KraftZwerg

Born from the preset-driven MFB Synth 2, this semi-modular analog beast swaps digital memory for 37 patch points, letting you tear apart and rebuild its signal path on a whim.

Dual LFOs kick things off with triangle, square, and saw waveforms, CV inputs for speed and reset sync, plus a shared reset for sequencer locking. Three VCOs follow—each with triangle, square, and saw options—where OSC1 and OSC2 get pulse width modulation via CV, and hard sync adds bite; mix in noise and ring mod for extra grit. The 24dB/oct lowpass filter rips with resonance, fed by envelope 1 and key tracking, while a second ADHSR envelope drives the VCA. MIDI In handles notes, pitch bend, and mod wheel, with CV/Gate and USB ports for modular integration—all packed into a super-compact desktop case smaller than a paperback, bristling with 34 knobs and 13 switches for instant tweaking.

Users dig its raw analog punch and space-saving design, calling it a gateway to modular without the full commitment, though some note tuning quirks and a naturally aggressive edge that favors thick, nasty leads over silky pads.