Metropolix MIDI Backpack

Metropolix MIDI Adaptor for Intellijel Cases

Make Metropolix the MIDI Hub of your eurorack case. The Metropolix Backpack Hardware MIDI communication with Metropolix through Intellijel Palette or 7U Performance Case built-in MIDI IN/OUT and USB Jacks.

Eurorack Module →

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$45.00

Sequence via MIDI from your Eurorack system

The Metropolix Backpack adds a 10-pin header to the back of Metropolix for connecting to the Intellijel 10-pin header* on all of the Intellijel Cases.

* Please note—the Intellijel case MIDI Jacks can only be connected to a single module: MIDI 1U, Metropolix w/ Backpack, μMIDI 1U (legacy).
** MIDI TRS OUT not available on the 62hp 4U Palette.

Metropolix w/ MIDI

MIDI on Metropolix does not interfere with classic CV/GATE modulate usage, it plays alongside it. Sequence your favourite modules, hardware synths, and software plugins all at the same time.

  • MIDI Clock In and Out — Integrate an external MIDI Clock Sync from other hardware or your DAW, or sync everything else with the Metropolix Clock and modulate the BPM.
  • MIDI Output from the iconic Metropolix Sequencer—
    • Output MIDI Notes and CC Modulation from both Tracks
    • Output CC Modulation from 8 Mod Lanes.
    • Deep support for configuring Slide (Glide/Portamento) for any synth.

The Backpack offers the same MIDI functionality as Metropolix Solo , but using the Jacks on your Intellijel Case.

Tucked away

The Backpack is mounted directly onto the power header of Metropolix and secured with a screw.

The USB port is extended and connected with an included cable.

Full Installation instructions in covered in the updated Metropolix 1.5 Manual.

NOTE: With the Backpack installed, you can not connect the GX expander, but this functionality is still available via MIDI data instead.

Metropolix

Multitrack, Performance-Oriented Pitch, Gate and Mod Sequencer

The Intellijel Metropolix is a unique and powerful multitrack Eurorack musical sequencer. With an abundance of hands-on, tactile controls and a wealth of modulation possibilities (both internal and external) you can quickly and easily create infectiously musical sequences that are never boring. Even the simplest melody can be brought to life with seemingly endless options to create variations or real-time manipulations.

In the studio or in a live performance, the Metropolix is sure to become a staple source of fresh ideas and killer riffs in your creative process.

Metropolix Solo Desktop →

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$579.00

Specs + Downloads

Width34HP
Depth36mm (Metopolix w/ Backpack)
ManualMetropolix (v1.6 / 2025.09.24)
Metropolix (v1.5 / 2025.04.29)
Metropolix (v1.4 / 2022.04.04)
Metropolix (v1.3 / 2021.07.04)
Metropolix (v1.2 / 2021.04.25)
Metropolix (v1.1 / 2021.03.17)