Behringer 2600 Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer

The 1970s was a time when synthesizers were truly coming into their own as more and more musicians were adopting the instrument and making music that no one had ever heard before. Earlier synthesizers were massive and sophisticated devices that cost thousands of dollars but in 1971, Alan R. Pearlman and Dennis Colin sought to create a more portable version of their massive ARP 2500 modular synth which they could market more towards musicians.

Out of this concept came the ARP 2600 semi-modular synthesizer which became an instant hit and was quickly adopted by lots of renowned musicians including Edgar Winter, Pete Townshend, Herbie Hancock and Jean-Michel Jarre to name a few.

An ultra-affordable and even more feature-packed homage to that iconic synthesizer comes in the form of the Behringer 2600. Conjure up the virtually any sound imaginable with incredible finesse and ease. The pure analog signal path is based on the authentic ARP 2600 circuitry from the 70s with matched transistors and JFETs. Owning a 2600 is like having your piece of history enabling you to re-create timeless classics or forge your own musical path.

Features

• Amazing analog synthesizer with triple VCO design allows for insanely fat music creation
• Authentic reproduction of original "2600" circuitry with matched transistors and JFETs
• Semi-modular architecture requires no patching for immediate performance
• 3 VCOs, each with LFO mode, FM inputs, and multiple wave-shape outputs for an awe-inspiring palette of tonal possibilities
• Multi-mode VCF with dedicated low-pass output with additional switched high/notch output
• Incredible range of modules including ring modulator, lag processor, sample & hold, Schmitt trigger and envelope follower
• ADSR and AR Envelope generators with switchable time factor
• Realistic digital spring reverb for inspiring sound effects
• Noise Generator with continuously variable colour
• 2 dedicated LFOs with pulse and sine wave outputs
• Switched Post Filter Distortion (PFD) / Inverter option on voltage processor
• Differential (+/-) input VCA with both linear and exponential control inputs
• Additional functions include attenuator, mixer, inverter, slew rate limiter and 4-way multiple for creative patching flexibility
• External audio input for processing external sound sources
• 58 Faders and 15 buttons give you hands-on direct and real time access to all parameters
• 83 Patch cable input / outputs for the ultimate in configuration flexibility
• Powerful headphone output with dedicated level control
• Comprehensive MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection

Specifications

• VCO 1 / 2 / 3:
  
  • Frequency modulation (FM) control: 11 x 3.5 mm TS jacks, CV range: -10 V to +10 V
  • Pulse width modulation (PWM): 2 x 3.5 mm TS jack, CV range: -5 V to +5 V, 1 V/10%
• VCF
  
  • Audio: 5 x 3.5 mm TS jacks, 50 kΩ unbalanced
  • Control: 3 x 3.5 mm TS jacks, CV range: -10 V to +10 V
  • ADSR / AR envelope generator
  • S&H clock: 1 x 3.5 mm TS jack, threshold: > 6 V
  • Gate in: 1 x 3.5 mm TS jack, threshold: +4 V
  • Trig in: 1 x 3.5 mm TS jack, threshold: +5 V
• VCA
  • Audio: 2 x 3.5 mm TS jacks, 50 kΩ unbalanced
  • Control: (linear 1 x 3.5 mm TS jack, CV range: -10 V to +10 V
  • Control (exponential): 1 x 3.5 mm TS jack, CV range: -10 V to +10 V
• Mixer / Reverb
  • Audio: 2 x 3.5 mm TS jacks, 50 kΩ unbalanced
  • Left / right inputs: 2 x 3.5 mm TS jacks, 50 kΩ unbalanced
• LFO
  • Ext vib in: 1 x 3.5 mm TS jack, 50 kΩ unbalanced

Watch: Behringer 2600 First Demos and Overview