Mystrix
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Introducing Mystrix
Elevate Your Controls
Mystrix is a revolutionary smart grid controller with an open and innovative OS.
Designed for all tasks from professional music control to streamlining everyday workflows like gaming, streaming, and creative automation.
Mystrix is engineered to redefine the possibility of what controllers can do.
See What You Can Do With Mystrix
Create & Performing Breathtaking Lightshows
With Mystrix's industry-leading LED technology and highly optimized designs, it’s the top choice for create and performing stunning lightshows.
Features like built-in flicker reduction, customizable palettes, and native rotation make it a product like no others.
Get Creative with Your Creative Tools
Mystrix is highly customizable controller designed for creative artists. With powerful features like polyphonic aftertouch and configurable musical interfaces.
You can tailor Mystrix to fit your artistic vision with no host software or coding needed! Most thing are controlled via on board UI!
Seamlessly integrate Mystrix into your setup with Bluetooth MIDI and TRS MIDI (optional adapters available).
Take Control of Your Setup
Mystrix delivers versatile control options that work seamlessly at home or on the go
Mystrix is capable with both highly customizable and extremely powerful host managed controls using BitFocus Companion or native configured customize control map.
Have Some Fun
Mystrix isn’t just for serious work!
Matrix OS came packed with a lot of interesting and fun apps like a virtual Dice app, Gamepad and Keyboard emulations, Lighting app, Board Game app and more to explore!
Start Experimenting
Mystrix is fully open-source, from hardware design to Matrix OS and all available tools. Develop your own apps or experiment with new ideas—Mystrix is a playground for developers.
We welcome you to collaborate with our community, and together, let’s push the boundaries of what's possible
Mystrix Media Reviews
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MusicTech
It’s thrilling to imagine the potential of a completely customisable grid controller, particularly if there are a plethora of mods to freely download and tinker with. Such mods and maps are what make the Launchpad a desirable option.
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MusicRadar
Mystrix’s open-source design means that you can customise it as you wish. It ships with the Matrix OS, with all features supplied as applications within this. Because the OS is open-source, you can create your own apps to suit your needs.
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DJMag
The slimline, easy-to-use grid controller measures just 13.2mm and is designed with accessibility in mind for "a straightforward box experience for all types of players without any required knowledge."
Mystrix Design
Magic with in 13.2mm
Despite as one of the thinnest and most portable MIDI devices available, the Mystrix is packed with a variety of hardware features such as wireless capability, polyphonic aftertouch. RGB underglow, and a magnetic module connection port for future expansions...
Illuminate Beyond
The redesigned Mystrix keypad is bigger and brighter to our previous version. It boasts 64 bright RGB LEDs and 32 additional 32 underglow LEDs for the Mystrix Pro.
This makes the Mystrix significantly brighter than its competitors and optimized for outstanding visibility.
Hidden Complexity
We achieved the minimalist look by hiding the complexity rather than removing power.
The Mystrix is equipped with a hidden control button at the center and two hidden touch strips (8 capacitive keys on each on the sides) that allow for more powerful control.
Mystrix Features
Plug-N-Play
Our in house app, Amethyst Player, significantly simplify the process of performing lightshow projects.
Amethyst Player offers an easy. out-of-the-box experience for all types of users, regardless of their level of knowledge. It allows users to quickly begin learning and playing without any trouble.
Perform like Never Before
Mystrix is compatible with a wide range of lightshow performances from the community.
Mystrix allowing you to experience and perform them in an even more impressive way thanks to its advanced performance capabilities.
Freedom of Control
In additional to music related feature. We have also broadened the use case of Mystrix to support everyday workflows.
You can use Mystrix to emulate keyboard, mouse, gamepad outputs using customizable keymap.
Or Intergrated Mystrix even closer into your workflow using powerful intergrations via Bitfocus Compaion
Connect Your Way
Mystrix offer various connectivity options including USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 2.4GHz, allowing you to connect to your device in the way that best suits you.
With millisecond level Bluetooth Midi, Mystrix is giving you more freedom to focus on your performance.
Mystrix Customizations
Mystrix is Your Hardware
Mystrix is designed to be as customizable as possible.
Project Mystrix is fully open-sourced, allowing you to modify it to your heart desires.
Replacement parts are also available for purchase, in case you need to replace any component.
Your Device Your Rules
Mystrix comes with our custom designed Operating System for controller devices, the Matrix OS.
We will continually ship new features and new apps in the future.
The entire OS is open sourced and hackable, giving users the ability to create their own applications and customize the system to their preferences.
Learn More About Mystrix
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Mystrix Standard
Great Options for Macro Pad, Streaming Control, and Average Tasks!
- High Performance & Cutting-Edge Micro Controller
- Wireless Connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, MatrixLink)
- Powered by 203 Systems' Matrix OS
- 64 Ultra High Brightness Flicker Free RGB LEDs
- Silicon Binary Matrix Keypad
- Same Software Experience with Mystrix Pro
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Mystrix Pro
Great Options for Professional Live Performance and Lightshows!
- High Performance & Cutting-Edge Micro Controller
- Wireless Connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, MatrixLink)
- Powered by 203 Systems' Matrix OS
- 64 Ultra High Brightness Flicker Free RGB LEDs
- Velocity Sensitive Silicon Matrix Keypad with Poly Aftertouch
- 32 Ultra High Brightness Flicker Free RGB Underglow LEDs
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should you buy a Mystrix over other grid controller like Novation Launchpad?
