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MFB DRUM-04 Bass Drum

* dynamic trigger-input
* CV-inputs for Attack, Decay, Tune and Pitch
* controls for Drive and Noise
* MSRP: 129, - Euro

The DRUM-04 module is based upon the circuit used in the MFB-503. It offers a tight bass drum that is adjustable over a wide range in both pitch and decay.

Due to the construction of DRUM-04 as a modular component, the bass drum’s sound parameters Attack, Decay, Tune and Pitch can be addressed through CV-signals from envelopes, LFOs sequencers etc.

The bass drum offers the following functions:
Attack adds a short impulse to the sound. By mixing this with the main bass drum sound, the result offers added percussiveness.
Decay controls the release length of the sound. The decay can last up to 2 seconds.
Tune sets the bass drum’s basic pitch between approximately 30 Hz and 100 Hz.
Pitch controls the duration of a applied pitch modulation. The depth of this modulation is fixed.
Drive defines the amount of overdrive applied to the bass drum.
Noise adds a variable amount of noise to the sound.

The module accepts different trigger signal types. These signals do not necessarily need to be analogue or digital triggers. You may also use drum pads, piezo-pickups or even dynamic microphones. Use the sensitivity control to adapt for the input signal. Dynamic trigger signals will not only affect the volume but also attack, decay and pitch..

The module has a width of 60 mm (12 TE).
DRUM-05 Snare Drum

* analogue Snare Drum based upon MFB-503
* CV-control for Snap, Decay, Tune, Pitch parameters
* Noise and D-Tune controls
* dynamic trigger-input
* MSRP: 129,- Euro

The DRUM-05 module is based upon the Snare Drum circuit found in the MFB-503. The sonic possibilities have been expanded for extensive editing and modulation capacities

DRUM-05 is meant to be used in a modular synthesis system. Therefore, most of the Snare Drum’s sound parameters, i.e. Snap, Decay, Tune and Pitch, can be put under CV-control. This allows sound manipulation from envelope generators, LFOs, step-sequencers and many other modules.

The Snare Drum parameters in detail:

Snap sets the decay time of up to two seconds for the noise part of the sound.
Decay sets the decay time of up to one second for the tonal sound part consisting of two oscillators.
Tune defines the Snare Drum’s basic pitch between 100 to 400 Hz.
Pitch controls the duration of a pitch-modulation with fixed modulation intensity.
D-Tune controls the amount of detuning both oscillators.
Noise sets the volume for the noise part of the sound.

Triggering of the Snare Drum is possible through various signal types. Besides analogue and digital trigger-signals, drum-pads, piezo- and dynamic microphones may be used because of variable input sensitivity. Dynamic triggering will not only affect the sound’s volume but also Snap, Decay and Pitch.

The module has a width of 60 mm (12 TE).
DRUM-06 Tom Tom

* analogue Tom Tom based upon MFB-503
* CV-control for Decay, Tune, Pitch and Panorama parameters
* Noise and Attack controls
* dynamic trigger-input
* MSRP: 129,- Euro

The DRUM-06 module is based upon the Tom Tom circuit found in the MFB-503. The sonic possibilities have been expanded for extensive editing and modulation capacities.

DRUM-06 is meant to be used in a modular synthesis system. Therefore, most of the Tom Tom’s sound parameters, i.e. Decay, Tune, Pitch and Panorama, can be put under CV-control. This allows sound manipulation from envelope generators, LFOs, step-sequencers and many other modules.

The Tom Tom parameters in detail:
Decay sets the decay time of up to two seconds for both tonal oscillators.
Tune defines the Tom Toms’s basic pitch between 80 to 300 Hz.
Pitch controls the duration of a pitch-modulation with fixed modulation intensity.
Panorama allows stereo positioning of the Tom Tom because of its dual outputs.
Attack sets the attack sound component when a virtual drumstick hits the drumhead.
Noise adds a noise component to the sound.

