Intellijel Metropolix Manual

Multitrack, performance-oriented pitch, gate and mod sequencer

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Metropolix

Multitrack, Performance-Oriented

Pitch, Gate and Mod Sequencer

Manual (English)

Firmware Version: 1.5 | Revision: 2025.04.29

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Page 1 Metropolix Multitrack, Performance-Oriented Pitch, Gate and Mod Sequencer Manual (English) Firmware Version: 1.5 | Revision: 2025.04.29...
Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPLIANCE INSTALLATION Installing Your Module Connecting an Optional Expander Module Installing with the Metropolix Backpack Installing in a Metropolix Solo Kit METROPOLIX OVERVIEW MANUAL CONVENTIONS FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW OUTPUTS INPUTS SECTIONS PITCH SLIDERS PULSE COUNT GATE TYPES SCREEN &...
Page 3 SETUP > ADVANCED Options Factory Menu SCALE Customizing Scale Shortcuts Locking and Unlocking Scales Creating & Editing User Scales Sequencing User Scale Selection TRACK SETTINGS ORDER Order Options Customizing ORDER Shortcuts LEN (LENGTH) SWING SLIDE TIME (TRACK) GATE Metropolix Manual...
Page 4 Editing Stage Voltage in a MOD Lane Editing Gates in a MOD Lane Assigning a MOD Lane to an OUT Jack Assigning a MOD Lane to an Internal Parameter Assigning Order, Length & Clock Div to MOD Lanes CONTROL KNOBS Control Knob Destinations Metropolix Manual...
Page 5 USB Micro Extender Metropolix Solo Metropolix Backpack Global Settings Track Settings MOD Lane Settings Learning CC Assignments in your DAW CALIBRATION Entering Calibration Mode Calibrating Metropolix Outputs Calibrating Metropolix Inputs FACTORY RESET FIRMWARE UPDATES Firmware Change Log TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Metropolix Manual...
Page 6 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Intellijel Designs, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Any digital equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 7 INSTALLATION Intellijel Eurorack modules are designed to be used with a Eurorack-compatible case and power supply. We recommend you use Intellijel cases and power supplies. Before installing a new module in your case, you must ensure your power supply has a free power header and sufficient available capacity to power the module: ●...
Page 8 Eurorack case. Ensure the red stripe on the cable lines up with the -12V pins on the bus board. On Intellijel power supplies the pins are labelled with the label “-12V” and a thick white stripe. Sometimes the connectors are shrouded, ensuring the cable can only be oriented in one direction.
Page 9 Using the I2C cable included with your expander module, connect one end to the module’s 6-pin I2C connector and the other end to the I2C port on your Metropolix module. Both ports are shrouded to ensure they can be connected in only one direction.
Page 10 On the rear of Metropolix, locate the four hex screws on the main board, and remove the one on the bottom right (as shown below). Keep this handy.
Page 11 Metropolix Backpack, find the corresponding 6-pin I2C_UART (blue) & 10-pin POWER_OUT (red) sockets (below right). Turn over the Metropolix Backpack to align the 6-pin & 10-pin sockets to match the headers. If positioned correctly, the orientation of the words ‘METROPOLIX BACKPACK’ should match other labels on Metropolix (eg.
Page 12 Connect USB-AP_NT on the Metropolix Backpack to USB socket on Metropolix (as shown below) Take the 10-pin to 16-pin power ribbon cable (removed from the rear of Metropolix earlier) and connect the 10-pin end to the ‘POWER’ connector on the Backpack. Then, select either the Long or Short 10-pin to 10-pin ribbon cable and connect it to the ‘MIDI-USB’...
Page 13 Install Metropolix back into your system, and then switch on the power to your case to ensure everything is functioning correctly. IMPORTANT: If you notice any unusual behaviour from your modules, switch off your system power immediately and check you’ve connected the module correctly.
Page 14 USB jack on the back of your Metropolix. Flip Metropolix over and position it flat over the case opening, such that the Power and I2C jacks on Metropolix align with the Power and I2C jacks on the Solo’s circuit board .
Page 15 Afix the correct plug type to the included power supply, and plug it into the mains. Connect the barrel end of the power supply into the power socket on the back of Metropolix Solo. The other cables you connect depend on how you plan to use Metropolix Solo.
Page 16 ● 8 separate and individual MODulation lanes are accessed via the MOD button. Each MOD lane has 8-stages of modulation values and its own playback ORDER, LENgth, and clock DIVision; and each lane is routable to one of Metropolix’ two assignable outputs or to dozens of internal destinations, allowing for some sophisticated and powerful self-modulation.
Page 17 ● Metropolix stores up to 64 preset configurations (in 8 banks of 8 presets), and all live settings are stored in EPROM, ensuring that your Metropolix will always power up exactly as you left it — even if you haven’t saved them to a preset. By default presets can change all the structural (menu-based) elements of your sequencer without overwriting the front panel controls, but full recall is also available.
Page 18 The Front Panel consists of numerous input and output jacks, plus a plethora of buttons, switches, knobs, and other such controllers. Each of these is described briefly below, though more detailed descriptions are contained later in the manual. Metropolix Manual...
Page 19 LED indicates the type of signal assigned to it. CLOCK OUT - Outputs a clock from Metropolix. A clock signal is output only when the sequencer is running. The output clock can run at any division of the input (whether internally or externally clocked), as set by the Clk Div parameter accessed via the ALT + (Stage 5) button, as discussed in CLK, later in this manual.
Page 20 X IN jack, and what those various parameters accomplish. Y IN - A second AUX input for controlling Metropolix. It is functionally identical to the X IN. Z IN - A third AUX input for controlling Metropolix. It, too, is functionally identical to X IN.
Page 21 SCREEN and PUSH-ENCODER for setting and viewing Metropolix functions; three TRACK buttons for selecting which track you wish to edit (TRK 1, TRK 2 or MOD Lanes); and an EXIT button, which exits any open menus and/or returns the screen to Metropolix’ top-level HOME Screen.
Page 22 PITCH SLIDERS (SECTION 1) These sliders determine the default pitch value of each corresponding stage. Metropolix uses the position of these sliders as a starting point for determining the actual pitch output by each stage on each track. On a GLOBAL level: ●...
Page 23 Track Menu enables you to assign notes that are out of scale. NOTE: Metropolix offers the option of loading stored pitch values with a Preset in its SETUP menu. If you choose to load this data, then the pitch you hear may not match the sliders. Similarly if a...
Page 24 In general, the type (and number) of gates generated while on a stage is determined by the GATE TYPE switches (described below). NOTE: Metropolix offers the option of loading switch positions with a Preset in its SETUP menu. If you choose to load this data, then the pulse count you hear may not match the switches. You can...
