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Sonicake Official via eBay has SONICAKE Matribox II Guitar Effects Pedal (QME-100) for $147.19 after applying coupon code SPRINGSAVE20 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member SplendidMorning215 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Matribox Gen 2 hardware platform with advanced digital modeling technology
  • High-definition white box modeling for a realistic sound experience
  • 63 amplifier and over 93 effect pedal simulations
  • 61 cabinet simulations with support for 15 user IRs
  • 10 simultaneous and movable effect modules
  • Large color screen with user-friendly interface
  • 3 footswitches with two customizable footswitch modes
  • Built-in expression pedal, support for external pedal or footswitches
  • FX LOOP interface supports the 4 Cable Method for connecting other devices
  • Headphone interface compatible with various impedance headphones
  • MIDI I/O for integration with other MIDI devices
  • With AUX IN and the ability to record via USB Audio
  • USB Audio supports Win/Mac/iOS/Android systems
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SONICAKE QME-100 Matribox II Multieffects pedal is onsale for $183.99, Apply coupon SPRINGSAVE20 to drop it down to $147.19, shipped.

SONICAKE Matribox II Guitar Bass Amp IR Cabinets Expression Effect Pedal FX Loop
Matribox II is Sonicake's second-generation multi-effect processor, inheriting the rich technical accumulation of the first-generation product and making further breakthroughs in technology and quality. The new hardware platform and digital modeling technology can perfectly reproduce every detail of the sound, and perform more accurately, clearly and with high fidelity, meeting various creative needs.
FEATURES
✪ Matribox Gen 2 hardware platform with advanced digital modeling technology
✪ High-definition white box modeling for a realistic sound experience
✪ 63 amplifier and over 93 effect pedal simulations
✪ 61 cabinet simulations with support for 15 user IRs
✪ 10 simultaneous and movable effect modules
✪ Large color screen with user-friendly interface
✪ 3 footswitches with two customizable footswitch modes
✪ Built-in expression pedal, support for external pedal or footswitches
✪ FX LOOP interface supports the 4 Cable Method for connecting other devices
✪ Headphone interface compatible with various impedance headphones
✪ MIDI I/O for integration with other MIDI devices
✪ With AUX IN and the ability to record via USB Audio
✪ USB Audio supports Win/Mac/iOS/Android systems
✪ USB Audio features multiple sets of virtual I/O interfaces, supporting operations such as Loopback and Re-Amp.
✪ Easy-to-use editing software in Win/Mac
✪ 90-second loop function
✪ 100 drum rhythms , including metronome
✪ Tuner with screen display, fast and accurate
✪ 198 preset slots (99 factory presets)
✪ Durable metal casing
✪ Powered by 9V DC power supply
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OP you may want to update the post images - there are various Hotone FX boxes showing, the leading one being the newest Hotone Stage II which is $699.99 Smilie
I have the two of the Matribox 1. At this price, just buy it and give it a shot. You won't regret it. I like the tones better than my Headrush MX5, which says more about the Headrush than the Matribox. The HX Stomp is definitely a cut above the Matribox, but you're also paying WAY more. I honestly have yet to dive deep into my HX Stomp because of how the Matribox is just so grab-and-go and frankly sounds good enough that I just don't really think about it. IMO the Matribox has best presets out of the box compared to similarly priced offerings (that likely use the same hardware).

This, a nice guitar, and some cables are all you really need as a guitarist. This really clobbers the old Digitech multi-fx pedals of yore. A fully analog chain hits different, but you're talking 5-10x the price just to line up an amp, delay, chorus, drive, and reverb, but even then you're locked into just one tone (amazing as it may sound). I have both setups, and they each have their places. For example, I've yet to find a solid-state distortion chain that does my baritone guitar justice at high gain. But if I want to play a telecaster with glassy cleans or some crunch? I'll take whatever is most convenient. I can't be bothered to lug an amp and pedalboard around just to get marginally better tone.
Went digging around for bass specific and it looks like there are roughly 20 presets, 6 amp sims and 10 cab sims. Seems like a cool little unit for bass players if you don't already have something. This vid has a pretty good runthrough: https://youtu.be/fy88ByXMagg?si=3CjGyLqXmwsDfqN3

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03-07-2024 at 10:54 AM.
03-07-2024 at 10:54 AM.
Quote from Manak1n :
IMO not really. Having all your tones in a little box is more portable than a laptop + audio interface, but that's the only thing you really gain. I don't like booting up computer just to play guitar, but that's not an annoyance for some people.
people turn off their computer?
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03-07-2024 at 10:58 AM.
03-07-2024 at 10:58 AM.
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I suppose this fine device on eBay can be deal posted here as it is supposed to be directly from its official company.

