MFB Dominion 1 Keyboard and Tanzbär Drumcomputer Details and Videos

This is a new post to capture all of the details and Musikmesse demos of the MFB Dominion 1 Keyboard and Tanzbär Drumcomputer. New videos by Sonicstate & Musotalk below.
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MFB - Dominion 1

- Analog Synthesizer with tricky Arp/Sequencer and weighted 3 Octave Keyboard

- Aftertouch and 2 Ribbon
Controls, Velocity Matrix, Preset Memory

- 3 powerful VCOs, 3 LFOs, and 3 Envelopes from fast to slow with Slider Control

- Extended Fm Mode, Double Osc Sync, Analog&Digital Ringmodulator, Noise

- Next Level Discrete SED Filter Modul with 12 Modes

- Patchbay with many In- and Outputs into Analog World

- Midi IN, Thru and Out, Midi Dump

- Valuable Knobs, Sliders and Chassis
* Analog drum machine with tight Step Sequnzer and 16 instruments
* Direct operation and integration via Midi and CV / Gate
* As an instrument different step length
* Accent and Pitch Bend programming
* 144 patterns with A / B and Fill-chaining operations
* 3CV/2Gate channels
* Roll and Flam Recording
* Individual and global Swing parameters
* Pots can be recorded by Step
* 12 individual outputs and a stereo output
* Midi and clock synchronization, midi dump
* Microshift via Midi (Future Update)
* Wood panels and metal housing
* Unverb.VK 840, - Euro

The dancing bear drum machine with 14 analog percussion instrument Populated, and he also has not ever a bass and melody. It has a running light programming and 144 can speichern.Die Patterns Patterns can via "fill" are concatenated, A / B can switch between A and B or alternieren.Desweiteren allows 16 different Flames and 6 Rollsaufzeichen or play. The step length is adjustable for each individual instrument, polyrhythms are now a breeze. 32 steps, 16th 16tel/8tel or triplets can be set as a metric. There are 3 different accents by instrument available. The Bend function can kick 1, kick 2, snare drum, Tom 2 and Tom 3 Glide or LFO produce similar sweep. The sound parameters can be recorded using step recording. Two tracks address external CV / gate to instruments, one with CV 3 dynamics, but they do also the internal bass-synth sound and melody, practically for quick previewing and programming without external equipment. The CV / gate sequencer can play 3 octave and programmed via two methods. A shuffle can be individually or globally adjusted continuously. The program publishes Midi out and can thus control other sound generator.
By an extra MIDI In port, you can control other functions such as Microshift (planned as an update), also is an editor adjustment provided. All functions are "on the fly" to operate. The drum machine can be synchronized via midi or clock. In addition to a master volume, each instrument has its own volume control and mute can be. There are 12 single outputs and a stereo output is available, the clap is in stereo.

The parameters of each instrument:
Bass Drum 1: decay, pitch, pitch, Transientvolumen, Transienttyp, noise volume, noise filter and distortion,
Bass Drum 2: decay, pitch and Transientvolumen
Snare: pitch, detune, noise volume, noise decay, sound mixing 1 and 2 tone, decay, pitch tone
Rimshot: pitch
Cymbal: decay, sound and mixing ratio and Ping Basin
Open Hihat: decay and sound
Closed Hihat: decay and sound
Claves: decay and pitch
Claps: noise reverberation decay, strength of claps, number and pattern of claps
Low Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Mid Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Hi Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Cowbell: decay and pitch
Cabasa: Decay
Bassline: filter and pitch
Melody: pitch

Next features are subject to a possible future update.



Musikmesse Videos:

Stereoklang TV: Audio Demo of MFB Dominion 1 & MFB Tanzbär Musikmesse Videos

Published on Apr 10, 2013 Steelberry·33 videos

"Live demonstration from MusikMesse of the new analog beast from MFB

SBC live @ MusikMesse 2013
Stereoklang Produktion"

Stereoklang TV: Live audio demo of MFB Tanzbär

Published on Apr 10, 2013

"More nice beats from the new drum machine from MFB - Tanzbär

SBC live @ MusikMesse 2013
Stereoklang Produktion"

via Môme Gormak on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

MFB Fricke Dominion 1 Tanzbär und Kraftzwerg 2 Musikmesse 2013

Published on Apr 11, 2013 musotalk·866 videos

"weitere Videos: http://www.musotalk.de - Viele neue Synthies aus Berlin!"

