Ill be honest with you, it's 02.24 in the morning and I've just come downstairs to make a cuppa and take some painkillers for the neuropathy in my feet, and I happened across this video whilst waiting for the kettle to boil. The performance at the end had me bopping round the kitchen. Thanks, it really cheered me up!
@@nealwhoMuch, thank you. And you're welcome. I really enjoyed the entire video, but the performance at the end was outstanding. And you ended it perfectly. It was a very good demonstration of what you can do when the rhythm is fully sequenced leaving you free to tweak and twiddle. It almost makes me want to get a Mother32, but I already have a Crave, so there's no point really.
I bought this about a year ago, such a great addition to the DFAM if only for the ability to reset, but also being able to play any step in any order really opens up the possibilities of the DFAM, and made my favorite synth even better!
I have wanted a DFAM for years. Was waiting to see how the Behringer Edge would be mostly because I wanted the midi support. This looks like it fixed my one issue with the DFAM. thanks for the demo.
Great video and freakin’ awesome groove at the end!! Can you do more with the MAFD than, let’s say, controlling the DFAM via CV Tools in Ableton? For instance the random order of steps…?
If you have a DC coupled audio interface, I suppose you can control the DFAM via CV Tools in Ableton. You may be able to get the same results as the MAFD, but I haven't tried doing that.
@@nealwho I have tried that, and am finding it a bit complicated. MAFD seems more versatile/flexible. One issue I ran into is that I have not enough outs on my DC coupled interface (Presonus Studio 68C) to control everything. I think this isn’t an issue with the MAFD…?
@@musacha1978 The MAFD is controlled via MIDI, then the MAFD sends CV out to the DFAM. So it's a different approach than sending CV out you audio interface to control the DFAM.
@@musacha1978 you should run the CV Tools voltages out of your 68C via the S/PDIF output (if you have the breakout cable) into an S/PDIF-based CV generator, like one of the Expert Sleepers or alternative modules.
What are the primary differences between the standard and Luxe version for a single DFAM owner? Little new to eurorack. The luxe CC cabilities seem tempting to provide really in-depth control and modulation of the DFAM via MIDI. But crucially want to sync clocks between my subharmonicon, m32, and future gear. Maybe Luxe is overkill.
Yeah, looks like the Luxe version can control 2 DFAMs, adds 4 more MIDI to CC, plus 1 v Oct, gate, trigger, and 4 different clock outs. It's pretty cool if you can utilize all those outputs. If not, then definitely overkill.
Hey I have one question how you are selecting the step with Midi???? That functionality is part of the MAFD I guess because the Advance/Clock input doesn't allow that. Maybe the MAFD is triggering so fast the advance to select based on the incomming Midi note?
How does it work when using a DAW?? For example, i'd want to be using Push 2 with Ableton... Is it a particular note being played in the DAW that will relate to a particular step on the DFAM sequence??
I'm not familiar with Push 2, but it's just like playing a keyboard from the DAW. You can set any key for step 1. I usually do C 3 for the first step, then the rest of the steps follow with each ascending key. I hope that answers your question.
Nice! For a glimps of how Sonoclast created a more advanced custom solution , you can check out this video th-cam.com/video/B3vHKjpj-Hw/w-d-xo.html NFI but I contributed a piece of the technology to Amir’s rig.
I haven't tried this, but I think you could tune each step using a tuner, patch a cable from PRSSR/MW out of the MAFD into the VCO 1 CV in. Create a MIDI track for PRSSR/MW out, and send it pitch information, then run a quantizer plugin on that MIDI track.
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Ill be honest with you, it's 02.24 in the morning and I've just come downstairs to make a cuppa and take some painkillers for the neuropathy in my feet, and I happened across this video whilst waiting for the kettle to boil. The performance at the end had me bopping round the kitchen. Thanks, it really cheered me up!
Glad to hear you liked it! I really appreciate the feedback. Hope you feel better!
@@nealwhoMuch, thank you. And you're welcome. I really enjoyed the entire video, but the performance at the end was outstanding. And you ended it perfectly. It was a very good demonstration of what you can do when the rhythm is fully sequenced leaving you free to tweak and twiddle. It almost makes me want to get a Mother32, but I already have a Crave, so there's no point really.
@@TheDavidPoole I had two Mother 32s, but sold them to get the Matriarch. That thing is a beast!
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I bought this about a year ago, such a great addition to the DFAM if only for the ability to reset, but also being able to play any step in any order really opens up the possibilities of the DFAM, and made my favorite synth even better!
Yeah, it definitely opens up the possibilities.
They made a reset module too
Great explanation 🎉
Thank you!
The MAFD is so fun. Definitely makes the DFAM suddenly feel like a very different synth!
Yeah, it definitely opens it up beyond the 8 step sequencer.
I have wanted a DFAM for years. Was waiting to see how the Behringer Edge would be mostly because I wanted the midi support. This looks like it fixed my one issue with the DFAM. thanks for the demo.
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Okay so this is brilliant and had to order one immediately. So many possibilities. Thanks!
