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Description
The MFB-503 is a drum-computer that offers five editable instruments. Bass Drum, Snare Drum and Toms work fully analogue while Cymbal and Hihat each rely on two sampled waveforms. All instrument’s editable parameters are stored within a respective pattern. In addition, the MFB-503 offers 90 memory locations for user-defined drum-kits. Up to 90 programmable patterns are also available, with a length of one or two bars each. Finally, these patterns can be chained to form up to 90 songs.
Product specs
| Brand | MFB |
| Model | 503 |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2000s |
| Made In | Germany |
| Categories | Drum Machines |
| Analog / Digital | Hybrid |
| MIDI I/O | MIDI Input |
| Polyphony | 5-voice |
FAQs
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What type of sounds can the MFB-503 Drumcomputer produce?
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The MFB-503 Drumcomputer is known for producing punchy, analog drum sounds, including kicks, snares, hi-hats, and toms, suitable for electronic music genres like techno and house.
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Is the MFB-503 Drumcomputer compatible with other MIDI devices?
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Yes, the MFB-503 features a MIDI input, allowing it to be integrated and synchronized with other MIDI-compatible gear in your setup.
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How many voices of polyphony does the MFB-503 Drumcomputer have?
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The MFB-503 Drumcomputer offers 5-voice polyphony, enabling it to play multiple drum sounds simultaneously for more complex rhythms.
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Can the MFB-503 Drumcomputer be used in live performances?
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Yes, the MFB-503 is designed for both studio and live performance settings, offering robust analog sound and MIDI capabilities for dynamic live sets.
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What makes the MFB-503 Drumcomputer unique compared to other drum machines?
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The MFB-503 stands out with its hybrid analog/digital design, providing authentic analog drum sounds while offering digital control for precision and flexibility.
Videos
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Drumcomputer MFB 503 Demo
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about MFB-503 Drumcomputer.
Comparisons
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The MFB-503 is considered for 909-esque sounds on a budget, while alternatives like the Tanzmaus offer techno-style sounds and the Tanzbar is praised for its mix-sitting kick.
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Use cases and applications
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The MFB-503 is favored by users seeking a hands-on approach for drum sounds, as opposed to the tediousness of browsing and selecting samples.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 3 Ratings
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Not a 909 but still nice
While the MFB-522 is compared to a TR-808, the MFB-503 is more a TR-909 type of drum computer, but I would not quiet compare to it. It uses sampled hats, and analog drums. It is not very versatile, I end up every time with the similar settings when I am looking for a good sounding kick. I have it as a companion to the MFB-522 and a Nord Drum. The sonic range of these 3 drum computers is pretty flexible.
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"It's very small but it's actually one of my newest favorite drum machines as well. We used it on 'What You Want' for the main kick drum. It's also a German brand."
At the :29 mark in Scion's tour of A-Trak's studio, A-Trak demonstrates the Drumcomputer MFB-503 drum machine. However, he states that he "hasn't really used it that much".
In this July 8th 2015 Future Music article, Emika explains what she uses in her studio and says: I’ve got a Nord drum, which I’ve only had about a year, but my favourite drum machine is called the Drumcomputer MFB 503." The MFB-503 can be seen in the photo on page 6 of the interview.
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