4ms has introduced a new Eurorack synth module, the VCA Matrix – a playable 4×4 matrix of 16 VCAs.

Four CV or audio inputs can be routed in any amount/combination to four outputs, using the 16 CV control jacks, Level knobs, and Mute buttons.

Features:

• 4 CV/audio inputs and 4 outputs (buffered and dc-coupled)
• 16 VCA’s using high quality SSM chips
• Playable surface with 16 latching Mute LED buttons, to mute each VCA individually (mute button disconnects Control jack and Level knob, and silences the VCA)
• LED button brightness indicates sum of Control jack, Level knob, and Mute button
• 16 Control jacks for VCA level control
• 16 Level knobs attenuate the incoming Control signals. The control jacks are normalled to +5v, so if no control is plugged in, the knobs act as manual level (boost/cut) controls
• Matrix Expandability: VCA Matrices can be connected to form a larger matrix using headers on the back (4×8, 8×8, 12×4, etc)
• Control Expandability: 16-pin header on back side of PCB allows an external device to control all VCAs: e.g. patch recall, patch sequencing, preset patterns such as quadrature panning, etc.
• Suitable as a 4×4 mixer, splitter, as well as dynamic signal router/processor

Module size:

The VCA Matrix is 28HP, and approximately 1.5″ deep (38mm).

Power consumption:

A jumper selects using +5V from the power supply, or generating +5V on-board from the +12V rail.

• -12V rail: 100mA max
• +12V rail:
  • 75mA max with jumper selecting external 5V
  • 110mA max with jumper selecting internal 5V.
• +5V rail:
  • 40mA max with jumper selecting external 5V
  • not used (0mA) with jumper selecting internal 5V.

Demo video from Musikmesse 2011.

A dealer list is available at the 4ms site.