Triggering of the Tom Tom is possible through various signal types. Besides analogue and digital trigger-signals, drum-pads, piezo- and dynamic microphones may be used because of variable input sensitivity. Dynamic triggering will not only affect the sound’s volume but also decay and pitch.

The module has a width of 60 mm (12 TE).

DRUM-07 HH/CY Module

* analogue hihat and cymbal
* separate adjustable decay for open- and closed-hihat
* cymbal with tone control, decay and external input
* dynamic trigger-inputs
* MSRP: 129,- Euro

The DRUM-07 module is based upon the cymbal- and hihat-sound-circuit of our MFB-522 drum-computer, slightly modified and expanded. In comparison to the DRUM-03 module that also generates cymbal and hihat sounds, DRUM-07 does not use white noise as sound source but a metallic oscillator mixture.
DRUM-07 was developed as a modular component. Therefore, the parameters decay for cymbal and open-hihat and tone can also be controlled by CV-sources like envelopes, LFOs, step-sequencers. Manual adjustment is available for the parameter tune that affects both cymbal and hihat as well as for the closed-hihat’s decay.
Triggering open-hihat, closed-hihat and cymbal of the module is possible through various signal types. Besides sequencer generated analogue and digital trigger-signals, drum-pads, piezo- and dynamic microphones may also be used. Here, the sens-controls allow individual adjustment of the input sensitivity. Dynamic triggering will not only affect the sound’s volume but also attack and sound length slightly.The functions in detail:

Hihat: The hihat sound is created by several square-oscillators that are fed into a band-pass-filter. Two decay controls allow individual sound-length-adjustments for closed- and open-hihat. In addition, the decay parameter for the open-hihat can be controlled by CV-voltage.
Tune sets the frequency for all square-oscillators simultaneously. Because the cymbal sound accesses the same oscillators, tune also affects this sound.

Cymbal: The cymbal sound is based upon the same sound source as the Hihat, only that it uses two band-pass-filters that individually shape the attack- and decay-phase. However, the decay parameter controls the length of both attack and sound length. This parameter can also be controlled by an external CV-source. Tone sets the balance between the differently filtered signals paths. This parameter is also under CV-control but does not offer an internal attenuator.
A specialty of the cymbal sound is its tone-input. Here, you can connect an external sound source that replaces the DRUM-07’s internal square-oscillators for the decay phase. The internal oscillators are still in use for the sound’s attack-phase.

The module has a width of 60 mm (12 TE). It is equipped with a connector cable compatible to Doepfer’s system-bus.
DRUM-08 Clap Module

* analogue stereo clap-sound
* CV-controllable sound parameters
* stereo-output with adjustable width
* dynamic trigger-input
* MSRP: 99,- Euro

The DRUM-08 module is based upon the clap-sound-circuit of our MFB-522 drum-computer, slightly modified and expanded. In comparison to the MFB-522, DRUM-08 offers more sound shaping parameters, some of them under CV-control. In addition, the module works in stereo.
DRUM-08 was developed as a modular component. Therefore, the parameters claps, space and decay can also be controlled by CV-sources like envelopes, LFOs or step-sequencers. The parameters reverb and basis can be adjusted manually.
Triggering of the module is possible through various signal types. Besides sequencer generated analogue and digital trigger-signals, drum-pads, piezo- and dynamic microphones may also be used. Here, the sens-control allows adjusting the input sensitivity. Dynamic triggering will not only affect the sound’s volume but also attack and sound length slightly. The functions in detail:

