Re: Oberhiem Matrix-6

[Paulpop@ssnet.com (Paul Poplawski, Phd)]

>Patrick, about Matrix-6:
>>
>>I just got a line on one of these for $250. Seems like a fair price and 
>the
>>previous user has some very nive sounds on it.
>
>Sounds like a good price. I'm thinking of getting a Matrix-1000, which I
>believe is similar but without the on-board editing features. Does the
>Matrix-6 have midi? I guess it does but I don't know. I actually know
>considerably less about older Oberheim products than you might expect from
>someone who designed stuff for them and even knows the fellow who founded
>the company. Found myself in some awkward spots while demoing oberheim
>stuff at tradeshows..... (You'd think people would know better than to ask
>a guy holding a Les Paul obscure questions about OB-8's and Xpanders)
>
>>Does anyone have any experience controlling one of these with a guitar
>>synth. Specifically a Roland GR-1 with the GK2-a pickup.
>
>Matrix-1000 actually has a mode for guitar synth, but I have no idea about
>the matrix-6. 1000's seem pretty good for it since they respond quickly.
>
>Actually, this brings up an interesting loop topic. Old analog synths
>without midi control would seem to be an ideal match for looping. Anybody
>doing that sort of thing?
>
>kim
I use the 1000 in my midi guitar set up ... works great and sounds rich ...
responds well.

Paul