Intellijel Metropolix Backpack

video upload by Intellijel

"The Metropolix Backpack adds a 10-pin Intellijel Case MIDI connector to the rear of Metropolix, allowing Metropolix to interface directly with the MIDI and USB ports on Intellijel Performance and Palette cases.

When using the Metropolix Backpack, you can connect Metropolix directly to other MIDI hardware or your Computer/DAW via your Intellijel Case Jacks.

This accessory requires:
• Intellijel Metropolix
• Intellijel Performance or Palette Case

Intellijel Case Compatibility:
• Performance Case 7U x 104HP
(Full Size 5-Pin MIDI In/Out/Thru + USB-MIDI)
• Performance Case 7U x 84HP
(Full Size 5-Pin MIDI In/Out/Thru + USB-MIDI)
• Palette Case 4U x 104HP
(TRS MIDI In/Out + USB-MIDI)
• Palette Case 4U x 62HP
(TRS MIDI In + USB-MIDI, Note: no TRS Out)"

"Sequence via MIDI from your Eurorack system

The Metropolix Backpack adds a 10-pin header to the back of Metropolix for connecting to the Intellijel 10-pin header* on all of the Intellijel Cases.

Intellijel 4U Palette Cases — TRS MIDI IN and OUT**, USB MIDI
Intellijel 7U Performance Cases — 5-Pin MIDI In, Out and Thru, USB MIDI

* Please note—the Intellijel case MIDI Jacks can only be connected to a single module: MIDI 1U, Metropolix w/ Backpack, μMIDI 1U (legacy).

** MIDI TRS OUT not available on the 62hp 4U Palette.

Metropolix w/ MIDI

MIDI on Metropolix does not interfere with classic CV/GATE modulate usage, it plays alongside it. Sequence your favourite modules, hardware synths, and software plugins all at the same time.

MIDI Clock In and Out — Integrate an external MIDI Clock Sync from other hardware or your DAW, or sync everything else with the Metropolix Clock and modulate the BPM.

MIDI Output from the iconic Metropolix Sequencer—

Output MIDI Notes and CC Modulation from both Tracks

Output CC Modulation from 8 Mod Lanes.

Deep support for configuring Slide (Glide/Portamento) for any synth.

The Backpack offers the same MIDI functionality as Metropolix Solo , but using the Jacks on your Intellijel Case. [see Intellijel Metropolix Solo - Desktop Sequencer with MIDI]

Tucked away

The Backpack is mounted directly onto the power header of Metropolix and secured with a screw.

The USB port is extended and connected with an included cable.


Full Installation instructions in covered in the updated Metropolix 1.5 Manual.

NOTE: With the Backpack installed, you can not connect the GX expander"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Intellijel METROPOLIX

Metropolix - First look

Additional overview video by loopop below.

Pic via CONTROL

The Intellijel Metropolix is a unique and powerful Eurorack format musical sequencer. With an abundance of hands-on, tactile controls and a wealth of modulation possibilities (both internal and external) you can quickly and easily create infectiously musical sequences that are never boring. Even the simplest riff can be brought to life with seemingly endless options to create variations or real-time manipulations. Equally at home in the studio or a live improvised performance, the Metropolix is sure to become a staple source of fresh ideas and killer riffs in your creative process.

On first blush, it appears to be a simple 8-stage sequencer — but there is far more functionality than first meets the eye:

● There are two tracks (TRK 1 and TRK 2) that are variants of the single master pitch/gate sequencer, which is programmed via the PITCH sliders, PULSE COUNT and GATE TYPE switches. Each track interprets the master sequence in a variety of ways — creating complementary sequence variations that enable you to generate counterpoint, polyrhythms, and all manner of sonic movement (both subtle and extreme). Each of these tracks has its own playback ORDER, sequence LENgth, clock DIVision, SWING amount, SLIDE time, and track GATE lengths. Other track-based sequence variables are accessible from the TRACK MENU, and include Pitch Slider inversion; sequence note range; track transposition; and more. In addition, Tracks 1 & 2 both have multiple lanes of per-stage playback parameters, including: GATE override; PITCH override; RATCHet count; PROBability of playback; ACCUMulating transposition, and a dedicated CV lane. Each stage also has a SKIP feature, and a pitch SLIDE option.

● 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.

● A trio of AUX inputs allows for external modulation of user-assignable sequencer parameters for even greater variation, while two assignable CTRL knobs give you direct access to the parameters you want to adjust most frequently during a performance. With dedicated Pitch/Gate outputs for both Track 1 and Track 2; two totally user-assignable outputs (A and B); and internal MOD routing, Metropolix features a wealth of patching opportunities.