New videos as of this post:

MESSE13: MFB Dominion 1 and Tanzbär - Video

Published on Apr 11, 2013 sonicstate·477 videos

"MESSE13: MFB Dominion 1 and Tanzbär - Video We get a look at this new analogue synth keyboard and new analogue drum machine"

MFB Fricke Dominion 1 Tanzbär und Kraftzwerg 2 Musikmesse 2013

Published on Apr 11, 2013 musotalk·866 videos

"weitere Videos: http://www.musotalk.de - Viele neue Synthies aus Berlin!"

Update1:

Musikmesse 2013: MFB Dominion 1 Demonstration (20130410)

Musikmesse 2013: MFB Dominion 1 Demonstration (20130410) from ICON on Vimeo.
Musikmesse 2013: MFB Dominion 1 Demonstration (20130410)

Update2:

Musikmesse 2013: MFB Tanzbär and MFB Dominion 1

Published on Apr 11, 2013 DeBugVideo·6 videos

"Uwe George from MFB gives a quick walkthrough of the MFB Tanzbär and MFB Dominion 1 at Musikmesse 2013."

Hicut Cake - Recipes

Published on Aug 19, 2016 hicutcake

Playlist:
Hicut Cake #016 :: Roland Aira Tr-8 // Casio Casiotone MT-100 // Commodore C-64
Hicut Cake #015 :: Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Po-24 // Strymon Big Sky
Hicut Cake Classics :: J.S. Bach – Bourrée in E Minor // Starring: Moog Mother-32
Hicut Cake #014 :: Moog Mother-32 x 2 // Strymon Big Sky // MFB Tanzbär
Hicut Cake #013 :: Elektron Machinedrum // Moog Mother-32
Hicut Cake Tokyo Special :: PO-12 in Shibuya
Hicut Cake #012 :: Elektron Machinedrum // Moog Mother 32 // Moog MF-104m // Microkorg //MFB Tanzbär
Hicut Cake #011 :: Elektron Machinedrum // Moog Mother 32 // Voyager OS // Arp Odyssey //MFB Tanzbär
Hicut Cake #008 :: MFB Tanzbär // Moog Mother-32 // Tr-8 // Arp Oddysey // Strymon BigSky // MF-104M
Hicut Cake #010 :: Elektron Machinedrum // PO-24 //Arturia Microbrute // Korg Miku Stomp
Hicut Cake #009 :: MFB Tanzbär // Moog Mother-32 // Strymon Big Sky // Moog MF-101 // MF-107
Hicut Cake #007 :: Roland Tr-8 // Strymon Big Sky // Arturia Microbrute // Moog MF-104M
Hicut Cake #006 :: MFB Tanzbär // Strymon Big Sky // Moog Voyager x 2
Hicut Cake #005 :: Teenage Engineering PO-24 // Moog MF-104M // MFB Tanzbär // Moog Voyager
Hicut Cake #004 :: Teenage Engineering PO-12 // PO-14 // Moog Moogerfooger MF-101 // MF-108M
Hicut Cake #003 :: MFB-Tanzbär// Teenage Engineering PO-20 // PO-28 // Moog Moogerfooger MF-104M
Hicut Cake #002 :: Teenage Engineering PO-12 // Moog Moogerfooger MF-107 FreqBox
Hicut Cake #001 :: Teenage Engineering PO-12 // PO-14 // PO-16

MFB-Tanzbär Now Shipping

Click here for all posts on the MFB-Tanzbar including audio demos, pics, and videos from the Musikmesse. The following are the details from the MFB site including the price of 840 Euro which currently coverts to $1077.55.

