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Mefistophelees

Is the MFB Kraftzwerg compatible with eurorack voltages?

i.e. can I plug the oscillator and other outs directly into eurorack modules (and vice versa) without amplifying them?

exper · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:40 pm Post subject:

Yep. There are just a few MFB "quirks". First, the LFOs reset on the falling slope of a trigger, so if you want it to be in time, you'll need to invert the trigger. The oscillators are pretty quiet, especially in triangle mode. Taking the individual outs seems to be a little louder. The envelopes need a pretty strong signal to trigger. I've had to boost or use a comparator to get it to gate with some sources. Other than that, its pretty great. I love mine, and I don't think I'd likely sell it. The LFOs and triple oscillator are worth it alone.

nikmis · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:07 pm Post subject:

the kraftzwerg is eurorack, just mounted in a funny plastic box.

you can even buy it as a eurorack module, minus the power and midi
http://www.mfberlin.de/Produkte/Module/KRAFTZWERG/KRAFTZWERGe/kraftzwe rge.html

FetidEye · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 3:30 am Post subject:

you can order a eurorack frontplate even. smile

mail mfb. cost = 20,-

exper · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 6:26 am Post subject:

FetidEye · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 3:28 pm Post subject:

multiples are not exactly wasted space
and you can buy longer flatcables

and it fits in a skiff

exper · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 3:55 pm Post subject:

Those weren't really complaints so much as FYI. The ribbons could easily be solved by getting a flying busboard cable. And the holes for the mult are empty. If I could DIY, I would make some. Or even put in a passive ring mod or something like that.

Mefistophelees · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:10 am Post subject:

OK, thanks all.

My modular is primarily for sound processing and I was thinking of getting the desktop Kraftzwerg as a "companion synth". It's mainly for the oscillator outs but the other modules will be useful as well.

Have to be in a while though, building a modular quickly does not do the bank balance any good!