● Metropolix also features a Loopy mode, allowing you to instantly play back short sub-sequences, or even “play” the stage buttons directly (like a ‘keyboard’).

● 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.

● The operation of the Metropolix is optimized for live performance and jamming, with quick access to all the most important performance parameters, and the ability to greatly affect your sequences with a single slider or switch.


video by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00​ Intro
1:00​ Sliders & switches
2:05​ What’s old?
3:30​ What’s new?
3:55​ Two tracks
5:10​ New lanes
6:30​ More news
8:45​ Stage buttons
10:40​ Track controls
13:35​ Knobs & IO
15:10​ This setup
17:10​ Home screens
17:35​ Mod tracks
21:15​ Skip invert
22:30​ Decoupling 1 & 2
23:20​ “Split view”
24:20​ Pitch override
26:45​ Accumulator
28:40​ Loopy
29:20​ Split kbd/seq
30:30​ Using presets
32:40​ Pros & cons
37:45​ Outro track

Introducing Metropolix!

video by Intellijel

"The Intellijel Metropolix is a unique and powerful Eurorack format musical sequencer. With an abundance of hands-on, tactile controls and a wealth of modulation possibilities (both internal and external) you can quickly and easily create infectiously musical sequences that are never boring. Even the simplest riff can be brought to life with seemingly endless options to create variations or real-time manipulations. Equally at home in the studio or a live improvised performance, the Metropolix is sure to become a staple source of fresh ideas and killer riffs in your creative process.

On first blush, it appears to be a simple 8-stage sequencer — but there is far more functionality than first meets the eye:

● There are two tracks (TRK 1 and TRK 2) that are variants of the single master pitch/gate sequencer, which is programmed via the PITCH sliders, PULSE COUNT and GATE TYPE switches. Each track interprets the master sequence in a variety of ways — creating complementary sequence variations that enable you to generate counterpoint, polyrhythms, and all manner of sonic movement (both subtle and extreme). Each of these tracks has its own playback ORDER, sequence LENgth, clock DIVision, SWING amount, SLIDE time, and track GATE lengths. Other track-based sequence variables are accessible from the TRACK MENU, and include Pitch Slider inversion; sequence note range; track transposition; and more. In addition, Tracks 1 & 2 both have multiple lanes of per-stage playback parameters, including: GATE override; PITCH override; RATCHet count; PROBability of playback; ACCUMulating transposition, and a dedicated CV lane. Each stage also has a SKIP feature, and a pitch SLIDE option.

● 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.

● A trio of AUX inputs allows for external modulation of user-assignable sequencer parameters for even greater variation, while two assignable CTRL knobs give you direct access to the parameters you want to adjust most frequently during a performance. With dedicated Pitch/Gate outputs for both Track 1 and Track 2; two totally user-assignable outputs (A and B); and internal MOD routing, Metropolix features a wealth of patching opportunities.

● Metropolix also features a Loopy mode, allowing you to instantly play back short sub-sequences, or even “play” the stage buttons directly (like a ‘keyboard’).

● 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.

● The operation of the Metropolix is optimized for live performance and jamming, with quick access to all the most important performance parameters, and the ability to greatly affect your sequences with a single slider or switch."

Additional posts featuring Metropolix

Intellijel Metropolix Solo - Desktop Sequencer with MIDI

video upload by Intellijel

"INTELLIJEL METROPOLIX SOLO: CV and MIDI Sequencing on your desktop

We've set Metropolix free from the rack, in a small desktop case, allowing you to interface with your DAW or other hardware music machines without needing a full eurorack system.

Going Solo, but not alone

The Metropolix Solo Kit is available for current eurorack Metropolix owners that want to set Metropolix free to sit next to their modular systems.

Connections

Metropolix Solo has all the connections you need for USB MIDI, Serial MIDI (TRS or DIN with Adaptors) and CV/GATE for modular systems. Use CV/Gate, TRS and USB MIDI all at the same time.

Top Panel (CV/Gate)
- A/B Assignable CV Outputs
- X/Y/Z CV Modulation Inputs
- CLK Sync and Reset Input
- CLK Sync Output
- Track 1 and 2 Pitch and Gate

Rear Panel (MIDI/Power)

- MIDI TRS: In / Out / Thru
- MIDI USB-C
- 2.1mm DC for Power Supply"

Intellijel Cascadia Melodic Techno with Metropolix sequencer

video upload by Intellijel

"Intellijel Cascadia is sequenced by Metropolix which in turn is synced to Ableton Live via the Midi 1U module. Output A of Metropolix (CV A) has been patched to modulate the ENVELOPE A time. It is used to shorten the envelope right when the sequence is doing a faster ratcheting. The Metropolix clock output is patched to the Cascadia S&H trigger which is used to modulate the filter cutoff.