"analogue drum-computer with tight step-sequencer and 16 instruments
immediate control, integration of MIDI and CV/Gate
different step-lengths per instrument
programmable accent- and pitch-bend-functions
144 patterns with A/B-variations, fill-function to chain various patterns
3 CV- and 2 Gate channels
roll- and flam-recording
individual and global swing-quantization
recording of control-value per step
12 individual outputs, stereo output
MIDI- and clock-sync, MIDI-dump
microshift-function via MIDI (future update)
metal chassis with wood side panels
MSRP: 840,- Euro


MFB's Tanzbär drum-computer offers fourteen analogue percussion instruments as well as a synthesizer for bass- and melodic voices. Its integrated step-sequencer allows flashlight-programming and storage of up to 144 patterns. All parameters can be recorded per step! Because of its ability to control and call up all functions on the fly, while the unit is running, Tanzbär is ideally suited for live performances.

Using the fill-function, patterns can be chained for longer sequences. In addition, every pattern offers A/B variations that can be switched manually or automatically for further flexibility. Also, Tanzbär allows saving 16 flame and roll-variations.

The step-length is controllable per instrument, allowing easy creation of polyrhythmic structures. Possible resolutions are 32th and 16th steps as well as 16th- and 8th triplet-steps. The shuffle amount can be continuously controlled globally and per instrument.

Each instrument offers three accent intensities. Add the bend-function to create glides and LFO-like sweeps for bass drum 1/2, snare drum and toms 2/3.

In addition to the percussion-instruments, Tanzbär offers addressing external instruments using its two CV/Gate outputs; one being able to control dynamics via a third CV-output. The same tracks are routed to the internal bass- and melody-synthesizer voices. An ideal solution to pre-listen and program patterns without any need for external equipment.

The CV/Gate-sequencer offers a range of three octaves and is programmable using two methods. All parameters are output via MIDI, allowing control of external instruments. The drum-computer can be synchronized via MIDI- and clock-signals.

An additional MIDI-input is available to control further functions, such as microshift (planned for future update). In addition, an editor is planned.

Finally, Tanzbär not only offers a master volume knob but individual level controls and mute-functions per instrument. The unit provides a stereo output as well as twelve individual outputs.

Instrument parameters:
Bassdrum 1: Decay, Pitch, Pitch Modulation, Transient Level, Transient Type, Noise Level, Noise Filter, Distortion
Bassdrum 2: Decay, Pitch, Transient Level
Snare: Pitch, Detune, Noise Level, Noise Decay, Blend Tone 1/2, Decay, Tone Pitch
Rimshot: Pitch
Cymbal: Decay, Tone, Blend Ping/Cymbal
Open Hihat: Decay, Tone
Closed Hihat: Decay, Tone
Claves: Decay, Pitch
Claps (Stereo): Decay, Reverb Length, Clap Intensity, Clap-Number/Pattern
Low Tom/Conga: Decay, Pitch, Noise Level
Mid Tom/Conga: Decay, Pitch, Noise Level
Hi Tom/Conga: Decay, Pitch, Noise Level
Cowbell: Decay, Pitch
Maracas: Decay
Bassline: Filter, Pitch
Melody: Pitch

Additional functions planned for possible future updates."

MFB Tanzbar Analogue Drum machine

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"MFB's Tanzbär drum-computer offers fourteen analogue percussion instruments as well as a synthesizer for bass- and melodic voices. Its integrated step-sequencer allows flashlight-programming and storage of up to 144 patterns. All parameters can be recorded per step! Because of its ability to control and call up all functions on the fly, while the unit is running, Tanzbär is ideally suited for live performances.

Using the fill-function, patterns can be chained for longer sequences. In addition, every pattern offers A/B variations that can be switched manually or automatically for further flexibility. Also, Tanzbär allows saving 16 flame and roll-variations.

The step-length is controllable per instrument, allowing easy creation of polyrhythmic structures. Possible resolutions are 32th and 16th steps as well as 16th- and 8th triplet-steps. The shuffle amount can be continuously controlled globally and per instrument.

Each instrument offers three accent intensities. Add the bend-function to create glides and LFO-like sweeps for bass drum 1/2, snare drum and toms 2/3.

In addition to the percussion-instruments, Tanzbär offers addressing external instruments using its two CV/Gate outputs; one being able to control dynamics via a third CV-output. The same tracks are routed to the internal bass- and melody-synthesizer voices. An ideal solution to pre-listen and program patterns without any need for external equipment.

