Behringer 2600 Gray Meanie (Display Model)

Description

Behringer 2600 Gray Meanie (Display Model)

The 70s were a time when synthesizers were really taking off, as more and more musicians were adopting the instrument and making music no one had ever heard before. Early 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 2500 modular synthesizer that they could market more easily. From this concept, the ARP 2600 semi-modular synthesizer was born, which became an instant hit and was quickly adopted by many renowned musicians, including Edgar Winter, Pete Townshend, Herbie Hancock, and Jean-Michel Jarre, to name a few.

Great care was taken in the engineering of the 2600, including analog circuits faithful to the originals, the semi-modular architecture, and the triple VCO design all coming together to recreate the classic sounds that are evocative of classic electronic music. This highly focused attention to detail is what gives the 2600 its ultra-flexible sound shaping capability.

Specifications

Amazing analog synthesizer with triple VCO design that allows for the creation of insanely fat music

Authentic reproduction of the 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 astonishing range of sonic possibilities

Multimode 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 spring reverb for inspiring sound effects

Noise generator with continuously variable color

2 dedicated LFOs with pulse and sine wave outputs

Switched Post Filter Distortion (PFD) / Inverter option on the voltage processor

Differential (+/-) VCA input 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 offer direct and real-time access to all parameters

83 Patch-cable inputs/outputs for maximum configuration flexibility

Powerful headphone output with dedicated level control

Full MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and voice priority selection

Dimensions: 482 x 356 x 108mm

Rack Unit: 95HP

Weight: 5.1kg