Sonicake announces Matribox II multi-effects pedal
August 10, 2023 · 3 sources
Sonicake announced the Matribox II on August 10, 2023, as the second generation of its multi-effects pedal line. MusicRadar reported the launch the same day, describing the unit as the follow-up to the original Matribox1.
The Matribox II (product code QME-100) runs on what Sonicake calls its Matribox Gen 2 hardware platform with digital modeling technology2. The maker lists 63 amplifier models and over 93 effect pedal simulations, 61 cabinet simulations with support for 15 user impulse responses, and 10 simultaneous, movable effect modules2. MusicRadar reported the same figures: 63 amp models, 93 pedal sims, 61 cab simulations and 15 user IR slots1.
The pedal has three footswitches with two customizable footswitch modes, a built-in expression pedal with support for an external pedal or footswitches, an FX loop that supports the 4 Cable Method, MIDI I/O, a headphone output, an aux input and USB audio for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android2. Sonicake lists 198 preset slots (99 factory presets), a 90-second looper, 100 drum rhythms including a metronome, and a screen-mounted tuner2. MusicRadar reported 99 factory presets with 100 more for user presets, and noted MIDI support, the 100 drum rhythms and the 90-second looper1. The unit is powered by a 9V DC supply and has a metal casing2.
Sonicake describes the modeling as follows:
"High-definition white box modeling for a realistic sound experience"
MusicRadar quoted Sonicake's description of the technology as "upgraded white-box digital modelling technology"1.
The Matribox II is listed at $229.992. Sonicake also lists a Matribox II Pro (QME-200), described as the second generation Pro version of its multi-effects processor, with 6 footswitches, two XLR balanced outputs, a color touchscreen, 20 user IR slots and 240 preset slots (120 factory presets)3.