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Sonicake Matribox QME-50 Multi Effects Processor User Manual

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Sonicake Matribox QME-50 Multi Effects Processor

Imej: Depan view of the Sonicake Matribox QME-50 Multi Effects Processor.

1. Lebihview

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 di sini.

2. Pengenalan Panel

2.1. Kawalan Panel Hadapan

Front panel layout of Sonicake Matribox

Imej: Terperinci view of the Matribox front panel with labeled controls.

  1. Tombol VOLUME: Mengawal kelantangan induk.
  2. Skrin Paparan: Menunjukkan maklumat pratetap dan butiran operasi lain.
  3. Knobs (3): Boleh dipusingkan atau ditekan untuk melaraskan parameter atau menukar menu.
  4. Butang GLOBAL: Tekan untuk memasuki menu Global.
  5. Butang DRUM: Tekan untuk menghidupkan/mematikan mesin dram; tahan untuk memasuki menu Dram.
  6. Butang KEMBALI: Tekan untuk kembali ke menu sebelumnya.
  7. Butang SIMPAN: Tekan untuk memasuki menu Simpan bagi menyimpan parameter yang diubah, menamakan semula atau menyalin pratetap.
  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 Ekspresi: Controls effect parameters or volume, and pressing the toe hard switches the pedal function.

2.2. Sambungan Panel Belakang

Rear panel connections of Sonicake Matribox

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

  1. INPUT (1/4" TS mono): Untuk memasang alat muzik anda.
  2. OUTPUT (2 x 1/4" TS stereo): Untuk memasangnya amps atau peralatan lain.
  3. AUX IN (1/8" TRS stereo): Untuk menyambungkan peranti luaran (telefon, pemain MP3).
  4. PHONES (1/8" TRS stereo): Untuk memasang fon kepala.
  5. USB (Type-C): Connects to a computer for use with supporting edit software or functions as an audio interface.
  6. DC 9V (500mA): Palamkan bicu kuasa negatif pusat 9V DC.

3. Persediaan dan Sambungan

3.1. Menghidupkan Unit

  • Always use a DC9V center negative 500mA AC adapter. Using an adapter other than specified can damage the unit or cause malfunction.
  • Sentiasa sambungkan penyesuai AC ke alur keluar AC yang membekalkan vol berkadartage.
  • Cabut palam unit semasa ribut petir atau apabila tidak digunakan untuk tempoh yang lama.

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.
  • Sambungkan instrumen anda ke INPUT (1/4" TS mono) jek.
  • Sambung ke amplifiers or other equipment using the OUTPUT (2 x 1/4" TS stereo) jek.
  • 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) jek.
  • For computer connectivity and audio interface functions, use the USB (Jenis-C) pelabuhan.

4. Mod Operasi

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

4.1. Mod Pratetap

  • 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. Bertukar Antara Mod

  • Daripada menu utama, tekan dan tahan suis kaki kanan (►) untuk bertukar antara Mod Pratetap dan Mod Hentak.

5. Menu Penyuntingan Kesan

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

5.1. Navigating and Adjusting Parameters

  • Pusingkan PARA knob to select the effect module you wish to edit.
  • Tekan ke 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. Tetapan Global

Tekan ke 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

  • Tahap Input: Adjusts the input level of your instrument from -20dB to 20dB.
  • Tiada CAB (Kiri/Kanan): Turning this on bypasses the CAB module for the Matribox's left/right output channel, ignoring preset settings.

6.2. USB Audio Settings

  • Tahap Rekreasi: Adjusts the volume of USB Audio recording from -20dB to 20dB.
  • Tahap Monitor: Adjusts the volume of USB Audio monitoring from -20dB to 6dB.
  • Mod Rakaman (Kiri/Kanan): 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

Tekan ke PARA knob to enter the EXP Setting menu.

  • Sasaran: Select the expression pedal's control target and specific parameters. Press the PARA knob to cycle through pages and select targets.
  • Julat EXP: Adjust the maximum and minimum values for the expression pedal. Press the PARA knob to cycle through pages.
  • Kalibrasi: Tekan ke PARA knob to enter the Calibrate menu and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the expression pedal.

