TOP PANEL
BACK PANEL
1 2
vertical row of LEDs next to each name right beneath the MODE SELECT
heading and an LED in the corner in each of the four grey buttons right
under the DISPLAY. You will soon see how cross-matching two LEDs (to
select the basic mode) and using the DISPLAY (to select a specific function)
is the main idea behind operating the MATRIX-SR.
REMOTE
This female receptacle is used to interface the MATRIX-SR with �s Remote
Programmer. The Oberheim MATRIX-SR remote controller makes
programming the MATRIX-6R much easier when it has been installed in a
rack cabinet. The MATRIX-SR remote controller is available from your
Authorized Oberheim Dealer as an optional accessory.
It should be noted that although the REMOTE plug looks very familiar, it is
not
a M I D I connector. It has a specialized function strictly in connecting the
MATRIX-6R with its optional remote programmer.
A.C. POWER SWITCH
The AC switch on the front panel applies power to the MATRIX-6R when
turned ON. It is recommended that the MATRIX-6 be turned OFF when not
in use.
TOP PANEL PARAMETER LISTS
The top panel of the MATRIX-6R's chassis has the operating features
printed on it and is arranged in groups of related functions or "parameters"
as they are called. This master list of operating parameters is used as a
reference guide when programming what specific functions you want the
MATRIX-SR to do.
When using the Keypad and MODE SELECT sections, you need to refer to
one of these lists when selecting the particular parameter that you want to
use. Each parameter is numbered so you simply type in this number on the
Keypad and the parameter along with its current VALUE will be shown on
the display.
PEDAL 1 and PEDAL 2
The MATRIX-SR is capable of being controlled by two footpedals for
common functions such as volume control and sustain as well as many
others as we will soon see. These pedals are connected to the synthesizer
by the PEDAL 1
&
PEDAL 2 input jacks on the back panel. Although they
look the same, these two jacks operate differently.
PEDAL 1
is designed to accept a
"continuous"
pedal - a rocker
type pedal usually used for volume or filter control. As we talk
about the MATRIX-6R's modulation capability in a later section, you
will discover how you can also route the pedal's control to the
DCO's, for example, to get pitch bend, to the LFO's for vibrato
amount, and to many other "destinations" as they are called to
achieve enormous flexibility in footpedal control.
Matrix-6R Owner's Manual
