Oberheim xpander factory stock patches cassette tape turnlab. The unit is impeccable on the inside as you would see in the pictures. I cant help you with where to find factory patches, but i can suggest that if all your patches now show 0 values. Made famous by artists such as lyle mays of pat metheny group, van halen. Pure oberheim xpander sound played and triggered by arturia keystep. If your fortunate enough to own one of these vintage synths and need some sounds for it, youve come to the right place. Xpander circuitry overview oberheim xpander raynet repair. This is a brief demo of some random sounds taken from this product. Oberheim xpander restoration by benden sound technology. Commercial patches available for the oberheim xpander synth fool includes patch sheets and schematics for many vintage synths including arp, sequential circuits, moog, overheim, korg and roland. 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.
I noticed today that a voice in my xpander was failing the autotune routine for both vcos and pw. Here is an oberheim xpander in good working condition. You could argue that oberheim gave xpander the tools to move into a whole different territory to ob8 and in one sense you would be mad not to go there. The xpander is a sixvoice desktop version of the matrix 12 with which it shares an identical voice architecture. The sem v software eliminates this difficulty, naturally. The units internal memory holds 100 single and 100 multi patches. 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. To understand some of the ramifications of midi applied to the xpander it is necessary to understand certain terms and concepts. This is accomplished by the circuitry on the right of the dac u811 see next page.
The oberheim page at mm with software and info for the matrix 6 plus a patch file for the oberheim xpander. Oberheim xpander matrix 12 analog legend 1 youtube. Oberheim xpander midi implementation 8152008 page 530 xpander overview the xpander is an unusual musical instrument both in operation and in its midi implementation. The xpander runs on 115230v, is supplied with an iec cable with ukplug fitted and an original oberheim xpander owners manual. Actually, when i reset it the voice is perfectly in tune, but theres only one oscillator working vco 2. This oberheim xpander has come to us from a long standing rl music customer who is downsizing his synth collection, which is all in fantastic condition. In other words, a b note in the lowest octave uses the same key as a b note in any other octave. Were very pleased to be able to offer this wonderful synthesizer as a brokered deal, and we will be fully servicing it and selling it with a 3 month warranty. With the explosion in prices for analog gear, the xpander and matrix 12 are still very highly valued. The ep charted on release, peaking at number 18 on the uk albums chart. Carlos masterpiece title music from a clockwork orange from purcells music for the funeral of queen mary. Virtual oberheim obx xpander now available synthtopia. 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. In many ways they are the most flexible nonmodular analog synths ever built.
Like the xpander, it offered a breathtaking number of modulation sources and destinations 27 and 47, respectively. Modifying the basic patch oberheim xpander raynet repair. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for oberheim obx ob8 ob12 obmx sem. Xpander circuitry overview oberheim xpander raynet.
Jeanphillipe presents his website for the oberheim 4 voice and 2 voice analog synthesizers. A library of sounds made from two of great 80s analogue synths by legendary tom oberheim. Available as system exclusive, standard midi files, data cassette or wav files. Make offer oberheim xpander with calzone case and cassette with patches recently serviced.
Utilizing oberheims matrix modulation technology, the xpander combined analog audio generation vcos, vcf and vcas with the flexibility of digital controls logic. This oberheim xpander is now sold, as at 22nd july 2019. Module has some minor imperfections, will put up more photos later on it works perfectly sixvoice desktop version of the matrix 12 with which it shares an identical voice architecture. Technicianprechecked oberheim xpander module in very good technical condition with slight paint wear on the back.
The oberheim expander, and the extremely rare msr2. Oberheim xpander member of matrix 12 6 family modular digital. Sampleob xpander features samples of the first synthesizer expander module used in the popular 2 voice, 4 voice and 8 voice synths all the way to the matrix 12 and oberheim xpander. The song is called expand your mind and is taken from the firechild album beyond the sun. Oberheim matrix 12 synthesizer module specifications, pictures. Im pretty tired of all my digital synths and i want to get one or two really good analogues. It features a very flexible analog subtractive engine, and adds a modulation matrix that gives it a lot of extra flexibility compared to fixed signal path synths prevalent of the period. Back in the early 90s i owned a xpander for awhile and programmed a new set sounds for it. In other words, a b note in the lowest octave uses the. Philipp provides patches and resources for many synths.
Patch king sounds for oberheim xpander and matrix 12 synthesizers are your best upgrade value. Dec 09, 20 oberheim xpander synth samples available to buy on ebay. Even with my bizarre approach to music, i rarely use this stuff, it hurts my brain. Tunes up correctly see photo and everything works fine aside from a few sticky buttons which should easily clean up. Check out the arp odyssey, ra moog minimoog 1st 100 made, oberheim xpander, ems vcs3, arp2600 modular and sequential circuits prophet 5 synthesizers. Oberheim matrix12xpander wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg. 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. Vintagesynthshop is an online store where you can buy vintage synths in full working order vintage synth parts vintage drum machines.