6.5. Tetapan Semula Kilang

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

6.6. Tentang

Menu Perihal memaparkan maklumat tentang versi perisian tegar Matribox.

7. Tuner, Looper, and Drum Machine

7.1. Penala

  • 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).
  • Penentukuran padang penala boleh ditetapkan daripada 435Hz hingga 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. Mesin Dram

  • Tekan dan tahan butang DRUM button to enter the Drum menu.
  • The rhythm style, speed, and volume of the drum machine can be set here.
  • Apabila Segerak dihidupkan, kelajuan mesin dram akan disegerakkan dengan BPM yang telah ditetapkan.

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.

Parameter BiasaPenerangan
SustainControls the effect amount.
KeluaranControls the effect output volume.
SerangControls how soon the compressor starts to process the signal.
KlipControls the input sensitivity.
BadanControls the body resonance of the AC sim.
AtasControls the upper harmonics of the AC sim.
rasaControls the sensitivity.
JulatControls the effect range.
QControls the filter Q.
Mix/BlendControls the wet/dry signal ratio.
KedalamanControls the effect depth.
KadarControls the effect speed.
Low/BassControls the filter low frequency range.
High/TrebleControls the filter high frequency range.
SegerakkanSwitches preset BPM sync on/off.
Low OctControls the lower octave volume.
High OctControls the higher octave volume.
KeringControls the dry signal level.
basahControls the wet signal ratio.
H-PitchControls the higher pitch by half notes or one notes.
L-PitchControls the lower pitch by half notes or one notes.
H-JilidControls the high pitch volume.
L-VolControls the low pitch volume.
Gain/FuzzMengawal jumlah keuntungan.
H-CutControls the effect high cut amount.
KekerapanControls the ring mod frequency.
baiklahFine tune the ring mod frequency by 1Hz.
Tone/FilterControls the tone brightness.
LangkahControls filter center frequency of different filters (steps).
TerangSwitches extra brightness on/off.

8.2. AMP Modul (AmpModel Pemberi Kuasa)

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

Parameter BiasaPenerangan
VOL/GainMengawal amp pre-gain.
nadaControls the tone brightness.
potongCounterclockwise controls the tone brightness.
Output/Master/VOLMengawal amp isipadu keluaran.
PRESMengawal amp kehadiran.
BassMengawal amp low frequency response.
TengahMengawal amp mid frequency response.
TrebleMengawal amp high frequency response.
TerangSwitches extra brightness on/off.
CharSelects from 2 gain ranges (Cool/Hot).
MRangeSelects mid frequency ranges.
BakiControls the tone control balance.
KekerapanControls the EQ center frequency.
EQ QControls the EQ bandwidth.
Keuntungan EQControls the EQ boost/cut amount.

8.3. NR Module (Noise Reduction)

This module helps to reduce unwanted noise in your signal.

Parameter BiasaPenerangan
TigaControls the noise gate threshold.
SerangControls how fast the noise gate starts to process the signal.
RelControls the noise gate release time when the signal level is reached.

8.4. CAB Module (Cabinet Simulation)

This module simulates various speaker cabinets.

Parameter BiasaPenerangan
VOLMengawal volum keluaran.

8.5. EQ Module (Equalizer)

This module provides equalization for tone shaping.

Parameter BiasaPenerangan
XX HzBoosts/cuts the frequency band.
VOLMengawal volum keluaran.

8.6. MOD Module (Modulation Effects)

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

Parameter BiasaPenerangan
KedalamanControls the effect depth.
KadarControls the effect speed.
nadaControls the tone brightness.
VOLControls the effect output volume.
DetuneControls the detune amounts by 1 cent.
basahControls the wet signal level.
KeringControls the dry signal level.
Pra KelewatanControls the pre delay time.
FdBkControls the feedback amount.
berat sebelahControls the waveform offset amount.
SegerakkanSwitches preset BPM sync on/off.

8.7. DLY Module (Delay Effects)

This module provides various delay effects.

