Oberheim Matrix-12 User Manual

The Version of your MATRIX-12 can be displayed at any
time simply by entering this Parameter. When entered,
the index numbers of the MATRIX-12's operating
software will be displayed. Pressing PAGE 2 displays the
software's Copyright Notice. Software Updates issued by
ECC/Oberheim can be retrofitted to any MATRIX-12.
Contact your nearest ECC/Oberheim Authorized Service
Center for prices and availability.
CHAIN The CHAIN Page provides a very useful performance feature that permits you to
arrange the SINGLE and MULTI Patches in a pre-programmed order. Once you
have determined the order in which you want the Patches to be, for a live set as
an example, they can be stepped through with the V and "-" buttons on the
Keypad or by using a footswitch inserted into the ADVANCE CHAIN input on the
MATRIX-12's back panel. Thus, CHAIN permits you to re-arrange your Patches as
often as needed without having to continually re-program the Patch order in
SINGLE and MULTI Patch Modes. In addition, CHAIN also permits switching to
any desired Patch Number with one command, even if you are selecting
between SINGLE and MULTI Patches.
ENABLE This parameter simply turns CHAIN on or off, with a third option of
SLAVE.
When selected OFF, the CHAIN Page is defeated and the Patch
Number select operation of the Keypad is normal. A footswitch
plugged into ADVANCE CHAIN on the back panel will advance
through the Patch Numbers - the same operation as the V button
-when CHAIN is OFF.
When ON, CHAIN is enabled and the Patch List that you have
arranged can be stepped through with the advance chain
footswitch or with the V and"-" switches on the Keypad. You can
still select among the Patches with the 0 through 9 buttons on the
Keypad as normal, as well as switch between SINGLE and MULTI
Patch Modes.
It should be mentioned at this point that there are two distinct
functional differences between ADVANCE CHAIN and Keypad
operation of CHAIN. First, the ADVANCE CHAIN footswitch steps
through the CHAIN in ascending order only. Using the V or"-"
keys permit you to advance (+) as well as reverse (-). Secondly,
when using the footswitch, the CHAIN will stop when Step 99 is
reached. The V and"-" buttons permit looping of the CHAIN.
When SLA VE\s selected, the operation of the CHAIN Page does
not change but simply allows the PROGRAMMER to display the
current Patch in each STEP Number when Knob #3 or the X
SELECT buttons are used to select STEP Numbers.
STEP This parameter selects among the 100 available Patch Numbers in
the CHAIN numbered 00 through 99. Knob #3 is used to advance
or reverse through the Patch Numbers in order to program the
CHAIN or simply examine its contents. Also, if the button beneath
52 Matrix-12 Owner's Manual

Oberheim Matrix-12 Specifications

General

Brand	Oberheim
Model	Matrix-12
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English