1. Acabatview
The MATRIBOX is a compact multi-effects processor featuring potent circuit design and high-quality digital effects. It includes over 130 diverse effects suitable for various musicians playing electric, acoustic, or bass guitar, and even keyboards. It is designed to enhance your playing sound.
The Matribox excels in electric guitar sound processing, offering over 40 legendary amplifier models and numerous simulators based on classic effect pedals. These are all derived from white-box digital modeling technology, ensuring every detail of the tone is captured from real electronic components. It features 9 movable effect modules, allowing you to create your personalized effect matrix.
For more detailed information, please refer to the official user manual (PDF) available aquí.
2. Introducció al panell
2.1. Controls del tauler frontal
Imatge: Detallada view of the Matribox front panel with labeled controls.
- Botó de VOLUM: Controla el volum principal.
- Pantalla de visualització: Shows preset information and other operational details.
- Knobs (3): Can be turned or pressed to adjust parameters or change menus.
- GLOBAL Button: Press to enter the Global menu.
- DRUM Button: Press to turn on/off the drum machine; hold to enter the Drum menu.
- Botó TORNAR: Premeu per tornar al menú anterior.
- Botó DESA: Press to enter the Save menu to store changed parameters, rename, or copy presets.
- Bottom Knobs (3): Adjust parameters at the bottom of the screen; each menu has different functions.
- Footswitches (2): Used to switch presets forward or backward. Press both together to enter the tuner; long press both together to enter the looper.
- Pedal d'expressió: Controls effect parameters or volume, and pressing the toe hard switches the pedal function.
2.2. Connexions del panell posterior
Image: Rear panel showing input, output, and power connections.
- INPUT (1/4" TS mono): For plugging in your instrument.
- OUTPUT (2 x 1/4" TS stereo): For plugging into amps or other equipment.
- AUX IN (1/8" TRS stereo): For connecting external devices (phone, MP3 player).
- PHONES (1/8" TRS stereo): For plugging in headphones.
- USB (Type-C): Connects to a computer for use with supporting edit software or functions as an audio interface.
- DC 9V (500mA): Connecteu la presa d'alimentació negativa central de 9 V CC.
3. Configuració i connexions
3.1. Alimentació de la unitat
- Always use a DC9V center negative 500mA AC adapter. Using an adapter other than specified can damage the unit or cause malfunction.
- Connecteu sempre l'adaptador de CA a una presa de CA que subministra el volum nominaltage.
- Desendolleu la unitat durant les tempestes llamps o quan no l'utilitzeu durant llargs períodes.
3.2. Connecting Instruments and Audio Devices
- Before connecting or disconnecting any cables, always turn OFF the power to the Matribox and all other equipment.
- Ensure all connection cables and the AC adapter are disconnected before moving the unit.
- Connecteu el vostre instrument al INPUT (1/4" TS mono) jack.
- Connecta't a amplifiers or other equipment using the OUTPUT (2 x 1/4" TS stereo) preses.
- For external audio playback, connect your device to the AUX IN (1/8" TRS stereo).
- For private monitoring, connect headphones to the PHONES (1/8" TRS stereo) jack.
- For computer connectivity and audio interface functions, use the USB (tipus C) port.
4. Modes de funcionament
The Matribox offers two main working modes: Preset Mode and Stomp Mode.
4.1. Mode preestablert
- In Preset Mode, any footswitch can be pressed to switch between presets.
- Presets are numbered from P01-P99 (user presets) to F01-F99 (factory presets).
- A small asterisk (*) next to the preset number on the display indicates that the preset has been changed.
4.2. Stomp Mode
- In Stomp Mode, pressing any footswitch will toggle the on/off status of the corresponding effect module.
- The specific module controlled by each footswitch can be configured in the Effects Editing menu.
4.3. Canvi entre modes
- From the main menu, press and hold the right footswitch (►) to switch between Preset Mode and Stomp Mode.
5. Effects Editing Menu
To access the Effects Editing menu, press the PARA knob in the main menu.
5.1. Navigating and Adjusting Parameters
- Gireu el PARA knob to select the effect module you wish to edit.
- Premeu el botó PARA knob to navigate to the next page of parameters for the current module. The top right corner of the display shows the number of pages.
