Now MFB presents a semi-modular synth, too - the Kraftzwerg. 37 patch points allow for interconnecting the Kraftzwerg into modular synths. The faceplate layout is classic, clear and comprehensible. The single components of the synth are pre-patched internally what gives you the ability to play the unit instantly without patching and to have fun from the beginning. All internal connections can be diconnected by using patch cords and can be re-arranged as desired.
The many patch points give endless possibilities and allow use of the single components in many ways.

Semi-modular analog synthsizer in desktop format. It has a dual LFO, analog triple VCO, 24dB lowpass filter, VCA, two envelopes and aMIDI-CV interface.
The LFOs can crossmodulate each othr and the first LFO also gives sample & hold. The filter has an additional feedback parameter and the envelope generators are of AHDSR type with an additional HOLD stage.
The MIDI-CV interface is connected internally to the VCOs, the filter and the envlopes and gives additionally control voltage sockets for note, gate, pich bend wheel and modulation wheel.

Each sub-module of the Kraftzwerg has numerous inputs and outputs for audio signals and control voltages, so best have a close look on the product picture. Just click the thumbnail in the middle for a high-resolution picture.

Reviews german:
> KEYS 11/2008 von Ulf Kaiser
> Synthesizer Magazn 11/2008

>de-bug 05/2008 von Benjamin Weiss

review dutch:

>Interface 12/2008

Black plastic desktop housing with black faceplate; Weight ca.880g; dimensions: 315x 165 x 38-72mm; external wall-wart type power supply.

here are more information from the manufacture available

Berlin based Manfred Fricke has been building not only electronic music instruments since the early 1980ies but also provided video artists with tools. His musical products are a successful combination of analog sound, lots of features in little space and with an unbelievable value for money. That applies to his new doepfer compatible modules in Eurorack format, too.

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Last Edit: 2009-06-02