The Matrix² from Solid State Logic is combination console/controller designed for use in a hybrid production studio and is an effective solution for those who wish to incorporate the sonic advantages of SSL summing and a collection of boutique analog microphone preamps and processors into a DAW-centric studio. The console/controller is fully capable of integrating monitors, workstations, and outboard gear for a smooth workflow.

The analog side of the unit combines a forty-input SuperAnalogue summing mixer with fully featured monitor-switching and talkback and a built-in Insert Router, which allows for single or chained analog outboard processors to be inserted quickly and easily. With a single button push, the 16 + 1 fader hardware control surface switches from controlling the analog signal path to functioning as a comprehensive multilayer DAW control surface.

Summing Console

• Sixteen analog line channels with two inputs per channel
• 32 x 16 x 16 insert router for up to sixteen external hardware processing devices
• Hardware processors can be inserted via console controls or cross-platform drag-and-drop software browser
• Hardware processors can be inserted individually or as chains
• Stereo auxiliary send and four mono sends per channel
• Four stereo returns with full stereo mix bus routing
• Dual stereo mix buses with summing inserts and reassign
• Artist monitor output with independent EQ and monitor source selection
• Inline DAW monitoring with SuperCue headphone mode
• Stereo or 5.1 external monitor inputs
• Stereo or 5.1 external monitoring outputs with independent main and mini monitor control
• Stereo digital I/O (S/PDIF, AES/EBU) with SSL converter technology
• iJack front panel monitor input
• Heavy duty external power supply

Hybrid Hardware Control Surface

• Single button push flips control between the analog signal path and DAW software
• Simultaneous multilayer control of up to four DAWs
• Digital scribble strips for constant visual feedback
• Sixteen channel strips, each with a motorized fader and assignable rotary encoder
• Additional motorized Focus fader for simultaneous DAW/Console control
• Fader linking for analog channels
• Programmable hardware buttons for sending of standard USB keyboard commands
• Total recall for analog console controls
• General purpose MIDI controller mode
• A-FADA or MIDI fader automation
• Ethernet MIDI connectivity

Cross-Platform Logictivity Remote Browser Interface

• Intuitive cross-platform remote browser for system configuration and project management
• Simple drag-and-drop insert router page for configuring hardware device chains and loading inserts