Page 25 NOTE: Ratchets can create additional gates within the time frame of a single pulse. See RATCH more information about the relationship between ratchets and Gate Type. NOTE: Metropolix offers the option of loading switch positions with a Preset in its SETUP menu. If you choose to load this data, then the Gate Type you hear may not match the switches.
Page 26 EXIT button. SCREEN The contents of the screen change dynamically as you edit different Metropolix functions. Most editing screens are accessed by pressing one of the many buttons contained within the GLOBAL, TRACK, and STAGE sections of the panel, and will be discussed where appropriate.
Page 27 Long-Press (>1 sec) the Encoder to perform an action (used on SCALE screen) PRESS the encoder to lock (used on SCALE screen) Indicates the parameter is assigned to one of the CTRL knobs (either 1” or a “2”), and can therefore not be changed by turning the encoder. Metropolix Manual...
Page 28 ● HOME Screen access : Press the EXIT button to access the top-level HOME Screens (described below), or to step backwards out of any Metropolix menus. Metropolix features several HOME Screens — each of which displays a different overview of Metropolix’ current configuration. Once at the HOME Screen level, rotate the encoder to cycle through the various screens.
Page 29 HOME Screen 1 : Positions Overview The first HOME screen shows the current STAGE position (and its playback status) for Metropolix’ two note tracks and one of its MOD Lane. Home Screen Indicator : Solid line indicates this is the first of four Home Screens, which you access by rotating the encoder.
Page 30 Pitch Post : Displays (in semitones) any Pitch-Post modulation applied to a track (either via the internal MOD track, a CTRL knob assignment, or an AUX (X, Y, Z) CV input. Pitch Override Indicator : A dot above a note indicates the pitch is being set by a per-stage pitch override. Metropolix Manual...
Page 31 In this case, the value displayed on the screen reflects the loaded preset value, which might differ from the front panel controls (until the front panel controls are modified, in which case the indicator dot disappears). Metropolix Manual...
Page 32 0V line becomes longer. MOD Lanes : These eight columns represent Metropolix’ eight MOD Lanes. As Metropolix plays, these columns indicate the value of each stage’s MOD voltage. 0V is represented by the dotted line in the middle of the column.
Page 33 TRACK BUTTONS Metropolix is a multitrack sequencer. Two of the tracks (TRK 1 and TRK 2) are designed for traditional note, gate, and CV sequencing, while an additional eight separate lanes of modulation are accessible via the MOD button. Specifically: ●...
Page 34 Lanes, depending on which you’re editing. To open and edit a Track/Lane Menu: Press Metropolix’ ALT button, followed by the button (TRK 1, TRK 2 or MOD) whose menu you wish to edit. Turn the encoder to scroll through the available functions.
Page 35 Numerous examples that illustrate several ways that Gate Stretching extends your rhythmic options (when combined with other parameters) are given in Gate Stretching - Examples, later in the manual. Metropolix Manual...
Page 36 This is a variation on the ‘classic’ ratcheting effect, in that it ensures the ratchets always repeat at the same rate, but it allows for the number of ratchets to expand or contract with gate length. Metropolix Manual...
Page 37 — , 0-127 Assigns a MIDI CC number to Metropolix’ SLIDE function. When Slide is activated on a Stage, Metropolix will transmit a value of 127 on this CC, over USB, using the MIDI Channel selection. Stages without slides will transmit a value of 0 on this CC.
Page 38 (sometimes CC 5, but not always), or you can assign it to any other function you’d like to control with Metropolix’ SLIDE lane. If you do not want the track to send Metropolix’ Slide Amount value as a CC, set the value to “—”..
Page 39 For more information, see Muting Tracks and MOD Lanes. NOTE : In order to run, Metropolix needs a clock, either internally generated or externally supplied. See the section, later in this manual, to learn about the different ways to clock Metropolix.
Page 40 LOOPY (∞) ∞ Press the (LOOPY) button to activate Metropolix’s Loopy mode. Loopy enables you to interject a short, linear sub-loop into the current sequencer pattern, which will play either forward or backward, depending on the ORDER Screen’s Direction parameter.
Page 41 MOD Lanes. If the MOD button is lit when you press the LOOPY button, Metropolix automatically switches to TRK 1, making it the ‘Current’ track. Turn the encoder to set the desired number of LOOP PULSES (in number of pulses, or ‘Auto’).
Page 42 Lift your finger, then press and hold a different Stage button to shift the loopy region to begin at that stage. Release the held Stage button. Loopy returns to playing your original sequence at the point it would be at had Loopy not been triggered. Metropolix Manual...
Page 43 ● If LOOP PULSES < the PULSE COUNT total of the stages within the loopy cycle, then loopy will cycle after the requested number of pulses, and before it reaches the final stage. In this situation, Loopy performs as if only 1-finger were used. Metropolix Manual...
Page 44 Press and hold any other combination of two Stage buttons to shift the loopy region to begin and end at those stages. Release the held Stage buttons. Loopy returns to playing your original sequence at the point it would be at had Loopy not been triggered. Metropolix Manual...
Page 45 ● UPDATES: Any changes you make to a Stage’s settings (the PITCH SLIDER, for example) while the Stage button is being held will not be heard. In order to hear the changes, you must press the Stage button again after making the changes. Metropolix Manual...
Page 46 When Loopy is latched, a lock icon appears in the Action Display at the bottom of the screen. To unlatch Loopy, navigate back to the LOOPY screen (if you’re not already on it), then press either the LOOPY button or the encoder. Metropolix Manual...
Page 47 Lanes. To do so: Press and hold down the desired LOOPY button. The Action Display at the bottom of the Metropolix screen will say “MUTE TRK/LANE” and the three TRACK and eight STAGE/LANE buttons will light. While still pressing the LOOPY button, press a TRACK button to mute that track’s playback.
Page 48 GLOBAL SETTINGS (SECTION 6) Although Metropolix is a three track sequencer, there are many parameters that apply to the entire unit, as a whole — and thus affect all Tracks at a global level. These are the “global settings,” and they are accessed by the set of three grey buttons to the right of the red Transport buttons: ●...
Page 49 TIP: To reset any SETUP MENU item to its default value, simply select it (highlighting it), and long-press the encoder. SETUP MENU options are grouped under different headings, such as GLOBAL, PRESET and ADVANCED, and are discussed on the following pages. Metropolix Manual...
Page 50 FUNCTION OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Clock Src Internal Metropolix uses its own internal clock, which runs at the tempo set in the BPM field (accessed via the BPM button). External Metropolix uses an external clock patched into its CLK IN jack. MIDI Metropolix uses an external MIDI clock that arrives over its USB port.
Page 51 Outputs a gate that pulses with the sequencer clock, making it easier to tune percussive voices or any oscillator that runs through a VCA with a fast closing AD-type envelope. When set to ‘Clock,’ the sequencer must be running in order to transmit a clocked gated. Metropolix Manual...