The CV/Gate-sequencer offers a range of three octaves and is programmable using two methods. All parameters are output via MIDI, allowing control of external instruments. The drum-computer can be synchronized via MIDI- and clock-signals.

Finally, Tanzbär not only offers a master volume knob but individual level controls and mute-functions per instrument. The unit provides a stereo output as well as twelve individual outputs.

TANZBAER has the following dimensions: 330 x 170 x 60 mm. An external power supply is included.

analogue drum-computer with tight step-sequencer and 16 instruments
immediate control, integration of MIDI and CV/Gate
different step-lengths per instrument
programmable accent- and pitch-bend-functions
144 patterns with A/B-variations, fill-function to chain various patterns
3 CV- and 2 Gate channels
roll- and flam-recording
individual and global swing-quantization
recording of control-value per step
12 individual outputs, stereo output
MIDI- and clock-sync, MIDI-dump
metal chassis with wood side panels"

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MFB Tanzbär + xoxbox

Published on Jul 17, 2013 Gormak·11 videos

"Tanzbär just received!!! First test !
MFB Tanzbär + xoxbox + disto + reverb. all analog."

MFB Tanzbär + xoxbox / part 2


via Môme Gormak on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

MFB TANZBÄR 2 // TOMS + CONGAS // Analog Instruments 1 by 1 // Part 2

Published on Nov 1, 2018 LESINDES

"the single analog instruments of the TANZBÄR
1 by 1 and some accents.
Here for the analog CONGAs and TOMs. Using only
2 of each since parameters differing only in tuning.
With some add sample sounds in the end."

MFB TANZBÄR 2 // KICK + SNARE // the ANALOG INSTRUMENTS 1 by 1

Published on Oct 31, 2018 LESINDES

"MFB TANZBÄR 2 -- the ANALOG INSTRUMENTS 1 by 1
tweaking the different parameters of the KICK 1 and 2 and SNARE 1 and 2"

MFB Tanzbär with Waldorf Rocket, Pulse 2 & Pittsburgh Modular VILFO Videos

MFB Tanzbär Vs Waldorf Rocket Published on Sep 14, 2013 RANDY7

"starring : Doepfer MAQ/16/3 , Boss RE20, Arturia minibrute (for the zirping...)"

Waldorf Pulse 2 + MFB Tanzbär

Published on Dec 14, 2013

"....checking out my newly arrived Pulse 2... That thing can do bass...what a creamy filter, not as dirty as the microbrute but very powerful and versatile. FX by RE-20....."

MFB Tanzbär vs HAL9000

Published on May 24, 2014

"actually it's a Pittsburgh Modular VILFO. Yep that's what i've been doing over the last view month's, building a MINI Modular System...."

MFB Tanzbär Sound Parameters

Published on Apr 25, 2014 AudioCentralMagazine·208 videos

"Some fiddlin' with internal sound parameters of MFB Tanzbär Analog Drum Computer. Each sound has his own set of parameters plus an additional "data" parameter adjustable with the common Data pot. Audio out is mono, straight from the machine."

MFB Tanzbär Internal Patterns

Published on Apr 25, 2014

"Some pre-programmed internal rhythm patterns from MFB Tanzbär Analog Drum Computer."

MFB's Manfred Fricke Has Passed Away

Left: Manfred Fricke (via Amazona.de) back in the day with his first creations, the MFB-501 drum machine (right), and MFB-601 digital sequencer (left).

2nd image is Manfred Fricke with the MFB SYNTH II at SUPERBOOTH (unknown source).

We lost another legend in the synth world. Sad news in via STROMKULT: "'On June, 17th around 11am Manfred Fricke from Berlin alias MFB sadly passed away after having had a hard time with cancer for a while already. He left his wife Gloria and his son Jean-Marcel behind, we are all very sad having lost this partner, friend and father.'
HerrSchneider

Manfred Fricke was one of Berlins pioneers of analog synth and drum machine makers. He has been the weapon of choice for many (not only) starting musicians. Let’s be honest, who didn’t have one of his creations early in his or hers journey into electronic musical instruments – or at least thought about getting one – and why shouldn’t you? Manfred Fricke's machines always brought something unique to the table, they were mostly analog, affordable, in small plastic housings and just did the job. Manfred always focused on keeping his products affordable for his clients and the instruments quite often made their way to professional use later on, and the musicians often kept their first units as something almost holy, because it were these machines that paved the way into analog electronic music making.

