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.

Cosmic Dance Groove /// Strega, Pulsar-23, & Cascadia

video upload by Jon Gee

"Christmas after party at Jon Gee’s place!!

Psychedelic dance track. We love dancing…Join us!
Movement is healing and sacred.

Tuned then improvised. Sequences by Metropolix and 0-Coast.
Cascadia on Bass and Lead to Sealegs (always sounds so nice)
Strega on Strings
Pulsar-23 on Beats and Freaks"

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."

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 🎃"

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"

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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

Quick Jam: Intellijel Palette vs Roland TR-909

video upload by Intellijel

"It's Techno Time.

A quick jam with the classic Roland TR-909 drum machine. Metropolix, Atlantix and Sealegs are a winning combination for improvising techno grooves and basslines."

Atlantix - quick jam with the VCF and distortion

video upload by Intellijel

"Jamming with Atlantix, Metropolix and Sealegs. Just a basic subtractive patch with symmetric distortion to add some extra harmonic spice."

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/

Intellijel Cascadia - Creating Sounds without Patch Cables

video upload by Intellijel

"Matt takes us through the basics of how to create and sculpt sounds on Cascadia without the use of patch cables.

Cascadia is a hugely versatile semi-modular synthesizer, and at first glance the vast number of patch points & controls might seem daunting. This video breaks down the basic signal flow and normalled connections, so you can get an overall sense of how Cascadia works - whether you're a beginner or just curious! This is by no means a deep dive, but we'll be following up with more videos on specific features soon.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Basic Signal Flow
01:07 - Generating a tone
01:55 - What's next?
02:05 - Introducing a MIDI Sequencer (Metropolix)
02:32 - MIDI Section Normalizations
03:11 - Shaping Up a Basic Patch
04:02 - Summary
04:26 - Jamming & Exploring More Normalled Connections"

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"

metropolix

video upload by studio snippe

Dreamtime - Part 1 /// Neutral Labs Elmyra 2, Intellijel Cascadia, Metropolix, Sealegs, Soma Dvina

video upload by Jon Gee

"First in a series of Dreamtime meditations."

Bad Shape | Adventures with a broken Intellijel ShapeShifter

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I am preparing a video for the Intellijel Sealegs delay which was also good opportunity to refres my limited knowledge of Metropolix, ShapeShifter and Rainmaker. I got the ShapeShifter used, and it's never been in good shape. I never found the time or need to send it in for repairs because it has to go to Canada and there's no warranty.

So when I use ShapeShifter, I need to recalibrate it, or even reinstall the firmware when presets are lost. It has amnesia so my guess is that its memory doesn't survive a long powerdown. I was curious if all the necessary software would still work. I think ShapeShifter was introduced somewhere around 2014 and the digital world is changing much faster than analog.

After installing firmware, my ShapeShifter turns into a super advanced LFO because the VCO still needs calibration. I think it ticks below 1 Hz from time to time. It's useless as a voice in this state, but it can still make amazing sounds. I may have to keep it like this and find myself a new one. But it's not a bad thing."

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"

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."

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"

Eurorack: Ethereal Glitches with Chord V2 - Data Bender - Nautilus

video upload by lucafrancinimusic

"I've recently got a few modules for my new Eurorack case and this is the first video with all of them. The patch notes are in the video and below:

I've programmed 4 chords in Qu-Bit Chord V2 and I've stored them in the User bank. The two 4-steps sequences from Bloom select the chord and the root note.
Mixup is used to sum all four Outs (3rd and 5th are patched in Mixup stereo Ins to get a wide stereo image of the chord pad).

Mother-32 is sequenced by Intellijel Metropolix (the master clock of this patch), it goes into Data Bender and to Cosmix Pro where it receives a touch of Nautilus delay, which is patched as parallel fx in the mixer.

Chances modulates the cutoff frequency of Mother-32.

This video is NOT sponsored by any of the brands visible and mentioned throughout this video."

Baba O’Riley (Modular Synth Who cover)

video upload by Planter Music

"Maybe I’ll go back and figure out what the second synth is doing but what a classic. I used the ALM ASQ-1 for the main synth arpeggio and then the bass notes. The metropolix is doing the secondary synth part and then the squid Salmple for the drums."