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Behringer Proton

Semi-modular synthesizer

Analog Synthesizer
Desktop case (19" & Eurorack compatible)
monophonic or 2-part paraphonic playable
2 oscillators with PWM
2 sub-oscillators
hardsync
Noise generator
2 Multimode filters with filter mix
Filter routing parallel or serial
Wave folder
2 VCAs
2 ADSR envelopes
2 loopable ASR envelopes
2 VC LFOs with BPM sync
2 attenuators
1 multiple
Patch panel with 40 inputs & 24 outputs
Audio input
MIDI & USB In

Introducing PROTON

Overview of the Behringer Proton

With the Proton, Behringer presents a semi-modular analog synthesizer with complex sound shaping options. The name and the layout of the control panel suggest that the Proton is the successor to the Neutron. If you take a closer look at the various function groups with the additional controls, it becomes clear that the Proton is a synthesizer in its own right. The desktop housing can be mounted in a 19" rack using the optionally available rack ears, where the blue front panel provides a nice contrast in the rack. Alternatively, the synth can be removed from the housing and installed in a Eurorack modular system, where it takes up 80 HP of space.

Lots of knobs and patch sockets - the Behringer Proton

A construction kit for electronic sounds

The Proton generates the rich basic sound with two oscillators that are equipped with crossfadeable wave forms. To be more precise, you can choose whether you want to crossfade or switch the waveforms; in both cases, PWM is offered, which, depending on the waveform, leads to more spectacular results than you are already familiar with from the square waveform. Each oscillator has a sub-oscillator that runs an octave below the frequency of the tone generator. Fortunately, each sub-oscillator can have one of four waveforms, which significantly enhances the sound spectrum. The synthesizer can primarily be played monophonically, while the 2-voice paraphonic mode enables duophonic sounds and sounds with alternating oscillators note by note. Hardsync and a noise generator complete the possibilities at oscillator level. If the signal path is left unpatched, the oscillator mix enters the dual Multimode filter. The two resonant filters have an identical design and are capable of lowpass, Bandpass and highpass characteristics. With a shift function, each filter can be assigned its own modulation source such as eg. Velocity, ModWheel, Aftertouch or LFO can be assigned to each filter. An additional special feature here is the filter mix, which shifts the filter routing continuously from parallel to serial. In short: with two serial bandpass filters you get a phaser-like sound, filtering in the Korg MS-20 style is also possible without imitating the special character. With the freely usable wavefolder, Behringer has given the Proton a sonic treat. The Wavefolder can be inserted anywhere and works best with sine and triangle waveforms. Depending on the control position, the result varies between unusually organic-metallic and hard overdriven waveforms. The signal path is completed by the two VCAs which, thanks to their dual design, allow a different level control between the filter mix and filter 2. However, stereo sounds are not possible.

Modulations

In terms of modulation, the Proton is probably the most complex of all Behringer synthesizers. The two ADSR envelopes are pre-wired under the hood to the filters (ADSR1) and the VCA (ADSR2). Using the patch panel significantly extends their range of application. In addition, each ADSR can switch between two speeds and retrigger can be activated. Retrigger comes into its own with legato playing and 303 lines with set slides. The two loopable ASR envelopes are somewhat more special. In addition to the usual Attack & release curves, these are also suitable as trapezoid generators and make somewhat peculiar LFOs, as their mode of operation is different to that of a conventional LFO. Two similarly structured LFOs complete the modulation sources. The LFOs can be individually synchronized to Clock , can react to incoming notes via Reset, serve as mini envelopes in one-shot mode and, like the oscillators, have crossfadeable waveforms. The patch panel allows you to control the LFO frequencies and waveforms via CV. As the oscillators are also connected to the patch panel, it should be mentioned that extreme FM sounds and modulations in the audio range are no problem for the Proton. Nice details such as the two attenuators for attenuating and inverting signals, a simple CV mixer and the 1-in-2-out multiple expand the modulation sources in a useful way.

Patch panel

All CV, Gate and audio inputs and outputs are located on the right-hand side of the control panel. The 64 sockets of the patch panel are divided into 40 inputs and 24 outputs. As only a few modulations are pre-connected, you can really let off steam with the Proton and give free rein to your creativity. How about using one of the four envelopes to modulate the frequency of LFO 2, which is patched to the Wavefolder? PWM via envelope instead of the LFO is a classic from the Roland camp. A characteristic sync sound is needed? Plug a cable from ADSR1 to OSC 2 and activate Hardsync. It really does take a little imagination to turn the possibilities offered by the 64 inputs and outputs into sounds, but once you've got the hang of it, the Proton is a source of powerful analog sounds across all genres. All connections are Eurorack-compatible and are just waiting to exchange functions and be combined with other semi-modular synthesizers.