Author: modularaudiotools
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Company founded
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I am proud to announce the MAT Modular Audio Tools GmbH Another important step has taken place: with today the 14th of August 2024, the creation of a limited liability company, “MAT Modular Audio Tools GmbH”, has officially taken place. At the time of this report is still in the process of being founded. “i.G.”…
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Beta testing
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It has been a little quiet around the MAT 16X8 in the last few weeks. I had to take care of my actual job and couldn’t work on it as much. But things are still going on. Three MAT 16X8s are currently in beta testing. They are used on stage, in small gigs in a…
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MPC test
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I did a test with a MPC Live 2. Thanks to a friend, who kindly made his MPC available to me, I was able to test the MAT on it. At first I thought it would not be recognized until I found the “AUDIO DEVICE” setting in the MPC settings. This means that the interface…
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Design improvement
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Maybe, I will probably stick to the current design and plan to manufacture the MAT 16X8 in the PCB sandwich construction. I am trying to reinforce the PCBs on the surface with an additional layer to eliminate the last risks of damage to the conductors. The first version may be also available without the frame.…
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Eurorack compatibility
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A lot of people are asking about Eurorack compatibility. Currently the MAT is designed for use with AUDIO SIGNAL levels and offers low noise and high dynamic range. CV output: The 8 outputs are already DC-coupled and offer a voltage range of approx. -2.5V to 2.5V, which already enables a kind of CV control (5…
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Development progress
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Some more Information: In the meantime, I have received a lot of feedback, requests and unanswered questions. I have therefore made the description on the main page a little more precise. I initially thought of offering the MAT 16X8 as a kit for self-assembly (DIY), as I had anticipated a rather small number of units.…
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Superbooth 2024 impressions
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Superbooth 2024 was a great event for me. I met a lot of people I only know from the internet. The world of electronic music comes together in this place. It was very important for me to get an impression of the interest in the MAT 16X8, and I was not disappointed. At the same…
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Back from Superbooth 2024
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We’ve just arrived back in Munich, pretty exhausted but very happy. The Superbooth was great, the MAT 16X8 attracted a lot of interest and I’m currently getting a lot of positive feedback. There are signs that a crowdfunding campaign could start soon or perhaps we will find a distributor right away. Before that, I need…