Modifying the basic patch oberheim xpander raynet repair. Jul 31, 2018 via this auction wonderfully versatile you can split the 6 voices into any combination such as 6 mono synths, 6 sequentially triggered synths, a 3 note poly and a duophonic and a monophonicthe list goes on. This unit has the very rare oddernmart xpander xpansion which allows 6 audio inputs to be introduced to the signal as the vco2 noise component. Oberheim xpander member of matrix 12 6 family modular. Glenn miller 100 greatest hits full album the best of swing duration. The full product contains over 15,400 wav samples making up over 488. So far i did not really find those with teh current version of matrix12v. Unlike other vendors on the web that sell poor quality batteries manufactured in china, the battery we offer here is an high quality, made in japan panasonic battery, that will last longer. Dec 09, 20 oberheim xpander synth samples available to buy on ebay. Oberheim tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes. Provide patch sheets for a number of analog synths. Oberheim xpander sixvoice desktop version of the matrix12. The official teaser images of the car were revealed on the mitsubishi motors website on july 17, 2017. Jean michel jarre, surrounded by a korg ps 3200 with an arp 2600 on top, right.
Opx proii is the new top flagship of the op series and is the continuation of the development of opx pro, based on many collected wishes of customers and too own new ideas, in order to make it. Xpander circuitry overview oberheim xpander raynet. Utilizing oberheim s matrix modulation technology, the xpander combined analog audio generation with the flexibility of digital controls logic. The xpander uses a 14 bit dac which provides the high resolution needed for the generation of smooth and accurate modulations however an even higher resolution is required to achieve the very high standard of tuning accuracy that oberheim likes to offer. Matrixsynth is supported by affiliate links that use cookies to track clickthroughs and sales. Vintage jukebox dont stop the music recommended for you.
In other words, a b note in the lowest octave uses the. Here too is another producer that mentions the prophet 5 as a favorite polyphonic synthesizer. That is to say, each could be configured to create a different timbre this is accomplished via the multipatch mode which will be described below. Feb, 2020 the xpander uses a 14 bit dac which provides the high resolution needed for the generation of smooth and accurate modulations however an even higher resolution is required to achieve the very high standard of tuning accuracy that oberheim likes to offer. I cant help you with where to find factory patches, but i can suggest that if all your patches now show 0 values theres a good chance theres an internal battery that died and now needs replacing. The xpander is a sixvoice desktop version of the with which it shares an identical voice architecture.
Theee analogue megasynth builtbj 1984 this is the multilingual version. It is essentially a keyboardless, sixvoice version of the matrix12. It includes some of our alltime favourite sounds for opx proii, so were sure youll love the sounds too. In many ways they are the most flexible nonmodular analog synths ever built. Sep 10, 2014 i too am looking for the rich matrix 12 patches as i just toasted my patches when i reset my ic chips on the processor board and thought i killed the whole synth but it needed the memory reset and retuned and then it still sounded dead until i loaded the expander audio and now it works but i have lost the fat sounds and it now sounds just like the xpander instead. This is a brief demo of some random sounds taken from this product. The xpander owners manual, first edition describes the technology as this. Hello i have an xpander, seems like multi patches are missing. Patch king sounds for oberheim xpander and matrix 12 synthesizers are your best upgrade value. Commercial patches available for the oberheim xpander synth fool. The analog monster oberheim matrix12 synthesizer sound demo. According to this stock patches guide, the original set has 10 patches in multi slots 00 through 09, repeated at 50 through 59 and 60 through 69, and three stragglers at 10, 11 and 40. Oberheim xpander problems, voice processor malfunction.
Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for oberheim obx ob8 ob12 obmx sem. So this former product page only still serves for informative purpose. Xpander end therefore to faster and easier servicing, all of the xpender general operation procedures are cont. Oberheim, who had a long legacy of making some of the bestsounding synths, decided there was still a desire and need for a noholdsbarred analog synth. The xpander was oberheims first synth product that was designed from the ground up with midi in mind.
Oberheim xpander 6 voice analog vintage synth modular. Oberheim xpander synth with oddernmart xpander xpansion. Oberheim xpander restoration by benden sound technology. The xpander is a sixvoice desktop version of the matrix 12 with which it shares an identical voice architecture. Oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer module specifications. In other words, a b note in the lowest octave uses the same key as a b note in any other octave.