- The three knobs at the bottom of the screen correspond to the three parameters displayed in the screen's parameter bar. Use these to switch modules on/off, select effects, and adjust effect parameters.
5.2. Footswitch Control in Stomp Mode
- If you enter the Effects Editing menu while in Stomp Mode, a "FS Switch" option will appear. This allows you to assign any footswitch to control the on/off state of the current module.
5.3. Adjusting the Effect Chain
- In the Effects Editing menu, press and hold the PARA knob to adjust the effect chain order.
6. Configuració global
Premeu el botó GLOBAL button to enter the Global menu. Turn the PARA knob to select a setting, then press it to navigate to the next page of parameters.
6.1. Input/Output Settings
- Nivell d'entrada: Adjusts the input level of your instrument from -20dB to 20dB.
- No CAB (Left/Right): Turning this on bypasses the CAB module for the Matribox's left/right output channel, ignoring preset settings.
6.2. USB Audio Settings
- Rec Level: Adjusts the volume of USB Audio recording from -20dB to 20dB.
- Nivell del monitor: Adjusts the volume of USB Audio monitoring from -20dB to 6dB.
- Rec Mode (Left/Right): Allows you to set the optional left/right channel to be a dry signal or a wet signal when USB recording.
6.3. Tap Tempo Mode
- FX1, FX2, DLY, and MOD modules can be synchronized to the preset BPM, overriding their individual preset settings.
6.4. Expression Pedal (EXP) Setting
Premeu el botó PARA knob to enter the EXP Setting menu.
- Objectiu: Select the expression pedal's control target and specific parameters. Press the PARA knob to cycle through pages and select targets.
- EXP Range: Adjust the maximum and minimum values for the expression pedal. Press the PARA knob to cycle through pages.
- Calibra: Premeu el botó PARA knob to enter the Calibrate menu and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the expression pedal.
6.5. Restabliment de fàbrica
Premeu el botó PARA knob to enter the Factory Reset menu. Select OK to erase all user data and restore the device to factory settings.
6.6. Sobre
The About menu displays information about the Matribox's firmware version.
7. Tuner, Looper, and Drum Machine
7.1. Sintonitzador
- Press the left (◄) and right (►) footswitches together to enter the TUNER.
- Tuner mode can be set to Mute (for silent tuning), Bypass (for dry signal through), or Thru (for effect signal through).
- La calibració del to del sintonitzador es pot configurar de 435 Hz a 445 Hz.
7.2. Looper
- Press and hold the left (◄) and right (►) footswitches together to enter the LOOPER.
- Press the left (◄) footswitch to start recording. Press it again to end recording and begin playback. Press the left (◄) footswitch while playing to overdub.
- Press the right (►) footswitch to stop recording/playback. Press and hold the right (►) footswitch to clear all.
- The looper has two modes:
- Pre mode: Records mono audio without effects, up to 90 seconds.
- Post mode: Records stereo audio with effects, up to 45 seconds.
7.3. Drum Machine
- Manteniu premut el botó TAMBOR button to enter the Drum menu.
- The rhythm style, speed, and volume of the drum machine can be set here.
- When Sync is turned on, the drum machine's speed will synchronize with the preset BPM.
8. Effect List
The Matribox features a wide array of effects categorized into modules. Below is a summary of the available modules and their common parameters. For a complete list of individual effects and their detailed descriptions, please refer to the official user manual (PDF).
8.1. FX1 & FX2 Modules (Dynamic/Drive Effects)
These modules offer a variety of compression, overdrive, distortion, and wah effects.
