--- In oberheim@yahoogroups.com , "eggwheatis" <phil@...> wrote:

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> I want to buy a Matrix 12 or Xpander...
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> let me know off list.
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> Thanks, phil.
>

I had the same predicament a few months ago and nearly got conned into
buying a Matrix 12 that didnt exsist .....So I ended up buying a real
Xpander...

There are no differences between the two except the matrix 12 has the
guts of 2 xpanders and a keyboard.... Obviously you can play around
with six more voices in the 12 but there really is no need...There is
no other synth like the Xpander in terms of depth of functionality
unless you are going to go modular, and six voices in unison is almost
too much with regards to thickness any more than that and you start to
get phasing. I've never regretted buying it and most other synths
around me have taken a back burner since I've had it (be warned its
extremely easy to get lost in the void of playing with this thing).
Anyway I hope that helps! ! You are more likely find an xpander anyway
plus it will be a fair bit cheaper!.. Good luck which ever one you buy
you will not regret it! Feel free to give me a shout if you have
anymore questions.