Page 52 Factory Reset option available from the Factory Menu. If desired, you can define your own Init Preset using the Set Init Preset option, which is accessed by selecting the Presets Setup option in the SETUP menu’s ADVANCED section. Metropolix Manual...
Page 53 DAW (if it’s so configured). SysEx Transfer… Opens a submenu of options for selecting which specific Metropolix settings you wish to transmit over MIDI System Exclusive. The options are:...
Page 54 — If set to ‘—’, any queued preset loads occur only when Metropolix is RESET manually (via the RESET button or a properly configured RESET input jack). Without a reset signal, the patch will never load (until the sequencer is stopped).
Page 55 GATE TYPE slider values that are saved with it. Instead, the front panel switch positions are always representative of what the sequence plays. This is ideal for those who wish to take full advantage of Metropolix’ hands-on, jam-oriented approach to sequencing. This is the factory default setting.
Page 56 Use this option to define which preset (if any) to use as a default starting point for making new (Init) presets with the SETUP menu’s Init Preset command. Preset number conforms to eight banks of eight. So, for example, Preset 15 = Bank 1, Button 7), etc. Metropolix Manual...
Page 57 Metropolix boots with RUN turned off. Metropolix boots with RUN turned on. Run Btn If Metropolix is currently running (and the RUN button is lit), this setting determines whether a subsequent press of the RUN button pauses the sequencer or stops it.
Page 58 Show Pos. If desired, you can have Metropolix’ screen display a small position indicator, which (like the PITCH SLIDER LEDs) identifies which of the active track’s Stages is currently playing. This parameter determines when and where this position indicator is displayed, as discussed here: The sequence position pointer appears on all Stage parameter editing screens.
Page 59 Metropolix’ Factory menu contains various housekeeping, test, and maintenance features. These modes are meant for use at (or by) Intellijel, and will likely never be needed in the field. To access the Factory Menu, highlight the Version number in the SETUP menu, then press down and hold the MOD button while pressing the encoder.
Page 60 For example, if you feed a 24ppq clock directly into Metropolix’s CLK IN jack from an external device, then choosing /6 will result in a standard sixteenth note pulse, and the BPM will be automatically calculated and displayed in the BPM field.
Page 61 (EXT CLOCK DIV) to achieve the desired tempo. This is likely necessary only if, for example, you’re feeding Metropolix with a clock (such as 24 ppq or 48 ppq) sent from an external device. The actual tempo (based on sixteenth note pulses) is displayed in the BPM field (which is not directly editable).
Page 62 Metropolix, and also enables you to create and edit your own custom User Scales. The built-in scales are a superset of those available in other Intellijel products, such as Scales and Tête, while also offering scales based on chord shapes, plus 100 user-definable scales.
Page 63 SUPER LOCRIAN HARMONIC MINOR LOCRIAN NAT-6 IONIAN #5 (AUG) HARMONIC MINOR SCALES DORIAN #4 PHRYGN DOM (SP GYPSY) LYDIAN #2 ALTERED MAJOR PENTATONIC MINOR PENTATONIC WHOLE TONE MISCELLANEOUS SCALES WHOLE HALF DIMINISHED HALF WHOLE DIMINISHED MINOR BLUES CHROMATIC Metropolix Manual...
Page 64 SCALES HIRAJOSHI IN-SEN KUMOI PELOG MAJOR MAJOR 6 MAJOR 7 MAJOR CHORDS MAJOR 7 (b5) MAJOR 7 (#5) DOMINANT 7 MAJOR 9 MINOR MINOR 6 MINOR 7 MINOR CHORDS MINOR 7 (b5) DIMINISHED 7 MINOR 9 MINOR 11 Metropolix Manual...
Page 65 Stage buttons to save the SCALE/ROOT combination. The Stage buttons will all blink once to indicate the save operation is complete. Your SCALE/ROOT combination is saved, and can be recalled any time by holding down the SCALE button and short-pressing the desired Stage button. Metropolix Manual...
Page 66 If no scales are locked, then turning the encoder to scroll through the scale list will automatically apply each displayed scale to Metropolix. This is useful if you’re experimenting with how a sequence sounds when played by different scales, but is probably not desirable if you’re wanting to change scales mid-song, and don’t want any interim scales to load.
Page 67 Press the ALT button to toggle editing of the User Scale’s root note. Changing the root note transposes the notes, as indicated by the keyboard graphic. Long-press the encoder to exit Scale Edit Mode. Your User Scale is automatically saved. Metropolix Manual...
Page 68 (Am triad); sending 2V selects the third scale (Fmaj triad), and sending 3V selects the fourth scale (Gmaj triad). Sequencing the voltage changes allows you to move through the scales — in this case replicating an overly popular 1950’s pop chord progression. Metropolix Manual...
Page 69 ● (Track) GATE button - Opens the TRACK GATE screen, which sets the selected track’s default gate length for all the pulses (and ratchets) in the current track. NOTE: Track Gate is not available on the MOD Lanes. Metropolix Manual...
Page 70 There are two main parameters accessible by the button: ● PLAY ORDER : The upper parameter defines the order in which any enabled stages will play back. Metropolix features many order choices, as discussed in Order Options, later.
Page 71 Forward: 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 | 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 | etc... Reverse: 8 5 2 7 4 1 6 3 | 8 5 2 7 4 1 6 3 | etc.. Metropolix Manual...
Page 72 Forward: 4 5 3 6 2 7 1 8 | 4 5 3 6 2 7 1 8 | etc... Reverse: 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 1 | 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 1 | etc... Metropolix Manual...
Page 73 Similar to “Random” (described below), except that the same stage will not play twice in a row if the LENGTH contains more than two stages. Because every stage is quasi-randomly selected, sequences do not cycle and do not automatically reset. Metropolix Manual...
Page 74 Stage buttons to save the PLAY ORDER/DIRECTION combination. The screen will indicate that the shortcut has been saved. Your PLAY ORDER/DIRECTION combination is saved, and can be recalled any time by holding down the ORDER button and short-pressing the desired Stage button. Metropolix Manual...
Page 75 This setting offsets Metropolix’ definition of “Stage 1.” For example, if the OFFSET = ‘1’, then Metropolix starts (and resets) playback on Stage 2, rather than Stage 1 (since the starting stage is offset by a count of one).
Page 76 Without a Stage Offset, a sequence always resets back to using Stage 1 as the “first stage” in the pool. Applying a Stage Offset lets you define which of the 8 stages is considered the “first stage” when a sequence is reset. To reset all LENGTH parameters back to their default values, long-press the encoder. Metropolix Manual...
Page 77 If, instead, the PULSE COUNT DIV parameter is active, press the encoder to return encoder control to the CLOCK DIV parameter. NOTE: If Metropolix is clocking to an external source, then two different clock dividers are at work. One clock divider, called the EXT CLOCK DIV, is accessible via the...