The second Pitch output of Metropolix (PITCH B) is used to sequence VCO B of Cascadia. VCO B SAW is mixed into the first channel of the Mixer as an additional melodic layer.
The Strymon Timeline is connected to the final output for some added delay fx."

Metropolix + Syntrx // A Quick First Test

video by Genshi Media Group

"::| TO HEAR THE FULL RANGE OF FREQUENCIES AND STEREO EFFECTS, A GOOD PAIR OF HEADPHONES ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |::

This is a quick first test of the new Intellijel Metropolix Sequencer paired up with my Erica Synths Syntrx Synthesizer (makes for a perfect pairing!) The big new thing with the Metropolix over their previous Metropolis sequencer is the new "Accumulator" feature, which allows you to have different notes in a scale play, not only per step, but per Pulse count on each and every step, or per Ratchet on every step! It's groundbreaking! And makes for a very musical sequencer in only 8 steps..."

See this post for details on intellijel's Metropolix.

Intellijel Metropolix: The sequencing power of Mod Lanes

video upload by Intellijel

"We put together a quick demonstration to show just how rapidly you can transform sequences on Metropolix with Mod Lanes.

Metropolix has 8x independent Modulation Lanes, in addition to the 2x Sequencer Tracks. They can be assigned to internal sequencer parameters, CV outs or even MIDI CCs. Mod Lanes expand the capabilities on Metropolix beyond the sliders, stages & pulse switches, allowing you to craft deeper, evolving patches that are recallable and repeatable."

Intellijel Metropolix - version 1.1 New Features

video by Intellijel

"The Metropolix multi-track performance sequecencer has now been updated to version 1.1. This update brings some exciting new features such as a much more powerful accumulator and 14 new Chord Scales.

Changelog for 1.1.0.0.

New Accumulator Features and Updates!
- Accum Mode: Stage (Original/Default) | Track.
- Accum Reset: Manual (Default) | Auto (Original).
- Accum Order: Wrap (Original/Default) | Pendulum | Random | Hold.
- Accum Polarity: Unipolar (Default) | Bipolar (Original).
- Default Accumulator Limits updated to ±7.
- New Aux/Mod/Ctrl Destinations for Accum Mode.
- New Aux/Mod Destinations for Accum Direction and Accum Polarity.
- Upgraded the "Accumulator" Ctrl to a tri-state control called "Accum Dir" allowing you to change - -Direction or Freeze the Accumulator with a single knob.
- Upgraded the "Accum Invert" Ctrl to a tri-state control called "Accum Polar" allowing you to change - - Polarity and Invert the Accumulator Order with a single knob.
- Change Upper/Lower Limit labels to Positive/Negative.

Better labeling for Toggle and Tri-state control assignments.
Updated menus with new visual features: Disabled items, Dividers.
14 Chords added to the Scales list.
New Global setting for Clock Mode: Running (Original/Default) | Always.
New Global setting for Run Btn: Run/Pause (Original/Default) | Run/Stop.
When EDIT is active the selected stage item will blink, both in Track and Mod mode.
Press Reset when Metropolix is NOT running to drop the gates low on Tracks 1 and 2.
Pitch offset modulation is now still added when a track is muted; but it will still ignore updates to the pitch offset modulation when the track is muted.
Fixed Mod Lane resets on Queued Preset Loads.
Fixed crashing bug when RUN goes LOW before a queued preset loads. (Thanks Aaron!)
Fixed Pulse Count modulation. (Thanks Rich!)
Other minor bug fixes."

Eurorack jam featuring Metropolix, Manis Iteritas, Prok Drums, Zen Delay, and electric guitar

video upload by Jay Hosking

"A live, semi-improvised modular performance performed entirely on hardware, with one guitar overdub.

This jam started with a simple exploration of the Intellijel Metropolix, a neat sequencer that helps you stumble into inspiration, along with two voices (the Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas and the Acid Rain Chainsaw). My ambitions were no more than "play guitar with eurorack". But as the song found itself, and more and more was added to the table, it became clear I'd have to add guitar after the the fact.

