Behringer K2 Analog/Semi-Modular Synth
Features
- Based on Korg MS20
- Authentic Reproduction of Original
- Semi-Modular / Requires No Patching
- Dual VCO Design
- Self-Oscillating High-/Low-Pass Filters
Description
The Behringer K2 Analog/Semi-Modular Synth is a recreation of the original semi-modular Korg MS20 and has been painstakingly engineered using the original VCO, VCF, and VCA designs with pure analogue circuitry and matched transistors and JFETs to create the iconic sound that's been used by so many world-famous artists including Aphex Twin, Arcade Fire, the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Daft Pun, Depeche Mode, A Flock of Seagulls, Gorillaz, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Snarky Puppy, and a host of others.
The semi-modular architecture easily taps into the inspired sounds from the 80's and 90's, making it well suited for progressive rock, wave, EDM, and synth-pop by creating super-fat bass and lead tones, as well as special effects and otherworldly sounds. There are 36 controls that are logically laid out, allowing for fast and easy navigation and exploration. No patch cords are needed to generate sound, but with 34 patch points, the K2 can be further explored and manipulated for wild sound effects and external audio processing through the filters, modulation, and more.
The K2 features authentic dual voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs), plus extremely flexible high-pass and low-pass voltage controlled filters (VCF), a voltage controlled amplifier (VCA), and modulation circuits like envelope generators and low-frequency oscillators (LFOs). The authentic VCO's provide four variable oscillator shapes including variable pulse-width and ring modulation for a broad array of sound creation. VCO 1 waveform choices include triangle, reverse-sawtooth, noise and pulse, where the pulse width can be adjusted from wide square wave to narrow pulse across a 4-octave range, while VCO 2’s waveform can be selected from reverse-sawtooth, square, narrow pulse and ring, where both oscillators are operating. VCO 2’s pitch can also be varied independently across a 4-octave range. The VCO Mixer allows you to adjust the levels of VCO 1 and VCO 2 to create an overall mix and a wide range of mind-bending effects.
The versatile 24 dB/octave filter lets you freely experiment with high- and low-pass cutoff frequencies and their respective peak (resonance) settings to dial in the perfect sound. The high-pass filter sets the level of signals below the cutoff frequency, effectively reducing the fundamental and lower-order harmonics levels. The low-pass filter controls the level of signals above the cutoff, which reduces higher-order harmonic content. For modulation, the K2 offers two separate envelope generators. Envelope 1 affects the frequency modulation via controls for delay, attack and release time, while generator 2 adjusts the cutoff frequency modulation, as well as amplitude modulation of the VCA. Dials for this generator include hold, decay, attack, sustain, and release for remarkable envelope-shaping control. Rounding out the modulation section is the LFO or Modulation Generator, which features a selectable Waveform (reverse sawtooth, triangle, sawtooth) with a sweepable frequency range from 0.1 to 22 Hz. The Behringer K2 includes a power supply.
Key Features:
- Analogue synthesiser with dual VCO design for professional music creation.
- Authentic reproduction of original MS20 circuitry with matched transistors and JFETs.
- Pure analogue signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF and VCA designs.
- Semi-modular architecture with default routings requires no patching for immediate performance.
- First- and second-generation filter design (high-pass / low-pass with peak/resonance)
- Four variable oscillator shapes with variable pulse-widths and ring modulation for ultimate sounds.
- Dedicated and fully analogue triangle/square wave LFO.
- Two analogue envelope generators for modulation of VCF and VCA.
- 16-voice poly chain allows combining multiple synthesisers for up to 16 voice polyphony.
- Complete Eurorack solution—main module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack case.
- 36 controls give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters.
- External audio input for processing external sound sources.
- Comprehensive USB/MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection.