Reverb: Reverb is not the typical reverberation effect. It is a decay-control for the noise-sound-component. With longer decay times, the effect resembles reverberation.
Claps: Controls the number of claps produced. This parameter interacts with the space parameter.
Space: Sets the time-distance between the clap-sounds. With long settings, fewer claps will audible accordingly.
Decay: Adjusts the decay-time of the individual claps.
Basis: Sets the width for the stereo-output.
The claps in DRUM-08 are alternately send to the left and right output to create a wide stereo-effect, with the base-control set accordingly. The make use of this function, connect the stereo-output of the DRUM-08 module to the stereo-input of MFB’s mixer module DRUM-99 or an external mixer. With basis set to minimum, the clap sound will be send to both outputs in mono.
The module has a width of 40 mm (8 TE). It is equipped with a connector cable compatible to Doepfer’s system-bus.
DRUM-98 Mixer

* 5 x mono-inputs
* 5 x controls for level and 4 x panorama
* stereo-input for cascading
* stereo-output
* MSRP: 79, - Euro

The DRUM-98 module is an audio-mixer that has been designed for the modules of the MFB-DRUM series but also for usage with other manufacturer's modules. When using multiple drum-modules in a modular system, the following processing stages like filters or VCAs often lack enough audio inputs. To route a complete drum-set through a filter, a separate mixer like the DRUM-98 comes handy.

DRUM-98 offers five monaural inputs with individual level control. Tiny trim-controls are used to set the channel panorama position for the internal stereo-bus.

A stereo-input can accommodate the signal of one or more additional DRUM-98 modules. These inputs can also be used with the DRUM-06 module (Tom Tom) that also offers a stereo-output.

All five mono signals and the stereo-input are routed to the stereo-output that can be connected to two VCAs, filters or other sound manipulating devices. The output may also be used to connect the DRUM-98 to a mixing-console or audio-interface.

The stereo-output is designed for a possible summing with additional stereo-outputs.

The module has a width of 60 mm (12 TE).
MFB DRUM-99 Mixer

* 5 x mono-inputs
* 5 x controls for level and panorama
* stereo-input for cascading
* stereo-output
* MSRP: 79, - Euro

The DRUM-99 module is an audio-mixer that has been designed for the modules of the MFB-DRUM series but also for usage with other manufacturer's modules. When using multiple drum-modules in a modular system, the following processing stages like filters or VCAs often lack enough audio inputs. To route a complete drum-set through a filter, a separate mixer like the DRUM-99 comes handy.

DRUM-99 offers five monaural inputs with individual level control. Tiny trim-controls are used to set the channel panorama position for the internal stereo-bus.

A fixed level stereo-input can accommodate the signal of one or more additional DRUM-99 modules. These inputs can also be used with the DRUM-06 module (Tom Tom) that also offers a stereo-output.

All five mono signals and the stereo-input are routed to the stereo-output that can be connected to two VCAs, filters or other sound manipulating devices. The output may also be used to connect the DRUM-99 to a mixing-console or audio-interface.

The stereo-output is designed for a possible summing with additional stereo-outputs.

The module has a width of 60 mm (12 TE).
MFB-DUAL ADSR

* twin envelope generator
* logarithmic and linear characteristics
* ADSR with additional “Hold” parameter
* two outputs per envelope
* MSRP: 99,- Euro

DUAL ADSR is a twin ADSR envelope module. In addition to the four common parameters, Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release, the module offers a “Hold” phase that follows the Attack phase. By this, sounds with short decay and low sustain level can achieve additional punch.

Both envelopes work independently but can be triggered over Gate Input 1 with Gate 2 unpatched. The unit also offers Gate-Inputs from the system-bus allowing you to trigger the envelopes from an appropriate MIDI/CV-interface without front patching.

Typically, both envelopes work with logarithmic characteristics. However, a switch allows to change the character of one selectable envelope to linear.

Both envelopes offer two parallel outputs each. In many case this makes the use of multiples superfluous.

The module has a width of 60 mm (12 TE).
MFB-DUAL LFO

* two voltage-controlled LFOs
* interactive modulations
* rate from 10 s to 100 Hz
* saw tooth, square, triangle and sample & hold waveforms
* separate reset-inputs
* MSRP: 129,- Euro

The DUAL LFO module houses two individual low frequency oscillators (LFOs) used mainly for modulation purposes. Each LFO section offers three selectable waveforms, CV-input with attenuator and a rate ranging from 10 seconds to approximately 100 Hz. By applying positive or negative voltage, this range can be widened with a factor up to 30, resulting in extreme slow or fast modulation rates.

