The initial weight was released in 1986. Two accompanying weights followed the same year, and in 1987, a Wide, Narrow and Extra Bold version were created. First used in Emigre #7 (1987). In 1992, the family was equipped with small caps, and Matrix Script and Inline were added. Updated and released in OpenType format in 2007 as Matrix II, featuring a proper Italic and a new Highlight style. [Emigre]