General
The MFB-501 Pro is an advanced re-issue of our model MFB-501. It has been
expanded by adding the claps from our model MFB-401 as well as by eight
sample-slots. The MFB-501 Pro’s sequencer can be programmed step by step with
individual parameter settings per step. Thanks to its complete MIDI-
implementation, the unit may as well be used as a sound module.
Setup
Connect the power supply that comes with the MFB-501 Pro to the Mini-USB-
jack. Alternatively, the unit can be powered from a power bank.
Connect the input
MIDI In
to a keyboard or sequencer. Sound output is possible
from a stereo output (TRS, 6.3 mm)) and a headphone output (3.5 mm).
To avoid faulty operation, please exactly follow the button combinations in the
sequence described to carry out the functions of the unit.
Sounds
Available are eight analog instruments which can be edited using these parameters:
1.
BD
Bass Drum
Pitch, Decay, Attack, Level
2.
SD
Snare Drum
Pitch, Decay, Noise Level, Level
3.
CP
Clap
Decay, Attack, Level
4.
TT
Tom
Pitch, Decay, Attack, Level
5.
BO
Bongo
Pitch, Decay, Attack, Level
6.
CL
Claves
Pitch, Decay, Attack, Level
7.
CY
Cymbal
Pitch, Decay, Mix Noise/Metal, Level
8.
HH
Hi-hat
Pitch, Decay, Mix Noise/Metal, Level
In addition, there are eight sample-slots which are addressed by dedicated
sequencer tracks which can be edited in pitch and decay each.
Each slot
can use
one of 16 samples respectively load one of 128 samples. The selection is carried
out from the sound settings.
Sample1
Bass Drum
Sample2
Snare/Rim
Sample3
Clap
Sample4
Tom/Conga
Sample5
Tom/Bongo
Sample6
Clave/Crash
Sample7
Ride
Sample8
Hi-hat
In each sample category, the 16th sample can be swapped for a user defined
sample-sound via USB. The sample transfer is done using a terminal software from
a Windows computer. You will find a dedicated operating manual for this
procedure on the MFB website.
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