Both LFOs offer individual inputs to reset the waveform, making it possible to synchronize to a sequencer with appropriate rate settings and separate reset-impulses.

LFO 1 offers triangle, saw tooth down and square waveforms, LFO 2 offers triangle, saw tooth up and sample & Hold. Output voltages are +/- 5 volts at maximum.

When not patched, the two CV-inputs are internally cross-wired, meaning that LFO 1 controls the speed of LFO 2 and vice versa with both attenuators being active to set modulation intensity.

The module has a width of 40 mm (8 TE).
MFB-MIXER OSC

* Mixing module for OSC-01/02’s individual oscillators
* integrated noise generator
* two separate multiples
* MSRP: 39,- Euro

The MIXER OSC module is an add-on for MFB’s triple-oscillators OSC-01/02. It is not to be used as a stand-alone mixer. It is bridged to the OSC-module using six wires from the circuit board, allowing for individual volume control for the oscillators.

MIXER OSC also offers a white noise generator with individual level control.

Finally, the module also offers two multiples (3-way, 4-way) for comfortable signal distribution.

The module has a width of 40 mm (8 TE).
MIDI/CV-Power-Supply

* MIDI/CV-interface for self-assembly
* includes power supply
* 8 module connectors
* ±12 Volt/500 mA
* ideally suited for DIY-frame-construction
* MSRP: 79,- Euro

This module combines a ±500 mA power supply with a MIDI/CV-interface complete with connectors for up to eight modules. The ideal solution for Do-it-yourself modular-frames.

The circuit board is powered by an external switching power supply to keep high voltages away from the circuit board.

Power-switch on the module’s front panel – no more reaching to the frame’s back.

The MIDI/CV-interface offers Key-CV and GATE outputs. Separate outputs are available for pitch-wheel, modulation-wheel. In addition, the module outputs MIDI-clock and start/stop signals on individual trigger outputs. The MIDI-channel is adjusted by a set of DIP-switches.

The circuit board offers eight module connections, each with ±12 Volt, CV and GATE.

The module has a width of 20 mm (4 TE).
No longer available

MFB OSC-01 Triple DCO

*3 digital-controlled oscillators
*2 different sawtooth waveforms (analog + digital)
*common and individual CV-control
* pulsewidth control for 2 oscillators
*internal and external hard-sync
*digital ring-modulation
*MSRP: 159,- Euro



Now, you can get the famous sound of the MFB Synth LITE II from your modular synth. OSC-01 bundles three oscillators in a single module. Constructed as a analog/digital hybrid, these oscillators guarantee improved tuning stability (comparable to the DCOs of a Roland Juno 106).

In addition, OSC-01’s third oscillator also offers the unique sawtooth-wave that was used in the first version of the MFB Synth LITE.

OSC-01 offers plenty of useful features: All three oscillators can be commonly controlled by CV. In addition, each oscillator can be controlled by an individual control voltage. Combined with a 3-Track sequencer like Doepfer MAQ-16/3 or AS Oberkorn makes it possible to create changing chord intervals only with one module.

Oscillator 1 or both oscillators 1 and 2 can be synchronized to oscillator 3. This also applies to the external hard-sync option. Further individual and common modulations can be achieved through three additional CV inputs.

All oscillators offer individual outputs. However, since the outputs include internal summing, a mixed output is also possible. Additionally, the OSC-01 offers a separate output for the integrated digital ring-modulation of oscillators 1 and 2 (internal jumper also allows osc1*osc3).

The module has a width of 80 mm (16 TE).

