Re: oberheim matrix1000 - opinions

["Scott M2" <scott@dreamstate.to>]

The Matrix 1000 has an internal power supply
but (as discussed here last fall) when you're
checking one out, pay attention to its level
of mechanical hum from the power supply.
Some are *quite* loud.

Cheers,
Scott M2

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JAMES FOWLER, III" <jimfowler@prodigy.net>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Saturday, 07 February, 2004 10:13 AM
Subject: Re: oberheim matrix1000 - opinions


> thanks for the input...you and one other fellow have
> been pretty enthusiastic about the obi and very not
> enthusiastic about the emu (or their product line in
> general)...i really think the obi will serve my
> moderate synth needs.  i think virtual analog is a
> great idea, but you get what you pay for.  a $300 emu
> will sound decent at best and a $1300 access virus xl
> will sound stellar.
> 
> do you know of any differences between the black and
> white models, aside from year of manufacture?  i've
> read that there are no electrical differences.  both
> have internal transformers, correct?  no wall wart?
> 
> thanks again.
> 
> -jim
> 
>