Glad you found this video helpful!
This is so cool 🤯
Thanks! Glad you like it.
Wtf, that's amazing
Thanks, glad you like it!
Wow, cool had no idea about this thing, great vid, thanks🙌
You're welcome. I recently discovered the MAFD my self.
awesome... most definitely!!
Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it.
this is sick
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
Wow, nice demo pattern!
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback.
Great set
Thank you!
thats cool - a second osc plus sem filter for the mother32 please 🤩🙏
Thanks! I got rid of both of my Mother32s, so I can't add tracks with them. I replaced them with a Matriarch.
Great video, thanks!
Thanks, gla you liked it!
How cool
Thanks!
Great video and freakin’ awesome groove at the end!! Can you do more with the MAFD than, let’s say, controlling the DFAM via CV Tools in Ableton? For instance the random order of steps…?
If you have a DC coupled audio interface, I suppose you can control the DFAM via CV Tools in Ableton. You may be able to get the same results as the MAFD, but I haven't tried doing that.
@@nealwho I have tried that, and am finding it a bit complicated. MAFD seems more versatile/flexible. One issue I ran into is that I have not enough outs on my DC coupled interface (Presonus Studio 68C) to control everything. I think this isn’t an issue with the MAFD…?
@@musacha1978 The MAFD is controlled via MIDI, then the MAFD sends CV out to the DFAM. So it's a different approach than sending CV out you audio interface to control the DFAM.
@@musacha1978 you should run the CV Tools voltages out of your 68C via the S/PDIF output (if you have the breakout cable) into an S/PDIF-based CV generator, like one of the Expert Sleepers or alternative modules.
@@goonfishthanks! I have it all running now and works perfectly!
Like it. Very useful.
Thanks!
Ahh hell 🤯
Thanks!
Wow!!! Very cool expands the capabilities of the tool! Can you share a link where to buy it?
Thanks! Go to sonoclast.com and click on the Reverb link on which version you want.
@@nealwho Thanks a lot!!! =)
@@GIPNOZER_SOUND You're welcome.
i dont even own a DFAM and this is sick
Thanks, glad you like it!
I don't understand why Moog didn't just build in Midi capability in the DFAM?
Yeah, there is something about limitations that can help creativity, but the DFAM is much more useable with MIDI capability.
@@nealwho Agreed!
So cool, but the module is a bit pricey...
What are the primary differences between the standard and Luxe version for a single DFAM owner? Little new to eurorack. The luxe CC cabilities seem tempting to provide really in-depth control and modulation of the DFAM via MIDI. But crucially want to sync clocks between my subharmonicon, m32, and future gear. Maybe Luxe is overkill.
Yeah, looks like the Luxe version can control 2 DFAMs, adds 4 more MIDI to CC, plus 1 v Oct, gate, trigger, and 4 different clock outs. It's pretty cool if you can utilize all those outputs. If not, then definitely overkill.
@@nealwho Where is this "Luxe" version you speak of? Link please!
@@bry2k Here's the Luxe version:
sonoclast.com/products/mafd-luxe-midi-to-cv-eurorack-module/
Hey I have one question how you are selecting the step with Midi???? That functionality is part of the MAFD I guess because the Advance/Clock input doesn't allow that.
Maybe the MAFD is triggering so fast the advance to select based on the incomming Midi note?
The MIDI notes select the steps. If you watch around 03:22, you'll see me hitting C1which is step one, then I hit D1 which is step 3.
Does this work well if it connects via the following path: keystep>Digitakt>soundclasp/DFAM?
How does it work when using a DAW?? For example, i'd want to be using Push 2 with Ableton... Is it a particular note being played in the DAW that will relate to a particular step on the DFAM sequence??
I'm not familiar with Push 2, but it's just like playing a keyboard from the DAW. You can set any key for step 1. I usually do C 3 for the first step, then the rest of the steps follow with each ascending key. I hope that answers your question.
After 8 minutes you get the feeling that he has problems understanding DFAM. 😆
What's the benefit of the mafd over a brat step bro into cv? Trying to weight my options
I don't think you can play specific steps on the DFAM using a BeatStep pro. I don't own one, so I cant confirm.
Moog DAFM need?
Nice! For a glimps of how Sonoclast created a more advanced custom solution , you can check out this video th-cam.com/video/B3vHKjpj-Hw/w-d-xo.html NFI but I contributed a piece of the technology to Amir’s rig.
Wow yeah, y'all should check it out... Amazing work ....
is this the one with the power supply? Im thinking of getting it
Yes, I'm using the Module with the Power Supply and Case. You can also purchase the Module separately to install in a eurorack case.
What are you sequencing with in the daw?
I drew in the notes by hand in the DAW.
is there anyway to get pitch quantization from the daw to the dfam with this?
I haven't tried this, but I think you could tune each step using a tuner, patch a cable from PRSSR/MW out of the MAFD into the VCO 1 CV in. Create a MIDI track for PRSSR/MW out, and send it pitch information, then run a quantizer plugin on that MIDI track.
To me most modular synth videos sound more or less the same.