MFB OSC-02 Triple VCO

* 3 voltage-controlled analog oscillators
* triangle, saw tooth, square waveforms
* common and individual CV-control
* 2 x pulse width modulation
* internal and external hard-sync
* digital ring-modulation
* MSRP: 199,- Euro

OSC-02 may look like OSC-01 but is a very different beast inside. Unlike its hybrid brother OSC-01, the OSC-02 uses fully analog technique taken from MFB Synth II model. Three oscillators with all benefits and the typical character of analog construction in a single compact module.

OSC-02 offers a variety of notable functions: Beside a common CV-control voltage for all VCOs, all oscillators can be individually controlled by CV-sources, e.g. by different tracks of a CV-sequencer like Doepfers MAQ-16/3 or the AS Oberkorn. VCO 1 can be synchronized to VCO 3, individually or paired with VCO 2. The same goes for external hard-sync. The additional CV-inputs allow for common and individual modulations.

Three outputs allow for summed and individual audio outputs. A separate outputs carries a digital ring-modulated signal of OSC 1 and 2 (configurable to OSC 1-3 by jumper).

The module has a width of 80 mm (16 TE).
MFB SEQ-01 Drum-Sequencer


*trigger-sequencer with up to 32 steps
*12 trigger-outputs
*three programmable accent-values per step
*16 memory locations
*MSRP 169,- Euro



Complementing our new DRUM-modules, MFB announces SEQ-1. A trigger-sequencer specialized on creating rhythmic patterns.
SEQ-01 allows to build 16 patterns each consisting of up to 32 steps. All patterns can be saved and consist of 12 tracks. Patterns offer switchable A/B-parts that can also be used as 2-bar-patterns. Each step of the 12 tracks can be programmed in one out of three accent values.
„Pattern +“ and „Pattern –“ inputs allow switching to adjacent pattern by trigger signals.

Start/stop and tempo (Clock) can be accessed directly on the module but also be controlled through external signals. Vice versa, the SEQ-1’s clock output and start and stop functions can be used to control other modules.
RESET allows resetting the selected sequence back to step 1.

SEQ-01 is not only useful to control drum and percussive sounds. Modular synthesizers offer lots of options for trigger-based control like sample & hold, switches, clock-dividing, sequencers, logic modules, envelopes and more. An example: while standard S&H or clock divider modules are usually fed by a linear clock, the SEQ-1 turn this into rhythmic triggering! And because the SEQ-1 offers 12 trigger outputs you will surely have some spare outputs for special purposes beside triggering your drum-modules.

The module has a width of 100 mm (20 TE)
SEQ-02 Step-Sequencer


* 32-step-trigger-sequencer
* up to 12 CV- or 12 gate-trigger-outputs
* external sync option
* 16 memory locations
* MSRP: 229, - Euro



MFB’s new Step-Sequencer SEQ-02 is the perfect companion to our synthesizer- and DRUM-module range. SEQ-02 is specialized in rhythm- and sequence programming.

SEQ-02 can be used as a sequencer with 6 CV- and 6 gate-outputs. Alternatively, it may also be used with either 12 CV- or 12 gate-/trigger-outputs.

SEQ-02 allows creating 16 sequences with up to 32 steps each. The sequences can be stored and offer 6 or 12 tracks. In addition, an A- and B-part allows building 2-bar-sequences using the A/B-switch.

Use trigger impulses at inputs “Sequence +“ and “Sequence –“ to switch to adjacent sequences.

Start/stop and tempo (clock) can be either controlled directly at the module or remote-controlled through external signals. Of course, SEQ-02’s start/stop and clock can act as a master for other sequencers. The RESET-input allows switching the current sequence back to step 1.

Beyond using SEQ-02 to trigger drums and envelopes, there are countless options for trigger-impulses in a modular environment. These may be used for sample&hold, switches, clock-dividers/sequencers or logic-modules. This allows to create rhythmic events, where usually a straight clock would be used for triggering, e.g. in S&H- or clock-dividing-modules. Thanks to the big number of CV- and trigger-tracks, SEQ-02 will always allow for some extra assignments beside the drum-groove.

