
Description
- Metamorf is an analog voltage and MIDI controlled multiple digital filter/delay and mixer, with an analog look and feel and digital precision, accuracy and tuning and tracking stability.
- Metamorf can be used as a VCF, or rather 6 of them, as up to 6 delays, as up to 6 bias modules, as up to 6 4-quadrant modulators, as a mixer, well two of them, and as any combination of modules, and that is just scratching the surface.
- Metamorf has an extensive modulation matrix which can use any CV input or VCF or Mixer or MIDI as a source and route it to all possible modulations, like Exponential FM, thru-zero Linear FM, QM (resonance), 4-quadrant AM and Ping.
- By assigning modulation depths to CV inputs and using the Bias pots, one has immediate control over any modulation. Minimum and maximum modulation depth can be set separately from -1 to +1, allowing e.g. 2 (or more) parameters in the same or different VCFs to be controlled in reverse from 1 Bias pot. MIDI controllers can be used for the same purpose, and at the same time all CV inputs remain available.
- Frequency can be controlled by the master Cutoff pot, FM and 1V/ oct. inputs with a choice of quantisers. Frequency of individual filters can be set in ratios or in fixed steps (1 cent resolution). On top of that, there are 2 detune modes : in cents and FineHz.
- Cross-modulation and exact frequency ratios and detune allow for precise multiple filter patches.
- All settings can be stored in user presets, and there is a bunch of great factory presets as well to get you started.
- The user interface features a graphical OLED display, 3 encoders and 6 pushbuttons for fast access to all parameters in all modules, without the need for menu diving.
- Metamorf is designed and manufactured in Belgium.
- Electronics and firmware design by Wim Verheyen.
- Conceptual consultancy and early testing for usability by Boris Uytterhaegen.
Features
- Eurorack 28 HP, 35mm depth.
- Digital module with analog ins and outs, analog look and feel.
- Values are indicated in musical units like steps, cents, Hz, seconds.
- Analog controlled 2-pole digital state-variable filter x 6. One output per filter.
- Two mix outputs. Six assignable inputs per mixer, can be VCF outputs or CV inputs.
- Frequency follows first filter with detune and Fine Hz or independent frequency control or frequency ratio per filter.
- 1V/oct, 11 octaves range, perfect tracking and stability.
- Classic responses (LP, BP, HP, BR (notch), PK (peak), ALL), selectable per filter.
- Delay function (100 ms max.) (up to 6, can be combined with filters), with the modulation matrix delay, phasing and flanging, mix with input signal input and feedback are possible.
- Voltage or MIDI Controlled Exponential FM, Thru-zero Linear FM, QM and AM per filter.
- Exponential FM, Tru-zero Linear FM, QM and AM depth control from CV inputs or VCF outputs.
- All modulations from zero to full depth from DC to 20 kHz.
- 6 freely assignable CV modulation inputs with initial and depth control (no analog attenuverters, digital attenuverters) and peak detect indicator on display. Can also be used as signal inputs.
- 2 freely assignable signal inputs, with depth control and peak indicator on display, can also be used as CV inputs.
- Input limiter (max., min., off).
- 6 freely assignable gate inputs for pinging (positive edge, negative edge, both edges).
- Cross modulation or cascading of each parameter of each filter.
- 16 bit resolution on all inputs and outputs, sample rate is 100 kHz.
- Easy parameter navigation : 4-line 21-character graphic OLED display, 3 encoders, 6 buttons, no menus.
- Useful factory presets.
- 2 banks of 64 user presets.
- MIDI input for free firmware and preset updates and MIDI notes (note number (ST) 60 is middle C (C4)), velocity, after touch, continuous controllers and preset selection (bank and program change).
- MIDI controller "learn" mode immediately assigns a MIDI controller as a modulation source.
- Extensive User Manual, which is needed for a complex module like this.
- Handy Patch sheets in Pages and Word format.
- Power requirements : +12 V 170 mA, -12 V 75 mA.
FAQ
This is a big, expensive module, it it worth it ?
In one word : yes !
Metamorf contains 6 VCFs with all possible modulations. It contains 30 4-quadrant modulators (1 at the signal input, 1 at each modulation input and 1 at the output of each VCF). It contains 2 6-channel mixers for sound and/or CV. It contains an extensive patch matrix. And it contains a MIDI interface.
There is a total number of 278 parameters to play with, and they all can be stored and retreived in presets.
Imagine the number of modules you would need to build something similar. It will take up at least 104 HP and cost a few 1000, plus you miss the exact ratios between VCFs, the presets and the patch matrix.
Can I use Metamorf in a live setup ?
Yes, it is intended to be used in a live performance.
First prepare some presets in your studio, assigning modulation depths to CVs and/or MIDI controllers. Take the factory presets as an example and starting point. All sound demos are real-time interactive.
Then select the proper presets in your live performance and take real-time control with the bias pots and/or a MIDI fader bank.
Downloads :
- User Manual
- Quick Reference
- Metamorf 0.9 firmware and release notes.
Sounds
All sounds are made directly and in real-time with Metamorf, Dionisi and a sequencer. No effects, no other modules, no overdubs.
All sounds are available as factory presets and are described in full detail in the presets descriptions.
Many thanks to Boris Uytterhaegen for creating and recording these !
Canis horibilis est.
Contact : Wim Verheyen