Behringer’s Mini/Micro Synths

The following are the proposed (and/or actually manufactured) Mini/Micro synths:

AKS Soul

Based on the EMS VCS3 – which we know that Behringer are also planning on releasing.

Date announced: 20 May 2022

Manufactured/Released? No

Original post: https://www.facebook.com/Behringer/posts/pfbid02zxmxNwdHamr3iMxooxrhKAuPDfqocYe4sV71SzAX8Y8giLiZGJ7sHanpbtXswtocl

BX700

A Groove Box. It’s a DX7 on steroids as it has an authentic CS-80 analog filter, a built-in drum machine, a B-Ray and many other cool features.

Date announced: 4 Oct 2023

Manufactured/Released? No

Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/Behringer/posts/pfbid02U8gKifMKPQaFLR4pZKarLph5LM2qwUzgi8r2MLvgEPRCMrpvM4VhkwFXgFvXBxYSl

CS Mini

Based on the Yamaha CS-80 voicing – and we also know that Behringer are making that as well!

Date announced: 28 Sep 2023

Manufactured/Released? No

Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/Behringer/posts/pfbid02fYVWx4gf9R71BPNkqz5ig3XFs2Psdry51syve8iu7JphWeWJUVdnU8TJKgrhLSYHl

CZ-1 Mini

Updated tooling photo (31-Jan-24):

Based on the Casio CZ series synths. Like Phase Distortion Synthesis?

Date announced: 4 May 2023

Manufactured/Released? No

Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/Behringer/posts/pfbid033pmwgETpYZth1DEn1VAD1iGSMnMTBwmpStAGfdbgBswvmWE9igXFy6e2AGXB1aSQl

Updated 31-Jan-2024: https://www.facebook.com/Behringer/posts/pfbid02poVCuHWWjLSQAbvSrqTSUKwSyZc99NPQ1H2caMHSahJUbsfj3Y3UjKzwa4ghDzWTl

Hiro Tribe Soul

Behringer teamed up with Hiroaki Nishijima (Korg MS-20 fame).

Portable Analog Groove Synthesizer with 2 DCOs, Drum Machine and Sequencer

– Analog groove synthesizer with built-in drum machine and sequencer

– Pure analog signal path based on authentic DCO, VCF and VCA designs

– 2 individual oscillators with saw, triangle and square waveforms

– Noise generator dramatically expands waveform generation

– LFO with 3 wave shapes for modulating both pitch and filter cutoff

– Single knob envelope generator with 3 continuous parameters Attack, Decay and Sustain

– Analog drum machine with bass drum, snare, closed hi-hat and open hi-hat

– 16-step motion sequencer with and memory slots

– 27 touch-sensitive keys for great playability with non-scale notes function

– Sync Input and Output to synchronize with your other synthesizers or drum machines

– USB Micro connector allows powering via smartphone, power bank or computer

– Comprehensive MIDI implementation (including NRPN/CC control of all parameters and bulk load/save)

Date announced: 4 Mar 2022

Manufactured/Released? No

Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/Behringer/posts/pfbid0YSLMiRDNuuy2XyotaNDV7RH7gApzJsXx7n3Fndgw7oi7ZwhqLzDXFLah3hhnqPGel

JT4000 Micro

Portable 4-Voice Hybrid Synthesizer with 2 Analog Modelling Oscillators Per Voice, Analog Filter and Arpeggiator – which has some similarites to the Roland JP series of the 90s.

Released: https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=0722-ABR

Model D Soul

Based on the Moog Model D voicing – and as you know Behringer made a Model D Clone – so this one should be fairly easy for them to do.

Date announced: 6 Mar 2022

Manufactured/Released? No

Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/Behringer/posts/pfbid02W72DWrZMPc93EtQ78RojM5RdN62zHLC4gDx3XXVJYeJWP5n2LHAbmXve61cRxr14l

Pro VS Mini

Portable 4-Voice Hybrid Synthesizer with 4 Vector Morphing Oscillators Per Voice, Analog Low-Pass Filter, 16-Step Sequencer and Arpeggiator. This synth takes it’s heritage from the Sequential Pro VS.

Released: https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=0722-ABF

Saturn Soul

Roland Jupiter? Nope – Behringer Saturn!

Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer with 3 VCOs, Multi-Mode VCF, Arpeggiator and 16-Step Motion Sequencer

• Portable analog polyphonic and programmable synthesizer

• Inspired by the classic Jupiter synthesizer from the ‘80s

• 27 touch-sensitive keys for great playability

• Pure analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF and VCA designs

• VCOs with 4 selectable saw, triangle, square and pulse waveforms

• Pulse width modulation for additional sound creation

• Vintage multi-mode filter with resonance for desirable classic sounds

• Filter switchable between 2- and 4-poles for additional sound creation

• Extensive play modes featuring poly, unison and arpeggiator

• 16-step motion sequencer with 8 memory slots and recording of knob movements

• LFO with saw, triangle, square and random waves for vibrato, tremolo and wah-wah effects

• Voltage Controller Amplifier with a dedicated ADSR envelope

• Micro USB connector allows powering via smartphone, power bank or computer

• Sync Input and Output to synchronize with other synthesizers or drum machines

• Comprehensive MIDI implementation (including NRPN/CC control of all parameters and bulk load/save)

Date announced: 28-Feb-2022

Manufactured/Released? No

Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/Behringer/posts/pfbid02RzciHfcSbceUn1RHskAJMdG796t1VgGyCKHJa5bhu7VGGxT8VSgxTXxAEdMCwQqDl

UB-1 Micro

UB-1 is a mini Oberheim voice synth.

Programmable synthesizer with 2 DCOs and classic 4-pole filter

– Legendary 3396/3397 analog chip design, found in the Oberheim Matrix 6/1000*

– 16 touch-sensitive keys for great playability

– 32 memory presets, expandable via SynthTribe app

– Arpeggiator with 3 patterns and hold function

– Individual envelopes for VCF and VCA for creative sound shaping

– 2 powerful LFOs to control filter and oscillator tuning

– 6 functions buttons and OLED display for easy and immediate parameter editing

– USB Micro connector allows powering via smartphone, power bank or computer

– Comprehensive USB/MIDI implementation (including NRPN/CC control of all parameters and bulk load/save)

There was also another version – the UB-1 Spirit:

Date announced: 3 Mar 2022

Manufactured/Released? No

Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/Behringer/posts/pfbid02KK926bp4jzQyhY3eSBroS5m9DVQiPAfqLx2maX1Fwkji4GRTSgQafjZ82NDn9ectl

UB-Xa Mini

Quote:

What do you think about the UB-Xa analog synthesizer? It has quickly become the top-selling analog synthesizer since its launch, thanks to its 16 voices and polyphonic aftertouch keybed.

We now have a more affordable option, the UB-Xa Mini, available for only 99 USD for those who want the authentic sound of the OB-Xa.

Date Announced: 31st January 2024

Manufactured/Released? No

Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/Behringer/posts/pfbid02ymDd71w4gNjLRBemkQKWy6kg619bU7FQgfmA6jSGomETLGXVWhjwF5ZkskRVLDHil