intellijel/metropolix

Metropolix

Intellijel

Multitrack, performance-oriented pitch, gate and mod sequencer. Two tracks plus 8 mod lanes, 8-stage sliders, pulse count and gate type switches, loopy mode, 64 presets, 3 AUX inputs, 2 CTRL knobs, and extensive CV routing.613

Capabilities 5

CV Sequencer (Chain)cv-sequencer
8 independent MOD lanes each with 8 voltage stages, own ORDER/LEN/DIV, routable to OUT A/B or internal parameters.613
Fader / Slider Bankfader-bank
Performance sequencer built around an 8-stage slider row (pitch/mod per stage) — the sliders are the defining control surface.
MIDI Outputmidi-output
MIDI note, CV-to-CC, and MOD-to-CC output via USB, TRS (Metropolix Solo), or Backpack. MIDI clock and transport also supported.613
Preset Storagepreset-storage
64 presets in 8 banks of 8. All live settings stored in EEPROM. Supports preset chaining with up to 32 links. Full or partial recall configurable.613
Step Sequencerstep-sequencer
8-stage, dual-track pitch/gate/CV sequencer with 8 mod lanes, per-stage pulse count, gate type, slide, skip, ratchet, probability, and accumulator features.613

Jacks 11 (5 in / 6 out)

NameSignalVoltageDescription
Inputs (5)
CLOCK INclock—613
RESET INtrigger—By default resets sequence to beginning on trigger. Can be reconfigured as a RUN input via SETUP menu.613
X INcv-5V to 5V613
Y INcv-5V to 5V613
Z INcv-5V to 5V613
Outputs (6)
A OUTmixed—First of two user-assignable outputs. LED color indicates signal type: blue=pitch/root, yellow=gate/trigger, green/red=continuous voltage.613
B OUTmixed—613
CLOCK OUTclock—613
TRACK 1 GATE OUTgate0V to 5V613
TRACK 1 PITCH OUTcv—1 V/Oct pitch output for Track 1 by default. Can be swapped to carry Track 2 pitch via Trk Out Swap.613
TRACK 2 PITCH OUTcv—613

Parameters 78

NameTypeRangeBehavior
A OUT assignmentmenu_setting—613
AUX gate thresholdmenu_setting≥1.5V613
AUX X Attenuverterknob—613
AUX X PARAMmenu_setting-5V – 5V613
AUX Y Attenuverterknob—613
AUX Z Attenuverterknob—613
B OUT assignmentmenu_setting—613
BPMknob0.1BPM – 400BPM613
BPM (INT) modulationmenu_setting-5V – 5V613
Button LED Levelmenu_setting1 – 4613
CLK OUTmenu_setting1 – 256613
CLOCK DIVknob1 – 64613
CTRL 1knob—613
Ctrl 1 +menu_setting0V – 5V613
Ctrl 1 ±menu_setting-5V – 5V613
CTRL 1 PARAMmenu_setting—613
CTRL 2knob—613
CTRL 2 PARAMmenu_setting—613
CV Out Delaymenu_setting0ms – 21ms613
CV TYPEmenu_setting—613
CV Valueknob-5V – 5V613
DIRECTIONbutton—613
GATE LENGTHknob1% – 99%613
GATE OVERRIDEknob1% – 100%613
GATE SCALEknob—613
Gate Type 1switch—613
Gate Type 2switch—613
Gate Type 3switch—613
Gate Type 4switch—613
Gate Type 5switch—613
Gate Type 6switch—613
Gate Type 7switch—613
Gate Type 8switch—613
LOOP PULSESknob1 – 64613
MIDI Channel (Track)menu_setting1 – 16613
MIDI PC Chmenu_setting—613
MIDI Root Chmenu_setting—613
MOD Voltageknob-5V – 5V613
Negative Limitmenu_setting1scale degree – 28scale degree613
PITCH OVERRIDEknob—613
Pitch Slider 1fader—613
Pitch Slider 2fader—613
Pitch Slider 3fader—613
Pitch Slider 4fader—613
Pitch Slider 5fader—613
Pitch Slider 6fader—613
Pitch Slider 7fader—613
Pitch Slider 8fader—613
PLAY ORDERknob—613
Positive Limitmenu_setting1scale degree – 28scale degree613
PROBABILITY AMOUNTknob0% – 100%613
PROBABILITY TARGETbutton—613
Pulse Count 1switch1 – 8613
Pulse Count 2switch1 – 8613
Pulse Count 3switch1 – 8613
Pulse Count 4switch1 – 8613
Pulse Count 5switch1 – 8613
Pulse Count 6switch1 – 8613
Pulse Count 7switch1 – 8613
Pulse Count 8switch1 – 8613
PULSE COUNT DIVknob1 – 8613
PULSES LENknob1 – 64613
Queue Pulsesmenu_setting1 – 4096613
RAMP TYPEbutton—613
RATCHETknob1 – 8613
RESET IN thresholdmenu_setting≥1.5V613
Screen Levelmenu_setting1 – 4613
SLIDE AMOUNTknob0 – 100613
SLIDE TYPEbutton—613
Slider LED Levelmenu_setting1 – 4613
Slider Octavesmenu_setting1octave – 4octave613
STAGESknob—613
SWINGknob50% – 78%613
Total Pulsesmenu_setting1 – 1024613
Transposemenu_setting-60semitone – 60semitone613
TRANSPOSE AMOUNTknob—613
TRANSPOSE TRIGGERbutton—613
Velocitymenu_setting—613

