Sonicake Matribox QME-50 Multi Effects Processor User Manual

1. Plis paseview

The MATRIBOX is a compact multi-effects processor featuring potent circuit design and high-quality digital effects. It includes over 130 diverse effects suitable for various musicians playing electric, acoustic, or bass guitar, and even keyboards. It is designed to enhance your playing sound.

The Matribox excels in electric guitar sound processing, offering over 40 legendary amplifier models and numerous simulators based on classic effect pedals. These are all derived from white-box digital modeling technology, ensuring every detail of the tone is captured from real electronic components. It features 9 movable effect modules, allowing you to create your personalized effect matrix.

For more detailed information, please refer to the official user manual (PDF) available isit la.

2. Panel Entwodiksyon

2.1. Kontwòl Panel Front

Imaj: Detaye view of the Matribox front panel with labeled controls.

1. Bouton VOLIM: Kontwole volim mèt la.
2. Ekspozisyon ekran: Shows preset information and other operational details.
3. Bouton (3): Can be turned or pressed to adjust parameters or change menus.
4. GLOBAL Button: Press to enter the Global menu.
5. Bouton TANBOU: Press to turn on/off the drum machine; hold to enter the Drum menu.
6. Retounen bouton: Peze pou retounen nan meni anvan an.
7. Bouton SAVE: Press to enter the Save menu to store changed parameters, rename, or copy presets.
8. Bottom Knobs (3): Adjust parameters at the bottom of the screen; each menu has different functions.
9. Footswitches (2): Used to switch presets forward or backward. Press both together to enter the tuner; long press both together to enter the looper.
10. Pedal ekspresyon: Controls effect parameters or volume, and pressing the toe hard switches the pedal function.

2.2. Koneksyon Panèl Dèyè

Image: Rear panel showing input, output, and power connections.

11. INPUT (1/4" TS mono): For plugging in your instrument.
12. OUTPUT (2 x 1/4" TS stereo): For plugging into amps or other equipment.
13. AUX IN (1/8" TRS stereo): For connecting external devices (phone, MP3 player).
14. PHONES (1/8" TRS stereo): For plugging in headphones.
15. USB (Type-C): Connects to a computer for use with supporting edit software or functions as an audio interface.
16. DC 9V (500mA): Ploge DC 9V sant negatif pouvwa Jack la.

3. Enstalasyon ak Koneksyon

3.1. Alimante Inite a

• Always use a DC9V center negative 500mA AC adapter. Using an adapter other than specified can damage the unit or cause malfunction.
• Toujou konekte adaptè AC a nan yon priz AC ki founi rated voltage.
• Deploge inite a pandan tanpèt zèklè oswa lè li pa itilize pou yon tan long.

3.2. Connecting Instruments and Audio Devices

• Before connecting or disconnecting any cables, always turn OFF the power to the Matribox and all other equipment.
• Ensure all connection cables and the AC adapter are disconnected before moving the unit.
• Konekte enstriman ou a INPUT (1/4" TS mono) Jack.
• Konekte ak amplifiers or other equipment using the OUTPUT (2 x 1/4" TS stereo) jak.
• For external audio playback, connect your device to the AUX IN (1/8" TRS stereo).
• For private monitoring, connect headphones to the PHONES (1/8" TRS stereo) Jack.
• For computer connectivity and audio interface functions, use the USB (Tip-C) pò.

4. Operasyon Modes

The Matribox offers two main working modes: Preset Mode and Stomp Mode.

4.1. Prereglaj Mode

• In Preset Mode, any footswitch can be pressed to switch between presets.
• Presets are numbered from P01-P99 (user presets) to F01-F99 (factory presets).
• A small asterisk (*) next to the preset number on the display indicates that the preset has been changed.

4.2. Stomp Mode

• In Stomp Mode, pressing any footswitch will toggle the on/off status of the corresponding effect module.
• The specific module controlled by each footswitch can be configured in the Effects Editing menu.

4.3. Chanje ant mòd yo

• From the main menu, press and hold the right footswitch (►) to switch between Preset Mode and Stomp Mode.

5. Effects Editing Menu

To access the Effects Editing menu, press the PARA knob in the main menu.

5.1. Navigating and Adjusting Parameters

• Vire a PARA knob to select the effect module you wish to edit.
• Peze a PARA knob to navigate to the next page of parameters for the current module. The top right corner of the display shows the number of pages.
• The three knobs at the bottom of the screen correspond to the three parameters displayed in the screen's parameter bar. Use these to switch modules on/off, select effects, and adjust effect parameters.

5.2. Footswitch Control in Stomp Mode

• If you enter the Effects Editing menu while in Stomp Mode, a "FS Switch" option will appear. This allows you to assign any footswitch to control the on/off state of the current module.

5.3. Adjusting the Effect Chain

• In the Effects Editing menu, press and hold the PARA knob to adjust the effect chain order.

6. Anviwònman Global

Peze a GLOBAL button to enter the Global menu. Turn the PARA knob to select a setting, then press it to navigate to the next page of parameters.

6.1. Input/Output Settings

• Nivo Antre: Adjusts the input level of your instrument from -20dB to 20dB.
• No CAB (Left/Right): Turning this on bypasses the CAB module for the Matribox's left/right output channel, ignoring preset settings.

