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Drumcomputer MFB-522
* 9 analogue instruments * step-sequencer with 16 steps * 25 controls for attack, decay, tone etc. * Bass drum programmable in two lengths * Tom/Conga programmable in three pitches * memory locations for 72 patterns and 8 songs * MSRP: 280,- Euro
MFB-522 is a drumcomputer with a fully analogue sound engine that offers plenty of editing capabilities. It includes a step-sequencer with popular TR-style running-light-programming. Memory locations are available for 72 patterns as well as for 8 songs.
Available edit controls:
Bass drum [Decay, Tune, Tone, Level] The bass drum can be programmed in two different lengths per pattern. It also offers and individual output. Snare drum [Noise, Tone, Level] - Rimshot [Level] Snare drum and rimshot cannot be played simultaneously. However, they can be used in the same pattern. Both instruments share the same individual output. Clap [Attack, Filter, Decay, Level] The parameters allow setting the width and fullness of the clap sound. This sound also has its proprietary individual output. Tom/Conga [Tune, Decay, Level] This sound source can be switched between Tom and Conga instruments. Sounds programming allows setting of three different pitches. Cowbell [Tune, Decay, Level] – Clave [Level] Tune for Cowbell controls a detune-effect, while the pitch is set commonly with Cymbal and Hihat. Cowbell and Clave cannot be played simultaneously. However, they can be used in the same pattern. Cymbal [Tone, Decay, Level] Tune sets the pitch for Cymbal, Cowbell and Hihat Open/Closed Hihat [Decay, Level] Open and Closed Hihat cannot be played simultaneously. However, they can be used in the same pattern. This sound source offers and individual output.
The step-sequencer allows programming of 72 basic patterns plus 72 fill-ins. The latter being associated to the basic pattern memory location, resulting in a two-bar-pattern when using the fill-in. Patterns can be combined to eight songs that each hold a user-definable sequence of up to 64 patterns. In addition to the instruments, a global accent-track is available. When set, the corresponding step will be played with a higher or lower volume-setting in comparison to the standard level. The MFB-522’s sequencer offers three different steps of shuffling. A stereo output will carry all instruments minus those where individual outputs are in use (bass drum, snare drum/rimshot, claps and Hihat). Using the MIDI-In, drum-sounds can be played with a keyboard or external sequencer. Here, the sound sources act velocity sensitive. Finally, MFB-522 can be synchronized to incoming MIDI-clock.
The MFB-522’s dimensions are: 175 x 125 x 38/72 mm. The unit need a power-supply AC/DC 12V 500mA unstable.
Some Demos, you can find
http://www.myspace.com/manfredfrickeberlin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESeMY1OB0EY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rifed_zcC5k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD-vQfhEt_E
Direct Sales
Within the EU, the MFB-522 is available for EU 280 Euro including shipping. (Prepayment by bank transfer). Non-EU-Residents countries can order the MFB-522 for 255 Euro (Price does not include VAT) – Prepayment by PayPal. This price includes shipping. Please send your order to m.f.b@t-online.de. We will return our bank details or our PayPal account respectively.
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