From codemechanic Sent Wed, Nov 7th 2018, 01:03
From codemechanic Sent Wed, Nov 7th 2018, 01:03
I would add that Xpansions issue 8 from 1991 confirms the latest software versions found on sequencer.de: Xpander Main Processor: 1.2 Voice: 1.4 Cassette: 1.0 Matrix 12 Main Processor: 1.1 Voice: 1.6 Cassette: 1.0 -Ben On Wed, Nov 7, 2018 at 8:35 AM codemechanic <xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx> wrote: > > Hi Brian, > > I own an Xpander which I believe has v1.2 Main board ROMs and v1.4 > Voice board ROMs, but unfortunately I can't confirm that as I'm out of > the country at the moment. > > In searching around it seems like there's more information out there > on the Xpander than there is on the Matrix 12. I couldn't track down > Matrix 12 main board ROMs anywhere. The only way I can come close to > confirming the latest revision numbers for the Matrix 12 ROMs was via > a page on sequencer.de: > https://www.sequencer.de/blog/oberheim-xpander-oberheim-matrix-12/2547 > > "Softwareversionen/most recent software version: > Processor: 1.2 (Matrix12: 1.1) > Voice version: 1.4 (Matrix12: 1.6)" > > From the information found there it sounds like the latest revs are > 1.2/1.4 for the Xpander, and 1.1/1.6 for the Matrix 12. Further > information on the Xpander revisions comes via the software update > operational instructions released 4/5/85 > (http://www.synthzone.com/midi/oberheim/obxp/xpandros.zip): > > "If the main processor version reads 1.2, the Xpander already contains > the most recent main processor version. The voice processor version > will be displayed as 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, or 1.4. Again, if the version > displayed is below 1.4, the software should be updated." > > I was also able to find documentation regarding the Midi > specification, software updates etc. for the Xpander that I can send > your way if you're interested. There sure is some interesting > information found in the Xpansions newsletter archives: > http://www.synthzone.com/midi/oberheim/obxp/xpansion.zip > > -Ben > On Wed, Nov 7, 2018 at 4:13 AM Brian Willoughby <xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>= wrote: > > > > Here are some more details: > > > > The Matrix-12 Processor Board has five 8KB ROMs > > The Xpander Processor Board has four 8KB ROMs > > Voice Boards have two 8KB ROMs, and appear to be universal for Xpander = & Matrix-12 (not confirmed). > > > > I have an incomplete set of Matrix-12 Processor Board v1.2 ROMs, (0, 1,= 4), and I need the two missing ROMs (2, 3). > > I am still looking for a complete set of M12 PB v1.1 ROMs, but I might = just buy a ROM reader and pull the chips from my Matrix-12. > > > > My Matrix-12 has v1.6 on the Voice Boards. > > > > > > Meanwhile, I recall a resource that listed the latest ROM versions for = both Xpander and Matrix-12, for both Main and Voice firmware. Can anyone po= int me to that? I have a friend who is interested in upgrading his Xpander = to the latest, if we can find out what the latest is. I=E2=80=99ll probably= update my Matrix-12, too, since Main PB v1.1 seems to be old. > > > > I have a complete set of Xpander Processor Board v1.2 ROMs > > I have a complete set of Voice Board v1.4 ROMs > > I have a complete set of Voice Board v1.6 ROMs > > > > Brian Willoughby > > > > > > On Nov 4, 2018, at 5:56 PM, Brian Willoughby <xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx> = wrote: > > > I have several copies of the Xpander ROM files, and at least one of t= hem is valid. > > > > > > I=E2=80=99m looking for Matrix-12 ROM files. At the very least, I wou= ld like the Processor Board ROM data. It would be nice to have the Voice Bo= ard ROM data as well. > > > > > > I=E2=80=99m working on a patch librarian for macOS, and need the ROM = data to scan for undocumented MIDI System Exclusive details. > > > > Brian Willoughby > > Sound Consulting > > > > > -- > benjamin allen > xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx > 415.624.9111 > http://www.codemechanic.com --=20 benjamin allen xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx 415.624.9111 http://www.codemechanic.com