However; the Cube Baby, at Temu, Wish, and Banggoods or whatever can't be deal posted here. So I'm letting you know you may be surprised how much of this it can do for just $35. Always check your seller.

Moped vs Motorcycle, yeah its cheaper.. but THERE IS a difference.
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03-07-2024 at 11:15 AM.
03-07-2024 at 11:15 AM.
A. I'm into the computer stuff and recommend linuxmint.com. Follow along and get the Mate version and then you can click to do install all manner of music related apps, including IR's for free, ongoing. And any other Linux app, just of another name; that you want. And then it progressively improves all, everyday! No tier limits and no BS. Just test every choice on separate computer from the base one you set and depend on.

Oh and KEEP all the OS's and programs you paid for! Linuxmint can install a dual boot system for you in about 20m. With fully built up linuxmint. No crapware. Not freeware. And its secure open source.

So that's all great for recording and testing. Looper, drums, you name it. However I would not even want to depend on a laptop for a gig, or keep up with it on jam sessions.

B. The Cube Baby fits in your pocket and is already a stomp pedal too. Adding a loop peddle is still not more expensive, or bigger.

C. The multi box here is more than capable and fine I'm sure. Have at it. But if the maker/sellers didn't want to embrace an all knob, ultra portable, rechargeable, no screen to break, durability and pro built tones, with enough range of tones to cover nearly any band, then they can just keep on squirming about the fact the Cube Baby is a far better value.

Get them both and compare. But not knowing about the Cube Baby could cause many to wish they did.

And anyone assuming it sucks; because it's $35 then can pay more. Some people actually want to overpay. So I always say THIS IS SLICK DEALS!
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03-07-2024 at 07:10 PM.
03-07-2024 at 07:10 PM.
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Anyone tried one of these? I haven't tried multi effects units like this since the Vamp2 Behringer, and that was almost 20 years ago. Have they improved at all?
Well, even then, everything was better than that.
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03-07-2024 at 10:07 PM.
03-07-2024 at 10:07 PM.
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then you can click to do install all manner of music related apps,
Thanks, even I am a long time Linux user, I was not aware of this kind of apps until I saw your comment.

Took me a while to configure jackd using qjackctl and finally I'm able to hear my guitar with the FX on. I'm using Behringer UM2 as the audio card.

I installed both Rakarrack v0.6.1 and the newer Rakarrack-plus v1.2.4, I also installed lots of effects from the github rkrlv2.

There seems to be a little latency though. It's fun anyway.
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03-07-2024 at 11:24 PM.
03-07-2024 at 11:24 PM.
Quote from Selman :
Having footswitches is way better for playing live, and at least for me for creativity, but you could probably get some foot midi controller to do something similar.

Multieffects are a wonderful value, but I've learned I prefer individual pedals. I want to see a different looking box that I associate with a particular sound.
My observations over the years of guitarists I know is that the ones that tend to like multi-fx have precise setlists and have programmed everything in beforehand. They are the type to do all their experimentation and deep-diving into the dialing in the sounds they want long, long before trying it live.
That mindset is very common with synth/keyboard players who have put in the time to go through all the menus and learn all the buttons and knobs on their gear. They usually have a strong mental map of what preset slots contain which specific sounds.
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03-08-2024 at 08:52 AM.
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Quote from NeoSlick :
A. I'm into the computer stuff and recommend linuxmint.com. Follow along and get the Mate version and then you can click to do install all manner of music related apps, including IR's for free, ongoing. And any other Linux app, just of another name; that you want. And then it progressively improves all, everyday! No tier limits and no BS. Just test every choice on separate computer from the base one you set and depend on.

