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Synthesizers and Samplers
DEEPMIND 12
True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice,
3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation
Matrix, 32-Step Control Sequencer,
Tablet Remote Control and Built-In Wi
Classic polyphonic synthesizer with
12 true analog voices for insanely fat
and authentic sounds
4 simultaneous world-class
TC ELECTRONIC and KLARK TEKNIK
FX with over 30 algorithms including
Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser,
Delay and multi-band Distortion
12 voices with 2 OSCs per voice with
oscillator sync mode
2 LFOs per voice with 7 waveform
shapes, key sync, MIDI sync and
envelope auto-triggering
3 ADSR generators per voice
for control of VCF, VCA and
MOD envelopes
Flexible 8-channel modulation
matrix with 19 sources and
over 130 destinations including
eects parameters
32-step control sequencer with
adjustable slew rate and MIDI sync
A Brief History of
Analog Synthesis
The modern synthesizer’s evolution
began in 1919, when a Russian physicist
named Lev Termen (also known as
Léon Theremin) invented one of the
rst electronic musical instruments –
the Theremin. It was a simple oscillator
that was played by moving the
performer’s hand in the vicinity of the
instrument’s antenna. An outstanding
example of the Theremin’s use can be
heard on the Beach Boys iconic smash
hit “Good Vibrations”.
Full remote control via iPad*/PC/
Mac* and selected Android* App
over USB, MIDI or built-in WiFi for
extended parameter control
49 semi-weighted full-size keys
featuring velocity sensitivity and
after-touch
Pure analog signal path based on
legendary VCF and VCA designs
OSC 1 generates sawtooth and
square/pulse waveforms with pulse
width modulation
OSC 2 generates square/pulse
waveforms with tone modulation
Ondioline
In the late 1930s, French musician
Georges Jenny invented what he called
the Ondioline, a monophonic electronic
keyboard capable of generating a wide range
of sounds. The keyboard even allowed the
player to produce natural-sounding vibrato by
depressing a key and using side-to-side nger
movements. You can hear the Ondioline on Del
Shannon’s “Runaway”.
Product Information Document
Synthesizers and Samplers
DEEPMIND 12
True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice,
3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation
Matrix, 32-Step Control Sequencer,
Tablet Remote Control and Built-In Wi
Selectable dual slope 12/24 dB
analog low pass lter per voice with
adjustable resonance
Envelope faders seamlessly
transform individual envelope
segments between linear,
exponential and reverse
exponential curves
Powerful unison and poly modes
with detune, pan spread and drift
parameters featuring up to 12 voices
per note
Storytone Piano
Designed by famous piano manufacturer
Story & Clark in association with RCA, the
Storytone piano debuted at the 1939 New York
World’s Fair. Hailed as the world’s rst electric
piano, the Storytone is prized by musicians
and collectors alike for its realistic piano sound
– only 500 or so were ever built.
Global noise generator dramatically
expands waveform generation
Incredible polyphonic portamento
with exible xed rate, xed time
and exponential pitch glide modes
Sophisticated arpeggiator with tap
tempo button and user congurable
pattern modes
Chord and PolyChord memories
enable polyphonic performances
from monophonic playing styles
True bypass mode for pure and
high-integrity analog tone
Global variable 6 dB high pass lter
with powerful bass boost switch
26 sliders and one switch per
function give direct and real-time
access to all important parameters
Spring-loaded pitch and assignable
modulation wheels provide total
hands-on performance
LCD Display with encoder,
navigation switches and data value
slider for rapid menu parameter
editing and program selection
Hammond Novachord
The 1939 World’s Fair was a big year for
electronic music with Hammond also
introducing the rst 72-note polyphonic tube
synthesizer, the Novachord. It wasn’t exactly
portable, as it weighed nearly 500 lbs (227 kg),
and contained 163 vacuum tubes – and more
than 1,000 custom designed capacitors.
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Product Information Document
Synthesizers and Samplers
DEEPMIND 12
True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice,
3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation
Matrix, 32-Step Control Sequencer,
Tablet Remote Control and Built-In Wi
1024 user program memories with
“compare and match” feature to
quickly match all analog controls to
values stored in program
Fully servo-balanced stereo outputs
for highest signal integrity
CV/pedal input for connection to
modular systems
Comprehensive MIDI implementation
(including NRPN/CC control of all
parameters and bulk load/save)
Integrated and congurable WiFi
client / Access point allows easy and
secure connection to home network
3-Year Warranty Program*
Mellotron
Finding a high level of acceptance in the
1960s, Harry Chamberlin’s Mellotron was an
electro-mechanical keyboard that generated
sounds by playing back pre-recorded
tape loops. Although tempermental and
prone to pitch and mechanical issues, the
Mellotron was used extensively by many
U.K. artists. Classic tracks from the Moody
Blues Days of Future Passed, the Beatles
“Strawberry Fields Forever”, and the Rolling
Stones “She’s a Rainbow” are prime examples.
