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Re: Matrix 1000

2011-11-13 by Quazimodo

http://soundprogramming.net/synthesizers/oberheim/oberheim_matrix_1000

Cheers,
TOM



--- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, Steve Mays <thisismyaccount@...> wrote:
>
> I just took my Matrix 1000 out of long term storage (that means my 
> closet). Works fine when first turned on but after a few seconds when 
> playing a single note line (such as a bass line) I get notes that are 
> softer than others (which doesn't happen until after being on a minute 
> or so). I didn't get an owner's manual with it and would like to get 
> that and a service manual if anyone has them. I'm figuring that the one 
> or two of the voices are causing the problem so I plan to start 
> troubleshooting there. If any of you have seen this problem please let 
> me know. (Is there a way to get this thing into mono mode? I'm using the 
> module for bass lines so I don't need polyphony at the moment.)
> 
> -- 
> 
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