This is an introduction to the MetaModule Wi-Fi Expander by 4ms Company, available at Takazudo Modular.
The MetaModule Wi-Fi Expander is a Wi-Fi expansion module exclusively for the MetaModule. With wireless connectivity, it enables easy transfer and management of patch files.
This product is available for purchase below.
- Product Photos
- MetaModule Wi-Fi Expander Features
- Usage Examples
- Setup Procedure
- Specifications
- Included Accessories
- Product Warranty
- MetaModule + Expanders
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MetaModule Wi-Fi Expander Features
The MetaModule Wi-Fi Expander is a compact 4HP expansion module equipped with Wi-Fi functionality.
Wireless Patch Management
You can transfer VCV Rack patches created on your computer to the MetaModule without using SD cards or USB cables.
By sending patch files over Wi-Fi, the following workflow becomes possible:
- Patch creation: Create in VCV Rack on your computer
- Transfer: Send to MetaModule via Wi-Fi
- Performance: Immediately perform on hardware
Browser-Based Interface
The Wi-Fi Expander provides an intuitive interface that can be operated from a web browser.
The following operations are available from a smartphone, tablet, or PC browser:
- Upload patch files
- View list of patches on MetaModule
- Delete and organize patches
- Check folder structure
Connect to Existing Wi-Fi Network
The MetaModule Wi-Fi Expander connects to your existing Wi-Fi network.
- Wi-Fi standard: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz band)
- Connection method: WPA/WPA2 security supported
- Setup: Easy configuration from browser
By connecting to your studio or home Wi-Fi network, multiple devices can access it simultaneously.
2x4 Ribbon Cable Connection
Connection to the MetaModule is made via the included 2x4 cable. Simple wiring lets you get started right away.
Firmware Update Support
Firmware updates are managed through the MetaModule. Future feature additions and bug fixes are supported.
Usage Examples
The MetaModule Wi-Fi Expander can be used in the following scenarios:
Studio Workflow
- Create patches using VCV Rack on your DAW
- Transfer to MetaModule via Wi-Fi
- Perform and record on hardware modular system
- Edit on computer again based on feedback
Live Performance
- Batch transfer setlist patches before the show
- Quickly switch patches from your smartphone
- Transfer backup patches as a safety net
Collaboration
- Share patches among multiple people
- Upload patches from remote environments
- Manage patch libraries within a team
Patch Library Management
- Organize large numbers of patches into folders
- Delete unnecessary patches from the browser
- Save patch backups to the cloud
Setup Procedure
Setting up the MetaModule Wi-Fi Expander is easy.
- Physical connection: Connect to MetaModule with the 2x4 ribbon cable
- Wi-Fi setup: Select a Wi-Fi network from the MetaModule menu
- Browser access: Access MetaModule from a smartphone or PC browser
- Patch transfer: Upload files via drag and drop
For detailed instructions, please refer to the official documentation (metamodule.info/docs/wifi.html).
Specifications
Basic Specifications
- Format: Eurorack
- Size: 4HP
- Depth: 25mm
- Power consumption: +12V 50mA (max), -12V 0mA, -5V 0mA
Wireless
- Wi-Fi standard: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz band)
- Security: WPA/WPA2 supported
Connection
- Ribbon cable: 2x4 pin (for MetaModule connection) included
Software
- Interface: Web browser-based
- Firmware: Updateable via MetaModule
Included Accessories
- Power ribbon cable (16-pin to 16-pin)
- MetaModule connection ribbon cable (12-pin to 12-pin)
- Screws
- Instructions
Product Warranty
こちらの商品はメーカー規定で、一般的な通常の使用環境を前提とした1年の保証を約束していただいており、販売させていただいています。商品の不具合等がございましたらお問い合わせ下さい。
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 Wi-Fi Expander.
We hope you find this helpful.