MFB-Microzwerg meetz MFB-Kraftzwerg and MFB-Megazwerg

YouTube Uploaded by djjupp on Feb 18, 2012

"First Test Session for MFB-Microzwerg
Einfach spass am rumschrauben...
mp3: http://www.budbrain.de/sneakpreview/MFB-MicrozwergFirstSession.mp3"

MFB Kraftzwerg, MFB Megazwerg, Doepfer Dark Energy first Test

YouTube Uploaded by djjupp on Feb 14, 2012

"-kein musikalisches statement/ no musical statement - test only
-einfach mal paar klänge erzeugt
mp3: http://www.budbrain.de/sneakpreview/Kraftzwerg.mp3"

MFB Dominion-X Audio Demos & Video

Note the first demo went up back in April, but has since been pulled. See this post for the original control panel graphic.







Video from the last Musikmesse (note the video mentions "with Schippmann Filter" Musikmesse 2011: MFB Dominion X


YouTube Uploaded by nerk on Apr 9, 2011

"MFB Dominion Analogsynthesizer mit Schippmann Filter"

Current SoundCloud demo description translated to Googlish (original German further below): "MFB-DOMINION X * Analog synth with presets * 3 VCOs with ring modulation and waveshaping * Dual Dual-Sync and FM * 6-way multi-mode filter with 12/18/24 dB lowpass * Patch panel for external CV / gate control * Velocity routing matrix with 11 goals * 3 LFOs, 2 with one-shot function and reset * Suggested retail price: XXX, - € DOMINION X is the new synth from MFB. It combines the advantages of analog sound production, storability and modular patch options. With improved circuitry, advanced features and a new design DOMINION X is the first among a new class MFB.

CLICK FOR MORE »

MFB Microzwerg Semi Modular

via this auction
"The Microzwerg not only bridges the gap between Nanozwerg and Kraftzwerg. Due to its dual multimode-filter, it also offers an individual signal-path with specific sound potential. The Microzwerg's numerous patch connections are simply inviting to be modulated by our flexible step-sequencer Urzwerg or to interact with the multifunctional Megazwerg.

Individually operated and due to its dual oscillators and dual multimode-filter, the Microzwerg offers a lot more than typical analogue basses and lead sounds. Prepare yourself for some special timbres. The signal path and modulations are quickly reconfigured using a few patch chords with the result of an enormous boost in sonic variety. Combined with other members of MFB's Zwerg synthesizer family or even a modular system, the Microzwerg's possibilities grow further.

Both oscillators offer triangle, saw tooth and rectangle waveform shapes. Where oscillator 1 also offers a needle impulse, VCO 2 has a built-in noise generator. VCO 2 can be detuned by plus minus one octave in reference to VCO 1. Both oscillators can also be synced, using a patch connection. In addition, the separate output of VCO 2 can be used to modulate the filter. Finally, ring modulation is possible in combination with Megazwerg, where the ring modulated output can be fed back into Microzwerg.

The 2 state-variable multimode-filters run with 12 dB slope per octave and offer lo-, hi- and bandpass-modes as well as notch-filtering. The filters are prewired in series to increase the slope when used in same operation mode. Here, the slope is variable because both cutoff-controls can be shifted against each other using the slope control. Combining a lo- and hipass-filter result in a variable band pass with adjustable bandwidth and individually controllable resonances. When preferred, a parallel routing is possible using a patch connection, too. In this case, the Microzwerg allows two separate shifted bandpass-filters, notch-filtering with variable bandwidth or a combination of bandpass-filter with followed lo- or hipass-filter. Resonance can reach up to self-oscillation for both filters. The cutoff-frequencies are manually controlled simultaneously or by envelopes. They can be shifted against each other using the space-control. Modulations by LFO or CV can address either filter 1 or both filters.

A simple patch from Key CV to the contour- or mod-input can achieve pitch-dependent cutoff-frequency control. Because both filters offer independent in- and outputs, the Microzwerg is also destined to be used as an effective dual-filter for external sound sources.

The ADSR envelope is internally prewired to control the filters' cutoff-frequency. The Megazwerg or any modular system can jump in via patch chords whenever a second envelope is needed.

