Arcaico Matrioska: The Compact Stereo Mixer Your Rack Needs 🎛️
Finding the perfect mixer for a Eurorack system can be tough. You need something compact, flexible, and powerful. Enter the Matrioska Stereo Mixer + VCA by Arcaico, a feature-packed module that might just be the central hub your stereo setup has been missing.
Matrioska is a 4-channel stereo mixer designed to elegantly handle your stereo signals. But it doesn’t stop there; it also includes a stereo auxiliary input, giving you a total of 10 inputs (5 stereo pairs). Each of the four main channels is equipped with its own high-quality VCA, complete with a dedicated CV input and attenuator. This turns a simple mixer into a dynamic sound-shaping tool, allowing you to create complex, evolving stereo patches with ease.
Key Features
Here’s a quick rundown of what the Matrioska brings to your rack:
- 4 Stereo Channels: Each with a dedicated level knob.
- VCA on Each Channel: All four main channels feature an integrated VCA.
- CV Control: Each VCA has a CV input with an attenuator, allowing for external modulation of your channel levels.
- Stereo Auxiliary Input: A dedicated stereo input (L/R) for summing an additional stereo source, perfect for sub-mixers or external gear.
- Stereo Output: A final stereo output (L/R) to send your mix to your monitors, interface, or next module in the chain.
Technical Summary
For the spec-heads, here is the essential information at a glance:
| Feature | Specification |
| Width | 10 HP |
| Depth | 25mm |
| Power | +12V: 45mA |
| -12V: 40mA |
Pricing
The Matrioska is available directly from Arcaico. Please note that prices in currencies other than EURO are estimates based on exchange rates at the time of writing and do not include shipping or import taxes.
| USD | EURO | GBP | AUD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $196.90 | €169.00 | £148.40 | $298.60 |
For a compact 10HP module, the ability to mix four stereo VCA-controlled channels plus an auxiliary input makes the Matrioska a powerful and space-efficient solution for any stereo-focused Eurorack system.
References
¹ Arcaico Official Product Page: https://www.arcaico.eu/prodotto/matrioska-stereo-mixer-vca/
² ModularGrid Page: https://modulargrid.net/e/arcaico-matrioska