6.2. USB Audio Settings

• Rec Level: Adjusts the volume of USB Audio recording from -20dB to 20dB.
• Siveye Nivo: Adjusts the volume of USB Audio monitoring from -20dB to 6dB.
• Rec Mode (Left/Right): Allows you to set the optional left/right channel to be a dry signal or a wet signal when USB recording.

6.3. Tap Tempo Mode

• FX1, FX2, DLY, and MOD modules can be synchronized to the preset BPM, overriding their individual preset settings.

6.4. Expression Pedal (EXP) Setting

Peze a PARA knob to enter the EXP Setting menu.

• Sib: Select the expression pedal's control target and specific parameters. Press the PARA knob to cycle through pages and select targets.
• EXP Range: Adjust the maximum and minimum values for the expression pedal. Press the PARA knob to cycle through pages.
• Kalibrasyon: Peze a PARA knob to enter the Calibrate menu and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the expression pedal.

6.5. Reset faktori

Peze a PARA knob to enter the Factory Reset menu. Select OK to erase all user data and restore the device to factory settings.

6.6. Konsènan

The About menu displays information about the Matribox's firmware version.

7. Tuner, Looper, and Drum Machine

7.1. Tuner

• Press the left (◄) and right (►) footswitches together to enter the TUNER.
• Tuner mode can be set to Mute (for silent tuning), Bypass (for dry signal through), or Thru (for effect signal through).
• Kalibrasyon anplasman sentonizè ka mete ant 435Hz ak 445Hz.

7.2. Looper

• Press and hold the left (◄) and right (►) footswitches together to enter the LOOPER.
• Press the left (◄) footswitch to start recording. Press it again to end recording and begin playback. Press the left (◄) footswitch while playing to overdub.
• Press the right (►) footswitch to stop recording/playback. Press and hold the right (►) footswitch to clear all.
• The looper has two modes:
  • Pre mode: Records mono audio without effects, up to 90 seconds.
  • Post mode: Records stereo audio with effects, up to 45 seconds.

7.3. Drum Machine

• Peze epi kenbe la Tanbou button to enter the Drum menu.
• The rhythm style, speed, and volume of the drum machine can be set here.
• When Sync is turned on, the drum machine's speed will synchronize with the preset BPM.

8. Effect List

The Matribox features a wide array of effects categorized into modules. Below is a summary of the available modules and their common parameters. For a complete list of individual effects and their detailed descriptions, please refer to the official user manual (PDF).

8.1. FX1 & FX2 Modules (Dynamic/Drive Effects)

These modules offer a variety of compression, overdrive, distortion, and wah effects.

8.2. AMP Module (Amplifier Models)

This module provides a selection of amplifier models for various tones.

8.3. NR Module (Noise Reduction)

This module helps to reduce unwanted noise in your signal.

8.4. CAB Module (Cabinet Simulation)

This module simulates various speaker cabinets.

8.5. EQ Module (Equalizer)

This module provides equalization for tone shaping.

8.6. MOD Module (Modulation Effects)

This module includes various modulation effects like chorus, flanger, phaser, and tremolo.

8.7. DLY Module (Delay Effects)

This module provides various delay effects.

8.8. RVB Module (Reverb Effects)

This module offers various reverb effects.

9. Antretyen

9.1. Netwayaj

• Netwaye inite a sèlman ak yon twal sèk.

9.2. Alterations

• Pa louvri inite a.
• Pa eseye fè sèvis inite w la tèt ou.
• Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer's warranty.

NAN. Depanaj

10.1. Device Won't Turn On

• Asire w ke ekipman pou pouvwa a byen konekte.
• Tcheke si adaptè pouvwa a ap travay byen.
• Check if you're using the correct power adapter.

10.2. No Sound Or Slight Sound

• Asire w ke câbles ou yo konekte byen.
• Asire w ke bouton volim lan ajiste byen.
• When the expression pedal is used for volume control, check its position and volume settings.
• Tcheke paramèt volim modil efè yo.
• Tcheke paramèt volim prereglaj yo.
• Asire w ke aparèy antre ou a pa muet.

10.3. Bri

• Asire w ke câbles ou yo konekte byen.
• Tcheke jack pwodiksyon enstriman ou a.
• Check if you're using the correct power adapter.
• Si bri a soti nan enstriman ou a, eseye itilize modil rediksyon bri a pou ajiste li.

10.4. Sound Problems

• Asire w ke câbles ou yo konekte byen.
• Tcheke jack pwodiksyon enstriman ou a.
• If you're using this device with other pedals, check to see if other pedals are set up properly.
• Tcheke konfigirasyon paramèt efè ou yo. Si efè yo mete nan ekstrèm, Matribox ka sèlman emèt bri.

10.5. Problems With Expression Pedal

• Tcheke anviwònman pedal ekspresyon ou an sou / koupe.
• Eseye kalibre pedal la.

11. Espesifikasyon

11.1. Product Properties from JSON

12. Konsèy itilizatè yo

• Experiment with the 9 movable effect modules to create unique effect chains.
• Utilize the PC/Mac editor for more precise control and management of presets and IRs.
• When using the looper, remember that "Pre mode" records mono audio without effects for longer durations, while "Post mode" records stereo audio with effects for shorter durations.
• If experiencing noise, try adjusting the noise reduction module (NR Module) parameters.

13. Garanti ak sipò

Please note the following regarding warranty and support:

• Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer's warranty.
• For any malfunction or support inquiries, please prepare information including the model name, serial number, and specific symptoms, then contact SONICAKE support at support@sonikake.com.

14. Demonstrasyon Videyo Pwodwi