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fzik « Small, but a big sound! »
Published on 12/09/12 at 02:37Desktop synth, monophonic - Analog. SED version not in my case.
4 banks of 32 sounds.
Not "effects.
Three MIDI jacks, one jack input, 1 output jack and the adapter.
There are on top of checklists CV (3 for 3 VCOs - 1 Gate - 1 FM VCO - 1 Sync - 1 Mixer - 1 VCF - VCA 1)
His side:
3 + VCO modulation FM
1 Noise and Input Ext.
1 multimode filter (LP 24, LP 18, LP 12, LP 12, 12 Notch and 12 HP)
2 LFO
2 ADSR
1 Glide
Feedback
Side look, he's cute, with its wood blank. The frame is made of metal (thin but robust), the bottom plate is plastic.
The knobs are not too thin (far better than the Mopho Kb), and the spacing does not bother me too much. I can handle without problem, Cutoff and Resonance. But those who have big fingers may feel cramped.
UTILIZATION
The layout of the control panel is well done.
Two knobs on the left side of the screen allow access to certain parameters, such as MIDI or preset banks eg. (A sort of menu, somehow). You should know that each time we change a parameter or preset via this menu, you must press "Enter" to confirm the change.
The manual consists of two A4 sheets, in German (in my case, because purchased via a German site). Therefore, very little information.
The English version of the site MFB, and provided a little more with some drawings.
Anyway, as everything is available on the control panel, there is not much need the manual!
The sound editing is very simple. Everything you need is right next finger. No need to dig through menus (this is the advantage of pure analog).
SOUNDS
Sound! Then there is the big sound, very powerful and with a very strong presence. In a mix, I think it will get noticed without problem ('ll have to contain, so it does not take up all the space in relation to other sounds).
Compared to my Mopho Kb, the sound is much broader and far, the Dominium-x. The Mopho has no power (especially in the bass. Here it is impressive).
CSOs are good, but do not have old analog on hand to compare (with VCO), I can not give advice.
Noise filter is the fine, and feedback, allows "dirty" the sound a bit, while giving it more presence.
Filters are really good. The difference between 24.18 and 12db LP, is quite subtle.
The 12db 24db BP and HP play their role. Notch is difficult to define. At the beginning of the opening, it looks like the HP, but it does not filter as above.
The ADSR is very good, and can work well on her. Again, no older analos, to compare with what was done before.
OVERALL OPINION
I've had two days!
I have not tried (hard to find in my area). I trust the people of the forum, and those of MFB. What I have read on the net, and demos listenable.
What I love is the sound! And then have instant control.
Least, for the moment, there is not.
Quality / price is a bargain, in view of the proposed arrangement and the sound is coming out.
Overall, I'm not disappointed with my choice. This is still a gem sound.
4 banks of 32 sounds.
Not "effects.
Three MIDI jacks, one jack input, 1 output jack and the adapter.
There are on top of checklists CV (3 for 3 VCOs - 1 Gate - 1 FM VCO - 1 Sync - 1 Mixer - 1 VCF - VCA 1)
His side:
3 + VCO modulation FM
1 Noise and Input Ext.
1 multimode filter (LP 24, LP 18, LP 12, LP 12, 12 Notch and 12 HP)
2 LFO
2 ADSR
1 Glide
Feedback
Side look, he's cute, with its wood blank. The frame is made of metal (thin but robust), the bottom plate is plastic.
The knobs are not too thin (far better than the Mopho Kb), and the spacing does not bother me too much. I can handle without problem, Cutoff and Resonance. But those who have big fingers may feel cramped.
UTILIZATION
The layout of the control panel is well done.
Two knobs on the left side of the screen allow access to certain parameters, such as MIDI or preset banks eg. (A sort of menu, somehow). You should know that each time we change a parameter or preset via this menu, you must press "Enter" to confirm the change.
The manual consists of two A4 sheets, in German (in my case, because purchased via a German site). Therefore, very little information.
The English version of the site MFB, and provided a little more with some drawings.
Anyway, as everything is available on the control panel, there is not much need the manual!
The sound editing is very simple. Everything you need is right next finger. No need to dig through menus (this is the advantage of pure analog).
SOUNDS
Sound! Then there is the big sound, very powerful and with a very strong presence. In a mix, I think it will get noticed without problem ('ll have to contain, so it does not take up all the space in relation to other sounds).
Compared to my Mopho Kb, the sound is much broader and far, the Dominium-x. The Mopho has no power (especially in the bass. Here it is impressive).
CSOs are good, but do not have old analog on hand to compare (with VCO), I can not give advice.
Noise filter is the fine, and feedback, allows "dirty" the sound a bit, while giving it more presence.
Filters are really good. The difference between 24.18 and 12db LP, is quite subtle.
The 12db 24db BP and HP play their role. Notch is difficult to define. At the beginning of the opening, it looks like the HP, but it does not filter as above.
The ADSR is very good, and can work well on her. Again, no older analos, to compare with what was done before.
OVERALL OPINION
I've had two days!
I have not tried (hard to find in my area). I trust the people of the forum, and those of MFB. What I have read on the net, and demos listenable.
What I love is the sound! And then have instant control.
Least, for the moment, there is not.
Quality / price is a bargain, in view of the proposed arrangement and the sound is coming out.
Overall, I'm not disappointed with my choice. This is still a gem sound.