Akai MFC42 Analog Filter Module SN B0115-00228

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"The MFC42 is a true analog filter module designed by Akai for their MPC-series gear. However, you can use it to process any sound source since it has basic 1/4" inputs and outputs and MIDI! It has genuine analog filters for that warmer tone with Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, and Notch filter types. It consists of a MONO filter section and STEREO filter section. The MONO section offers 2-, 4-, and 8-pole filter slopes. The STEREO section offers 2- and 4-pole filter slopes. The MONO 8-pole slope utilizes the whole filter circuitry so the STEREO section is not active. Likewise, the MONO section is inactive when the STEREO section is in 4-pole mode. But when both sections are used simultaneously, they can be linked so that the MONO filter's control knobs control both MONO and STEREO sections. The link can also be inverted so the two sections sweep in opposite directions.

Other features include one ADSR envelope for the filter's contour. This envelope can be triggered by MIDI and Trigger button, but not by audio unfortunately. The LFO is essential to bringing this filter to life! It has four waveforms including sawtooth, square, triangle and random. It can be synced to MIDI clock and can modulate to 16th, 8th, 1/4, 1/2, whole, double-whole, and triplet notes in tempo with your MPC (or MIDI) sequences! Or use the "Tap" button to tap in the tempo in real-time. A large numeric display shows the current tempo and there's also an EQ on-board for global sonic fine-tuning. Effects include a very harsh (in a good way) Distortion and stereo analog Phase Shifter. The ins-and-outs consist of three 1/4" inputs (mono/stereo), stereo phono (RCA) inputs, stereo 1/4" outputs, stereo phono (RCA) outputs, and MIDI in, out and through. All pertinent knobs and buttons can send and receive MIDI control. This is a perfect add-on for any MPC-user."

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Akai MFC42 Analogue Filter Demo

YouTube Uploaded by snolan1990 on Jun 4, 2011

"This is a brief overview of the features and functionality of the Akai MFC42 Analogue Filter Module. For this demo I have used a simple disco loop backed by some TR-909 drums and I have tried to cover all the functions of the unit while keeping the video as brief as possible. As I am sure you will have gathered by the end of this video the MFC42 has almost endless configuration possibilities to produce a huge array of filtering effects and I have only touched upon these possibilities in this video.

For those interested the Loop comes from the Akai S900 seen just below the MFC42, the drums are from a Roland TR-909 (with the exception of the hand clap which is from the TR-707 (because my 909 clap needs repairing)). Everything is sequenced with the Akai ASQ10 and the whole mix is liberally compressed by an Alesis 3630 for that '99 Montmartre sound."

Akai MFC42

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"The Akai Professional MFC42 Analog Filter Module features 1 x stereo and 1 x mono filter channel which can be controlled independently, linked together or inverted. Each channel is selectable between any one of four filter types: Low pass, High pass, Band pass and Notch. The stereo channel features dual 2-pole or 4-pole filters and the mono channel has 2-pole, 4-pole or 8-pole selectable filters (maximum combination: four 2-pole filters total). Both channels have independent input trim and programmable output level controls. The mono channel has an additional Pan control.

The MFC42 offers a modulation section with multi-waveform LFO ( sawtooth, square, triangle and random ) and ADSR Envelope generator that can be used to modulate the cutoff and/or resonance of either the stereo or mono channel, with a programmable depth control. The LFO can also modulate the L/R phase of the stereo channel.

The speed of the LFO can be controlled via the Rate knob, the Tap Tempo key, and it can be synchronized to external MIDI clock. A manual Trigger button engages the envelope generator which has independent controls for attack, decay, sustain & release. Alternatively the MFC42 can have its envelope triggered via incoming MIDI notes on a specified MIDI channel or cyclically by the LFO clock.

Effects include Distortion with depth control, analog stereo Phase Shifter with speed and depth controls and Master EQ with separate Low & High controls."

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AKAI MFC42 Analogue Filter with Original Box

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"Rare analogue filter module made as the perfect partner for the MPC 2000XL, but can be used with any sampler, synthesizer or other studio equipment (fits in a standard 19" rack).

It has a phono input stage so you can plug a turntable straight into it for sampling into old MPCs or other samplers... if only I'd owned this and my old 2000XL at the same time, I would never have let the 2KXL go!

It's an 8 Pole filter which can operate in stereo 2 or 4-Pole mode, or 2, 4 or even 8-Pole in mono. So when I used to plug this into an analogue monosynth, I ran it in 8-Pole mode for an extreme 8db per octave - in this extreme slope mode you can really twist sounds or make the purest, deepest bass without the volume loss shallower curves produce. Unlike some of the tamer filters built into a lot of synths and samplers, this one can be pushed all the way to extremes.

