Behringer DeepMind 12 B-Stock
12-Voice Analogue Synthesizer
- 49 Half-weighted full-size keys
- Velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch
- 4 FX engines powered by tc electronic and Klark Teknik
- 24 oscillators - 2 OSCs and LFOs per voice
- 3 ADSR generators
- Switchable 2- or 4-pole low-pass filter per voice
- High-pass filter
- 8-Channel modulation matrix
- 32-Step control sequencer
- Envelope Depth
- Key tracking
- Remote controllable via iPad/PC/Mac, USB, MIDI or built-in Wi-Fi
- 26 Knobs and one switch per function for direct access to all important parameters in real time
- 1024 Programme memories
- Built-in and adjustable Wi-Fi client
- LC display
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 822 x 257 x 103 mm
- Weight: 8.4 kg
- Designed and engineered in the U.K.
- Suitable optional bag: Art.479789 (not included in delivery)
- suitable optional case: Art.416352 (not included in delivery)
Analogue synthesizer with extensive features
With 12 analogue voices, a modulation matrix, a 32-step sequencer, and four high-quality FX engines, the Behringer DeepMind 12 polyphonic synthesizer comes loaded with features that were not available during the heyday of analogue synthesizers and that other modern devices cannot match, and the whole package is offered at an unbeatable price. The keyboard has 49 keys and can be used to create massive soundscapes, rhythmically modulated sequences, and arpeggios as well as distinctive lead sounds, both on the stage and in the studio. Its analogue signal path provides all of the characteristic warmth of true analogue gear, and the four FX engines with algorithms by TC Electronic and Klark Teknik are valuable additions, especially for live applications. These built-in effects also save on additional equipment.
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Polyphonic synth with four FX engines
The DeepMind 12 is endowed with two oscillators, a 12/24dB low-pass filter, and a VCA in its analogue signal path. OSC 1 generates sawtooth and square/pulse waveforms with pulse width modulation, while OSC 2 generates square/pulse waveforms with tone modulation. Each voice boasts three ADSR envelopes as well as two LFOs with seven waveforms, including sample and hold, which can also be synchronised to a MIDI clock. In total, 19 modulation sources can be assigned to more than 130 different destinations via the internal matrix, which offers a lot of scope for sonic experimentation. Since players generally integrate effects into their sound anyway, modern synths have onboard effects as standard, and the DeepMind 12 – with four effects units that can be used in parallel and more than 30 algorithms including reverb, chorus, phaser, and delay that allow the user to enhance the sounds of the synthesizer even further – is no exception.
For live players and sound afficionados
The Behringer DeepMind 12 not only has all of the necessary features for on-stage use, it also possesses a clearly structured user interface that provides quick access to all of the important parameters that players might want to be able to change intuitively while playing. The presets allow for quick navigation, and besides the modulation wheels and the numerous faders and buttons, there are also two footswitch inputs for enhanced control. The ease of access provided by the DeepMind 12's interface makes it very easy for players to generate their own sonic creations, and if they want to delve even deeper into this subject matter, the parameters organised in menus can alternatively be addressed by way of an App (iOS/PC/Mac) or by using an additional MIDI controller, which makes it possible for the sounds to be automated via a DAW.
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About Behringer
The company, which was founded in Germany by Uli Behringer and now manufactures its products in China, has been known for affordable and great-value equipment since its very first product, the Studio Exciter F. An array of mixing consoles (such as the Eurodesk MX8000), signal processors, and later sound amplification and monitoring equipment, has made it possible for countless musicians to fit out their home studios, practice rooms, and mobile PAs within budget limits that were previously unthinkable. The acquisition of other companies, including Midas, Klark Teknik, and TC Electronic, meant that new product groups were added - and also resulted in the technical expertise of these companies being incorporated into product development.
Pads and other poly sounds
Even today, 12 voices are still a high number in the analogue world, and it is much more common to find polyphonic analogue synthesizers with eight, six, or even only four voices. Consequently, the DeepMind 12 can be used for "big" chords and multi-voiced pads as well as sounds with a longer release, without having the voices cutting out too rapidly. The sonic structure of the DeepMind is based on the great analogue classics from the 70s and 80s with two oscillators and low-pass filters per voice. Behringer has designed this synth with musicians in mind, and it has proven itself in countless applications as well as the most diverse genres. The design also ensures that players can quickly become familiar with the instrument and proceed to focus and work on their own sounds without unnecessary distractions.
In the spotlight: DCO - Digitally Controlled Oscillator
As with some synthesizers from the 1980s (e.g. the Roland Juno and JX series), the oscillators of the Behringer DeepMind 12 are designed as DCOs. By mistake, these are often classified as "digital". In fact, these are actually analogue oscillators that are only digitally controlled and are indispensable in a polyphonic synthesizer and for achieving reliable tuning stability. This technique prevents the well-known analogue drift in pitch, which occurs mainly due to temperature fluctuations over a longer period of use. However, the actual generation of the waveforms is fundamentally analogue.