Attribute author: By Buzz Andersen from
San Francisco, California, United States Mellotron | NAMM 2007
Designed and engineered in the U.K.
Arp 2600
Manufactured by ARP Instruments, Inc., the
Arp 2600 was one of the most successful
synthesizers to come out of the 1970s.
They were ideal for players new to the synth
world, and allowed patches to be changed
via switches or 1/8" audio cables. The list of
recordings and artists that used the venerable
Arp 2600 reads like a veritable Who's Who of
rock, pop and jazz, and includes The Who,
David Bowie, John Lennon, Depeche Mode,
Edgar Winter, Frank Zappa and Herbie Hancock
– to name just a few. An Arp 2600 was even
used to create the voice of the Star Wars
character R2-D2.
Attribute author: The original uploader was Kimi95 at Italian Wikipedia - http://www.
vintagesynth.com/arp/arp2600blue.jpg e http://www.vintagesynth.com/arp/arp.php, CC
BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7708499
*iPad and Mac a re trademarks o f Apple Inc. Andr oid is a trademark of
Google In c. All third-pa rty tradema rks are the prop erty of their re spective
owners. T heir use neither c onstitutes a claim o f the trademark no r
aliation o f the trademark ow ners with MUSIC Gro up. Product name s
are mention ed solely as a ref erence for compati bility, eect s and/or
componen ts. Warranty de tails can be found at m usic-group.com.
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Product Information Document
Synthesizers and Samplers
DEEPMIND 12
True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice,
3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation
Matrix, 32-Step Control Sequencer,
Tablet Remote Control and Built-In Wi
Minimoog
Designed to replace the large, modular synths being used in pop music at the time, Bill Hemsath
and Robert Moog developed the Minimoog in 1971. The monophonic instrument became the
rst truly all-in-one, portable analog synthesizer. Thanks to its 3 oscillators and 24 dB/octave lter,
the Minimoog produces an extremely rich and powerful bass sound and is still in high demand today.
Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman said the instrument “absolutely changed the face of music.”
Attribute author: glacial23 - Early Minimoog Uploaded by clusternote, CC BY-SA 2.0
Yamaha CS-80
In 1976, Yamaha released their CS-80 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer, which provided velocitysensitive keys and aftertouch that worked on individual voices. The analog instrument featured a
ribbon controller, which allowed the user to perform polyphonic pitch bends and smooth glissandos.
Composer Vangelis used the CS-80 extensively in the Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire soundtracks.
The CS-80 also provided the bass line heard in the BBC 1980 series Doctor Who theme song.
Image attribution: Pete Brown from Gambrills, MD, USA (DSC00539) [CC BY 2.0
(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Product Information Document
Synthesizers and Samplers
DEEPMIND 12
True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice,
3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation
Matrix, 32-Step Control Sequencer,
Tablet Remote Control and Built-In Wi
Sequential Circuits Prophet 5
Sequential Circuits introduced the Prophet 5, which was the rst analog 5-voice polyphonic
synthesizers to provide onboard memory storage of all patch settings for instant recall. The greatsounding Prophet 5 revolutionized the synthesizer world and, in spite of its rather expensive
price tag, became one of the most successful synths of all time. Designed by Dave Smith and
J owen, the Prophet 5 was the keyboard of choice by a very long list of performers that includes
Peter Gabriel, Philip Glass, Journey, The Cars, Thomas Dolby, Duran Duran, Gary Numan, Pink Floyd,
and countless others.
Image attribution: original uploader was Felix2036 at Dutch Wikipedia derivative work: Clusternote
(Sequential_Circuits_Prophet_5.jpg) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Which brings us to 1977...
A Passion for Keyboards
Our founder, Uli Behringer has a deep passion for keyboards. Born in the small town of Baden,
Switzerland in 1961, Uli grew up in a musical family where his mother taught him to play the
piano at the tender age of four. His father was a scientist who built a massive organ in the family
home and taught the young lad all about electronics. So at the age of 17, Behringer built his rst
synthesizer – the UB-1. Later, while attending college to seek a degree in audio engineering, Uli put
his electronics knowledge to use, building his own equalizers and signal processors to ll the gap
left by the university's inability to provide enough proper studio gear. Word soon spread about how
good his products were, and he began building gear for his friends – the BEHRINGER legacy had
begun. The rest, as they say, is history...
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Product Information Document
Synthesizers and Samplers
DEEPMIND 12
True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice,
3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation
Matrix, 32-Step Control Sequencer,
Tablet Remote Control and Built-In Wi
DEEPMIND 12
With the creation of DEEPMIND 12, the ultimate true analog, 12-voice polyphonic synthesizer is
nally a reality. DEEPMIND 12 allows you to conjure up virtually any sound you can imagine with
unparalleled nesse and ease. Thanks to its 4 FX engines, dual analog OSCs and LFOs per voice,
3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation Matrix and onboard 32-Step Control Sequencer,
the DEEPMIND 12 gives you complete control over your soundscape. Plus, DEEPMIND 12 features
comprehensive remote control via iPad*/PC/Mac and selected Android* Apps over USB, MIDI or
built-in Wi – for a custom-tailored workow that lets your creative spirit soar to new heights.
