The Matribox II is Sonicake’s next-generation multi-effect processor with looping and drum machine features, building on the success of its predecessor with significant advancements in both technology and quality. At a street price of $299, this device offer a heck of a lot of goods, including 63 amp and 61 cab emulation, over 63 pedal emulations, and 10 movable effect modules.
Equipped with a new hardware platform and enhanced digital modeling, the Matribox II is gathering good reviews on Amazon with an average of 4.5 stars, just like its predecessor did, although it was a little smaller in with, but only featured two footswitches instead of three. Some of the Youtube reviews coming through confirm this is a product that delivers what promises.
It certainly doesn’t disappoint in the features department, offering all of this:
- 3 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
- 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 in Win/Mac
- 90-second loop function
- 100 drum rhythms , including metronome
- Tuner with screen display, fast and accurate
- 198 preset slots (99 factory presets)
It’s also worth mentioning that the large color LED screen and the friendly interface are a boon at this price point.
You’ll be able to try it at the upcoming Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo.
