metropolix

Intellijel Metropolix

Dual-track pitch and gate sequencer with deep modulation

34 HP Eurorack module

Metropolix by Intellijel is the successor to the beloved Metropolis, expanding on its real-time, hands-on sequencing philosophy. At its core are 8 illuminated pitch sliders, each with a pulse count switch and gate type switch, creating a tactile interface for building sequences. Two independent tracks (TRK 1 and TRK 2) interpret the same physical sliders with different settings — each track has its own playback order, length, clock division, swing, slide time, and per-stage parameters including gate overrides, pitch overrides, ratchets, probability, accumulating transposition, and a dedicated CV lane. Eight additional MOD lanes provide independent modulation sequences routable to assignable outputs (A, B) or dozens of internal destinations for self-modulation. Three AUX CV inputs (X, Y, Z) and two assignable CTRL knobs offer extensive real-time performance control. With 64 preset slots, preset chaining, Loopy mode for instant sub-sequences, MIDI over USB, and optional Gx/Qx gate expander support, Metropolix is a comprehensive sequencing hub for complex melodic and rhythmic patches.

Features

  • 2 independent sequencer tracks with separate pitch, gate, and CV outputs
  • 8 illuminated pitch sliders with per-track octave range (1-4) and inversion
  • 8 pulse count switches (1-8 pulses per stage)
  • 8 gate type switches (HOLD/MULTIPLE/SINGLE/REST)
  • Per-stage slide, ratchet (1-8), gate override, pitch override, probability (0-100%), accumulator, and CV lane
  • 8 independent MOD lanes with per-lane order, length, and clock division
  • MOD lanes routable to A/B outputs or dozens of internal parameters for self-modulation
  • 3 assignable AUX CV inputs (X, Y, Z) with attenuverters
  • 2 assignable CTRL performance knobs
  • 2 assignable outputs (A and B) with signal-type LED indicators
  • 64 presets (8 banks × 8) with configurable load/save options
  • Preset chaining for song-mode-like preset sequencing

Controls & Jacks (60)

  • Screen
  • Stage Slide
  • B Out
  • Reset In
  • Track 1 Pitch Out
  • PROB
  • Clock In
  • Track 1 Gate Out
  • Stage Pitch
  • Track Gate
  • CV
  • CTRL 2
  • Y In
  • Z In
  • RATCH
  • EDIT
  • Clock Out
  • Gate Type 7
  • DIV
  • TRK 2
  • Gate Type 5
  • LEN
  • MOD
  • BPM
  • CTRL 1
  • Track 2 Pitch Out
  • TRK 1
  • Track Slide
  • Pulse Count 8
  • ACCUM
  • SKIP
  • SWING
  • Pitch Slider 3
  • Stage Gate
  • Encoder
  • A Out
  • Pitch Slider 1
  • Pulse Count 6
  • SETUP
  • Pitch Slider 8
  • Pitch Slider 6
  • Pulse Count 2
  • RESET
  • Pulse Count 7
  • RUN
  • X In
  • ORDER
  • Pulse Count 5
  • Pitch Slider 7
  • SCALE
  • Track 2 Gate Out
  • Pitch Slider 4
  • Pulse Count 3
  • Pitch Slider 2
  • EXIT
  • Pulse Count 1
  • Pulse Count 4
  • Gate Type 8
  • Pitch Slider 5
  • ALT

How-To Guides

  • Polymetric Counterpoint
  • Generative Accumulator
  • Ratchet Fills
  • MOD Lane Self-Modulation
  • Loopy Performance
  • Dual Voice Harmony
  • Acid Bassline

Explore the interactive Metropolix panel on BleepDex — tap any control to learn what it does.

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