Classic Polyphonic Synthesizer
The inspired synthesizer tracks laid down in the 1970s and '80s are etched in the annals of progressive
rock and pop music forever, making them truly classic in every sense of the word. DEEPMIND 12’s
pure analog signal path with legendary IR3109-style VCFs, stereo VCAs, and 12-voice polyphony
lets you recreate all that magic or design the powerful, original sounds that just might make you a
legend in your own right.
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Synthesizers and Samplers
DEEPMIND 12
True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice,
3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation
Matrix, 32-Step Control Sequencer,
Tablet Remote Control and Built-In Wi
The FX Racks
We also included 4 simultaneous FX engines with over 33 world-class TC ELECTRONIC, MIDAS and KLARK TEKNIK algorithms – including Reverb,
Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Delay, Multiband Distortion, and many more. Custom-designed and physically modeled after some of the most iconic
and sought-after processors, DEEPMIND 12’s FX were essentially “rebuilt” in the digital domain – and put right at your ngertips. All eects run
inside the low-latency environment of the DEEPMIND 12, ensuring awless performance and exible routing.
TC ELECTRONIC is synonymous with some of the best sounding reverbs found anywhere. The TC DEEP REVERB provides 9 iconic reverb modes
you know and love in tone eect that sounds insanely good. It’s amazing that just 4 controls (Decay, Tone and PreDelay) provide such a wide
range of tonal options – bright and springy, warm and bouncy, or gigantic dark reections. All that – and then some!
The Lexicon 480L* has been recognized as the gold standard of digital reverb, and we have included ve of the nest reverb models:
HALL, AMBIENT, RICH PLATE, ROOM and RICH CHAMBER. These models precisely capture all nuances based on our “True Physical Modeling”
and our algorithms even incorporate the unit’s AD/DA gain stepping converters – nailing the entire analog and digital circuit paths, right down
to the last detail. (Inspired by Lexicon 480L*)
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Synthesizers and Samplers
DEEPMIND 12
True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice,
3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation
Matrix, 32-Step Control Sequencer,
Tablet Remote Control and Built-In Wi
Based on the legendary EMT250, the VINTAGE REVERB delivers a shimmering, bright reverb that won’t drown out or overpower your
live/recorded tracks. Use the VINTAGE REVERB to sweeten vocals and snare drums without sacricing clarity. (Inspired by EMT250 Plate Reverb*)
PLATE REVERB emulates the characteristics of a plate reverb chamber with control over the damping pad, modulation depth and speed,
and crossover. PLATE REVERB will give your tracks the sound heard on countless hit records since the late 1950s. (Inspired by Lexicon PCM70*)
Our GATED REVERB recreates the sound achieved by combining a reverb with a noise gate, and is especially eective for a 1980s-style snare
sound or to boost the presence of a kick drum. (Inspired by Lexicon 300/480L*)
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Synthesizers and Samplers
DEEPMIND 12
True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice,
3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation
Matrix, 32-Step Control Sequencer,
Tablet Remote Control and Built-In Wi
REVERSE REVERB puts the reverb tail in front of the sound source, creating a swelling crescendo that adds an ethereal quality to vocal and
snare tracks. (Inspired by Lexicon 300/480L*)
Taking up only one FX slot, the CHORUS & CHAMBER eect combines the shimmer and doubling characteristics of a studio-grade chorus with
the sweet sound of a traditional chamber reverb. (Inspired by Lexicon PCM70*)
Here we combine DELAY & CHAMBER, so that a single device can provide a variety of delay settings, plus add just the right type and amount of
reverb to the selected signal. (Inspired by Lexicon PCM70*)
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Synthesizers and Samplers
DEEPMIND 12
True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice,
3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation
Matrix, 32-Step Control Sequencer,
Tablet Remote Control and Built-In Wi
FLANGER CHAMBER combines the mind-bending, lter-sweeping eect of a state-of-the-art anger with the elegant sweetening of a traditional
chamber reverb – all in one FX slot. (Inspired by Lexicon PCM70*)
The 4 BAND EQ is a sweep parametric equalizer, and is taken directly from the MIDAS PRO X Live Digital Console. The bands are low, low mid,
high mid and high, with the mid bands using a Q Factor adjustment to custom-tailor the sound. Any combination of the four bands may be
used simultaneously.
STEREO ENHANCER lets you emphasize the Bass, Midrange and Hi output at selectable frequencies, for maximum punch, clarity and detail –
without turning up the overall volume. (Inspired by SPL Vitalizer*)
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