Haken Audio EaganMatrix Micro
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Haken Audio
EaganMatrix Micro
Product Info
Article Number:
609229
Brand:
Haken Audio
Model:
EaganMatrix Micro
Category:
Sound Modules
Price:
$581.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The EaganMatrix Micro is a pocket-sized powerhouse for experimental sound design. It's a fantastic choice for producers and sound artists who crave modular flexibility in a tiny, affordable package, but be prepared for a learning curve – it's not a plug-and-play experience.
Product Description
- Haken Audio EaganMatrix Micro
- Digital Synthesizer
- Haken Audio EaganMatrix Sound Engine: freely programmable modular synthesiser with 5 oscillators
- 5 multimode filters
- 5 envelopes
- noise generators
- 2 filter banks
- 4 delays and much more
- Supports sound generation methods such as physical modelling
- subtractive and additive synthesis and more
- Master section with reverb
- MPE and MIDI support
- Programming via hook editor (download)
- Compact housing with 4-digit display
- Preset selection button and octave selection button
- Input for pedals or hook audio control voltage converter: 3.5 mm mini jack
- Stereo audio output: 3.5 mm mini jack
- USB Mini-B port for power supply
- programming and MIDI
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 113 x 58 x 19 mm
- Weight: 75 g
- Includes USB cable
PROS
- • Incredibly dense sound for its size; a truly modular experience.
- • Remarkable flexibility across synthesis methods – FM, additive, physical modeling.
- • Compact form factor allows for easy integration into diverse setups.
- • Hook editor offers deep control despite the limited physical interface.
CONS
- • Steep learning curve; modularity demands significant time investment.
- • Limited physical controls hinder immediate, hands-on manipulation.
- • Mini-jack connections are fragile and potentially limiting for some users.
Product Video
Key Features
Sounds
Complex, evolving tones capable of vast sonic landscapes; very raw and immediate.
Polyphony
Limited by internal routing and processing power, typically 6-8 voices.
Effects
Built-in reverb provides basic spatialization; external effects are highly recommended.
MIDI
Full MIDI implementation including MPE support for expressive performance.
Connections
Stereo 3.5mm audio out, 3.5mm CV input, USB Mini-B for power/MIDI/programming.
Weight
75g (extremely lightweight and portable)
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Frequently Asked Questions
While the Micro's smaller footprint means some compromises, the core EaganMatrix engine delivers surprisingly rich and complex tones, approaching the quality of its bigger siblings.
The Hook editor is almost indispensable for navigating the Micro’s extensive routing and modulation options; it's the primary interface for programming.
Yes, via MIDI, allowing you to expand your sonic palette and complexity, although managing multiple instances can be challenging.