Backuping and more space is possible via a cassette interface or midi sysex dump. Each voice has five lfos, each with about five different wave shapes, plus the ability to sample most other modulators. The units internal memory holds 100 single and 100 multi patches. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. This synth is in great condition, and as you can see from the pictures, it has passed its self test. This program is an amiga clibased patch librarian for oberheim xpander and. With the explosion in prices for analog gear, the xpander and matrix 12 are still very highly valued. It is essentially a keyboardless, sixvoice version of the matrix12 released a year later, in 1985. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Yes, there are sounds there which one has heard on almost every synth, but there are also others which make you want to grab the manual just to work out how they were done. To understand some of the ramifications of midi applied to the xpander it is necessary to understand certain terms and concepts. If your fortunate enough to own one of these vintage synths and need some sounds for it, youve come to the right place. Midi patch librarian click the name for downloading the compressed file. The xpander was oberheim s first synth product that was designed from the ground up with midi in mind.
Wed already seen the oberheim sem based instruments pave the way but its fair to say that these were big unwieldy beats more comfortable sitting in the studio as opposed to a tough life on the road. Ample output options offer stereo and mono outputs as well as six additional individual audio outputs 1 for each voice allowing you to use the xpander as a stereo polyphonic 6voice synth, as six individual monosynths or any combination in between. The oberheim xpander is a desktop velocity and aftertouch sensitive, 6 voice polyphonic, multitimbral analog synthesizer, featuring dual oscillators with sync and fm, resonant 624db multimode low pass, high pass. The matrix 12 is the culmination of oberheims search for the perfect analog synthesizer. Here is an oberheim xpander in good working condition. This xpander had cem3372b and when i tried to use cem3372d. Basically its 2 xpanders with a five octave keyboard. I too am looking for the rich matrix 12 patches as i just toasted my patches when i reset my ic chips on the processor board and thought i killed the whole synth but it needed the memory reset and retuned and then it still sounded dead until i loaded the expander audio and now it works but i have lost the fat sounds and it now sounds just like the xpander instead. Oberheim ob8 which initially looked like its all working and is in. Leads it does like no other the ability to assign midi to all kinds of destinations and have all sorts of realtime modulations is superb just check out some of the amazing lead synth sounds triggered by michael breckers ewi on the steps ahead album magnetic utterly awesome.
Products for oberheim matrix 12 and xpander replacement keys parts. Sonicprojects has introduced the opx proii, a virtual oberheim obx xpander for windows and mac according to sonicprojects, the virtual oberheim obx xpander is the perfect dream synth. Oberheim matrix 12 6 xpander mc3000 ob x 6 8 12 synthesizer rerigerator magnet. Diamond plate light duty 14 ata case for oberheim expander keyboard. On this site you will get to know the classic sonicprojects opx pro. Oct 02, 2010 according to sonicprojects, the virtual oberheim obx xpander is the perfect dream synth. I love the oberheim sound, and this is a awesome synth, fat and deep. Oberheim xpander midi implementation 8152008 page 530 xpander overview the xpander is an unusual musical instrument both in operation and in its midi implementation. Thank you to another reverber who prompted me to run the test and show the results. Each voice or group of voices could either be assigned to respond to a specific midi channel 116, to a specific keyboard range on a specific midi channel, or to any of 6. Download via our free email delivery and get your new oberheim matrix 12 or xpander sounds today.
Will burn custom sound eproms for linn, oberheim and simmons drum machines. Mar 17, 2011 check out the arp odyssey, ra moog minimoog 1st 100 made, oberheim xpander, ems vcs3, arp2600 modular and sequential circuits prophet 5 synthesizers. Check out the arp odyssey, ra moog minimoog 1st 100 made, oberheim xpander, ems vcs3, arp2600 modular and sequential circuits prophet 5 synthesizers. Opx proii is the new top flagship of the op series and is the continuation of the development of opx pro, based on many collected wishes of customers and too own new ideas, in order to make it the perfect dream synth. Expanda the original modular polyphonic synth which is also multi timbral and utterly fab. Says battery level low but doesnt affect functionality as this simply holds pre determined settings on keyboard itself. Note that opx pro has been discontinued in favour of its big brother opx proii. This means that it is a 12voice 12part multitimbral polyphonic analog synthesizer. Virtual oberheim obx xpander now available synthtopia. With the exception of the top c note, all keys from octave to octave are identical, and all black keys within a given style are identical. Meticulously overhauled by the most critical professionals around and working perfectly.