| Paràmetre comú | Descripció |
|---|---|
| Mantenir | Controls the effect amount. |
| Sortida | Controls the effect output volume. |
| Atacar | Controls how soon the compressor starts to process the signal. |
| Clip | Controls the input sensitivity. |
| Cos | Controls the body resonance of the AC sim. |
| A dalt | Controls the upper harmonics of the AC sim. |
| Sentit | Controls the sensitivity. |
| Interval | Controls the effect range. |
| Q | Controls the filter Q. |
| Mix/Blend | Controls the wet/dry signal ratio. |
| profunditat | Controls the effect depth. |
| Taxa | Controls the effect speed. |
| Low/Bass | Controls the filter low frequency range. |
| High/Treble | Controls the filter high frequency range. |
| Sincronització | Switches preset BPM sync on/off. |
| Low Oct | Controls the lower octave volume. |
| High Oct | Controls the higher octave volume. |
| Seca | Controls the dry signal level. |
| Humit | Controls the wet signal ratio. |
| H-Pitch | Controls the higher pitch by half notes or one notes. |
| L-Pitch | Controls the lower pitch by half notes or one notes. |
| H-Vol | Controls the high pitch volume. |
| L-Vol | Controls the low pitch volume. |
| Gain/Fuzz | Controla la quantitat de guany. |
| H-Cut | Controls the effect high cut amount. |
| Freq | Controls the ring mod frequency. |
| Bé | Fine tune the ring mod frequency by 1Hz. |
| Tone/Filter | Controls the tone brightness. |
| Pas | Controls filter center frequency of different filters (steps). |
| Lluminós | Switches extra brightness on/off. |
8.2. AMP Module (Amplifier Models)
This module provides a selection of amplifier models for various tones.
| Paràmetre comú | Descripció |
|---|---|
| VOL/Gain | Controla el amp pre-gain. |
| To | Controls the tone brightness. |
| Tallar | Counterclockwise controls the tone brightness. |
| Output/Master/VOL | Controla el amp volum de sortida. |
| PRES | Controla el amp presència. |
| Baix | Controla el amp low frequency response. |
| Mitjà | Controla el amp mid frequency response. |
| Aguts | Controla el amp high frequency response. |
| Lluminós | Switches extra brightness on/off. |
| Char | Selects from 2 gain ranges (Cool/Hot). |
| MRange | Selects mid frequency ranges. |
| Balanç | Controls the tone control balance. |
| Freq | Controls the EQ center frequency. |
| EQ Q | Controls the EQ bandwidth. |
| Guany d'EQ | Controls the EQ boost/cut amount. |
8.3. NR Module (Noise Reduction)
This module helps to reduce unwanted noise in your signal.
| Paràmetre comú | Descripció |
|---|---|
| Tres | Controls the noise gate threshold. |
| Atacar | Controls how fast the noise gate starts to process the signal. |
| Rel | Controls the noise gate release time when the signal level is reached. |
8.4. CAB Module (Cabinet Simulation)
This module simulates various speaker cabinets.
| Paràmetre comú | Descripció |
|---|---|
| VOL | Controla el volum de sortida. |
8.5. EQ Module (Equalizer)
This module provides equalization for tone shaping.
| Paràmetre comú | Descripció |
|---|---|
| XX Hz | Boosts/cuts the frequency band. |
| VOL | Controla el volum de sortida. |
8.6. MOD Module (Modulation Effects)
This module includes various modulation effects like chorus, flanger, phaser, and tremolo.
| Paràmetre comú | Descripció |
|---|---|
| profunditat | Controls the effect depth. |
| Taxa | Controls the effect speed. |
| To | Controls the tone brightness. |
| VOL | Controls the effect output volume. |
| Detuneu | Controls the detune amounts by 1 cent. |
| Humit | Controls the wet signal level. |
| Seca | Controls the dry signal level. |
| Retard previ | Controls the pre delay time. |
| FdBk | Controls the feedback amount. |
| Biaix | Controls the waveform offset amount. |
| Sincronització | Switches preset BPM sync on/off. |
8.7. DLY Module (Delay Effects)
This module provides various delay effects.
| Paràmetre comú | Descripció |
|---|---|
| Barrejar | Controls the wet/dry signal ratio. |
| Temps | Controla el temps de retard. |
| Fdbk | Controls the feedback amount. |
| Mod | Controls the modulation amount. |
| To | Controls the effect tone brightness. |
| S-Profunditat | Controls the sweeping depth. |
| S-Rate | Controls the sweeping speed. |
| Sincronització | Switches preset BPM sync on/off. |
| Sender | Switches effect trail on/off. |
8.8. RVB Module (Reverb Effects)
This module offers various reverb effects.
| Paràmetre comú | Descripció |
|---|---|
| Barrejar | Controls the wet/dry signal ratio. |
| Retard previ | Controls the pre delay time. |
| Decaïment | Controls the reverb decay time. |
| HDamp | Controls the high cut amount. |
| To | Controls the effect tone brightness. |
| Lo End | Controls the effect low frequency amount. |
| Hi End | Controls the effect high frequency amount. |
| Sender | Switches effect trail on/off. |
9. Manteniment
9.1. Neteja
- Netegeu la unitat només amb un drap sec.
