Audio mixer with square, sawtooth, triangle, subOSC, noise, ExtIn
24dB Lowpass filter
VCA with Gate or envelope control
ADSR envelope
LFO with extended frequency range
Filter FM
Step sequencer with 32 steps
64 patterns
Arpeggiator
CV/Gate In & Out
Filter CV-In
Velocity CV-Out
Handle and strap included
Behringer MS-1 MkII BK in detail:
Behringer'sMS-1 MkII is a clone of the famous Roland SH-101 that shines with a few nifty extras compared to the original. They stayed true to the monophonic original from 1983 throughout and even rebuilt the famous Curtis IC CEM3340 to reproduce the distinctive VCO sound exactly. The audio mixer with six inputs including Ext Audio, the massive 24dB lowpass filter, the switchable VCA and the snappy ADSR with its unmistakable smack; everything is as you know and love it! The MkII version is equipped with a faithful reproduction of the legendary BA662 OTA chip. This has made it possible to give the MS-1 MkII an even more authentic sound that is in no way inferior to the original sound. Especially the powerful bass sounds of the 101 have shaped electronic music for decades, this is due to the sum of all components of this synthesizer, but especially to a decisive extent the crunchy sound of the sawtooth waveform and the extremely lively PWM sounds of the square waveform.
40 years later...
The enhancements can be found in details that even purists should be excited about: The tempo for Arpeggiator and sequencer now has its own control and is thus no longer dependent on the LFO tempo; of course, the two playing aids can also be synchronized to MIDI. The controls for Arpeggiator and sequencer have also been expanded, which simplifies operation and allows access to 64 patterns. A special modification benefits the filter: six oscillator taps including Noise are available to modulate the Cutoff continuously (Filter FM). Of course, the MS-1 MkII offers modern interfaces like MIDI and USB on the input and output side. The CV/Gate inputs and outputs have been retained, so the retro classic remains open for connection to a modular system.
MS-1 MkII BK with handle and strap
Fit for the stage
The MS-1 MkII is a real live instrument, which is not only ensured by the numerous analog controls and the Arpeggiator, but also by the neck strap with mountable handle. So you can happily position yourself between singer and guitarist on stage or perform an impressive solo in your keyboard castle.
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