Manufacturer's description
The power of EaganMatrix Sound Technology in our smallest product ever! The EaganMatrix Micro is a full-featured EaganMatrix sound engine in a small self-contained form factor, and is powered and controlled via USB.
EaganMatrix Micro
The EaganMatrix Micro (system identifier u2x) provides a truly versatile framework for both studio and live performance, with a robust implementation of MPE and MPE+ Midi.
The EaganMatrix Micro is a perfect companion to the amazing Warbl Wind Controller. The fingering holes on the Warbl are not just switches. You can hear that the pitch starts off a bit as the finger gets close to the hole (like it would on an acoustic wind instrument) and hits the final pitch once the hole is covered. It’s a subtle effect but important. The video on the Haken Audio website shows 15 Presets from the Micro’s demo assortment that Edmund Eagan skillfully customized to take advantage of the Warbl’s specific sensing technology. In the future there may be demo assortments customized for the sensing technologies of other devices.
IMPORTANT: At this time, the EaganMatrix Micro is being sold specifically for use with the Warbl, connected wirelessly with the CME-Widi Uhost as shown in the video. Richard Kram has documented various other possibilities in the User Guides, but at this time we cannot provide Help Desk support for other combinations of equipment. The EaganMatrix Micro will not be simple plug-and-play; for example, the EaganMatrix Micro does not (yet) work with the CME-H4MIDI, but it does work with the CME-Widi Uhost as shown in the video.
Connections
- USB Power and Midi (shown connected).
- Foot Pedal or Haken Audio CVC communication.
- Stereo Audio Out.
Features
- Polyphony: Nominal 1-3, Maximum 8
- Stereo Audio Output: 3.5 mm TRS
- EXT Connection: 3.5 mm TRS
- Can be used as a pedal input (Yamaha FC3A with HOSA MHE-100.5 is recommended),
or can be configured for a Control Voltage Converter. - Seven Segment Display: Preset navigation and settings
- USB Power: 500 mA (190 mA average actual usage), via Mini USB connector
- USB Midi: via Mini USB connector (USB-A to Mini USB cable included with purchase)
Allows bidirectional MPE and MPE+ connection to other devices; allows connection to the Haken Editor for editing and archiving EaganMatrix presets
EAGANMATRIX sound technology
The EaganMatrix is a modular digital synthesizer invented by Edmund Eagan, utilizing a DSP engine designed by Lippold Haken. This is the same EaganMatrix Sound Technology internal to the Continuum Fingerboard, the ContinuuMini, and Expressive E’s Osmose keyboard. The EaganMatrix allows the user to finely craft their musical sound by digitally connecting audio and control modules via a patching matrix. The EaganMatrix is a sophisticated digital modular patching world of its own, ready to interact with your MPE controllers. More information on the EaganMatrix here.
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 5.8 x 1.9 cm
- Weight: 0.075 kg
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Shipping to mainland EU typically costs between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce for the UK, and for international orders it's either DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we aim to dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
Manufacturer's description
The power of EaganMatrix Sound Technology in our smallest product ever! The EaganMatrix Micro is a full-featured EaganMatrix sound engine in a small self-contained form factor, and is powered and controlled via USB.
EaganMatrix Micro
The EaganMatrix Micro (system identifier u2x) provides a truly versatile framework for both studio and live performance, with a robust implementation of MPE and MPE+ Midi.
The EaganMatrix Micro is a perfect companion to the amazing Warbl Wind Controller. The fingering holes on the Warbl are not just switches. You can hear that the pitch starts off a bit as the finger gets close to the hole (like it would on an acoustic wind instrument) and hits the final pitch once the hole is covered. It’s a subtle effect but important. The video on the Haken Audio website shows 15 Presets from the Micro’s demo assortment that Edmund Eagan skillfully customized to take advantage of the Warbl’s specific sensing technology. In the future there may be demo assortments customized for the sensing technologies of other devices.
IMPORTANT: At this time, the EaganMatrix Micro is being sold specifically for use with the Warbl, connected wirelessly with the CME-Widi Uhost as shown in the video. Richard Kram has documented various other possibilities in the User Guides, but at this time we cannot provide Help Desk support for other combinations of equipment. The EaganMatrix Micro will not be simple plug-and-play; for example, the EaganMatrix Micro does not (yet) work with the CME-H4MIDI, but it does work with the CME-Widi Uhost as shown in the video.
Connections
- USB Power and Midi (shown connected).
- Foot Pedal or Haken Audio CVC communication.
- Stereo Audio Out.
Features
- Polyphony: Nominal 1-3, Maximum 8
- Stereo Audio Output: 3.5 mm TRS
- EXT Connection: 3.5 mm TRS
- Can be used as a pedal input (Yamaha FC3A with HOSA MHE-100.5 is recommended),
or can be configured for a Control Voltage Converter. - Seven Segment Display: Preset navigation and settings
- USB Power: 500 mA (190 mA average actual usage), via Mini USB connector
- USB Midi: via Mini USB connector (USB-A to Mini USB cable included with purchase)
Allows bidirectional MPE and MPE+ connection to other devices; allows connection to the Haken Editor for editing and archiving EaganMatrix presets
EAGANMATRIX sound technology
The EaganMatrix is a modular digital synthesizer invented by Edmund Eagan, utilizing a DSP engine designed by Lippold Haken. This is the same EaganMatrix Sound Technology internal to the Continuum Fingerboard, the ContinuuMini, and Expressive E’s Osmose keyboard. The EaganMatrix allows the user to finely craft their musical sound by digitally connecting audio and control modules via a patching matrix. The EaganMatrix is a sophisticated digital modular patching world of its own, ready to interact with your MPE controllers. More information on the EaganMatrix here.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Shipping to mainland EU typically costs between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce for the UK, and for international orders it's either DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we aim to dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
