WinningDays

MFB Nanozwerg: Raw, Expressive, Immediate

Published on 05/11/25 at 12:37

I bought the MFB Nanozwerg after owning a MFB 522, and when I was starting to get a bit tired of my Behringer Crave — a nice synth, but a bit too tame in character. The contrast was immediate.

What drew me in right away was the workflow. Programming is super intuitive, with a panel layout that makes it easy for both beginners and more experienced users. The sound character is very distinctive, yet flexible enough to fit different moods: I can get percussive sequences, calm melodies, or conversely, some truly aggressive lines, all without ever feeling like I'm forcing the machine. The sub blend, in particular, is really well designed and adds depth to the sound.

There are a few...…

I bought the MFB Nanozwerg after owning a MFB 522, and when I was starting to get a bit tired of my Behringer Crave — a nice synth, but a bit too tame in character. The contrast was immediate.

What drew me in right away was the workflow. Programming is super intuitive, with a panel layout that makes it easy for both beginners and more experienced users. The sound character is very distinctive, yet flexible enough to fit different moods: I can get percussive sequences, calm melodies, or conversely, some truly aggressive lines, all without ever feeling like I'm forcing the machine. The sub blend, in particular, is really well designed and adds depth to the sound.

There are a few less-than-perfect details. The overall construction is solid, but the on/off button tends to come off easily, and from talking to other users, it seems like this is a fairly common issue. The potentiometers are very responsive... sometimes too much so. This can lead to imprecise adjustments, but it’s also part of its raw charm.

For the price, I honestly can't find anything to fault. It’s a living, versatile machine with a real identity.

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Tapeteaser

small but tough

Published on 03/19/13 at 02:10

(This content has been automatically translated from French)

Modular monophonic synthesizer semi
1 vco with his sub-oscillator, lfo 1, 1 adsr, 1 multimode filter 12dB / octave.

UTILIZATION

It can hardly be more fun and educational. Perfect to initiate synthesis.
He looks limited but we go more one feels in respect to the ingenuity of the designer.
it is semi modular so you can connect to other modules via analog inputs cv, one for each module (vca / vco / lfo / adsr) plus an outlet for the lfo can therefore connect the lfo out at leisure in cv in the little beast and even multiply its possibilities.
One knob per function, one can hardly do better, the buttons are a little close to each other without it being really annoying, it's just...…

Modular monophonic synthesizer semi
1 vco with his sub-oscillator, lfo 1, 1 adsr, 1 multimode filter 12dB / octave.

UTILIZATION

It can hardly be more fun and educational. Perfect to initiate synthesis.
He looks limited but we go more one feels in respect to the ingenuity of the designer.
it is semi modular so you can connect to other modules via analog inputs cv, one for each module (vca / vco / lfo / adsr) plus an outlet for the lfo can therefore connect the lfo out at leisure in cv in the little beast and even multiply its possibilities.
One knob per function, one can hardly do better, the buttons are a little close to each other without it being really annoying, it's just a blow to take, with the index finger and thumb knobs on top of it Password nickel.

SOUNDS

You are responsible for resulting sounds, screaming lead the self-oscillating bass perfectly round, through the keyboard sounds very classy guy prophet, to 220 euros, the total feet. So yes it is monophonic, for agreements oblige you to record track after track, but they will blend perfectly and that you will work your contrapuntal technique.

Use mode FilterBox is a good tool production, and you will discover the magic filters on audio sources, ideal for muscle snare, then obviously there are much better on the market in the genre FilterBox (shermann, chippman) but you soon realize the usefulness of such goodies.

OVERALL OPINION

I for 1 year, I'll buy another in case he passes away.
Educational, versatile, powerful, intuitive, little wonder that I highly recommend.

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houseboy

Published on 10/01/12 at 18:37

(This content has been automatically translated from French)

analog expander, ultra simple, and effective.

basses, leads, acid, percussion .. he can do anything

UTILIZATION

there is no easier to handle. if you know how to use a synth, we find the desired sound in 30 seconds.

against by the German manual is provided .. German. English is on the site.

SOUNDS

the osc and filters have a tendency aggressive and noisy, but there are also sounds muffled and warm looking. all this reminds me of the prophet.

but it is of analog and sounds: sounds huge potato, I'm fine.

OVERALL OPINION

I for 1 year, I tried many other analog or digital synth. technical level, the nanozwerg not show much .. okay. but it sounds really good, it's alive,...…

analog expander, ultra simple, and effective.

basses, leads, acid, percussion .. he can do anything

UTILIZATION

there is no easier to handle. if you know how to use a synth, we find the desired sound in 30 seconds.

against by the German manual is provided .. German. English is on the site.

SOUNDS

the osc and filters have a tendency aggressive and noisy, but there are also sounds muffled and warm looking. all this reminds me of the prophet.

but it is of analog and sounds: sounds huge potato, I'm fine.

OVERALL OPINION

I for 1 year, I tried many other analog or digital synth. technical level, the nanozwerg not show much .. okay. but it sounds really good, it's alive, warm, organic, dynamic .. everything that has not a vst ..

then yes, I'd recommend it.

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Ptilou

Compact and reliable

Published on 08/03/12 at 05:47

(This content has been automatically translated from French)

Compact and very small ... almost in laptop bag ...

UTILIZATION

Solid design and practical hacking. Easily usable even without plunging immediately into the user manual ...

SOUNDS

A synth that hums and granule well well ... when you put it on an audio output quality It is impressive for its size and its compact side! Makes you want to tweak and edit in all directions ...

OVERALL OPINION

I am not a specialist of the analog. But I tried this tool throughout an evening with a friend. Convinced by the sound and the simplicity of the object. Ideal introduction to the synthesis of mono and probably even more ... Nice tool! …

Compact and very small ... almost in laptop bag ...

UTILIZATION

Solid design and practical hacking. Easily usable even without plunging immediately into the user manual ...

SOUNDS

A synth that hums and granule well well ... when you put it on an audio output quality It is impressive for its size and its compact side! Makes you want to tweak and edit in all directions ...

OVERALL OPINION

I am not a specialist of the analog. But I tried this tool throughout an evening with a friend. Convinced by the sound and the simplicity of the object. Ideal introduction to the synthesis of mono and probably even more ... Nice tool!

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