIX-12's front panel. The ideal trigger pulse to use
is 1 ms (millisecond) in duration and between +5 and +10 Volts DC.
PEDAL 1 and PEDAL 2
The MATRIX-12 is capable of being controlled by two footpedals for common
functions such as volume control and sustain as well as many other unusual
functions that we will cover later. These pedals are connected to the
synthesizer by the PEDAL 1 & PEDAL 2 input jacks on the back panel. Their
polarities can be switched from the front panel.
PEDAL 1 & 2 may be used with a "continuous" pedal - a rocker-type pedal
usually used for volume or filter control. As we talk about the MATRIX-12s
modulation capability in a later section, you will discover how you can also
route the pedal's control to the VCO's, for example, to get pitch bend, to the
LFOfs for vibrato amount, and to many other "destinations" as they are called
to achieve enormous flexibility in footpedal control.
PEDAL 1 & 2 may also be used with a "switch" pedal - an on/off type pedal
usually used for sustain. As with PEDAL 1, this pedal's control can also be
used to perform other functions as well.
ADVANCE CHAIN Jack
This port is used to connect a footswitch to the MATRIX-12 that will be used to
advance Patches or the Patch List programmed in the CHAIN Page. If you
are using a trigger to advance through the Patch programs, the MATRIX-12 is
programmed to respond to a rising edge (positive) trigger. This polarity is not
changeable.
AUDIO OUT Jacks
These ports are the MATRIX-12's main outputs that you connect to an mixing
console, amplifier and speaker system. The LEFT and RIGHT jacks are true
stereo outputs and Voice Panning is controlled from the front panel displays.
When MONO is used, all Voices will be output from this jack regardless of its
panning assignment. However, any Voice panned OFF will be removed from
these mixed outputs altogether.
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Oberheim Matrix-12 Specifications

General

Brand	Oberheim
Model	Matrix-12
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English