The 2 LFO offers four waveform shapes each and a one-shot-function, where the selected waveform is played only once after a gate-trigger, thus imitating a simple envelope that might be used for pitch or VCA control. LFO 2 includes a sample & hold.

Internal modulation wirings offer LFO control over the filters' cutoff as well as the oscillators' pitch or VCO 2's pulse width. LFO 2's speed can be modulated by an external control voltage, allowing increasing or decreasing the speed by a factor of 30. Using this feature, the Microzwerg is capable of extreme slow and fast modulations.

The control signals of the envelope and both LFOs are available as CV-outputs and can therefore be used to control other functions of the Microzwerg as well as in other analogue synthesizers and modular systems.

The signal-path VCO 1/2-VCF 1/2-VCA as well as the common main modulations is internally prewired, so that the Microzwerg can be played immediately. All further routings are created using the patch jacks. These can be used or controlled by the Microzwerg itself or any compatible external device.

The Microzwerg can be controlled by MIDI from any compatible keyboard or DAW. Note commands are received as well as pitch-wheel (+/- 2 semitones) and modulation-wheel data, the latter controlling the filter's cutoff frequency. "

Musikmesse: MFB MEGAZWERG and MICROZWERG

via mfberlin.de

"* semi-modular system with ten sections
* analogue VCO with analogue ring modulator
* 12dB/oct. multimode-filter
* built-in Digital Delay
* modulation-sequencer
* AHDSR-envelope with loop option
* MSRP: 480, - Euro

Although MEGAZWERG and its many useful functions are meant to serve as an expansion to MFB’s KRAFTZWERG or any analogue modular-system, MEGAZWERG also serves as an independent full-featured synthesizer. Its ten sections can be used individually or combined.

A brief overview to the sections of MEGAZWERG:

The oscillator offers triangle, saw tooth and rectangle waveform shapes. Its pitch can be set over an octave range using a trim-pot. Pitch is controlled by its CV-input using sequencers or keyboards. The output is prewired to the Y-input of the ring modulator, which is built analogue unlike the unit found in KRAFTZWERG. The ring modulator may also be used with two external signals.

The state-variable multimode-filter runs with 12dB slope per octave and offers Lo-, Hi- and Bandpass-modes as well as notch-filtering and resonance up to self-oscillation. Both, cutoff and resonance can be modulated using dedicated CV-inputs. In addition, a pitch-dependent cutoff-frequency control can be achieved using the key follow function. Key follow is prewired to key-CV respectively MIDI-pitch.

The envelope generator offers Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain and Release stages. Besides its normal mode, the first three stages can also be looped with an active gate-signal, and then followed by the release stage. This section also contains a VCA that serves as CV-controllable audio-output for MEGAZWERG. The envelope is prewired to the CV-input of the VCA.

The onboard 12-bit-Digital-Delay does not only create echo-effects. Its read-out-speed can be varied over a two-octave-range manually or by CV. In addition, there is a freeze function that sets the effect signal to last endlessly. Send and return jacks are provided to insert any module into the delay’s feedback-path, just like a filter or a ring modulator.

The modulation-sequencer serves to create simple, adjustable rhythmic modulations of two, three or four steps in length. Each step has a dedicated control to set the according control voltage. The sequence tempo can be adjusted with the sequence or follow the clock-input.

The dual Glide section offers two independent delay/lag units with different characteristics. You may use these to smooth the steps of the modulation-sequence or create portamento glides.

Two attenuators are available in the Dual-Attenuator-Section. In excess of limiting audio- and control-signals, these units can also serve as CV-sources. With the input not being patched, the output sends a fixed control voltage of up to 8V. This can be used to increase the maximum speed of KRAFTZWERG’s LFO or set the VCO-pulse width to a constant value.

The mixer section offers three inputs, where only inputs 1 and 2 are variable in gain.

Two multiples allow doubling or tripling CV- or audio-signals. Essential, where one LFO needs to modular two or three targets.