The oberheim expander, and the extremely rare msr2. It was a 6voice, multitimbral analog synthesizer with an extremely flexible design. The xpander was the first oberheim synth to feature an extensive midi implementation. Back in the early 90s i owned a xpander for awhile and programmed a new set sounds for it. Jeanphillipe presents his website for the oberheim 4 voice. Just running through the factory presets on the xpander gives a hint of how deep its capabilities are. Click on the thumbnail for higher resolution photo of the actual xpander for sale. Opened image 9 of 18 jump to oberheim xpander opened oberheim xpander opened image by nikolaus riehm equipment courtesy of comtune. Matrix12 vs iconic vibration preset pack puts the fat, warbling tones of oberheims.
The xpander runs on 115230v, is supplied with an iec cable with ukplug fitted and an original oberheim xpander owners manual. The xpander lineage includes the matrix 6 and 12, and is a fully midi configured, 6 voice polysynth an excellent addition to any analogue setup and has to be heard to be believed. This 45 patches bank includes improved, edited and new patches inspired by xpander, obx, jupiter8 and bit99. Each voice or group of voices could either be assigned to respond to a specific midi channel 116, to a specific keyboard range on a specific midi channel. Mar 12, 2016 oberheim xpander filter demo duration. Tabletop version with half the polyphony architecture class. Philipp provides patches and resources for many synths. Oberheim matrix12xpander wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg. The mitsubishi xpander is a sevenseat compact mpv manufactured in indonesia and designed by mitsubishi motors.
Xpander circuitry overview oberheim xpander raynet repair. Oberheim xpander and matrix 12 repair parts and keys. Oberheim xpander 6 voice analog vintage synth modular design. Oberheim ob8 w factory midi and page 2 just serviced. Tunes up correctly see photo and everything works fine aside from a few sticky buttons which should easily clean up. Just as oberheim managed to get the rough and gritty 33403320 curtis chipset to sound massive, fat and wonderful in the obxa and smooth and sweet in the ob8, they really went overboard with the xpander and matrix12 to create probably the most complex, programmable virtual modular analog.
This oberheim xpander is now sold, as at 22nd july 2019. The file available on the web labeled as factory patches was corrupted and wouldnt finish upload. An analogy to the matrix modulation system might be all of those millions of wires that existed on the fir. The part to sell here, is a battery replacement for your oberheim xpander vintage synthesizer. Each voice or a voice group can be assigned to its own midi channel or one of the 6 onboard cvgate inputs. Oberheim xpander synth samples available to buy on ebay. Carlos masterpiece title music from a clockwork orange from purcells music for the funeral of queen mary. We want our items to outlast others on the market, and spare no expense doing what we can to promote their longterm reliability. Includes patch sheets and schematics for many vintage synths including arp, sequential circuits, moog, overheim, korg and roland.
And like most sets of older factory patches, the xpanders factory settings wont blow you away with todays styles and trends. Arp quadra this instrument was arps slightly leftfield attempt at tackling the growing demand for polysynths way back in 1978. And so the oberheim xpander was released in 1984, becoming an instant classic. A library of sounds made from two of great 80s analogue synths by legendary tom oberheim. The item youve selected wasnt added to your basket. Available as system exclusive, standard midi files, data cassette or wav files. The oberheim xpander is an analog synthesizer launched by oberheim in 1984 and discontinued in 1988. When ordering spare parts from oberheim electronics, always indicate the oberheim port number see the oberhetrn port number cross reference at ppge 60. Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting. Utilizing oberheims matrix modulation technology, the xpander combined analog audio generation vcos, vcf and vcas with the flexibility of digital controls logic. This is accomplished by the circuitry on the right of the dac u811 see next page.
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