MFB Tanzbar Analogue Drum Computer

Condition: Very good (home use only)

Year: 2010s

Made in Germany

Description

The MFB Tanzbar Analogue Drum Computer provides 14 analogue percussion instruments and can also be used as an analogue bass synthesizer which can also produce melodic structures with its step sequencer and adjustable parameters. The Tanzbar Analogue Drum Computer delivers authentic analogue sound which many search for in a drum machine.

The Tanzbar’s built-in step sequencer will inspire both production and live performance sessions with its capability of storing up to 144 patterns, as well as all parameters being tweakable on-the-fly and recorded per step. The fill function allows for patterns to be chained for longer periods, and every pattern provides A/B variations which can be selected manually or automatically. There are 16 flame and roll-variations available and the step length is adjustable for every instrument which provides simple polyrhythmic creations. Step sequencing amounts available are 32 steps, 16 steps, as well as 16 and 8 triplet steps, with a shuffle control which can be used on a global or per instrument basis. There is also a nifty bend function which creates glides and LFO type sweeps for bass drum 1/2, snare drum and toms 2/3.

The Tanzbar can also be used to operate external instruments with its CV/Gate outputs, of which one is used to control dynamics from a third CV output. The CV/Gate sequencer has a range of three octaves and is programmable. In terms of ins and outs, there is one MIDI out, two MIDI ins, stereo ¼” jack output and 12 individual ¼” jack outputs. The Tanzbar provides a solid analogue audio experience and is built road-ready with its rugged body, ensuring its longevity.

The MFB Tanzbar Analogue Drum Computer features include:

- Analogue drum machine with 16 instruments in total

- MIDI/CV/Gate capability including 3 CV, 2 Gate channels

- Differing step lengths per instrument

- Editable accent and pitch/bend parameters

- 144 storable patterns with A/B variations, fill function to chain various patterns

- Roll and flam

- Individual and global swing/quantization

- Recording parameters per step

- MIDI and clock sync, MIDI dump

-12 individual ¼” jack outputs

- Stereo ¼” jack output

- MIDI in1/in2/out

- Metal body with wood side panels

- Dimension: 330 x 170 x 60 mm

Including original box.