Page 78 Pulse Count Division (from 1 to 8). SHORTCUT: Hold down the DIV button and press one of the first eight stage buttons to set the PULSE COUNT DIV value directly. To reset all DIV parameters back to their default values, long-press the encoder. Metropolix Manual...
Page 79 ● SWING : Swing delays each odd numbered clock pulse by a percentage of the current clock interval. With a value of 50%, no swing is applied (straight time). The more you increase the swing percentage above 50% the more your music will have a ‘swing’ feel. Metropolix’ supports swing percentages from 50% to 78%.
Page 80 ‘Acid’ Like the ‘Analog’’ option, ‘Acid’ is also a constant-time portamento, similar to the type used in the Roland TB303, meaning it remains constant regardless of both Metropolix Manual...
Page 81 SLIDE AMOUNT value directly. Press the encoder to toggle the slide SLIDE TYPE between ‘Analog’, ‘Tempo’ and ‘Acid’. This determines the type of slide, as described above. To reset the SLIDE parameters back to their default values, long-press the encoder. Metropolix Manual...
Page 82 (accessed via the (Stage) GATE button). symbol is beside the GATE SCALE parameter), turn the encoder to set the If active (the scaling. If, instead, the GATE LENGTH parameter is active, press the encoder to move encoder control to the GATE SCALE parameter. Metropolix Manual...
Page 83 Now, change only the TRACK GATE screen’s GATE SCALE from 100% to 50%. The gate output of this sequence looks like ROW 3. Finally, change only the TRACK GATE screen’s GATE LENGTH from 50% to 75%. The gate output of this sequence looks like ROW 4. Metropolix Manual...
Page 84 GATE SCALE value directly, with Stage buttons 1-8 setting GATE SCALE times of 1, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, and 100%, respectively. To reset all TRACK GATE parameters back to their default values, long-press the encoder. Metropolix Manual...
Page 85 STAGE BUTTONS (SECTION 8) Besides allowing numerous track-based edits (discussed earlier in TRACK SETTINGS), Metropolix also enables you to edit individual STAGES within each track. This is the purpose of the Stage buttons, described here. In general, you need to: Press the Track button (TRK 1 or TRK 2) to select which track’s stages you wish to edit.
Page 86 0 on this CC. You can set this CC to match the Glide/Portamento on/off control of an external synth (sometimes CC 65, but not always), or you can assign it to any other function you’d like to have Metropolix toggle on/off.
Page 87 Alternatively (as with other ALT functions), you can press the ALT button to enter ALT mode, perform the various ALT actions, then press ALT again to exit ALT mode. Metropolix Manual...
Page 88 Alternatively (as with other ALT functions), you can press the ALT button to enter ALT mode, perform the various ALT actions, then press ALT again to exit ALT mode. Metropolix Manual...
Page 89 ○ Push the encoder to set the current stage’s PITCH OVERRIDE to the PITCH SLIDER’S position at that stage. ○ Hold ALT and push the encoder to set all eight stage’s PITCH OVERRIDE values to their corresponding PITCH SLIDER positions. Metropolix Manual...
Page 90 Alternatively, you can press the ALT button to enter ALT mode, then turn the encoder, and then press the ALT button again to exit ALT mode. ● Hold the ALT button and long-press the encoder to remove pitch overrides from every stage. Metropolix Manual...
Page 91 (a “hold”), and does not go low before the sequence advances to the next stage. NOTE: Setting a per-stage GATE OVERRIDE will not affect any cumulative transposition that might be assigned. Also, any gate GATE SCALE function (accessed via the track’s GATE button) will still apply to any per-stage gate length overrides. Metropolix Manual...
Page 92 Alternatively, you can press the ALT button to enter ALT mode, then turn the encoder, and then press the ALT button again to exit ALT mode. ● Hold the ALT button and long-press the encoder to remove the gate length overrides from all stages. Metropolix Manual...
Page 93 Repeat Steps 3-4 for any other stages to which you wish to assign ratchets. As long as you remain on the RATCH edit screen, any of the eight stage buttons to which you’ve assigned a ratchet (that is, a value greater than 1) will light cyan. Metropolix Manual...
Page 94 ➔ Group 2 (middle three rows) illustrates the same conditions at Group 1, except the DIV screen’s PULSE COUNT DIV is set to ‘/2.’ ➔ Group 3 (bottom three rows) illustrates the effect of different Ratchet values when GATE TYPE = SINGLE (in which case PULSE COUNT DIV has no effect). Metropolix Manual...
Page 95 It can yield very interesting rhythmic variations but may not sonically resemble “traditional” ratchets. The following example shows the relationship between number of RATCHETS, GATE TYPE, PULSE COUNT DIV, and a Stage’s PULSE COUNT when Gate Stretching = ON and Ratchets = Multiply in the TRACK MENU. Metropolix Manual...
Page 96 (regardless of Gate Length), and that the requested number of ratchets are always heard. The following example shows the relationship between the number of RATCHETS, GATE TYPE, PULSE COUNT DIV, and a Stage’s PULSE COUNT when Gate Stretching = ON and Ratchets = Pulse in the TRACK MENU. Metropolix Manual...
Page 97 The following example shows the relationship between RATCHETS, GATE TYPE, PULSE COUNT DIV, and a Stage’s PULSE COUNT when Gate Stretching = ON and Ratchets = Gated in the TRACK MENU. Metropolix Manual...
Page 98 PULSE COUNT = 4 and the PROBABILITY AMOUNT is 50%, then there is a 50% chance that the stage’s first pulses will play, and then a 50% chance that the stage’s next pulse will play, etc. Metropolix Manual...
Page 99 ● Hold the ALT button and long-press the encoder to reset all stages to their default PROBABILITY AMOUNTS (‘100%’) and PROBABILITY TARGETS (‘Stage’). ● Hold the ALT button and short-press the encoder to set all PROBABILITY TARGETS to the same value. Metropolix Manual...
Page 100 ‘Stage’ : Applies the transposition amount each time the stage is played. This is the default selection. ‘Pulse’ : Applies the transposition amount each time a pulse is played. ‘Ratch’ : Applies the transposition amount each time a ratchet event is played. Metropolix Manual...
Page 101 ● Hold the ALT button and long-press the encoder to reset all stages to their default TRANSPOSE AMOUNT (0 semitones) and default TRANSPOSE TRIGGER (Stage). ● Hold the ALT button and short-press the encoder to set all TRANSPOSE TRIGGERS to the same value. Metropolix Manual...
Page 102 Interaction with Gate Modes and Ratchets Cumulative transpositions interact with other Metropolix features as follows: ● RESET: When a sequence is RESET, all accumulated transpositions reset to their starting pitches, and will begin to re-accumulate on the next pass through the sequence. Resets can be manually or automatically triggered, as set on the screen.
