Re: oberheim matrix1000 - opinions

[bruce tovsky <bruce@skeletonhome.com>]

well, as an owner of a matrix 6r (essentially the same engine
as the matrix 1000, but with easier programming) - and having
never heard the emu - i would say that there are a couple issues
that come immediately to mind: firstly, support. emu is alive and
well, and i assume that their unit is still in production? the matirx
is over a decade old (not a bad thing) and essentially unsupported -
though there are numerous resources on the web with patches, etc.
second, interface. the matrix 6 is enough of a bitch to program on
its own, and i've heard the 1000 is worse. in fact you might not be
able to program it from the front panel - you would need a software
patch librarian (like motu's unisyn, which is mac-only and os9 only,
or one of the numerous pc options.) the emu would definitely have
a friendlier user-interface in-and-of-itself, and also more support
from librarian programs i assume. of course, the ultimate test is the
sound - you need to listen to both, they both come with a wide array
of presets to show off their capabilities (though the 1000's may sound
a tad dated... 80's style.)
good luck
bruce

On Monday, February 2, 2004, at 11:20  AM, JAMES FOWLER, III wrote:

> i'm on the fence regarding which synth to buy...either the emu vintage 
> pro or the ANALOG!!! oberheim matrix 1000.  anybody wanna try and 
> convince me one way or the other? 
>
> -jim
>
>
bruce tovsky
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