A big highlight here is the Prok Drum modules being sequenced by the Mutable Instruments Grids. Not only is Grids fast and inspiring, but its modulation allows you to add performability (like the snare rolls I add via a touch pad here) and variety (through its chaos and frequency controls). Special thanks to Michael, a good human and also a member of my Patreon community, for allowing me to commission him to build the Prok modules! You're the best, Michael.

And of course, the Erica Synths Zen Delay works its magic again. Here, it runs everywhere from flanger to filter to gonzo delay, and I just love what it adds to a jam.

The patches would take a very long time to explain, but here are the modules:

Voices:
- Noise Engineering Manis Iteritas
- Squarp Rample
- Acid Rain Chainsaw
- Qu-Bit Chord
- Frequency Central Product
- Prok drum modules

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Eurorack: Polyrhythms Electronic Jam feat. Metropolix - Subharmonicon - Mother-32

video upload by lucafrancinimusic

"I've programmed two sequences in Metropolix, the second one skips a beat creating an unfinished loop. The Doepfer clock divider spits out triggers at various divisions that clock the DFAM, Mother-32 and the Subharmonicon, which at the end of the video adds its own polyrhytm using the two internal sequences.
A few patch notes in the video"

Intellijel Atlantix Demo: An SH-101 with bells on

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Here's a demo of the Intellijel Atlantix, a complete 101-inspired eurorack modular voice, plus its optional expander, the Atlx. I'll rapidly explain the main features and differences between this and Atlantis, and then explore it musically in a series of acid jams, sequenced by Metropolix (and Z8000), Sealegs for Atlantix reverb and delay, and more.

Tiptop Z8000 is used to transpose Metropolix, and I'm making use of Metropolixes dual outputs to sequence Atlantix and Intellijel's standalone Cascadia at once. Intellijel Sealegs provides dedicated reverb and delay on Atlantix. ALM Cizzle is used at certain points for creating chord sounds, fed into one of the Aux inputs of Atlantix.

Drums are mainly System 80 880 (another Canadian classic), running in serial through two DIYRE Colour Palette 15ips cards for warmth and compression, plus Roland TR8, and the Atlantix sound samples I made, running in the Soundforce Samples II module. Effects are the Alesis Quadraverb on Cascadia, H3000 doing some occasional weird pitchshifty zingy sounds, and Alesis Microverb II on stereo with of the kraftwerk zaps. Desk is a Midas Venice 320!

Intellijel hired me to make a demo of Atlantix - thanks to Intellijel for both giving me the opportunity to show off another wicked module, and for supporting the channel 🙌"

00:00 Hello, what's to come?
01:10 Panel Overview
09:08 S&H Acid
11:46 FM and Classic Acid
13:11 Atlantix Drumkit (+808)
14:47 DrumKit Acid
17:08 Ring Mod Acid
20:04 Freaky Fast FM Acid
22:17 Cizzle Input Chord Acid
25:23 Cizzle & Cascadia Acid
27:59 Can it do a Sad 101 Meow Acid?
30:01 A little soft acid, with Cascadia
33:06 Vowel Acid
35:56 Made with love by Robots in Canada

Metropolix - version 1.3 - Preset Chaining, BPM modulation and More

video upload by Intellijel

"The Metropolix multi-track performance sequencer has now been updated to version 1.3. This update adds comprehensive Preset Chaining, BPM modulation, CTRL knob output routing, and several other bug fixes and enhancements.

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Syntakt and Eurorack Performance with Patch Breakdown

video upload by Patchwerks

"In this video Steven (aka Project 32) performs with the Elektron Syntakt and various wonderful modules in a 7U Intellijel Performance case, including a Moog Mother 32.

Learn more about the Elektron Syntakt here: https://bit.ly/pw_syntakt
Learn more about the Intellijel Metropolix here: https://bit.ly/metropolix
Learn more about the Moog Mother 32 here: https://bit.ly/moog_mother_32

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Project 32
Video by: Matthew Piecora ( EZBOT), Steven Ly (Project 32), and Oliver Bacon (Looma)
https://www.ezbot.live"

Recreating Halloween Soundtracks with Modular Pt. 2 🎃

video upload by Intellijel

"After having a crack at 'Reborn' from Hereditary in part 1, we asked Jamie in assembly what we should do next... and he definitely did suggest
'Halloween - Main Theme' by ‪@johncarpenter1‬. With a bit of light mathematics and Mod Lane tricks, we got Metropolix to sequence the whole thing.

