Behringer 2600GRAYMEANIE Limited-Edition Analog Semi-modular Synthesizer

KEY FEATURES

• Authentic mono semi-modular synthesizer with 3 analog oscillators with 4 waveforms
• Limited-edition based on an ultra-rare early version of the 2600
• Normalled signal flow with 93 patch points
• Pure analog signal path based on legendary VCO, VCF, and VCA designs from the 1970s
• Pulse width modulation (PWM) on OSC 2 and OSC 3
• Mono and duophonic voice modes
• 2 VCF modes: 4-pole 4012 and 4-pole 7072
• Dedicated LFO with square and triangle waveshapes
• White/pink/low-frequency noise generator; sample & hold
• Ring modulation, lag, and voltage processors
• ADSR envelope generator and AR envelope generator, featuring time factor control
• True mechanical spring reverb
• Comprehensive USB/MIDI and CV connectivity
• 63 faders with dimmable unicolor LEDs and 15 switches
• Portamento and interval latch
• 1/4-inch and 3.5mm Stereo Outputs
• Preamp input for processing external audio signals
• Headphones out with level control
• Roadworthy all-metal 8U rackmountable chassis

DESCRIPTION

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 huge ARP 2600 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. Soon after the first models were released, ARP made a bright blue version of Model 2600 called the “Blue Marvin”, named after ARP CFO Marvin Cohen. Then, in mid-1971, the blue face plate was replaced with a gray plate, and this new unit was nicknamed the “Gray Meanie.”

Now meet the Behringer 2600 GRAY MEANIE, a limited edition, ultra-affordable and even more feature-packed homage to the iconic ARP 2600 synthesizer. Compared to the original Behringer 2600, the GRAY MEANIE features a mechanical spring reverb, hand-picked components, uni-color LEDs on each fader plus a super slick paint job that’ll make your setup pop! Conjure up 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 GRAY MEANIE is like having your own piece of history enabling you to re-create timeless classics or forge your own musical path.

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