The module has a width of 100 mm (20 TE).

MFB-VCA

* 2 dependent CV-inputs
* logarithmic characteristic
* 3 audio-inputs, 2 outputs
* MSRP: 69,- Euro

The VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) module is a classic amplifier to control audio- and CV-signals.

MFB-VCA offers three inputs, of which input 1 can be continuously attenuated. Inputs 2 and 3 offer no attenuators but different sensitivities. They are intended as alternatives for different signal sources rather than to be mixed.

Both CV-inputs can be adjusted in amplification. An envelope generator will typically control CV-1. A distinctive feature for CV-input 2 is its dependency to CV-input 1. Only if voltage is applied to CV-1, any CV-2 control becomes active. A typical application would be a dynamic tremolo effect: With CV-1 under envelope control and CV-2 under LFO control, the tremolo will only be audible with a note held. Typical parallel CV-inputs found in other modules would need a second VCA-module to achieve this effect.

There are two parallel outputs: Output 1 has fixed level and output 2 offers variable attenuation.

The module has a width of 40 mm (8 TE).

MFB-24dB VCF

* 24 dB-Lowpass-Filter with Feedback
* adjustable Key-CV via system-bus
* two CV-inputs for filter cutoff
* CV-input for filter emphasis/resonance
* MSRP: 79,- Euro

The 24dB VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter) module is a lowpass-filter that follows the famous cascade invented by Moog.

The filter module has two audio inputs with input 1 offering variable attenuation. When not patched the filter output is fed back into this input. By this, it is easy to recreate the legendary feedback-trick that leads to additional pushing bass. Input 2 has a fixed input sensitivity that matches the Mix output of MFB's oscillator modules OSC-01 and OSC-02.

Filter cutoff can be controlled manually as well as from CV-sources. CV-1 is adjustable in intensity and intended to be used with an envelope generator. CV 2 has two functions: It accesses the internal Key-CV-voltage provided by the system-bus (when fed by a MIDI/CV-interface). This allows for easy key-tracking for the cutoff-frequency. Tracking-intensity can be adjusted by a trim-potentiometer. An additional front-panel-input allows adding a further CV-source (e.g. LFO) that uses the same potentiometer. To use this input independently, the system-bus-access can be disabled by setting a jumper on the circuit board.

Filter resonance, called emphasis in reminiscence to Moog, can also be adjusted manually and by an adjustable CV-input.

The module has a width of 40 mm (8 TE).

MFB VD-01 Videoscope


*2 audio-inputs
*sample frequency of max. 1 MHz
*positive or negative triggermodes
*3 display modes
*selectable AC- or DC-input
*freeze-function
*MSRP: 159,- Euro



Display your audio waveforms on a video-monitor or a standard television. Eye candy for your modular synth!

Connect two audio-signals at the same time. Vertical positioning control of the displayed waveform with separate POS control knobs.

The first TRIGGER switch selects between A or B inputs while the second TRIGGER switch selects between the positive or negative phase of the input signal.

TIME/DIV controls the sample frequency with a range from 1 \sec to 100 ms. Finally, MODUS allows the selection of three different display modes.

The video-signal is output via a standard RCA jack and is therefore compatible with almost any monitor or tv-screen.

The module has a width of 40 mm (8 TE).


No longer available

MFB DRUM-01 BD/SD


*2 analogue drum-sounds (Kick, Snare)
*dynamic trigger-inputs
*Kick with Attack and Decay controls
*Snare with Tune, Noise and Decay controls
*separate output for integrated digital Noise Generator
*MSRP: 89,- Euro



The DRUM-01 revives the kick- and snare sounds of the legendary seventies drum-machines MFB-301/302 as well as the model MFB-501. Their unique sound is based on digital C-MOS gates that produce less distortion than conventional OpAmp’s and therefore sound softer.

