Matrix-12 V2
by Arturia · Synth · Polyphonic analog synth emulation
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Matrix-12 V2 emulates the Oberheim Matrix-12, a 12-voice programmable analog polysynth with a 15-mode filter and a deep modulation matrix.
It keeps the original's 27 sources and 47 destinations, 5 envelopes and 5 LFOs, and adds six keyboard zones and two effects slots.
Best for: Keys & Synths, Bass, Sound Design. Genres: Electronic & EDM, Pop, Ambient & Cinematic.
Keywords: polyphonic, analog, hardware emulation, modulation matrix, 80s, brass, deep, modular, pads, sound design, subtractive, surgical, tempo-synced, textures.
What it does
Matrix-12 V2 recreates the Oberheim Matrix-12. Arturia describes it as "programmable analog freedom" and says it combines "modular flexibility, analog richness, and 15-mode filter" with new features.
- Voices: 12 voices of polyphony with dual oscillators per voice.
- Filter: 15 modes including 4 low-pass, 3 high-pass, 2 band-pass, notch, phase shift and combinations.
- Modulation: 27 modulation sources and 47 destinations, with 5 assignable envelopes, 5 tempo-syncable LFOs and 4 ramp processors.
- Zones: 6 independent keyboard zones for splits and layers.
- Effects: two effect slots with phaser, flanger, chorus, delays and reverb.
It is part of V Collection.
When to use it
Matrix-12 V2 is the pick for Oberheim's brassy polysynth tone and its modulation matrix, which lets you build complex, evolving patches without patch cables. It has a larger feature set than u-he Repro and Diva, which cover classic analog poly sounds, and where TAL-J-8 targets the Jupiter-8 side of the '80s, Matrix-12 V2 covers the Oberheim side.
- Best for: '80s brass and poly pads, big layered splits, and complex modulated textures.
- Genres: synth-pop, electronic, film and ambient.
- Look elsewhere if: you want a quick, few-knob analog synth; the matrix page takes time to learn.
- Standout: the 15-mode filter combined with 27 sources and 47 destinations of modulation.
What producers say
The main published review found it close to the original, with some technical reservations.
- Sound On Sound (2015) Gordon Reid found it "capable of some surprisingly accurate emulations of the Matrix 12" and praised its MIDI CC automation.
- Gripe: the same review said oscillator phase initialization "must be fixed" and that the effects structure and lack of individual outputs "preclude true multitimbral operation."
Where to buy
- Arturia: $149
Tutorials and reviews
- Arturia Matrix 12 V: Demo & Tutorial
- Arturia Matrix 12 V tutorial part 2
- Arturia introduces Matrix 12 V
- ARTURIA Matrix-12 V Demo & Review [English Captions]
- Matrix-12 V Synthesizer by Arturia (No Talking)
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