Parameter BiasaPenerangan
CampurkanControls the wet/dry signal ratio.
MasaMengawal masa kelewatan.
FdbkControls the feedback amount.
ModControls the modulation amount.
nadaControls the effect tone brightness.
S-KedalamanControls the sweeping depth.
S-RateControls the sweeping speed.
SegerakkanSwitches preset BPM sync on/off.
JejakSwitches effect trail on/off.

8.8. RVB Module (Reverb Effects)

This module offers various reverb effects.

Parameter BiasaPenerangan
CampurkanControls the wet/dry signal ratio.
Pra KelewatanControls the pre delay time.
pereputanControls the reverb decay time.
HDampControls the high cut amount.
nadaControls the effect tone brightness.
Lo EndControls the effect low frequency amount.
Hi EndControls the effect high frequency amount.
JejakSwitches effect trail on/off.

9. Penyelenggaraan

9.1. Pembersihan

  • Bersihkan unit hanya dengan kain kering.

9.2. Alterations

  • Jangan buka unit.
  • Jangan cuba servis sendiri unit ini.
  • Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer's warranty.

10. Penyelesaian masalah

10.1. Device Won't Turn On

  • Pastikan bekalan kuasa disambungkan dengan betul.
  • Periksa sama ada penyesuai kuasa berfungsi dengan betul.
  • Check if you're using the correct power adapter.

10.2. No Sound Or Slight Sound

  • Pastikan kabel anda disambungkan dengan betul.
  • Pastikan tombol kelantangan dilaraskan dengan betul.
  • When the expression pedal is used for volume control, check its position and volume settings.
  • Semak tetapan volum modul kesan.
  • Semak tetapan kelantangan pratetap.
  • Pastikan peranti input anda tidak diredamkan.

10.3. Kebisingan

  • Pastikan kabel anda disambungkan dengan betul.
  • Periksa bicu keluaran instrumen anda.
  • Check if you're using the correct power adapter.
  • Jika bunyi itu datang daripada instrumen anda, cuba gunakan modul pengurangan hingar untuk melaraskannya.

10.4. Sound Problems

  • Pastikan kabel anda disambungkan dengan betul.
  • Periksa bicu keluaran instrumen anda.
  • If you're using this device with other pedals, check to see if other pedals are set up properly.
  • Semak persediaan parameter kesan anda. Jika kesan ditetapkan kepada keterlaluan, Matribox hanya boleh mengeluarkan bunyi.

10.5. Problems With Expression Pedal

  • Periksa tetapan hidup/mati pedal ekspresi anda.
  • Cuba menentukur pedal.

11. Spesifikasi

kategoriPerincian
A/D/A ConverterAudio prestasi tinggi 24-bit
SampKekerapan ling44.1 kHz
SNR110dB
Maximum Simultaneous Effects9
Memori Pratetap99 User Presets/99 Factory Presets
Looper Record Time90 saat
Drum Machine Patterns100 Corak
Input Gitar1/4” Tidak Seimbang (TS), 1M Ohm
Input AuxStereo 1/8" (TRS), 10k Ohm
Keluaran Kiri/Kanan1/4″ Tidak Seimbang (TS), 1k Ohm
Output Fon KepalaStereo 1/8″ (TRS), 47 Ohm
Port USBPort USB 2.0 Jenis-C
USB Recording Sample kadar44.1 kHz
USB Recording Bit Depth16-bit atau 24-bit
Dimensi (W x D x H)200mm x 137.5mm x 53.6mm
Unit Berat732g
Keperluan KuasaDC 9V pusat negatif, 500mA

11.1. Product Properties from JSON

Harta bendaNilai
Adakah Bateri Termasukya
Antara muka perkakasanUSB
Audio output effectsMulti-effects
Jenis KawalanMengayuh
Bahan kimia yang sangat prihatintiada
asal usulTanah Besar China
Jenis PalamPalam EU
taipKesan

12. Petua Pengguna

  • 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. Waranti dan Sokongan

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@sonicake.com.

14. Demonstrasi Video Produk

Video: A demonstration of the Sonicake Matribox QME-50 Multi Effects Processor in use with a guitar.