The signal-path VCO-VCF-VCA as well as envelope control over the VCA is internally prewired, so that MEGAZWERG can be played immediately. All further routings are created using the patch jacks. These can be used or controlled by MEGAZWERG itself or any compatible external device.

MFB’s MEGAZWERG has the following dimensions: 310 x 165 x 38/72 mm.

External power supply included."

"* semi-modular analogue synthesizer
* dual oscillator, dual multimode-filter
* separate inputs/outputs for both filters
* 18 patch connections in signal chain
* two LFOs with „One Shot“-function
* CV/Gate and MIDI control
* MSRP: 320,- Euro

MICROZWERG not only bridges the gap between NANOZWERG and KRAFTZWERG. Due to its dual multimode-filter, it also offers an individual signal-path with specific sound potential. MICROZWERG’s numerous patch connections are simply inviting to be modulated by our flexible step-sequencer URZWERG or to interact with the multifunctional MEGAZWERG.

Individually operated and due to its dual oscillators and dual multimode-filter, MICROZWERG offers a lot more than typical analogue basses and lead sounds. Prepare yourself for some special timbres. The signal path and modulations are quickly reconfigured using a few patch chords with the result of an enormous boost in sonic variety. Combined with other members of MFB’s ZWERG synthesizer family or even a modular system, MICROZWERG’s possibilities grow further.

A brief overview to the sections of MICROZWERG:

Both oscillators offer triangle, saw tooth and rectangle waveform shapes. Where oscillator 1 also offers a needle impulse, VCO 2 has a built-in noise generator. VCO 2 can be detuned by plus minus one octave in reference to VCO 1. Both oscillators can also be synced, using a patch connection. In addition, the separate output of VCO 2 can be used to modulate the filter. Finally, ring modulation is possible in combination with MEGAZWERG, where the ring modulated output can be fed back into MICROZWERG.

The two state-variable multimode-filters run with 12dB slope per octave and offer lo-, hi- and bandpass-modes as well as notch-filtering. The filters are prewired in series to increase the slope when used in same operation mode. Here, the slope is variable because both cutoff-controls can be shifted against each other using the slope control. Combining a lo- and hipass-filter result in a variable band pass with adjustable bandwidth and individually controllable resonances. When preferred, a parallel routing is possible using a patch connection, too. In this case, MICROZWERG allows two separate shifted bandpass-filters, notch-filtering with variable bandwidth or a combination of bandpass-filter with followed lo- or hipass-filter. Resonance can reach up to self-oscillation for both filters. The cutoff-frequencies are manually controlled simultaneously or by envelopes. They can be shifted against each other using the space-control. Modulations by LFO or CV can address either filter 1 or both filters.

A simple patch from Key CV to the contour- or mod-input can achieve pitch-dependent cutoff-frequency control. Because both filters offer independent in- and outputs, MICROZWERG is also destined to be used as an effective dual-filter for external sound sources.

The ADSR envelope is internally prewired to control the filters’ cutoff-frequency. MEGAZWERG or any modular system can jump in via patch chords whenever a second envelope is needed.

The two LFO offers four waveform shapes each and a one-shot-function, where the selected waveform is played only once after a gate-trigger, thus imitating a simple envelope that might be used for pitch or VCA control. LFO 2 includes a sample & hold.

Internal modulation wirings offer LFO control over the filters’ cutoff as well as the oscillators’ pitch or VCO 2’s pulse width. LFO 2’s speed can be modulated by an external control voltage, allowing increasing or decreasing the speed by a factor of 30. Using this feature, MICROZWERG is capable of extreme slow and fast modulations.

The control signals of the envelope and both LFOs are available as CV-outputs and can therefore be used to control other functions of MICROZWERG as well as in other analogue synthesizers and modular systems.

The signal-path VCO 1/2-VCF 1/2-VCA as well as the common main modulations is internally prewired, so that MICROZWERG can be played immediately. All further routings are created using the patch jacks. These can be used or controlled by MICROZWERG itself or any compatible external device.

MICROZWERG can be controlled by MIDI from any compatible keyboard or DAW. Note commands are received as well as pitch-wheel (+/- 2 semitones) and modulation-wheel data, the latter controlling the filter’s cutoff frequency.