Featuring:
Cascadia - Melody & Bass
VCO 1U - 2nd oscillator for the Bass
Flurry - Noise Pattern
Plonk - Thud
Sealegs - Delay & Reverb
Metropolix - Sequencing

Happy Halloween 🎃"

Intellijel Metropolix + E-RM Polygogo

video by Genshi Media Group

"::| TO HEAR THE FULL RANGE OF FREQUENCIES AND STEREO EFFECTS, A GOOD PAIR OF HEADPHONES ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |::

Another quick test of the new "Accumulator" feature on the Intellijel Metropolix, this time sequencing the E-RM Polygogo module."

Intellijel Metropolix Demo

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Hello. Here's a demo of the shiny Intellijel Metropolix Eurorack dual sequencer module and Gx Expander. It's like two Metropolises plus internal modulation, accumulators and other performance tricks (plus drum sequencer) to keep those stages fresh."

Intellijel Atlantix & Metropolix With Roland TR 606 Analog Drum Machine

video upload by Nightlife Electronics

"The first patch/jam with the brand new Intellijel Atlantix - paired up with another Intellijel classic; Metropolix. Rhythm section courtesy of the always amazing Roland TR-606.

Two separate pitch sequences running, one for each oscillator then adding a sprinkle of audio rate modulation to various sections. Endless options and opportunities await!"

https://nightlife-electronics.com/

Last Time Playing This Patch Before Unplugging Everything

video upload by Izntrik

"Just a streamed synthesizer techno, electronic, and ambient jam session. Less polished than live shows, more for practice and experimentation. It's almost time to ruin this patch and move a bunch of modules around to expand my live setup into two eurorack cases instead of one. More drums, more control, more fun! Gets a little experimental at the end. Enjoy the synths!

Patch Notes:
Intellijel Metropolix is the sequencing Plaits and Doepfer A-111-6. Zadar is sidechaining, modulating morph on Plaits, and pulse width modulation on the Doepfer. Basimilus Iteritas Alter switches between quantized voltages from the Polar 8 and also sample and hold pitches from Metropolix with triggers from the euclidean sequencer running on Ornament and Crime Hemispheres, runs into the WMD C4RBN filter for wavefolding and saturation. Tesseract Modular Polar8 is controlling delays, drum density, resonance, saturation, A-111-6 pitch, euclidean offset, and BIA pitch. Prok and Pico Drums are being triggered by the 6equencer and Dnipro Dot. Endorphin Ghosts, ALM MFX, and Qu-Bit Prism for effects.

All music and socials can be found on Izntrik's website
https://www.izntrik.com/

My name isn't Rick
Orlando DJ and Producer
DJ - Everything
Produce - House & Techno"

Trying Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB

video uploads by Dave 33543

Playlist:
1. Trying Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB/ Deep/Chill House Eurorack Modular 29
2. Trying Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB Part 2/ Deep/Chill House Eurorack Modular 30
3. Trying Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB Part 3/ Deep/Chill House Eurorack Modular 31

"Chord By Intellijel Shapeshifter+Erica Synths Graphic Resonant FB+Blukač - Endless Processor +Xaoc Kamieniec+Qubit-Data Bender+ Mutable Instruments Clouds+G-storm JP6+

Bass Line By SoundForce DCO+Filtered in Cwejman VM-1+Intellijel Metropolix

Lead By Erica Black wavetable VCO+Sequenced in Intellijel Metropolix+Filtered in Mutable instruments Blades

Perc -Hihat By TipTop Audio 808+Erica Sample Drum+ +Bia +Mutable Instruments Warps

Gate-Trigger Sequencer Pamela's PRO Workout + Malekko Varigate 8+4MS QCD+RCD+ADDAC 402+

Envelope and Modualtion By +Malekko Varigate 8+Mutable Instruments Tides 2+Verbos Electronics Multi-Envelope+Intellijel Dual ADSR+Doepfer A-145 LFO

Master Transpose by ACL Sinfonion"

Party Ready Patterns With Bass Lines - A Happy Gathering of Flux, Metropolix and Pulsar 23

video upload by Friendly Noise

"The fourth collaboration between IOLabs Flux, the best trigger sequencer, and the Soma Pulsar 23 , arguably the most amazing if not the best drum machine ever made. The combination of sound quality, easy of use, open design, interconnectivity and interactivity makes the Soma a fantastic piece of musical gear, and which is more important, a real instrument to play with. The amount of control and flexibility that Flux puts in your hands can lead you to totally unexpected sonic landscapes, like you can see and heat in that video.
Barry at IOLabs and Vlad at Soma Instruments are real geniuses of our time.

Patch details are included in the video."