TANZBÄR LITE drum machine appeared on the shelves in the form of a next generation instrument that replaced MFB 522. The drum computer is inspired by the classic Roland TR-808 and TR-909, but it remains unique. Most of all, the identity between them is observed in the spectrum of the proposed sounds, rather than in timbres and functionality.

TANZBÄR LITE offers a library of 9 analog drums based on the MFB flagship unit. It includes: kick, snare, rimshot, clap, tom/conga, cowbell, clave, cymbals and hi-hat. In general, the sound varies from humble to punchy, where there is an influence of "x0x". Nevertheless, the drum computer has a metallic and coarse sound quality, which makes it special among all others. Compared to the predecessor MFB 522, the sound of the mini devil sports more "greasy" and "grainy" saturation, which is ideal for an underground techno or jungle. Virtually all drums have decay and pitch control.

The control interface takes some time to get used to, since access to the main parameters of the sound is enabled by pressing the Shift button, which may seem somewhat inconvenient. However, a number of very useful functions were introduced there: automation can be assigned to all basic parameters of sound, in real time, or entered manually through a step sequencer. The instrument has "Last Step" and "Scale", which allows you to manipulate the length of the patterns and time, and the A/B function offers a double set of patterns (16 steps), independent or combined. Moreover, there is a flame and shuffle mode for intricate rhythms. The drum machine stores 4 banks of 16 patterns with pre-loaded rhythms.

Tags: analog synthesizer