Page 103 Press EDIT + CV to access the per-stage CV Lane. This is a per-track sequencer “lane” that generates an additional control voltage on each stage. You can control external gear by sending the CV lane out one of Metropolix’s two assignable outputs (A or B), as described in OUT A &...
Page 104 Note that, if a Stage is only one pulse in length, then ‘pRmp’ and ‘sRmp’ have the same effect. NOTE: To assign all 8 stages to the same ramp setting, hold down the EDIT button while pressing the encoder — this assigns all 8 stages at once, rather than just the current stage. Metropolix Manual...
Page 105 ● Hold the ALT button and short-press the encoder to set all RAMP TYPES to the same value. REMINDER: In order to hear the effect of the CV Lane, you must assign it to one of Metropolix’ two assignable outputs (A or B), as discussed in OUT A &...
Page 106 ALT button to enter ALT mode, perform the various ALT actions, then press ALT again to exit ALT mode. REMINDER: In order to hear the effect of the CV Lane, you must assign it to one of Metropolix’ two assignable outputs (A or B), as discussed in OUT A &...
Page 107 ● the parameter to which each AUX input (X, Y and Z) is assigned. Although Metropolix saves the previous four data types in a preset, you can choose whether or not you want to load this data when you load a patch. For example, if you choose to not load the Pitch...
Page 108 Queue Pulses option in the SETUP menu. If Queue Pulses = ”–”, then presets will load only when Metropolix manually resets. That is: 1) you press the RESET button; or 2) you send a trigger into the RESET jack (if it’s configure as a reset input);...
Page 109 ‘Queue Pulses’ (also defined in the SETUP menu) has accumulated; or if Queue Pulses = “-”, until you trigger a manual reset via the RESET button or a properly configured RESET input jack). NOTE: You cannot load presets if Metropolix’s Preset Chain playback is currently enabled.
Page 110 If Queue Pulses = ”–”, then presets load only when Metropolix manually resets. That is: 1) you press the RESET button; or 2) you send a trigger into the RESET jack (if it’s configured as a reset input)..
Page 111 — but it allows for a sequence to finish playing entirely before a new preset loads. If the currently playing preset’s Total Pulses = “–”, then the LOAD DELAY conditions will fallback to LOAD DELAY = ”Queue Pulses” behaviour. Metropolix Manual...
Page 112 ● the parameter to which each AUX input (X, Y and Z) is assigned. Although Metropolix saves the previous four data types in a preset, you can choose whether or not you want to load this data when you load a patch. For example, if you choose to not load the Pitch...
Page 113 The screen flashes a message to confirm your preset has been saved. If Action = Save + Exit, Metropolix exits the SAVE screen. If Action = Save, then the SAVE screen remains active. NOTE 1: If you try to save to a Preset location for which a preset already exists (i.e. a brightly lit button), you will be asked to confirm whether or not you wish to overwrite the existing Preset.
Page 114 NOTE: If you want to all presets simultaneously, you can do this one of two ways: ● Access the Factory Menu and select the Clear all Presets option, or... ● … turn off power to Metropolix, then press and hold the Stage 2 (SAVE) button while turning the power back on. Metropolix Manual...
Page 115 & B The third and fourth Stage buttons in ALT Mode are used to assign a function to Metropolix’s OUT A and OUT B jacks. Specifically, for each output, you can assign the type of signal sent to the output jack, and the track from which the signal is sent.
Page 116 Outputs a clock signal derived from the MOD Lane, which you select with the OUTPUT ASSIGN parameter. Uses a MOD Lane as the signal source. Once you select this option, use the OUTPUT ASSIGN parameter to select which of the eight MOD Lanes is sent to the output. Metropolix Manual...
Page 117 Sends a trigger on the first clock pulse for each new stage that plays in the track selected by the OUTPUT ASSIGN parameter. Reset Sends a trigger signal each time Metropolix globally resets (such as when the number of Total Pulses (if set) is reached;...
Page 118 For example, if you assigned a TRK 1 parameter to OUT A and TRK 2 parameter to OUT B, then Trk Out Swap would “swap” the assignments, such that the TRK 1 parameter is sent to OUT B; and the TRK 2 parameter is sent to OUT A. Metropolix Manual...
Page 119 A question mark (?) follows the assignment option, indicating you must press the encoder to confirm it. A (?) does not appear next to the name of the currently applied option. Press the encoder to confirm your choice. To reset all Output Assignment parameters back to their default values, long-press the encoder. Metropolix Manual...
Page 120 CLK output assignment screen, which contains two parameters: ● CLK OUT : This divides Metropolix’ global clock source (as set with the BPM button) by a factor of /1 to /256, prior to sending it to the CLK OUT jack.
Page 121 (from /1 to /256). With the CLK OFFSET field active, turn the encoder to set the desired clock offset (from ’0’ to ’one less than the CLK OUT value’). To reset all parameters back to their default values, long-press the encoder. Metropolix Manual...
Page 122 MX The sixth Stage button in ALT Mode is used to route signals to outputs on an optional gate expander module, which is connected to the Metropolix via the I2C jack on its back panel (as described earlier in Connecting an Optional Expander Module).
Page 123 Track selected by the MX ASSIGN parameter. These gate outputs are not affected by Metropolix’ Gate Length settings. This option lets you trigger/gate external events that happen only when certain stages play back.
Page 124 If MX EXPANDER = ‘Mod Clocks” then there is no MX ASSIGN option, since the CLOCK DIV setting for each of Metropolix’ eight MOD Lanes is used as the source. If MX EXPANDER = ‘Stage Num’’, then rotating the encoder (when the MX ASSIGN parameter is active) selects which Track is used as the Stage number source.
Page 125 6-pin I2C connector on Metropolix, as described in Connecting an Optional Expander Module. IMPORTANT !!! : Always power down both the Mx and Metropolix before connecting or disconnecting an I2C cable between them. Press the ALT button followed by the (Stage 6) button to open the MX (Metropolix Expander) output assignment screen.
Page 126 It has no effect on the accumulations applied to any other stages in the sequencer. This is the method used by the original Metropolix, and is ideal for spicing up a sequence with an occasional accumulation on a stage or two.
Page 127 Negative Limit), the next pass wraps back to either: 1) The stage’s starting pitch (if the LIM menu’s Polarity = Unipolar) 2) The pitch defined by the opposite Limit (if the LIM menu’s Polarity = Bipolar). Examples of each are shown on the following page. Metropolix Manual...
Page 128 If you set a negative TRANSPOSE AMOUNT, accumulations will accrue in a downward direction beginning at the stage pitch; fall to the Negative Limit, then wrap back to the stage pitch and continue accumulating. No pitches above the stage pitch will occur. Metropolix Manual...