But it would be too short-sighted to associate MFB only with budget entry-level products. Especially the drum machines Tanzbär and Tanzbär II, or the great Dominion 1 show that Manfred Fricke also built machines that met higher demands. The Tanzbär, in particular, is considered by many to be their favorite drum machine of the last few years, especially in terms of its amazing sound.

We hope that MFB will continue to exist and that it will continue to make it easier for many generations of musicians to enter the world of electronic sound production.

We wish Manfred Fricke's son Jean-Marcel continued success for the future of MFB and extend our condolences to him and his family. And lets hope that Manfred will finally meet up with all the other good guys on the other side.

Rest In Peace."

MFB TANZBAR 2 pic via STROMKULT.


video upload by 7V-STUDIO

MFB's Manfred Fricke's first procuct, the Fricke MFB-501 drum machine.

Description via this video:
"This little analog beatbox was developed in 1980 1979 by Manfred Fricke. It was offered at 380 DM. As a low-cost model on the market for analog rhythm generators the small black and white "Switch Box" quickly found a lot of friends, because its configuration could be compared to its expensive far east competitors: 64 patterns and as many fill-ins switchable via micro switches, speed ​​control via potentiometer, 10 analog percussion instruments (activated by means of micro switches), combined mono/stereo outputs (jack), In & Out (5 Vss) and trigger footswitch inputs (jack) for start and fill-in
(retail price for the switch at 16 DM). An external wall power supply provides 12 volts.

Approx. 5000 units of the MFB-501 had been sold. Not so bad for a one-man company. So this drum machine is one of the top-selling devices in the history of the Berlin engineer offices M. Fricke . If you're lucky, this iconic device can still be found on the relevant internet sales platforms.

Today, maintenance of this tiny noise machine is still easily feasible, because Fricke employed only commercially available components. Therefore, 'presumedly dead 501's' can be reanimated without major problems."

MFB 601 Vintage Digital Sequencer, Teardown, Repair and partial analysis


Published on Feb 2, 2015 FPV Electronics

Note this video is FPV Electronics of course, and not Manfred Fricke.
"This device is exclusively built from 7400 and 4000 series basic logic ICs. Making it must have been so much more difficult than just programming a generic µController as we would do today."

Timeline via http://mfberlin.de/en/about-us/:

1976: MFB was founded by engineer Manfred Fricke. So far there were more than some hundred products constructed and distributed. The first developments and products were primarly video games for industrial playmachines.

1979: A lowcost drummachine was introduced in 1979. (98 DM for the self construction kit). The legendary drumcomputer MFB-501 was finished and sold. Although it was not the most prominent drumcomputer of that time it surely was one of the best selling drum units in Germany. Some shops sold ten times more MFB-501s than Roland TR-808s. More products for the musician followed, such as the Digital-Sequencer MFB-601 and the digital drum machine MFB-512. All of these featured rich products were offered at exceptional low prices.

1984: The E-Drum module series 1000 and 2000 followed with corresponding pads.

1986: A new construction period started in 1986 with product launches of the MIDI-CV converter MFB-201 and the MIDI drummer MFB-SYNTH was finished in 1997, although its development dates back to the eighties. The machine never went into production since 2001, the year of the company´s 25th anniversary because of decreased interest in analogue synthesizer technology especially in the sales channels.

From 1986 Manfred Fricke specialized in products for video applications. Alone 20 different framegrabbers for the Apple II, C-64 und IBM compatible PCs were constructed. A very high percentage of these framegrabbers were and are still in use for special industrial purposes. Custom development is still done here, so these specialized tools are not available for other customers.

1994: MFB introduced the world´s first videomixer below 1.000 DM, the MFB-901. Its successor MFB-902 was available in 1995. Another important development in the video section was the model MFB-912, a digital video memory. This 1998 product was highly acclaimed by the press.

