Considering what good of a deal its older (and smaller) non-pro version was, the Sonicake Matribox II Pro – which sells for just $299 – is nothing short of a remarkable device.
The reviews on YouTube are more than positive, although many warn that the presets are not representative of how good the unit can sound, inviting players to take things into their own hands by creating their tones.
The large color touchscreen, for a unit of this price, feels like luxury, but the features make this device worth a lot more than its street price. Here’s the list:
- Matribox Gen 2 hardware platform with advanced digital modeling technology
- 63 amplifier and over 93 effect pedal simulations
- 61 cabinet simulations with support for 20 user IRs
- 6 footswitches with two customizable footswitch modes
- Built-in expression pedal, support for external pedal or footswitches
- FX LOOP interface supports the 4 Cable Method for connecting other devices
- Headphone interface compatible with various impedance headphones
- 2 XLR balanced output for connecting to studio gear, mixer, PA, or FRFR speaker(s)
- MIDI I/O for integration with other MIDI devices
- With AUX IN and the ability to record via USB Audio
- USB Audio supports Win/Mac/iOS/Android systems
- USB Audio features multiple sets of virtual I/O interfaces, supporting operations such as Loopback and Re-Amp.
- Easy-to-use editing software for Win/Mac
- 90-second loop function
- 100 drum rhythms, including metronome
- Tuner with screen display, fast and accurate
- 240 preset slots (120 factory presets)
- Durable metal chassis and footswitches
That’s truly a heck of a lot of features for $299!
Now, to make up your own mind about how it sounds, check out how it sounds in the video below or come to the 2024 Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit – it’s coming up soon and the Matribox Pro II will be there!