Specifications
Synthesiser Structure | Number of Voices: Monophonic Type: Analogue Oscillators: 2 (16 Hz to 1.5 kHz at 8' and with 4 Overlapping Ranges) LFO 1 (0.1 to 22 Hz) VCF 1 Low Pass, 1 High Pass (24 dB/Octave Slope) Envelopes VCA, VCF |
Connectivity | Power Input: DC Input Connector Power Switch: Push Button On/Off MIDI In and MIDI Thru: 5-Pin DIN MIDI Channel Switch: Channel Selection / 16 Channels USB (MIDI): USB 2.0, Type B Outputs Main Output: 1/4" / 6.35 mm TS, Unbalanced, Max. 0 dBu Signal Out: 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS, Unbalanced, Max. 0 dBu Outputs Impedance: 1.0 Kilohm Headphones: 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS, Max. +6 dBu Headphones Output Impedance: 22 Ohms |
USB | Type: Class Compliant USB 2.0 Type-B Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7 or Later Mac OS X 10.6.8 or Later |
Controller | Master Tune: -5 to +5 Portamento: 0 to 10 |
VCO | Range (VCO 1): 32', 16', 8', 4' Range (VCO 2): 16', 8', 4', 2' Pulse Width (VCO 1): Square to Narrow Waveform (VCO 1): Triangular, Reverse Sawtooth, Pulse, Noise Waveform (VCO 2): Reverse Sawtooth, Square, Narrow Pulse, Ring Pitch (VCO 2): -5 to +5 VCO Mixer: VCO 1 Level: 0 to 10 VCO 2 Level: 0 to 10 |
VCF | Voltage Controlled Filter High-Pass Cutoff Frequency: 0 to 10 (10 Hz to 20 kHz) Low-Pass Cutoff Frequency: 0 to 10 (10 Hz to 20 kHz) High-Pass Peak (Resonance): 0 to 10 Low-Pass Peak (Resonance): 0 to 10 Filter Selector Switch: Filter 1/ Filter 2 |
Modulation | Frequency Modulation (MG/T.Ext): 0 to 10 Frequency Modulation (EG1/Ext): 0 to 10 High-Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency Modulation (MG/T.Ext): 0 to 10 High-Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency Modulation (EG2/Ext): 0 to 10 Low-Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency Modulation (MG/T.Ext): 0 to 10 Low-Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency Modulation (EG2/Ext): 0 to 10 Modulation Waveform: Sawtooth Variation and Pulse-Width Variation Modulation frequency: 0 to 10 (0.1 to 22 Hz) LED: Modulation Frequency Rate |
Envelope Generators | Envelope Generator 1 Delay Time: 0 to 10 (0 to 5.5 s) Envelope Generator 1 Attack Time: 0 to 10 (3.0 ms to 16 s) Envelope Generator 1 Release Time: 0 to 10 (30 ms to 16 s) Envelope Generator 2 Hold Time: 0 to 10 (0 to 14 s) Envelope Generator 2 Attack Time: 0 to 10 (5.4 ms to 9 s) Envelope Generator 2 Decay Time: 0 to 10 (0.5 ms to 15 s) Envelope Generator 2 Sustain Level: 0 to 10 Envelope Generator 2 Release Time: 0 to 10 (40 ms to 18 s) LED: Envelope Generator Action |
External Signal Processor | Controls Signal Level: 0 to 10 Low-Cut Frequency: 0 to 10 High-Cut Frequency: 0 to 10 CV Adjust: 0 to 10 Threshold Level: 0 to 10 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Input Signal In: Auto Pad System 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Outputs Amplifier: -∞ to 0 dBμ Band Pass Filter: -∞ to 0 dBμ F-V Convertor: 0 to +8 V Envelope Follower: 0 to +5 V Trigger Out: to GND LED: Peak Envelope Follower Trigger Out |
Inputs and Outputs | Output Control: Volume 0 to 10 LED: Power Patch Points Sample and Hold In: 5 V p-p Out: 5 V p-p Clock In: to GND VCA In: -5 V to +5 V Out: -5 V to +5 V Control Input: 0 to +5 V Noise Generator Pink Noise Out: 5 V p-p White Noise Out: 5 V p-p Trigger Switch Out: to GND Trigger In: to GND Out: to GND VCO VCO 1+2 CV in: 0 to +8 V VCO 2 CV in: 0 to +8 V VCO 1+2 Frequency In: -3 V to +3 V VCA Initial Gain: 0 to 5 V Low Pass VCF Cutoff Frequency: -5 V to +5 V High Pass VCF Cutoff Frequency: -5 V to +5 V External Signal In: 3 V p-p Total (Affects VCOs and VCFs) In: -5 V to +5 V Keyboard CV Out: 0 to +8 V (Exponential) Envelope Generator EG 1 Out: 0 to +5 V EG 1 Reverse Out: +5 V to 0 EG 1 Trigger In: to GND EG 2 Out: -2.5 V to +2.5 V EG 2 Reverse Out: -2.5 V to +2.5 V Modulation Triangular/Sawtooth Waveform Out: 5 V p-p Modulation Pulse/Square Waveform Out: 0 to +5 V Switches Trigger Out, Momentary |
Operating Temperature | 41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C |
Power | External Power Adapter: 12 VDC Power Consumption: 12 W Maximum |
Horizontal Pitch | 80 HP |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3.7 x 16.7 x 5.4" / 9.5 x 42.4 x 13.6 cm |
Weight | 4.0 lb / 1.8 kg |
In The Box
- Behringer K2 Analog/Semi-Modular Synth.
- Power Cord
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Details
- Product: Behringer K2 Analog/Semi-Modular Synth
- Manufacturer: Behringer
- Model: K-2
- SKU: K-2
- RM Product #: 62566
- Warranty: 3 year manufacturer warranty