Firmware history 10 versions

VersionReleasedNotes
1.62025-09Added MIDI Root Note via Note On, MIDI Program Change preset loading, Run-Continue reset input mode, immediate RUN/RESET behavior, Root knob range ±12 semitones, and various tweaks/fixes.613
1.52024-05Added Metropolix Solo TRS MIDI via i2C, Mx Expander MIDI CC output, new default Track/MOD MIDI settings, Unipolar/Bipolar CV type options, CC value display on Stage Edit, Scale copy/paste, Set Init Preset option, Quasi Random order, CV Output Delay setting.613
1.42022-01Added USB MIDI support, MIDI Clock Out, MIDI Transport, SysEx Transfer, MIDI Channel per track/lane, CV-to-CC, MOD-to-CC, Slide Toggle CC, Slide Amount CC, Velocity support, parameter randomization, Pedal Point order, new Mx modes, OUT A/B Reset/Slider assignments, Screen Level setting.613
1.3.22021-08Bug fixes: adding preset Red 1 to Quick Chain, freezing on preset chain overwrite, presets stopping loading after long sessions.613
1.3.12021-07Bug fixes: incorrect Mod Lane assignments on older firmware preset load, tracks ignoring Global Reset in Preset Chain/Delayed Load, Factory Reset boot shortcut not setting defaults properly.613
1.32021-06Added Preset Chaining (up to 32 links, 64 repeats, 8 saved chains), Total Pulses setting, BPM (INT) modulation destination, SETUP menu reorganized, new LOAD DELAY setting, CTRL knob voltage output on A/B, increased max Queue Pulses to 4096, minimum tempo 0.1 BPM.613
1.22021-04Added 100 customizable User Scales (10 banks of 10), Scale (User) modulation destination, Scale Lock feature, Home Screen 2 live quantizer display, Run on Boot option, Save+Exit preset action, Aux/Mod accumulator reset option, Root ± bipolar CTRL assignment, bug fixes.613
1.12021-03Expanded accumulator with Mode/Order/Polarity/Reset options and new Positive/Negative Limits (±7 default). New CTRL destinations (Accum Mode, Accum Dir, Accum Polar), new AUX/MOD destinations (Accum Rev, Accum Mode, Accum Polar), 14 chord shapes, Clock Mode, Run Btn setting, Panic button.613
1.0.12021-03UI changes: active parameter now indicated by pulsing corners, muted tracks/lanes blink red under Loopy, Stage Player buttons lit in muted blue, LED brightness 1-4, darker UI, Setup Menu reordered, longer shortcut save hold time. Fixed missed gates at short lengths/fast BPM.613
1.0.0.52021-02Initial Release613

References 2

  1. [613]
    Intellijel Metropolix Manual v1.6 (2025-09-24)manual
    source 613 canonical ↗ archived ↗
    ● verified 2026-05-21
  2. [614]
    Intellijel Metropolix product pageproduct_page
    source 614 canonical ↗ archived ↗
    ⚠ verified 2026-05-21 · manufacturer changed since last verified