Matrix-1000 editor

[Andrew Schrock]

On Sat, 11 Oct 1997, Peter Mörck wrote:

> > >You're talking about the Access-Programmer for the Matrix 1000 (there is
> > also one available dor the Microwave). Costs about 700DM (400-500DM used).
> > Cool thing, but it's patched into the MIDI-line, so there should/will be
> > some problems with timing and stuff , especially since these programmers
> > have to use sysex. Consider it as a 'quasi-realtime' controller ;-)
> 
> That's the whole idea.. See.. I don't want to suspend cubase or shut it
> down just to be able to change a parameter.

I've had much the same problem, with a little twist. I have a powerbook
180 that I do all my sequencing on, I can't afford soundiver or any 
commercial editor, and there's no mac shareware m1000 patch editor.
Because of this I decided to pick up a matrix-6r.. hey, it's a matrix,
it's cheap, and although it doesn't allow for satisfactory realtime
editing of parameters via knobs or sliders, it will allow me to actually
*edit* patches finally. Additionally, unlike the PC-1600 it's actually
another *sound source*. (note: the 6r is still in the mail so I can't
really personally attest to how well the matrix-1000 and 6r combo works) 

I'm also a little wary of peavey gear.. having done pro audio setup for a
few years i can safely say all their amps have the reputation of being
"toys", and I've never been comfortable using them. Not to say that I
don't desprately want a PC-1600 and spectrum analog filter :) (if anybody
has the filter that they want to unload, drop me an email) 

BTW, has anybody done a mod for external audio in for the matrix-6/1000?

Andrew