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Mystrix Pro | Novation Launchpad X |
LED | 96 High Brightness & Flicker Free RGB LEDs | 81 RGB Low Brightness and Flickering LEDs |
Interface | USB C and MIDI TRS (with optional adapter) | USB C |
Wireless Capabilities | Bluetooth, WiFi, and Matrix Link | None |
Standalone Capabilities | Highly customizable note app, host managed control surface, natively configured custom control, and more standalone apps | Fixed midi mapping, 4 Custom Map and Note Mode |
Software Intergration | Ableton Live (Lightshow), Midi Enabled DAW (Community Intergrations), Amethyst Player, Apollo Studio, BitFocus Companion | Ableton Live (Native Intergration) |
Open Sourced | Yes. Fully Open Sourced | Closed Sourced without Custom Firmware support. |
Firmware Update | Actively Updated with Open Source Community Support | Not actively updated (1 major feature update with some small features. Last Updated June 2022.) |
Hardware Capability | 12x Compute Power*, 8x RAM, 80x ROM | 1x (as baseline) |
Other features | Keyboard Emulation, Gamepad Emulation, Streaming Control, Macro Pad, Lighting Control, Dice APP, and more official or community made features... |
Ableton Live Intergration, Note Mode, 8 Custom Mode, Keyboard Emulation |
What is the difference between a Mystrix and a Mystrix Pro?
Mystrix Pro have velocity-sensitive keypads and RGB underglow. The standartd Mystrix doesnt have velocity-sensitive keypads and RGB underglow.
Everything else will be the same, including software features, wireless capability, material, build quality, etc.
We will not constrain the capability of Mystrix’s software to a more advanced model.
What's the weight and size of Mystrix?
Mystrix has a weight of roughly 800 grams or 1.75lbs
Dimension of Mystrix is 205 * 205 * 12mm or 8.07 * 8.07 * 0.47 inches.
How is the wireless latency?
Here's a demo video show casing the wireless capability. (Tested by our community member, so this isn't a "lab environment" or something like that! Also note lightshow is a very stressful form of midi stream. So if you are just playing note, it will be even better!)
What sort of software support and after sales hardware support can potential customers expect and for how long?
We are committed to supporting Mystrix as long as possible we can!
A lot of our resources are going into community support and will continue so post-launch. We will not be releasing a Matrix 2 anytime soon and axe all supports for Mystrix. We built the Mystrix with all the cutting features to make sure it won't be obsolete anytime soon.
Another commitment we will be making is that we will not constrain the capability of Mystrix’s software to a more advanced model. (All software open sourced, someone will be able to do them anyways).
Mystrix that every user has will always be as capable as the hardware can handle until we can’t support it officially. To put our commitment into perspective, even though the new generation Matrix comes with a brand new Matrix OS that comes with a lot of great software features, we spent a lot of effort to make the very same OS run on the now almost 6-year-old and very limited Matrix Founder Edition without the advanced capability like wireless and velocity sensitive keypads. Even if we will not be able to support it anymore both hardware and software-wise, everything about this project is open-sourced and we welcome the community to step in.
What's the long-term plan to develop for the music creator side for Mystrix?
Who are the main target audience of Mystrix?
Visual performers are still the primary audience because this is an area we know well and have a lot of community support going on.
The secondary targeted audience is the tinkering community, Mystrix is a very complete package as a non-professional & open-sourced project, and we worked hard to promote community development. Tinker community has a lot of room to work with Mystrix. We want to see people creating experimental features on Mystrix using it's very generic design and powerful hardware capability. We want Matrix to be a supercharged and affordable Monome for those people.
The third audience will be professionals who are interested in adding dynamics to their setup. Mystrix gives a lot of freedom and flexibility to a music gear setup with the capability of a customizable control panel and wireless connectivity. We still don’t have many professional features ready for release yet but we love more music creators to help us make the ultimate creative controller.
What can I find all Mystrix related Open Source Materials?
Mystrix Hardware (Matrix Block 6): 203-Systems/Matrix-Block6-Hardware: Hardware design files for 203 Electronics's Project Matrix (Block 6) (github.com)
Matrix OS User Manual: 203-Systems/Matrix-OS-User-Manual (github.com)
Amethyst Player: Project-Amethyst/amethyst-player (github.com)
Matrix OS Keymap Editor: 203-Systems/MatrixOS-Keymap-Editor (github.com)
Where can I get in touch with 203 Systems team?
We are on a lot of places!
If you want to chat or want support, please join us on discord!
Discord: https://discord.gg/rRVCBHHPfw
Or you can find us on social media!
Twitter/X: 203 Systems (@203Systems) / X
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@203null
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/203null/
Youtube: 203 Systems - YouTube
What's Included in the Box
Mystrix (Pro) Controller
Welcome aboard!
Get ready to unlock limitless potential with Mystrix & Matrix OS! Your journey begins here!
203 FlexCord (1.5M USB A to C)
Our in house engineered tangle-free, ultra-soft custom USB cables. Say goodbye to knots and kinks!
It will very possibly be your newfavorite cable!
Mystrix Anti Slip Silicon Pad
Make sure to peel the plastic film on the back of your Mystrix! You will have to apply the Anti Slip Silicon Pad yourself!
(We can't do it at factory because the compliance badge is covered under it)
Project Matrix Sticker Set
Mystrix has been underdevelopment as Project Matrix since April 2016. It's a wild journet and we're incredibly proud of it!
Now you're a part of it! We can't wait to see how you'll push its boundaries and take it to the next level!
Project Matrix Limited Enamel Pin
A very special gift just for you, as a heartfelt thank you! We wanted to go beyond the usual and offer something unique.
We've created a high-quality enamel pin for Project Matrix, so you can proudly show off your support.
Mystrix Key Collection #1: Convergence
A special aluminum Mystrix Key for you to install!
This celebrates that our works converges at the point that we are finally shipping the device after years of works!
We’ll be launching more special Mystrix Keys for future occasions. Stay tuned for more exclusive designs!
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