Oberheim Matrix-12 User Manual

0 through 9
The 0 through 9 buttons are used to change settings within a Patch just like
the six Knobs in the PAGE MODIFIER section. Using X SELECT to set
amounts is a faster alternative to spinning the Knobs. They are also used to
select the Primary Page for those functions that have "more than one" to
choose from (TRACK X, ENV X, LFO X, RAMP X and ZONE X).
11 + "and"-"
The V and"-" keys 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.
"QUANTIZE1 Switch
QUANTIZE is used in Modulation to change the otherwise smooth transitions
of the modulation into steps. A sweeping LFO, Envelope or Pitch-Bend Lever
(as well as the other Sources) can be made to modulate in discreet steps
rather than the normal smooth transition. When a modulation that is routed to
the FREQoi the VCOs or the VCF is quantized, the steps are heard in
semi-tones.
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 "O" next to the amount number.
"CLEAR" Switch
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. While you are holding this button, press CLEAR
and the modulation will be removed from the Patch and will disappear from
the displays.
• To reset an amount setting, simply select the numerical VALUE X by
pressing and holding the button beneath its name in the Upperwindow.
Press CLEAR and the display will change to show its default setting. In most
cases the new number displayed will be 0, but you can expect to see a
wide variety of defaults depending on what parameter you are clearing. For
example, you can use CLEAR to reset the five POINTS of a Tracking
Generator: 0,15,31,47 and 63.
• In the section covering the PROGRAMMER, we also mentioned that
pressing CLEAR while holding STORE recalls the MATRIX-12's Basic Patch
called OBERHEIM. This action is actually "clearing" the Patch and is
called "Patch Initialize" on many other synthesizers.
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Oberheim Matrix-12 Specifications

General

Brand	Oberheim
Model	Matrix-12
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English