Oh and KEEP all the OS's and programs you paid for! Linuxmint can install a dual boot system for you in about 20m. With fully built up linuxmint. No crapware. Not freeware. And its secure open source.

So that's all great for recording and testing. Looper, drums, you name it. However I would not even want to depend on a laptop for a gig, or keep up with it on jam sessions.

B. The Cube Baby fits in your pocket and is already a stomp pedal too. Adding a loop peddle is still not more expensive, or bigger.

C. The multi box here is more than capable and fine I'm sure. Have at it. But if the maker/sellers didn't want to embrace an all knob, ultra portable, rechargeable, no screen to break, durability and pro built tones, with enough range of tones to cover nearly any band, then they can just keep on squirming about the fact the Cube Baby is a far better value.

Get them both and compare. But not knowing about the Cube Baby could cause many to wish they did.

And anyone assuming it sucks; because it's $35 then can pay more. Some people actually want to overpay. So I always say THIS IS SLICK DEALS!
The cube baby is great for what it is, but it can't hold a candle to digital modelers such as this. Comparing the two is apples to oranges.
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03-08-2024 at 02:32 PM.
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The cube baby is great for what it is, but it can't hold a candle to digital modelers such as this. Comparing the two is apples to oranges.
That old confusion, and like the endless car analogies (next?) of "not comparable", just because you say so, or worse peer pressure as well, is breaking the civility of simply being able to agree, to disagree about other perspectives. *And* what's not opinion is the two can be compared for the exact same job, as a matter of fact. Proven and actually absolutely, by the fact no two products can be absolutely the exact same (or they would be the same), and so will differ, somehow. It would be like saying NO SHOPPING COMPARISON is valid then. Therefore using your example then wrong, these are clearly BOTH "fruits" anyway; they are not even your apples vs. oranges, not that kind of different, anyway. One can easily compare an apple vs. an Orange in deciding what to buy for lunch. And these are more like a orange vs. a tangerine. Still contesting for ones guitar peddle board dollar.

That said; I don't give a shit if your pick either one. It would not be bad if the bigger one here fit you better. BUY IT. My original SHORT point was you might not know The Cube Baby does most of that, plus some only it can do and cost just a slick deal $35. AND you can only find about about it in comments here, not normally allowed to regular SD post.

So, you get people telling you they should not be compared; when it's the first thing you should compare and would be shocked if you have not already heard.

And you should compare the integrity of posters too; while you are at it. Because shills and sellers post BS in here OFTEN.

Competition: GET USED TO IT!
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03-08-2024 at 02:44 PM.
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Quote from nicedog :
Thanks, even I am a long time Linux user, I was not aware of this kind of apps until I saw your comment.

Took me a while to configure jackd using qjackctl and finally I'm able to hear my guitar with the FX on. I'm using Behringer UM2 as the audio card.

I installed both Rakarrack v0.6.1 and the newer Rakarrack-plus v1.2.4, I also installed lots of effects from the github rkrlv2.

There seems to be a little latency though. It's fun anyway.
Indeed one time latency settings should be done ONE SETTING at a time. Then be sure to set it back if it did not fix the problem. Every systems hardware is going to vary in it's processing power no matter the OS. With latency any TOTAL latency under about 10ms is enough. Many people don't know having like 1ms would be very very odd sounding/feeling (or impossible) anyway. As is much over 10ms not natural for most people tested.

I know the main in/out of the Cube baby feels instant. And to be clear; I prefer a multi FX unit over the computer; but use both. Computer for kitchen sink and free to add, as I said for studio etc... Not my preference live performing. Or even informal jam sessions. Hold on everybody; Windows requires me to call them and buy an update in order to play lead together!

And having a $35 option is a big deal! Not that this $147 can't be better for some.
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03-10-2024 at 10:04 PM.
03-10-2024 at 10:04 PM.
Thanks OP! Got one, already received and tested. I'm in love with the device, especially for this price! User experience is really good and straightforward.
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