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Akai MFC 42 Rackmount Analog Filter

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"The MFC42 is a true analog filter module designed by Akai for its MPC series equipment. However, you can use it to process any sound source, since it has basic 1/4 "inputs and outputs and MIDI.It has genuine analog filters for that warmer tone with the Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass and Notch filter types. It consists of a MONO filter section and the STEREO filter section.The MONO section offers 2, 4 and 8 pole filter slopes.The STEREO section offers 2 and 4 pole filter slopes.The 8-pole slope of MONO It uses the entire filter circuit, so the STEREO section is not active, and the MONO section is inactive when the STEREO section is in 4-pole mode, but when both sections are used simultaneously, they can be linked so that the MONO filter control knobs control the MONO and STEREO sections.The link can also be inverted, so that the two sections sweep in opposite directions.

Other features include an ADSR envelope for the filter contour. This envelope can be activated by the MIDI button and Trigger"

These always gave me the impression of two 1U rack units stacked on top of each other. It's actually one unit with a black line dividing the two sections down the middle.

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Akai MFC42 Analog Filter Module SN C0155-00245

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"A true analog filter module which can be used with any line input. It has 42 genuine analog filters with Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, and Notch filter types. It has the ability to modulate as well and the speed of the Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) is controlled by the “Rate” knob. It consists of a MONO filter section and STEREO filter section which you can control completely separately. The sound quality is amazing and quite colorful. The MFC42 can also sync up to an MPC’s MIDI clock."

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Akai MFC42 Analog Filter Module

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"very rare rackmount dual filter Akai MFC42.

great companion for any MPC, but is also great in processing any gear.

it consists of Mono and Stereo multi mode filters. both can be used in series, or independently. there’s also built in phaser and distortion.

filters can be fully midi controlled, the unit has midi i/o/thru, but there‘s also built in lfo and envelope, and they can be midi synced, with beat division option; they also can be triggered by midi, or the envelope can be even manually triggered.

great condition. fully working rare studio device of high quality."

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AKAI MFC42

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"The Akai Professional MFC42 Analog Filter Module features 1 x stereo and 1 x mono filter channel which can be controlled independently, linked together or inverted. Each channel is selectable between any one of four filter types: Low pass, High pass, Band pass and Notch. The stereo channel features dual 2-pole or 4-pole filters and the mono channel has 2-pole, 4-pole or 8-pole selectable filters (maximum combination: four 2-pole filters total). Both channels have independent input trim and programmable output level controls. The mono channel has an additional Pan control."

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Akai MFC42 Analog filter & Filters with Arturia Minibrute

Published on Jun 15, 2013 flux302·122 videos

"Just a Demo to show how the Akai MFC42 Analog Filter module sounds in comparison to some other filters and how the Arturia minibrute sounds through those filters.
Check Http://Fluxwithit.com for more info and sounds."

Filter House Jam #3

Published on Oct 19, 2012 by snolan1990

"This isn't a masterpiece or anything but I was getting a bit bored of spending days endlessly tweaking parts of synth driven tracks so I thought I would have a go at thrashing out a Disco edit over a few hours for fun. I didn't dig deep for this sample and it's a big loop so I'll give a pat on the back to the first person who names it in the comments section (excluding YouTube member BlizardOfTheCoast who I know will know it immediately but who can have a pat on the back anyway).

For those interested in the tech side this is just TR-909 and Akai S900 making the sounds, with the Akai ASQ10 sequencing the samples and S900 drums and the internal sequencer of the TR-909 sequencing its own sounds. The Akai MFC42 is filtering and phasering the loop (with some envelope tricks clocked to the 909) and the final mix is going through a bit of heavy Alesis 3630 compression."

2012 Atomic New Year

2012AtomicNewYear from Atomic Shadow on Vimeo.

"A short improvisation featuring HP and BK sine wave generators, prepared ambient recording, ring modulators, tape echo and a dash of reverb."

And an additional note from Atomic Shadow just for us:

"Happy New Year Matrix and everyone in Matrixland!

I have finished the Full Moon album for 2011 and thought it would be nice to do a New Years piece with some of my vintage gear. This piece features a prepared recording of a machine room ambiance with live improve on the B&K and Hewlitt Packard sine wave generators. The generators are running through an Akai MFC42 filter module, Moog Ring Mod, and a Strymon tape echo pedal. The lab coat is for my friend Stephen Howell at Hollow Sun who urged me to have some standards."