Bass- and snare can be triggered thru individual inputs. However, triggering does not need to take place with conventional analogue or digital signals only. You may as well use drum-pads or piezo- and dynamic microphones. Separate sensitivity controls adjust the input gain. Dynamic triggering will not only affect the volume but also attack and decay parameters.

DRUM-01 offers the following functions:

Kick: Attack produces a short impulse sound that is mixed with the kick drum signal to enhance its percussive character. Decay defines the length of the kick – a parameter that was only adjustable inside the MFB-501.

Snare: Tune controls the tonal part of the snare sound while noise controls the atonal part. Decay defines the length of the noise part after triggering.

Noise Out: This separate jack outputs the unfiltered signal of the digital noise generator. Use it in combination with other modules to create hi-hats, claps or cymbals.

The module has a width of 40 mm (8 TE).
No longer available

MFB DRUM-02 Percussion


*5 analogue drum-sounds
*dynamic trigger-inputs
*Decay control for all instruments
*MSRP: 99,- Euro


Delivering five different analogue generated percussion sounds, DRUM-02 is the best possible addition to MFB’s DRUM-01 Bass- and Snare-Drum module

The sounds are Tom, Low Bongo, Hi Bongo, Low Clave and Hi Clave.

The sounds are vastly taken from the MFB-501 and offer individual decay controls.

Accordingly to DRUM-01 module, DRUM-02 uses C-MOS gates for a unique sound that is softer and less distorted than typical OpAmp’s circuit layouts. The C-MOS gate are combined to work as a bandpass-filter with adjustable resonance.

Triggering of all five inputs can take place by digital and analogue signals. Individual controls for input sensitivity also allow usage of drum-pads, piezo- and dynamic microphones. Dynamic triggering will not only affect the volume but also its attack and decay level.

The matching step-sequencer for DRUM-01 and DRUM-02 will be forthcoming SEQ-1 module that will allow 12 trigger-tracks with individual outputs and accent function.

Remark: The sounds H1 and H2 of MFB-501 have been renamed to Low Clave and Hi Clave in DRUM-02. Tom and the two bongo instruments can also be used as three toms tuned differently.

The module has a width of 60 mm (12 TE).

No longer available

MFB DRUM-03 HH/CY


*2 analogue drum-sounds (closed/open hihat and cymbal)
* dynamic trigger-inputs
*Hihat with controls for quality, filter and decay
*Cymbal filter and decay controls
* MSRP: 79,- Euro



The DRUM-03 module revives the cymbal, closed- and open hihat sounds that were originally found in MFB’s drum-machines MFB-301/302 and later on in model MFB-501.

DRUM-03 complements DRUM-01 and DRUM-02 modules to a complete MFB old-school beatbox drum-set.

Just like the other MFB drum modules, DRUM-03 has that specific MFB-sound that derives from analogue sounding digital C-MOS gates. These units work with less distortion compared to typical op-amps and therefore sound softer.

Hihat and cymbal accept different trigger signals at their inputs. These don’t necessarily need to be analogue or digital trigger signals of a step-sequencer but can also derive from drum pads, piezo- or dynamic microphones. The two sens-controls will individually adjust the input sensitivity. Dynamic triggering will not only affect the volume of the sound but slightly also attack and decay parameters.

DRUM-03 offers the following functions:

Hihat: The sound source for the hihat is a digital noise generator that is sent into a bandpass filter. Two parameters quality and filter offers different sound variations. Decay controls the duration of the open hihat sound and also affects the closed hihat’s decay slightly.

Cymbal: The cymbal sound uses the same combination of digital noise generator and bandpass filer as the hihat section. Here, only the bandpass frequency can be altered. Decay sets the decay time of the cymbal with a range that is almost equal to the open hihat section. Accordingly, the cymbal can also be used as a second hihat sound. With a shorter decay time it may complement the groove as a half open hihat.

The module has a width of 40 mm (8 TE).

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