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
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