Update via Atomic Shadow: "I have two albums for free download at BandCamp and you can find pictures and the latest news at the Atomic Shadow FB page."

rack view

flickr by Stuffmaker.

Sherman Filterbank
Akai MFC42 Filter
Waldorf Micro Q
Waldorf Pulse
Novation DrumStation

Tech Talk: Detroit Swindle share their workflow (Electronic Beats TV)

"Telekom Electronic Beats TV visited Detroit Swindle in their studio in Amsterdam for the latest episode of Tech Talk. From touring the world as a DJ duo, to performing one of the most creative live experiences on the scene, they are arguably one of the most recognisable house music outfits of modern times and very much masters of their own game. Lifting the lid on where the magic happens, Lars and Maartin show us how it all comes together."

Akai MFC42 filter above the Moog Voyager RME.

Tutorial: Making a sawtooth bass on a 4 op FM synth (TX81z)

YouTube via muzik4machines. Also features Akai MFC42 filter.

EB.TV TECH: Secret Weapons

Published on Jan 7, 2016 Telekom Electronic Beats

Playlist:
SECRET WEAPONS with IAN POOLEY (EB.TV) - Akai MFC42 Filter
SECRET WEAPONS with FRANK WIEDEMANN (EB.TV) - Pearl Syncussion SY-1
SECRET WEAPONS with SIERRA SAM (EB.TV) - Simmons SDS 8
SECRET WEAPONS with HENRIK SCHWARZ (EB.TV) - VIENNA MIR PRO Software
SECRET WEAPONS with ARIL BRIKHA (EB.TV) - Ensoniq ESQ-M, the synth that helped shape the classic “Groove La Chord” and much of the “Departure In Time” album on Derrick May’s Transmat label.
SECRET WEAPONS with REDSHAPE - E-mu SP-1200 - his Secret Weapon on Telekom Electronic Beats TV

Akai MFC42 Filter

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Akai MFC-42 Analog Filter Rack Unit

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"The Akai MFC42, a VERY flexible Analog Filter Bank rack unit from the 90s. Well known for its excellent possibilities and sound. A true weapon in your studio. Build and heavey like a Leopard Tank, beautiful design and form factor."

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012 - Insanity - Muzik 4 Machines old school drum and bass

YouTube via muzik4machines
"MP3
making of: [below]
gear used [note the Akai MFC-42 Analog Filter as well]
Korg ESX1: All Sequences/Drums
Yamaha TX81z: Reverby/Pumpy Sawtooth Bass (chain:TX81z-Boss V-Wha-Akai MFC42-DBX266 ch2 (Compression/distortion)-Alesis Nanoverb-DBX266 ch1 (pump)--Mixer)
Roland MKS50: Hoover/Saw/Lead/Pumpy Synth (Chain MKS50-DBX266-Boss SL20-Zoom RFX2200-Mixer)
Redsound SoundBite Pro: Vocals/looping
Korg Kaoss pad 2: Tempo Delay
Korg Kaoss Pad 3: Loops, Looper(snare rolls), Grainshifter
Korg Kaossilator: Noise Sweeps (path: K01-Mini KP(Delay)-Mixer)
Korg ER1: Beatbox AND sidechain signal (Chain: left out-ProCo Turbo Rat-Boss V-Wha-Mixer)
DX200: Fm E-piano, pads, 303-esque sequences, etc (Chain: Left Out-Boss DD5 delay-Mixer)
Motu Midi Mixer 7s: My mixer, controlled by the BCF2000)
Kawai Midi Patchbay:Guess
DBX MC 6: Output Compressor

NOT used:
a computer, besides recording it; no edition"

The Making of 012-Insanity - M4M

drone-in-the-woods live performance for Ambient Leeds with DAW-less setup Juno6 Poly800 MC101 MFC42

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Back in the spring I had the amazing experience of playing a solo set in the Wharf Chambers in Leeds to an attentive seated audience. It's taken a few months for me to be able to listen to it but some very kind words out of the blue have motivated me to fix the audio and put some FX on the video.

Ambient Leeds
Wharf Chambers
20th April 2022

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Under the Winter Sun
11:19 – Sunset*
23:00 – Beyond The Horizon
34:55 – From The Spring
44:44 – Squirrel Song

Roland Juno 6 analogue synth into Boss RC500 looper
Korg Poly 800 analogue synth into Akai MFC42 analogue filter
Roland MC-101 sequencer
Boss SE-50 reverb

all tracks composed and performed by Keith Sutton 200422"

Akai MFC42 Analog Filter

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"This can be a desktop, rack mount, or MPC mounted filter. Mount arms are included"

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