MFB’s MICROZWERG has the following dimensions: 175 x 125 x 38/72 mm.

External power supply included."

Also see:
MFB-URZWERG Full Details
MFB-NANOZWERG Full Details
and this post for more pics

Remember to click on the Musikmesse label for more announcements.

via Justin

MFB MICROZWERG and MEGAZWERG

via Giles Ward on the AH list.

New MFB products coming in addition to the MFB URZWERG and the MFB NANOZWERG

MICROZWERG (Lieferbar ab Mitte Juli/available mid of July)
Analoger Synth mit 2xVCO, 2xLFO,2x12dB Multifilter, VCA, ADSR,Noise, Patchfeld

MEGAZWERG (Lieferbar ab Mitte Juni/available mid of June)
Modulare Erweiterung (VCO, VCF, VCA, ADSR, Delay, Mixer, Glide, Mod.Sequenzer etc.)

You can see a draft drawing of the MEGAZWERG here.

MFB MEGAZWERG

via sequencer.de

Googlish:
"* Semimodular system with ten sections
* Analog VCO with analog ring modulator
* 12 dB multimode filter
* Digital Delay
* Modulation Sequencer
* AHDSR envelope with loop function
* Recommended Retail Price 345, - Euro

Although the MEGA DWARF with its many useful functions as an extension for the KRAFTZWERG or analog modular systems was designed, it is also an independent synths with a full sound production. Its ten sections can be used either in combination or singly werden.Hier an overview of the sections of the MEGA DWARF: The oscillator has the waveforms triangle, sawtooth and square. He can vote with a Tune-trimmer than + / - one octave, and are played on the CV input via a sequencer or keyboard. The output is internally connected to the input of the ring modulator. The ring modulator, which is in contrast to KRAFTZWERG ring modulator analogous structure, may have also used separately for two external signals werden.Das 12 dB multimode filter, state-variable) on operating low-, band-and high-pass and notch (band stop. The response can be to regulate the oscillation. The cutoff frequency and resonance can be modulated via the CV inputs. Also can be done through Key follow a pitch-dependent opening of the filter, this function is internal with the Key CV or MIDI pitch verbunden.Die envelope has five phases: Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain and Release. In addition to the normal operating mode, the envelope can be looped over the first three phases, as long as a gate signal is. Thereafter, the envelope fades on release. In this section, is also housed a simple VCA, which acts as a CV-controllable audio output of the DWARF MEGA. The envelope signal is generated internally to the CV input of the VCA verbunden.Das 12-bit digital delay echo effect, not only simple but may change via a regulator or CV control the readout speed in an area of about two octaves. In addition, there is a freeze function, frozen with the effect signal can be endlessly reproduced. Send and return on another module, conceived as a filter or a ring modulator, ingrained in the Feedbackweg werden.de modulation sequencer is designed for simple, rhythmic modulations and can generate an adjustable pattern of two, three or four steps. Each step has determined its own regulator of the CV value. The pace can be set on the sequencer itself, or specified via the clock input werden.Die Dual Glide section offers two independent delay units with different characteristics. This can for example the steps of the modulation sequencer smoothed or portamento generated werden.Die two dual attenuator attenuator section not only allow a limited level of audio and control signals, but also act as a CV source. If the input is not patched, is an output control voltage output of up to 8 V. Thus for example can the maximum speed of the LFO KRAFTZWERG increased or the pulse width of the VCO at a specific value to constant change werden.de mixer has three inputs, which are regulated only inputs 1 and 2 can along the two multiples can be doubled CV and audio signals or triple. Useful if for example an LFO two or three goals simultaneously modulate signaling soll.Der VCO-VCF-VCA and the VCA Hüllkurvensteuerung are internally pre-wired, so that the MEGA DWARF can be played directly. All other used compounds are produced on the patch jacks, and can contain from MEGA DWARF itself and from external devices, or driven from werden.de MEGA DWARF has dimensions of 310 x 165 x 38/72 mm. The scope of supply includes the power adapter."

http://www.mfberlin.de