4ms MetaModule Hardware/Software Eurorack Module (26 HP)

MetaModule Plug-Ins

If the 160+ built-in modules aren't enough, you can load more modules as plug-ins. Already there are over 200 modules in third-party plug-ins from Bogaudio, Valley, ChowDSP, NANO Modular, and the list is growing. An SDK is available from 4ms to make it easy for VCV Rack plug-in developers to convert their plug-in to a MetaModule plug-in. The 4ms licensing terms are nonrestrictive: developers are welcome to distribute their plug-in in any way they wish, commercially or not.

Mapping Knobs and Jacks

The MetaModule has 12 knobs that can be mapped to virtual knobs. Each knob can be mapped with up to eight virtual knobs, and each mapping can have a different range and offset. You can also save a group of mappings as a Knob Set and switch between Knob Sets with the encoder, as well as map the 8 inputs and 8 outputs to virtual module jacks. Additionally, the MetaModule is a USB MIDI host, allowing you to map MIDI CC, note, gate, and other parameters to knobs and jacks.

Expanders

There are lots of ways to customize your MetaModule. A Wi-Fi Expander allows you to wirelessly transfer patches from your computer. Add eight more knobs with the Knob expander, or buttons with the Button expander. A CV/Audio expander adds more high-resolution inputs and outputs, and the Gate In/Out expander adds not only gate jacks but also TRS MIDI and I2C. Further expanders for MetaModule will be available in the future

Under the Hood

• There are six CV/Audio inputs, two gate inputs, and six CV/Audio outputs. The CV/Audio jacks are all 24-bit, 48 kHz DC-coupled, -10 to +10V. A USB-C jack accepts MIDI devices and thumb drives. 
• Patches and plug-ins can be loaded via a USB drive or microSD Card, and internal flash memory lets you save patches that you always want to use.
• The processor is more advanced than anything 4ms has used in the past, and is among the most powerful processors found in Eurorack. Startup time and latency are blazingly fast.

Interface

• Simple and intuitive graphical interface lets you zoom in on details, or zoom out to get a big picture
• Patch View displays the patch as faceplates and cables, with knobs, buttons, and lights animating in real time
• Knob Set View simplifies the display, showing only the mapped knobs for the current Knob Set
• Module View shows just one module and lists the names of each jack, knob, and control legibly
• Mapping View lets you adjust details of a knob mapping
• Adjust styles and visual preferences to your liking
• Save, rename, duplicate, and delete patches
• Firmware updater and plug-in loader read from microSD Card or USB drive

4ms MetaModule Specs

Hardware	12 Knobs 8 CV/Audio Outputs, 24-Bit 48 kHz, (-10 V to +10 V), DC-Coupled 6 CV/Audio Inputs, 24-Bit 48 kHz, (-10 V to +10 V), DC-Coupled 2 Gate Inputs USB-C Jack: MIDI Host or MSC (External Drive) Host microSD Card Slot Internal Flash RAM for Additional Patch Storage Dual-Core 800 MHz Cortex-A7 plus Cortex-M4 Co-Processor 512 MB DDR3 533 MHz RAM Bare-Metal Operation for Fast Startup and Low Latency
Horizontal Pitch	26 HP
Dimensions	Depth: 1" / 25 mm
Weight	Not Specified by Manufacturer

Package Weight	0.81 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.9 x 6.8 x 2.2"