Page 129 1) The stage’s starting pitch (if the LIM menu’s Polarity = Unipolar) 2) The pitch defined by the opposite Limit (if the LIM menu’s Polarity = Bipolar). Examples of each are shown on the next page: Metropolix Manual...
Page 130 If you set a negative TRANSPOSE AMOUNT, accumulations will accrue in a downward direction beginning at the stage pitch; descend to the Negative Limit, then reverse direction and ascend back to the stage pitch, then reverse again. No pitches above the stage pitch will occur. Metropolix Manual...
Page 131 The accumulation distance of each step is randomized between 1 scale degree and the value set by the stage’s TRANSPOSE AMOUNT. This results in an accumulation that generally trends in the direction set by the TRANSPOSE AMOUNT, only ‘drunkenly’ so. Metropolix Manual...
Page 132 +3). TIP: You can achieve something similar to pure, in-scale randomization if you set the stage’s TRANSPOSE AMOUNT to the same value as the accumulation Limits — albeit with a 20% chance to replay the last pitch. Metropolix Manual...
Page 133 ‘walk’ occurs near a limit. Hold When the accumulated pitch reaches its Positive Limit (or Negative Limit), it stays at that value until the accumulator is reset, which can be either an automatic or manual action, as described below. Metropolix Manual...
Page 134 MOD Lane assigned to the Accum Reset destination. Sequencer resets (either manual or automatic) will not reset the accumulator — only an Accum Reset received by an AUX input or generated by a MOD Lane will reset the accumulator. Metropolix Manual...
Page 135 To reset any parameter back to its default value, select it in the menu, then long-press the encoder. Metropolix Manual...
Page 136 Turn the encoder to select between Bipolar ±, Unipolar + and Gate Toggle. The change is applied immediately, and you will now be able to edit the CV Lane (accessed by pressing EDIT followed by the CV button). To reset CV TYPE back to its default setting, long-press the encoder. Metropolix Manual...
Page 137 THE MOD LANES Metropolix features eight independent and separate MOD Lanes — each with 8 different voltage stages, and each capable of being routed to either of the two assignable OUT jacks (A or B), or to many of Metropolix’ numerous internal parameters for complex, fluid, and evolving self-modulation.
Page 138 Editing Stage Voltage in a MOD Lane Each MOD lane has 8 different voltage stages, corresponding to the 8 Metropolix stages. To assign a voltage to each stage in a Mod Lane: As described above, with the MOD button lit, press EDIT + the STAGE button (1-8) corresponding to the MOD Lane you wish to edit.
Page 139 NOTE: You can mute and unmute individual MOD Lanes by holding down the LOOPY button while pressing the MOD Lane button (1-8) corresponding to the lane you want muted. For more information, see Muting Tracks and MOD Lanes, earlier in the manual. Metropolix Manual...
Page 140 Alternatively (as with other ALT functions), you can press the ALT button to enter ALT mode, perform the various ALT actions, then press ALT again to exit ALT mode. Metropolix Manual...
Page 141 Internal parameter (as described in Assigning a MOD Lane to an Internal Parameter). To assign a MOD Lane to one of Metropolix’ two output jacks, select ‘Mod’ as the OUTPUT <n> source in either the OUT or OUT assignment screen, discussed earlier in OUT A &...
Page 142 Assigning a MOD Lane to an Internal Parameter Each MOD Lane can have its own destination. You can send a MOD Lane to an Internal parameter, or to one of Metropolix’ two output jacks (A or B) (as described in Assigning a MOD Lane to an Jack).
Page 143 Turning an encoder edits the active (enclosed) parameter. Pressing the encoder toggles activation to the other parameter for editing. NOTE: If a MOD Lane is routed to one of Metropolix’ two OUT jacks (as described in Assigning a MOD Lane to an OUT Jack), then a small indicator appears, as shown above.
Page 144 With the MOD PARAM field active, turn the encoder to select the Metropolix parameter you wish to control with the currently indicated MOD Lane. Press the encoder to confirm your choice. The MOD Lane destination parameter is set, and your choice is indicated in the Action Display at the bottom of the screen Press the encoder to toggle activation to the MOD ASSIGN field, enclosing it.
Page 145 NOTE: The SWING, SLIDE and GATE timings do not apply to the MOD Lanes, and are thus unavailable when editing a MOD Lane. From this screen, you can press the stage buttons (no modifier) to select the track you want to assign. Metropolix Manual...
Page 146 The two programmable CTRL knobs further enhance these capabilities — allowing you to control any two Metropolix parameters with a twist of the wrist. Each CTRL knob has its own CTRL SETTINGS screen (accessed by pushing the CTRL knob’s corresponding black button), from which you select the parameter and track(s) that you want the knob to control.
Page 147 This parameter displays which Track you wish to control. To set it: a) Press the encoder to activate (enclose) the CTRL ASSIGN field. b) Rotate the encoder to select either TRK 1, TRK 2, or TRK 1+2. c) Press the encoder to apply your selection. Metropolix Manual...
Page 148 This indicates that the parameter is controlled by the CTRL knob, and not the encoder. A “1” indicates the CTRL 1 knob, and a “2” indicates the CTRL 2 knob. To reset an CTRL knob back to its default value (i.e. NO assignment), long-press the encoder. Metropolix Manual...
Page 149 Clockwise position: Sets Accum MODE = Track. Counterclockwise position: Sets Accum MODE = Stage. NOTE: When this function is assigned to a CTRL knob, it overtakes the ability to set the value on the LIM screen, greying out the MODE option. Metropolix Manual...
Page 150 NOTE: When this function is assigned to a CTRL knob, it overtakes the ability to set Polarity on the LIM screen, greying out the Polarity option. BPM (INT) If Metropolix’ Clock is set to ‘Internal’ (in the SETUP menu), then turning the knob directly changes the BPM screen’s value from 0.1 BPM (when...
Page 151 Turning the knob clockwise from the noon position uniformly increases the probability values of all stages, up to 100% probability for all stages. Turning the knob counterclockwise from the noon position uniformly decreases the probability values of all stages, down to 0% probability for all stages. Metropolix Manual...
Page 152 Direction (as set by the Slider Dir parameter in the Track Menu). Turning the knob counterclockwise from the noon position causes the sliders to affect pitch in the direction set by the Slider Dir parameter in the Track Menu. Metropolix Manual...
Page 153 Track Menu. Turning the knob counter-clockwise from the noon position decreases a track’s velocity voltage. NOTE: In order to hear the effect, you must be transmitting Velocity to OUT A or B, or over MIDI. Metropolix Manual...
Page 154 AUX INPUT SETTINGS SECTION 11 X, Y and Z are three user-configurable control voltage inputs for Metropolix — each with an associated attenuverter — which allows you to externally control and modulate an extensive number of sequence parameters, per-track. An input voltage of ±5V is required to span the full range of an...