9.2. Alterations
- No obriu la unitat.
- No intenteu reparar l’aparell vosaltres mateixos.
- Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer's warranty.
10. Solució De Problemes
10.1. Device Won't Turn On
- Assegureu-vos que la font d'alimentació estigui connectada correctament.
- Comproveu si l'adaptador d'alimentació funciona correctament.
- Check if you're using the correct power adapter.
10.2. No Sound Or Slight Sound
- Assegureu-vos que els cables estiguin connectats correctament.
- Assegureu-vos que el botó de volum estigui ajustat correctament.
- When the expression pedal is used for volume control, check its position and volume settings.
- Comproveu la configuració del volum del mòdul d'efectes.
- Comproveu els paràmetres de volum preestablerts.
- Assegureu-vos que el vostre dispositiu d'entrada no estigui silenciat.
10.3. Soroll
- Assegureu-vos que els cables estiguin connectats correctament.
- Comproveu la presa de sortida de l'instrument.
- Check if you're using the correct power adapter.
- Si el so prové del vostre instrument, proveu d'utilitzar el mòdul de reducció de soroll per ajustar-lo.
10.4. Sound Problems
- Assegureu-vos que els cables estiguin connectats correctament.
- Comproveu la presa de sortida de l'instrument.
- If you're using this device with other pedals, check to see if other pedals are set up properly.
- Comproveu la configuració dels paràmetres dels efectes. Si els efectes s'estableixen en extrems, Matribox només pot emetre soroll.
10.5. Problems With Expression Pedal
- Comproveu la configuració d'activació/desactivació del pedal d'expressió.
- Proveu de calibrar el pedal.
11. Especificacions
| Categoria | Detall |
|---|---|
| A/D/A Converter | Àudio d'alt rendiment de 24 bits |
| Sampfreqüència ling | 44.1 kHz |
| SNR | 110 dB |
| Maximum Simultaneous Effects | 9 |
| Memòria predefinida | 99 User Presets/99 Factory Presets |
| Looper Record Time | 90 segons |
| Drum Machine Patterns | 100 Patrons |
| Entrada de guitarra | 1/4” Unbalanced (TS), 1M Ohms |
| Entrada auxiliar | 1/8" Stereo (TRS), 10k Ohms |
| Sortides esquerra/dreta | 1/4″ Unbalanced (TS), 1k Ohms |
| Sortida d'auriculars | 1/8″ Stereo (TRS), 47 Ohms |
| Port USB | Port USB 2.0 tipus C |
| USB Recording Sampli Rate | 44.1 kHz |
| USB Recording Bit Depth | 16 o 24 bits |
| Dimensions (L x P x A) | 200 mm x 137.5 mm x 53.6 mm |
| Pes de la unitat | 732 g |
| Requisits d'alimentació | DC 9V center negative, 500mA |
11.1. Product Properties from JSON
| Propietat | Valor |
|---|---|
| S'inclouen les piles? | Sí |
| Interfície de maquinari | USB |
| Audio output effects | Multi-effects |
| Tipus de control | Pedal |
| Substància química molt preocupant | Cap |
| Origen | Xina continental |
| Tipus d'endoll | Endoll de la UE |
| Tipus | Efectes |
12. Consells d'usuari
- Experiment with the 9 movable effect modules to create unique effect chains.
- Utilize the PC/Mac editor for more precise control and management of presets and IRs.
- When using the looper, remember that "Pre mode" records mono audio without effects for longer durations, while "Post mode" records stereo audio with effects for shorter durations.
- If experiencing noise, try adjusting the noise reduction module (NR Module) parameters.
13. Garantia i Suport
Please note the following regarding warranty and support:
- Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer's warranty.
- For any malfunction or support inquiries, please prepare information including the model name, serial number, and specific symptoms, then contact SONICAKE support at support@sonicake.com.
14. Demostració de vídeo del producte
Video: A demonstration of the Sonicake Matribox QME-50 Multi Effects Processor in use with a guitar.
