LFO Controller for Moog MF-101

[FunkyBassline]

Here's the idea:

An LFO Controller (like the LFOModBox by Robot Factory) with an expression pedal input, when bypassed the expression pedal signal would go straight through. The LFO circuit should have a microcontroller for tap tempo and when active the expression pedal should control the division of the tempo (half-time/double-time/etc) basically like what Taylor is proposing for the Bubble Chamber.

This would be waaaay over my head to make but I was wondering if you guys knew anyone that would/could do it. I'm still going to buy the Bubble Chamber whenever Taylor releases it, im just gassing for this effect pretty hard.

[gastric]

Moog MP-201 already does all of that for you. Tap temp, MIDI clock sync, LFO with various waveforms, expression to do it manually, can send 4 separate CV controls, plus MIDI output. All saved to presets.

[FunkyBassline]

yeah but that's like $500 dollars and its freaking ginormous. I don't want all that for one expression input.

[JohnDavisNYC]

robot factory made one for me like that, and i sold it on talkbass a while back. worked great, but the mp201 is more what i needed.

john

[gastric]

Originally Posted by FunkyBassline

yeah but that's like $500 dollars and its freaking ginormous. I don't want all that for one expression input.

Can't argue on the costs. That's why I never purchased one. But even a basic MIDI controller like a Behringer FCB1010 (which is much larger) still costs $100 and has no built in LFO and is MIDI only.

As far as the size is concerned it doesn't look to me to be much bigger than an expression pedal plus some secondary LFO box with some controls, ins/outs, and a footswitch or two. Not like comparing a BOSS sized pedal to a FCB1010 or something.

Note this is why many peeps just have an expression to control effects. It's cheap and easy.

[FunkyBassline]

the LFO Mod Box is $120 and would fit below my expression pedal on the PT-2, and if it could control the LFO speed when turned on and just pass through to the low pass filter when off it would save me from having another expresson pedal on there.

Not bashing the MP-201, if I had the cash and the room I would buy it in a heart beat, im just looking for a really custom solution.

[gastric]

LFO Mod Box seems great, though I don't see how you can swap between LFO and normal expression with the stock unit. And no way to tap-tempo the rate that I see.

Always pros and cons.

[FunkyBassline]

I realize that, that's why I was asking if anyone knew someone that could custom build one. I've already emailed the guy about it and he's willing to do everything but the tap tempo, which is fine... I was asking the TB knowledge base before I committed to it.

[bigchiefbc]

Originally Posted by FunkyBassline

I realize that, that's why I was asking if anyone knew someone that could custom build one. I've already emailed the guy about it and he's willing to do everything but the tap tempo, which is fine... I was asking the TB knowledge base before I committed to it.

You know what, just a shot in the dark here, but contact Adam at CopilotFX. He's done a ton of custom stuff, he has put tap-tempo in pedals before, he might be able to whip this up for ya. Plus, he's a really cool guy.

[FunkyBassline]

Originally Posted by bigchiefbc

You know what, just a shot in the dark here, but contact Adam at CopilotFX. He's done a ton of custom stuff, he has put tap-tempo in pedals before, he might be able to whip this up for ya. Plus, he's a really cool guy.

Will do, thanks for the heads up

[gastric]

Keep us posted as to what you find. Once you start talking "custom" the price usually starts to increase significantly. If you do custom it'd be super awesome to be able to plug the expression directly into the LFO box. Then allow the expression to control the rate when LFO is enabled in addition to tap-tempo (somehow let each override the other, tap tempo a beat and let it ride 4 bars then expression to change the rate then tap tempo the rate back in for a clean beat sync), and pass-thru the expression when LFO is bypassed.

[FunkyBassline]

Originally Posted by gastric

Keep us posted as to what you find. Once you start talking "custom" the price usually starts to increase significantly. If you do custom it'd be super awesome to be able to plug the expression directly into the LFO box. Then allow the expression to control the rate when LFO is enabled in addition to tap-tempo (somehow let each override the other, tap tempo a beat and let it ride 4 bars then expression to change the rate then tap tempo the rate back in for a clean beat sync), and pass-thru the expression when LFO is bypassed.

exactly... i've been obsessed with this idea for like the past week haha

[rottenramone]

had a pal to build a LFO box for me mf-101. he also built a midi to cv convertor which is really useful. we tried wanking the LFO envelopes around in Ableton to control the mooger and it worked beautifully. but if u want that off the shelf, the mp-201 will be your best option.

[wolffman]

Originally Posted by rottenramone

had a pal to build a LFO box for me mf-101. he also built a midi to cv convertor which is really useful. we tried wanking the LFO envelopes around in Ableton to control the mooger and it worked beautifully. but if u want that off the shelf, the mp-201 will be your best option.

This sounds awesome- do you have clips?

[rottenramone]

don't mind the sockless feet yeah lol

YouTube - moogerfooger lowpass filter madness

[Tyler Kirschner]

Sorry to bump another one of these threads, but does the LFOModBox have expression pedal in on it or is it just a momentary switch? I emailed Robot Factory, but have yet to hear back and am a little anxious to know if this will work for me or not.

[M Sterling]

FWIW I have tried to email robot factory a couple times about purchasing pedals and have never received a reply. Get in touch with Adam at copilot fx, he can whip a custom broadcast up for you with any option you need and is a great guy to deal with.

-M

[Tyler Kirschner]

Jeez that's a disappointment that he doesn't reply to email. I'll give him until sunday then look into a custom Broadcast.

[Markus Bender]

Hi Tyler,
check your PMs!

[amos]

And here I was, thinking I was the only one looking for this solution. Come to find, there are ton of you out there, AND this thing called the bubble chamber will possibly solve all my desires.