Page 155 This parameter displays which Track you wish to control. To set it: a) Press the encoder to activates the AUX ASSIGN field. b) Rotate the encoder to select either TRK 1, TRK 2, or TRK 1+2. c) Press the encoder to apply your selection. Metropolix Manual...
Page 156 Specifically, when used in combination with the ALT button, these buttons enable you to randomize parameters on the current Track Setting, Stage setting or MOD Lane screen. For detailed information, see RANDOMIZING PARAMETERS, later in this manual. Metropolix Manual...
Page 157 (held). The following example (using an ACCUM TRANSPOSE AMOUNT = +3, screen settings of Positive Limit = +7, Negative Limit = -4, Order = Wrap and Polarity = Unipolar) illustrates how the playback of accumulated notes is paused (and held) when the gate is low: Metropolix Manual...
Page 158 (programmed) accumulations occur. The following example (using an ACCUM TRANSPOSE AMOUNT = +3, screen settings of Positive Limit = +7, Negative Limit = -4, Order = Wrap and Polarity = Unipolar) illustrates how the playback of accumulated notes is inverted for as long as the gate is high: Metropolix Manual...
Page 159 (or immediately if the trigger arrives on the pulse). Note that this destination does not reset the sequencer or any other values — only the pitch accumulations. If Metropolix’ Clock is set to ‘Internal’ (in the BPM (INT) ±5V...
Page 160 Negative voltages decrease the post-quantization pitch values. Pitch Post tracks 1V/octave, making it convenient to use an external keyboard or another sequencer track to change pitch. Metropolix Manual...
Page 161 Positive voltages increase the number of pulses in the sequence (up to a maximum of 64 pulses). Negative voltages decrease the number of pulses in the sequence (down to either 1 pulse (or ‘Auto’ if PULSES = ’Auto’ on the LEN screen). Metropolix Manual...
Page 162 PITCH SLIDERS cover the octave range set by the Slider Octaves setting in the TRACK MENU. Positive voltages increase the octave range, up to a maximum of 4 octaves. Negative voltages decrease the octave range, down to a minimum of 1 octave. Metropolix Manual...
Page 163 Modulates the velocity voltage, with positive voltages adding to the initial velocity value and negative voltages subtracting from the initial velocity value. NOTE: In order to hear the effect, you must be transmitting Velocity to OUT A or B, or over MIDI. Metropolix Manual...
Page 164 For example, if you wish to copy TRK 1’s DIV setting to TRK 2, you would press the DIV button to tell Metropolix what parameters you’ll be copying. Hold down the Track button (TRK 1 or TRK 2) corresponding to the Track whose settings you wish to copy from.
Page 165 Press ALT + SCALE to copy the current scale. Use the encoder to select a USER location into which you wish to paste the copied scale. Long press (>1 sec) ALT + SCALE. The copied scale is pasted to the indicated USER position. Metropolix Manual...
Page 166 It assumes the TRACK GATE screen’s Gate parameter is set to 75%, and there are no per-stage overrides. It also assumes a 3-stage, linear, forward playing sequence — with four pulses on Stage 1, two pulses on Stage 2, and three pulses on Stage 3. Metropolix Manual...
Page 167 Row 7 & 8 : Here, with GATE TYPE = MULTI, we are dividing the pulse by /1. This results in a new pulse being generated every clock pulse. Therefore, it doesn’t matter whether Gate Stretching is on or off, because each note is one clock pulse long, resulting in identical gate lengths. Metropolix Manual...
Page 168 Understanding Pulse Hierarchy As described previously, Metropolix operations happen on 3 main levels. ● Global Level : Operations performed at this, the highest level, affect the entire unit and all levels below it — including tracks/lanes; and individual stages. ● Per-Track/Lane Level : Operations performed at this level affect only the currently selected Track (or MOD Lane) and any stages associated with that Track or Lane.
Page 169 What’s Stored Where With a product as richly featured as Metropolix, it’s possible one might occasionally lose track of where a particular parameter is saved. Is it remembered globally or is it saved with a preset? Does the parameter affect all stages on a single track, or each Stage individually? While there’s a logic to Metropolix’...
Page 170 Per-Mod Lane Destination Track Destination Param (8x) Play Mode Direction Num Pulses Num Stages Stages Offset Clock In Div MIDI Channel MIDI Mod > CC Mute State Per-Stage Stage CV Value Stage CV Ramp Type (8x per Lane) Metropolix Manual...
Page 171 PRESET CHAINING You can create chains of presets such that, as Metropolix plays, it steps through the chain — triggering each preset change automatically. This lets you develop complex song structures and play them back in a predictable way. The PRESET CHAIN Screen The bulk of the Preset Chaining operation occurs within the PRESET CHAIN screen.
Page 172 If a preset’s Total Pulses = “—”, then the link’s length is instead determined by the Queue Pulses parameter (also set on the SETUP screen). If Queue Pulses = ”—”, then the chain plays the preset continuously, without advancing to the next link. Manually resetting Metropolix (using either the Metropolix Manual...
Page 173 (indicating you must highlight the option and press the encoder to disable Chain Mode). With Chain Mode enabled, pressing the RUN button causes Metropolix to step through the Preset Chain, beginning with Link 1. Once the end of the Preset Chain is reached, playback loops back to Link 1 and continues until Metropolix is stopped.
Page 174 When you’re done defining a link’s Preset, Repeat and Mute parameters, press the encoder again to move to the next link, and repeat steps 3-7 for each link you create. When finished, press the EXIT button to exit out of the chain creation UI. Metropolix Manual...
Page 175 Quick Chain Creation Metropolix offers an additional “Quick Chain” technique for creating a Preset Chain. To create a Quick Chain: If you’re not already on the PRESET CHAIN screen, press and hold the SETUP button until the screen appears. Once on the PRESET CHAIN screen, press and hold down on the SETUP button The SETUP button must be held down throughout the entire Quick Chain creation process that follows.
Page 176 Playing a Preset Chain Metropolix will only play back a Preset Chain if you specifically enable Chain playback from the PRESET CHAIN screen. When a Preset Chain plays, Metropolix is in “read only” mode, meaning you can’t make changes to any presets (nothing is written to flash memory) and, as such, saving and loading Metropolix Presets is disabled.
Page 177 “Enable Chain”, and there is no flashing chain icon in the bottom left corner of the screen). Turn the encoder to highlight the link you wish to delete. Long-press (>1 sec) the encoder to delete the highlighted link. Metropolix Manual...
Page 178 Press any brightly lit white Stage button to load its corresponding Preset Chain. NOTE: If you load a Preset Chain that references a Metropolix Preset that no longer exists, then the currently playing Preset takes its place in the chain (using the Repeat and Mute settings assigned to that link).
