This is an introduction to the MetaModule Audio Expander by 4ms Company, available at Takazudo Modular.
The MetaModule Audio Expander is an audio I/O expansion module exclusively for the MetaModule. It adds 6 CV/Audio inputs and 8 CV/Audio outputs, enabling more complex patching and sound generation.
This product is available for purchase below.
- Product Photos
- MetaModule Audio Expander Features
- Usage Examples
- Specifications
- Included Accessories
- Product Warranty
- System Expansion Examples
- MetaModule + Expanders
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MetaModule Audio Expander Features
The MetaModule Audio Expander is an expansion module that packs professional-grade audio I/O into a compact 6HP size.
Additional I/O
Adds the following audio I/O to the MetaModule:
- 6 CV/Audio inputs - 24bit/48kHz, DC-coupled, +/-10V
- 8 CV/Audio outputs - 24bit/48kHz, DC-coupled, +/-10V
This allows you to build a large-scale system with a total of 12 inputs and 16 outputs combined with the MetaModule.
High-Quality Audio Processing
Achieves the same high-quality audio as the MetaModule.
- 24bit/48kHz (expandable to 96kHz)
- DC-coupled - compatible with both CV and audio
- +/-10V voltage range - fully compliant with Eurorack standards
- Low-noise design - clean sound generation
Ribbon Cable Connection
Connection to the MetaModule is made via the included 2x5 ribbon cable. A simple design that transfers both power and audio data through a single cable.
Calibration Function
Jack calibration information is stored in non-volatile memory. Settings are preserved even after power-off, ensuring consistently accurate CV/audio processing.
Usage Examples
The MetaModule Audio Expander can be used for the following applications:
Complex Patching
- Polyphonic synthesis using multiple VCOs simultaneously
- Building parallel effect chains
- Multi-track recording/mixing
- Large-scale integration with external modules
CV/Gate Expansion
- CV outputs from multiple sequencers
- Modulation source expansion
- Additional envelope generators
- Adding LFOs and CV processors
Mixing and Routing
- Simultaneous mixing of multiple sound sources
- Send/return effect loops
- Parallel processing
- Cross-feedback patching
Specifications
Basic Specifications
- Format: Eurorack
- Size: 6HP
- Depth: 32mm (including ribbon cable)
- Power consumption: +12V 140mA, -12V 25mA, +5V 0mA
Audio I/O
- CV/Audio inputs: 6 channels (24bit/48kHz, DC-coupled, +/-10V)
- CV/Audio outputs: 8 channels (24bit/48kHz, DC-coupled, +/-10V)
- Sample rate: 48kHz (expandable to 96kHz)
Connection
- Ribbon cable: 2x5 pin (for MetaModule connection) included
- Power connector: 16-pin Eurorack header
Other
- Calibration: stored in non-volatile memory
Included Accessories
- Power ribbon cable (16-pin to 16-pin)
- MetaModule connection ribbon cable (12-pin to 12-pin)
- Screws
- Instructions
Product Warranty
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System Expansion Examples
With the MetaModule Audio Expander, you can build large-scale systems such as:
Example 1: Poly Synth System
- MetaModule: 4-voice VCO, filters, envelopes
- Audio Expander: Individual outputs for 4 voices
- External mixer: 4-channel mixing and effects
Example 2: Multi-Effect System
- MetaModule: Main processing
- Audio Expander:
- Inputs: Multiple sound sources such as guitar, vocals, drums
- Outputs: Individual outputs per effect chain
Example 3: Modular Hub
- MetaModule: Central processing unit
- Audio Expander: Integration interface with external Eurorack modules
- Large-scale hardware integration with 12 inputs and 16 outputs
MetaModule + Expanders
MetaModuleには本体の他、拡張用の専用エキスパンダーモジュールが用意されています。
26HP hybrid module that lets you control VCV Rack plugins through physical knobs and jacks. Supports 160+ built-in modules and over 1,500 third-party plugins, with microSD and USB-C onboard for expansion.
Audio I/O expander for the MetaModule. Adds six 24bit/48kHz DC-coupled inputs and eight outputs—bringing the combined system up to 12 inputs and 16 outputs—and connects via a simple ribbon cable.
6HP 8-button expander designed for the MetaModule. Each button can be assigned to up to 8 parameters simultaneously, with toggle/momentary modes and daisy-chain support for up to four units.
Wi-Fi expander for the MetaModule. Transfers patch files wirelessly over an existing network and lets you browse, delete, and organize patches from a browser interface.
About 4ms Company
4ms Company is an American maker that has been designing and building innovative audio electronics for musicians since its founding in 1996. Today they are based in Portland, Oregon, right in the heart of the West Coast synthesizer scene.
They are known for products that fuse the intuitive feel of hardware with the flexibility of software — MetaModule (a hardware interface for software modules), Catalyst Sequencer, Looping Delay, Sampler, and more. With a focus on clean, low-noise, great-sounding instruments, and a lineup that spans both fully-built modules and DIY kits, they have something for everyone from beginners to seasoned builders.
Bonus: Modular Accessory Set by 電氣美術研究會 (Denki Bijutsu Kenkyukai) Included
In the hope that more people will get hands-on with modular synths, we have teamed up with 電氣美術研究會 to bundle a modular accessory set with this product.
The contents vary by season — patch cables, power cables, a dress-nut sample set, a mono splitter, and more. The set is included with the product, so please give it a try!
That concludes our introduction of the MetaModule Audio Expander.
We hope you find this helpful.