MFB Step 64 sequencer and Synthesizers.com modular

Short demo of an MFB-Step 64 sequencing a Dotcom modular. The Step 64 is a nice little and inexspensive step sequencer with both midi and cv/gate outputs.

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• analog
• sequencer
• mfb
• step
• 64
• synthesizers.com
• modular
• electronic

[captainjc2007]

also wondering what the octave range of the note knob is. is it adjustable? on the maq16 you can choose between 3 and 5 octaves. i assume it's quantized right? thanks!

[birbabirbabirba]

@captainjc2007 hi, i consider it the best stepsequencer in the low price range. 2 years of intensive use and it's still workin reliably. the steps are quantized and go 5 octaves (C1 > D6). you can select more at one at once, all simultaneously and so on... i use it on a basic level but you can do subtle things with it. i suggest you dowload the manual from the manufacturers website (goggle "mfb berlin") to see what is possible with it.

[onnolab]

how did you make the keyboard send the note message to the sequencer?

[birbabirbabirba]

@onnolab i think it simply was keyboard midi out > step64 midi in or in reverse order sequencer midi out > keyboard midi in and then keyboard midi out > modular midi in, one of those combinations... sorry but i can't remember it exactly

[rudyvanos]

Sorry I am a beginner, but I had some questions. Basically the Step64 doesn't make sounds by itselfs but controls other instruments right? Can I use both midi and CV/gate at the same time? For example could I sync the clock with the mfb 522 AND control a nanozwerg over CV to make some melody in sync at the same time?

Thanks!!!

Because that is what I want to do.

[birbabirbabirba]

@rudyvanos hi, yes the step64 only generates midi and/or cv/gate signals and you can use them at the same time;. i think the sync with the 522 and another synth like the nanozwerg will work, but i can't confirm this 100%.... i suggest you download the manuals of these machines fron the manufacturer's website (google: "MFB Berlin")

[invalidbuffalo]

Nice rack.

[kellyssa3]

Hello. What do you think about this sequencer? It's good for making some easier different loop. Thanks for advance

[captainjc2007]

@birbabirbabirba ah ok. i suppose you get used to it, but i have had some frustrating moments with that so far.

[birbabirbabirba]

@captainjc2007 hi captain, yes, if you change the notes while the sequencer is running, you always have to save the sequence before your stop the sequencer

[captainjc2007]

oh boy sorry for the repeat comments. didn't look like they were posting...

[captainjc2007]

also wondering what the octave range of the note knob is. is it adjustable? on the maq16 you can choose between 3 and 5 octaves. i assume it's quantized right? thanks!