Cryptowen Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 I was only planning on buying string instruments this year, but I have some spare change in my gear fund so I was tossing around the idea of getting another synth. I'm currently looking at an MFB Microzwerg. Anyone here use one? I like the Youtube demos I've heard, & I bet I could get some interesting sounds hooking it up with my MS-10's patchbay, but it would be good to hear comments from people who've actually tried one out. I was also considering one of those old Soviet synths that are always on Ebay, but they seem a bit untrustworthy. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Cryptowen's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 not used a microzwerg, but have a synthlite II and love it. build quality is poor, sound quality is poor, but despite this I still love the thing. great for acid noises, bleeps and squelches and sounds very analogue and raw. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/#findComment-1441034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXIMUS MISCHIEF Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 micro zerg Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide MAXIMUS MISCHIEF's signature Hide all signatures official sup barnstar of coolness Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/#findComment-1441991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 get a Mopho dude Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/#findComment-1442042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 On 10/21/2010 at 8:33 PM, soundwave said: get a Mopho dude not this Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/#findComment-1442050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptowen Posted October 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 On 10/21/2010 at 8:33 PM, soundwave said: get a Mopho dude I was thinking something with more modular capabilities, seeing as I already have one semi-modular synth. Some day I want to get into building my own full-blown modules, but for the time being synths with holes in them is what I'm looking at. I'm also looking at getting some really 80s/Fairlight CMI sounding digital synths (I'm probably in the minority here, but I actually like how those sound as much as analog beeps & boops), but but probably not until further down the road. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Cryptowen's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/#findComment-1442077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 On 10/21/2010 at 9:31 PM, Cryptowen said: On 10/21/2010 at 8:33 PM, soundwave said: get a Mopho dude I was thinking something with more modular capabilities, seeing as I already have one semi-modular synth. Some day I want to get into building my own full-blown modules, but for the time being synths with holes in them is what I'm looking at. I'm also looking at getting some really 80s/Fairlight CMI sounding digital synths (I'm probably in the minority here, but I actually like how those sound as much as analog beeps & boops), but but probably not until further down the road. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/#findComment-1442090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureimage Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 On 10/21/2010 at 9:31 PM, Cryptowen said: I'm also looking at getting some really 80s/Fairlight CMI sounding digital synths (I'm probably in the minority here, but I actually like how those sound as much as analog beeps & boops), but but probably not until further down the road. Second hand: The business Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide futureimage's signature Hide all signatures New Future Image album, Definite Complex, out now!FUTURE IMAGE RECORDS Future Image Definite ComplexIntelligent Dasein Sound Experiments #1papertiger harmonizing the seamsP/R/P/E The Speed of RevolutionWilliam S. Braintree This is StoryKaleid Machines Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/#findComment-1447100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptowen Posted November 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Bought a Microzwerg, had it arrive today. Can't actually try it out yet, though, because I don't have the proper North American adapter for it. Same thing happened last year when I bought an MFB-522, & I ended up having to get a power supply on Ebay. At the moment my techno making set-up is computer -(midi out)> mixer -(midi out)> Kenton midi converter -(CV out)> MS-10 computer -(midi out)> mixer -(midi out)> Kenton midi converter -(midi through)> MFB-522 There's no midi through on the MFB stuff, so I'm either going to have to switch up the drum machine & the synth a lot or hook up the Microzwerg to the CV/trigger outs on the MS-10 & have it play the same notes. Or just buy some midi splitter cable. Edited November 18, 2010 by Cryptowen Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Cryptowen's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/#findComment-1459437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 MFB-522 + Microzwerg + MS-10 = Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/#findComment-1459456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptowen Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Got the adapter, gave the synth a spin: http://soundcloud.com/cryptowen/mfb-microzwerg-test I like it. It sounds like pulsating green gelatin. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Cryptowen's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/#findComment-1461150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 wow that sounds really nice. How much did you pay for it? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/#findComment-1461628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptowen Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 ^I paid 350 Euros, which included shipping to Canada. I think if you actually live in Europe it costs a bit more for some reason. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Cryptowen's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/#findComment-1461644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Blanket Fort Collapse Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 On 11/22/2010 at 3:26 PM, slightlydrybeans said: wow that sounds really nice. QFT Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/60727-mfb-microzwerg/#findComment-1461650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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