Page 179 RANDOMIZING PARAMETERS For those wishing to spice up their performances with an infusion of serendipity, Metropolix supports the randomization of a vast number of its Track Settings, Stage parameters, and MOD Lanes values for whichever screen is active. In general:...
Page 180 MIDI FUNCTIONALITY Metropolix can transmit each track’s note and CV lane (assigned to a user-selectable CC) via MIDI over either the back panel’s USB jack, with a Metropolix Solo Kit, or by installing the Metropolix Backpack. Similarly, each MOD Lane can also be assigned a user-selectable CC and sent over MIDI.
Page 181 Metropolix Solo Kit (available separately). Metropolix connects to the Metropolix Solo Kit’s TRS MIDI jacks via the i2C port, and the MIDI jacks are enabled by default. All MIDI settings also work with the USB-C port on the Metropolix Solo Kit.
Page 182 Global Settings You will need to configure a few global MIDI settings by pressing SETUP to enter Metropolix’ Global SETUP menu. Specifically: Clock Src (various) You have the option of clocking Metropolix with it’s Internal clock; an External analog clock, or via MIDI clock. Make your selection with this menu item.
Page 183 Track Settings Track 1 and Track 2 each has its own MIDI options, allowing Metropolix to control two entirely different devices on different MIDI channels, or only one MIDI device on one channel, or no MIDI device. These options are set in each Track’s...
Page 184 (sometimes CC 5, but not always), or you can assign it to any other function you’d like to control with Metropolix’ SLIDE lane. If you do not want the track to send Metropolix’ Slide Amount value as a CC, set the value to “—”.. Slide Amount...
Page 185 CC values when stopped. So, if you’ve designated a MIDI CC assignment within Metropolix (such as a Track’s CV to CC, Slide Toggle/Amount CC, or a Mod Lane’s MIDI Mod to CC setting) then, when Metropolix is stopped, the corresponding MIDI CC will output as you adjust the connected parameter.
Page 186 CALIBRATION Metropolix is calibrated at the factory prior to shipment, so it’s unlikely you’ll ever need to perform any custom calibration. But if you do, these instructions (along with an external voltage meter) are all you need to calibrate it.
Page 187 Calibrating Metropolix Outputs You can calibrate all four of Metropolix’ variable outputs (TRK 1 PITCH, TRK 2 PITCH, OUT A, OUT B) using the same technique. TIP: If you make a mistake at any point during the following calibration procedure, you can scroll to the bottom of the Calibration menu, select Reload All, and press the encoder.
Page 188 Calibrating Metropolix Inputs You can calibrate all three of Metropolix’ variable inputs (X, Y, and Z) using the same technique.To Calibrate Metropolix’ inputs: TIP: If you make a mistake at any point during the following calibration procedure, you can scroll to the bottom of the Calibration menu, select Reload All, and press the encoder.
Page 189 Menu. Turn the encoder to highlight the Factory Reset option, then press the encoder. Metropolix’ global, track, and stage parameters are all reset, along with the CTRL knob, AUX input, OUT and MOD assignments, custom shortcuts, etc. NOTE: Alternatively, you can perform a Factory Reset by turning off power to the Metropolix then hold the SETUP button down while powering the unit back on.
Page 190 Click the Instructions button to read specific instructions for updating your module. Metropolix’s current firmware is displayed on the screen during boot. If the module is already powered on, you can see it’s firmware version in the global SETUP MENU: Press the SETUP button to view the SETUP MENU.
Page 191 ● NEW: CV Output Delay (in the UI Setup menu) — dial in up to 21ms of CV Output delay (all CV/Gate Outputs including MX). This helps to sync Modular voices with DAW output. This setting does not affect MIDI output. Metropolix Manual...
Page 192 ● FIXED: Pitch Dialog now updates when changing scale or root if no gate has been sent. ● FIXED: MIDI Clock outputting when Clock: Running setting is ON. It will now only output if Metropolix is running. ● FIXED: Track Swap Support on MIDI, When Swap is enabled, only the MIDI Channels are swapped.
Page 193 USB Micro Extender 3U/1U module, which provides a passthrough connector for accessing Metropolix’ USB port from the front panel. The new module also features a pair of passive Mults, and comes with a 1U panel for those wishing to have their passthrough connector in a 1U row, rather than a 3U.
Page 194 Velocity for modulating the ○ NEW: AUX inputs and MOD Lanes Velocity voltage. ○ NEW: Tracks set to transmit over MIDI include MIDI Velocity, derived from Metropolix’ Velocity voltage. ● NEW: Parameter value randomization. You can now randomize the vast majority of Metropolix’...
Page 195 ALT actions, then press ALT again to exit ALT mode. ● NEW: New OUT A & B assignment option, called Reset, which sends a trigger signal each time Metropolix globally resets (such as when the number of Total Pulses (if set) is reached; or a manual global reset is triggered).
Page 196 ● NEW: New Update Firmware… command near the bottom of the SETUP Menu. Now that Metropolix offers an option for accessing the rear USB port without pulling the module from the case, this new command provides an alternative way to access Metropolix’ Bootloader for installing future Firmware updates.
Page 197 ● NEW: Preset Chaining feature. You can create chains of presets such that, as Metropolix plays, it steps through the chain — triggering each preset change automatically. This lets you develop complex song structures and play them back in a predictable way.
Page 198 “User Shortcut” rather than simply “Shortcut”. This reminds you that the shortcuts on these two screens are user-programmable. ● CHANGE: Minimum tempo is now 0.1 BPM (instead of 1.0 BPM). ● FIX: General memory optimizations and minor bug fixes. Metropolix Manual...
Page 199 ● NEW: Added a Run on Boot option in the UI Setup section of the SETUP Menu, which determines whether Metropolix boots with the RUN button turned On or Off. ● NEW: Added a Save + Exit action on the Save Screen, making it the new default. For more information, see SAVE.
Page 200 ±7 (rather than ±8), and limits can no longer be set to “0.” ○ Mode : Sets whether the accumulation applies only to the “Stage” (the original Metropolix setting), or if it affects the entire “Track.”...
Page 201 If set to Run/Stop, pressing the RUN button stops playback and resets the sequencer to the beginning. ● NEW: “Panic” button: Press the RESET button when Metropolix is not running to set Track 1 & 2’s GATE outputs to 0V.
Page 202 ● FIX: Fix for missed gates when set to very short length at faster BPM (the shortest effective gate is 0.333ms). ● FIX: Other minor bug fixes. 1.0.0.5 (FEB 2021) ● Initial Release Metropolix Manual...
Page 203 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Width : Metropolix : 34 hp Gx (or Qx) : 4 hp (optional) Maximum Depth : Metropolix : 25 mm Gx (or Qx) : 22 mm +Backpack: 36 mm Current Draw : Metropolix : 95 mA @ +12V...

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