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. Oberheim xpander with calzone case and cassette with patches recently serviced. Just running through the factory presets on the xpander gives a hint of how deep its capabilities are. Used, oberheim matrix 12 and xpander 14 phone jac oberheim matrix 12 and xpander 14 phone jack. 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. It comes with a calzone case in very good condition also on the outside but the inside wore out. Oberheim ob8 w factory midi and page 2 just serviced. Vse boardwide rules and guidelines if your help request has been solved, please edit your first post in order to select the topic icon to let others know your topic has been solved. Meticulously overhauled by the most critical professionals around and working perfectly. Oberheim xpander synth with oddernmart xpander xpansion.
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. Products for oberheim matrix 12 and xpander replacement keys parts. Each voice or a voice group can be assigned to its own midi channel or one of the 6 onboard cvgate inputs. The xpander was the first oberheim synth to feature an extensive midi implementation. Vintage jukebox dont stop the music recommended for you. Glenn miller 100 greatest hits full album the best of swing duration. 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. The oberheim xpander was a very ambitious synth for the time 1984. 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. A song made entirely on a multi tracked oberheim xpander vintage analog synthesizer. We want our items to outlast others on the market, and spare no expense doing what we can to promote their longterm reliability.
Matrixsynth is supported by affiliate links that use cookies to track clickthroughs and sales. The xpander was oberheim s first synth product that was designed from the ground up with midi in mind. The obvfd upgrade is a fullytested circuit board that is equivalent in both form and function to the display pcb used by oberheim in the xpander and matrix12 synthesisers. Two cyrus quattro multi room kitseach box contains a module, a board, an xpander remote and a cable, plus there is an extra xpander remote. Hello i have an xpander, seems like multi patches are missing. This is also how you load in our ob xpander wav file data via your computers audio interface. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. Otherwise you should just buy an ob8 and be done with it. Theee analogue megasynth builtbj 1984 this is the multilingual version. The oberheim matrix12 was based on the same voice architecture of the. The xpander was oberheims first synth product that was designed from the ground up with midi in mind. It is a performance with clavia factory patch by curt nolte to demo the verb.
The oberheim xpander was impressive and no mistake, but a year later it would be trumped by the massive matrix12, a keyboard version that doubled the polyphony and added a 61note fullsized velocitysensitive keyboard. Xpander polyphony is a bit low to get alot of mileage out of multitimbrality. Review analog lab 2 from arturia soundbytes magazine. In 1999, the ep won an award at the international dance music awards for best technotrance 12. Though the xpander isnt as tweak friendly as an analog synth with 1 fader for every parameter, its still an amazing and deep tool that can be. Oberheim xpander voice fail problem vintage synth explorer. 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. One of the most sought after analog instruments of all time. I suspect the possibility of patch viruses that crash the synth. Sound very flexible synth with one of the best and wide fat sounds ever heard. Sound very flexible synth with one of the best and wide fat sounds ever heard, only one. I cant afford much out of the 5k range and ill certainly have to unload a bit of gear to. 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. It uses modern vacuum fluorescent displays to replace the aging or faulty originals and extend the life of the instrument.
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. Each voice has five lfos, each with about five different wave shapes, plus the ability to sample most other modulators. The full product contains over 15,400 wav samples making up over 488. Xplorer may change things but i havent tried it yet. Here too is another producer that mentions the prophet 5 as a favorite polyphonic synthesizer. Oberheim xpander and matrix 12 repair parts and keys. Includes patch sheets and schematics for many vintage synths including arp. It is essentially a keyboardless, sixvoice version of the matrix12 released a year later, in 1985. Commercial patches available for the oberheim xpander synth fool. 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, band pass, notch, phase shift filter, five dadsr envelopes, three lfos, four ramp generators, 3 tracking generators, lag. Oberheim matrix 12xpander cassette or wav file loading. Matrix12 12 xpander oberheim matrix 12 12 xpander synthesizer. Aug 03, 2012 a song made entirely on a multi tracked oberheim xpander vintage analog synthesizer.
Studio repair nikolaus riehm gear guts gallery synthesizer picture album. The part to sell here, is a battery replacement for your oberheim xpander vintage synthesizer. Download via our free email delivery and get your new oberheim matrix 12 or xpander sounds today. It was a 6voice, multitimbral analog synthesizer with an extremely flexible design. 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. Why buy the full collection when analog lab 2 has all the sounds. Oberheim xpander voice fail problem i noticed today that a voice in my xpander was failing the autotune routine for both vcos and pw. Backuping and more space is possible via a cassette interface or midi sysex dump. Im starting this thread to tell the story of my journey from reaktor noob to the completion of my goal. Oberheim xpander firmware latest os upgrade eprom set version voice 1.
In the same spirit of samplemoog, sampleob xpander brings a world of sampled oberheim analog synths to the sampletank world. This threads purpose is to help anybody who has an oberheim matrix6 get the. Click on the thumbnail for higher resolution photo of the actual xpander for sale. The manual is correct, according to oberheim but my xpander responds to tune requests. Press the switch button to transmit the data and the expander will play the new sound when its. The song is called expand your mind and is taken from. Oberheim xpander synth samples available to buy on ebay. 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.
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