1999: The successor MFB-915 added sound and higher picture resolution. It´s available since October 1999. Another successor is the model MFB-920 with an integrated harddrive offering better options for nonlinear cutting and post processing of the recorded material.

2001: During this year, Manfred Fricke also developed another new MIDI drum-module. MFB-KULT, includes most of the famous sounds of the older machines. Both MFB-SYNTH and MFB-KULT are availabale since December 2001. Because of constant requests for the digital sequencer MFB-601 a successor MFB-602. was introduced in May 2002.

2002: Since August 2002 there´s also a little brother of the MFB-SYNTH, the MFB-SYNTH LITE

And of course the MFB DOMINION series and the MFB SYNTH PRO.

There have been 1747 MFB posts on the site prior to this one. MFB has been a mainstay on the site and Manfred Fricke will be greatly missed.

MFB TANZBÄR -- Playing All 48 Presets

Published on Apr 14, 2014 LESINDES·166 videos

"Stunning analog drum machine with parameter locks, two kicks and 2 Step Sequencer Tracks."

MFB Tanzbär -- Programming A Pattern

Published on Apr 14, 2014 LESINDES·167 videos

"Programming a Pattern on the MFB TANZBÄR. I could be easier, honestly. Since ethere is no display you must observe and read the red, yellow and green states of the LED carefully!!!"

MFB Tanzbär sound nuova era

Published on Mar 8, 2014 antonino nic·8 videos

"MFB TANZBAR drum machine analogica al 100%
test esempio: come suona la drum machine TANZBAR ?
in questa brano non ho usato : processori ,distorsori, effetti
è soprattutto non si deve considerare un master finale.
ho usato per arricchire la parte ritmica synth bass Korg ms20 mini senza processori effetti e synth lead Roland gaia sh 01

se sei in cerca di una drum machine analogica forse la TANZBAR va valutata"

Googlish:

"MFB tanzbar analog drum machine with 100%
Test example: how to play the drum machine tanzbar?
I have not used in this passage: processors, distortion, effects
is especially should not be considered a final master.
I used to enrich the rhythmic bass synth Korg MS20 mini processors without effects and synth lead Roland gaia sh 01

if you are looking for a drum machine analog tanzbar perhaps to be assessed"

Update:

MFB Tanzbär drum machine sound test

Published on Mar 8, 2014 antonino nic·8 videos

"MFB Tanzbär drum machine sound test
suono analogico molto espressivo, consiglio vivamente"

Stereoklang TV: Audio Demo of MFB Dominion 1 & MFB Tanzbär Musikmesse Videos

Published on Apr 10, 2013 Steelberry·33 videos

"Live demonstration from MusikMesse of the new analog beast from MFB

SBC live @ MusikMesse 2013
Stereoklang Produktion"

Stereoklang TV: Live audio demo of MFB Tanzbär
Published on Apr 10, 2013

"More nice beats from the new drum machine from MFB - Tanzbär

SBC live @ MusikMesse 2013
Stereoklang Produktion"

via Môme Gormak on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

1st jam session. Elektron Analog Four, MFB Tanzbär, Korg Monotron Delay and E-mu SP 1200 ..

Published on Apr 18, 2014 maxitobandito·6 videos

"Today I was jamming around a bit around with my gear, it´s far from perfect ( missed breaks, issues with the levels of the sounds etc.. ) as you will hear , but I was a lot of fun using hardware. I just went trough once before recording it.

I had some word samples on the SP and linked it into the Korg Monotron Delay for the effect. the Monotron Delay goes into a tiny 4 channel mixer ( Behringer MX400). the Mono signal of the MFB Tanzbär goes into the MX400 as well. The output of the MX400 goes into Elektron Analog 4 and the single output of the MFB Tanzbär Clap too. I recorded (using Apogee Duet firewire) finally from the stereo output of the Analog 4 using Ableton Live. If you have suggestions, feel free to comment"

MFB TANZBÄR 2 // the DIGITAL SOUNDS // 1 by 1 // Part 2

Published on Apr 19, 2019 LESINDES

"MFB TANZBÄR 2 is known and chosen mostly for its analog capabilities but it has also its digital qualities: Here is PART 2 of the internal digital sounds ONE by ONE."

