DJ A-Sharp wrote:So the MFC42 is basically a "super filter"?
"The Akai Professional MFC42 Analog Filter Module features 1 x stereo and 1 x mono filter channel which can be controlled independently, linked together or inverted. Each channel is selectable between any one of four filter types: Low pass, High pass, Band pass and Notch. The stereo channel features dual 2-pole or 4-pole filters and the mono channel has 2-pole, 4-pole or 8-pole selectable filters (maximum combination: four 2-pole filters total). Both channels have independent input trim and programmable output level controls. The mono channel has an additional Pan control.
The MFC42 offers a modulation section with multi-waveform LFO and ADSR Envelope generator that can be used to modulate the cutoff and/or resonance of either the stereo or mono channel, with a programmable depth control. The LFO can also modulate the L/R phase of the stereo channel.
The speed of the LFO can be controlled via the Rate knob, the Tap Tempo key, and it can be synchronized to external MIDI clock. A manual Trigger button engages the envelope generator which has independent controls for attack, decay, sustain & release. Alternatively the MFC42 can have its envelope triggered via incoming MIDI notes on a specified MIDI channel or cyclically by the LFO clock.
Effects include Distortion with depth control, analog stereo Phase Shifter with speed and depth controls and Master EQ with separate Low & High controls.
Almost all the knobs and keys of the MFC42 send out and receive MIDI Control Change data, recording the movement of each knob/button to an external sequencer for complete automation.
The input/outputs accept mono/stereo line or phono level signals via grounded RCA connections.
The Akai Professional MFC42 Analog Filter Module provides true analog filters and modulation providing that indefinable extra warmth that only analog circuitry can deliver, with the added benefit of MIDI automation.
Ideal for live and studio work, the MFC42 will appeal to a wide variety of musicians and DJs.
Adding a deep warm analog feel to techno, hip hop, R&B and new age productions where big filter sweeps and extreme resonance are required"(
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