Oberheim Matrix-6R Resources

The Matrix-6R is the rack version of the Matrix-6: a 6-voice analog synthesizer released by Oberheim in 1986.

Matrix-6R Patches

Below are some Oberheim Matrix-6R patch files for download, and links to additional sounds for sale elsewhere.

Matrix 6 Casette Sounds

Here are about 1000 sounds found originally at Synth Zone (as matrixpatch.zip), but the .MID files have been converted to .syx sysex files. They're organized into 11 files that categorize the sounds. The original ReadMe file is also included in the .zip:

the 11 banks of patches supplied on cassette with the Oberheim Matrix6 and 6r. Saved as sysex dumps to standard midi files.

These files can be sent directly to your Matrix-6R via a sysex transfer program, and they can also be imported directly into Patch Base.

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Patches for Sale

  • Patchman Music has a set of 100 patches designed specifically for breath controllers for $60.
  • Kid Nepro offers a bank of 100 patches with a mix of "synth and acoustic sounds" for $25.
Oberheim Matrix-6R Editor Screenshot

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