MFB TANZBÄR 2 // the DIGITAL SOUNDS

New MFB TANZBAR 2 & New Eurorack Modules at SUPERBOOTH18

via STROMKULT

"Jean Fricke and his dad Manfred present a new drum instrument at Superbooth 2018. – The Tanzbär 2. It features analog as well as digital voices. Besides drum generators, there are three sample players and a FM synthesizer voice. On top of that, there is a multi-track step sequencer with classic layout. A pattern can be up to 64 steps long. Each track can have a different length. Thus, polyrhythmic results can be easily created.


In detail, the Tanzbär 2 features the following instruments:

Two kick voices
Two snares
Three toms / congas
Three sample voices
Two crash variations
Closed hi-hat
Open hi-hat
Clap / Perc 1
Rim / Perc 2
Ride / Perc 3
The second generation of the Tanzbär will be available in summer 2018. The price will be 980 Euro (including 19% VAT).

In other news: MFB also shows some new modules at Superbooth 2018. – All circuits will be available soon, the price per product will be less than 100 Euro. In detail, the following modules were announced:

VCO / DCO – An audio generator with switchable core (analog / digital)
ADSR – An envelope with voltage controllable parameter and loop function
Visual VCA – Combines a VCA and an oscilloscope
24 dB VCF SSI – A filter, based on the circuit design of Korg’s Monopoly."

MFB Tanzbär Preset Patterns 1 & 2

"MFB Tanzbär
analogue drum-computer with tight step-sequencer and 16 instruments
immediate control, integration of MIDI and CV/Gate
different step-lengths per instrument
programmable accent- and pitch-bend-functions
144 patterns with A/B-variations, fill-function to chain various patterns
3 CV- and 2 Gate channels
roll- and flam-recording
individual and global swing-quantization
recording of control-value per step
12 individual outputs, stereo output
MIDI- and clock-sync, MIDI-dump
microshift-function via MIDI (future update)
metal chassis with wood side panels
MSRP: 840,- Euro"

MFB TANZMAUS // First Touch // Factory Samples

Published on Jun 26, 2016 LESINDES

"UNPACKING, FIRST TOUCH 6 tweaking the 32 FACTORY SAMPLES of MFB TANZMAUS, hybrid sibling of the fully analog TANZBÄR and TANZBÄR LITE."

Hicut Cake #018 :: MFB Tanzbär – tutorial

Published on Sep 7, 2016 hicutcake

"Ingredients:
– MFB Tanzbär

Reverb added in Logic Pro X.

Recorded at: Studio Tort, Warsaw, Poland 2016

http://studiotort.pl"

Superbooth 2018: MFB Tanzbär 2 Hybrid Drum Machine First Look | SYNTH ANATOMY

Published on May 10, 2018 SYNTH ANATOMY

"MFB presented at Superbooth 2018 the Tanzbär 2, a new hybrid drum machine that features an analog and sample based engine.
Here is a first look on the latest MFB development!

Join the Patreon page to get access to free sound content (sample & preset libraries, free plugins... & participate on exclusive giveaways) https://www.patreon.com/synthanatomy"

Novation Mininova demo 26.10.2017 Happynova

Published on Oct 26, 2017 Veli-Matti Rautio

"This song backing tracks are made in Break Hotel Vuokatti 23 - 24.10.2017 when I was on working trip in Kainuu: ) Solo and video was made a while ago and now demo is ready. Instruments used:
Novation Mininova all synth sounds and arp solo.
MFB Tanzbär Lite analog drums on tracks 2 - 5.
Teenage Engineering PO-16 factory percussion on track 5.
Boss RC-505 looping, fx, midi master clock and digital drums on tracks 4 - 5. Nikon D3200 videorecorder. Composed, played and finally arranged by me in Studio Tupos 2 : ) Otinpa Kainuun työmatkalle mukaan kvartetin koostuen Mininovasta, Tanzbär Litestä, PO-16:sta ja Bossin loopperista. Pohjat sain tehtyä reissussa ja parin päivän harjoittelun jälkeen soolon ja videoinnin tänään. Yritystä jälleen iloisemman musiikin puolelle, onhan biisin nimikin Happynova: )"