BEHRINGER / MS-1 MK II-GY

Amazing monophonic synthesizer with authentic 3340 analog oscillator. MK II version with improved VCF and VCA design, dual-mode portamento, and sync-in capability Pure analog signal path based on the legendary VCO, VCF, and VCA design for classic sonic performance.

Oscillator with 4 waveforms that can be mixed simultaneously: saw, triangle, square/PWM, octave-split square sub-oscillator
Resonant VCF modulatable with ADSR, LFO, keyboard tracking, and bender controller
6 FM instruments based on NovaMod for creative VCF modulation and unprecedented filter effects
Amazing wave shaping with ADSR envelope generator
Easy-to-use 32-step sequencer with 64 sequence locations
Arpeggiator with wide patterns for sound effects
Includes hand grips with pitch bend wheel and pitch modulation triggers.
Guitar strap included for live on-stage jamming
Benders assignable to VCO, VCF, and pitch modulation wheels on attachable handgrip
Noise generator can be used as a modulation source for distortion-like effects
Incredible portamento capability for fantastic sound effects
Pulse wave can be modulated by LFO, envelope, or manual
57 sliders and switches for direct real-time access to all important parameters
External audio input for processing external sound sources
Comprehensive USB/MIDI implementation for connection to keyboards/sequencers

Versatile Oscillator
The MS-1 MK II-RD's authentic 3340 voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) produces sounds from four different waveforms that can be mixed simultaneously. Options include sawtooth, triangle, square/pwm, and octave-split square sub-oscillator. In addition, the VCO can be adjusted over a wide range of 4 octaves (16', 8', 4', 2').

Versatile VCF
The VCF includes faders for cutoff frequency, resonance, envelope, modulation depth, and keyboard follow. This VCF can be modulated with the ADSR, keyboard tracking, and bender controllers, and the depth can be set with the frequency modulation (FM) Amount knob and further modified with the FM source selector.

Envelope.
The MS-1 MK II-RD's envelope generator features four ADSR (attack, decay, sustain, release) faders to help create incredible sounds. when applied to a VCA, the ADSR envelope is used to control the level of notes played over time. When applied to VCF, the ADSR envelope is used to control the filter cutoff frequency of each note played over time.

Equipped with sequencer & arpeggiator
Up to 32 steps of notes and rests can be programmed and saved as patterns. Up to 64 patterns can be recorded, saved, and recalled, with up to 8 patterns in each of 8 banks. Sequences can be created and saved in keyboard mode, or in step mode, which allows interactive performance while composing patterns.

Performability
The MS-1 MK II-RD can also be used as a shoulder keyboard by simply attaching the included guitar strap and hand grip (with pitch bend wheel and pitch modulation triggers).

Modulator
The noise generator can also be used as a modulation source to create distortion-like effects. The glide (portamento) allows you to seamlessly sweep from one note to the next, creating silky smooth transitions that no other instrument can mimic The MS-1 MK II-RD's vendors are VCO and VCF, Pitch Mod Wheel, and can also be assigned to LFOs, envelopes, and manually modulate pulse waves.

Synthesizer Architecture
Implementation Analog
Keyboard
Keyboard 32 full-size semi-weighted keys
Keyboard sensing Note on/off, velocity
VCO section
Knob Tuning (±50)
Range selector (16', 8', 4', 2')
Fader Modulation Depth
Pulse width modulation (50% to minimum)
PWM mode switching (LFO, manual, envelope)
Modulator Section
Knob Waveform Selector
(Triangle, Square, Random, Noise)
Fader LFO/CLK rate
LFO/CLK rate switch
LFO/CLK rate selector: Low (0.1 Hz to 30 Hz)
Medium (0.2 Hz to 60 Hz), High (0.3 Hz to 120 Hz)
(0.3 Hz to 120 Hz)
LED rate indicator
Source mixer section
Fader
Pulse level
Sawtooth wave level
Triangle Wave Level
Sub-oscillator level
Noise Level
External Audio Level
Switch
Sub-oscillator waveform selector
(1 octave down, 2 octave down,
Narrow 2 octave down)
VCF section
Fader
Cutoff frequency (10 Hz to 20 kHz)
Resonance (0? self-oscillation)
Envelope depth
Modulation depth
Keyboard follow (0 to 100)
Knobs
FM sound source selector
(Pulse, Sawtooth, 1 Octave Down, 2 Octave Down, Narrow 2 Octave Down, Noise
Down, Narrow 2 octaves down, Noise)
FM Depth
VCA Section
Switch Envelope, Gate Selector
Envelope Section
Fader
Attack time (2 ms to 4 s)
Decay time (2 ms to 10 s)
Sustain level (0 to 100)
Release time (2 ms to 10 s)
Switch gate trigger selection (gate + trigger, gate, LFO)

Controller section
Knobs
Volume
Glide time (0 to 5 s)
Switch Glide (on, off)
Transpose (low, medium, high)
Fader
VCO Bender Sensitivity
VCF Bender Sensitivity
LFO Modulation
Wheel/lever bender with LFO MOD switch
Handle Controls
LFO on/off switch
Bender thumbwheel (pitch rise only)
Sequencer/Arpeggiator Section
Number of steps Max. 32 steps for each pattern
Number of patterns Up to 64 patterns
Memory 8 banks, 8 patterns each
Switches
Hold/Rest, Reset/Accent, Arp/Set End, Pattern/Bank, Shift, Page
Bank, Shift, Page
Play/Stop, Record, Keyboard Mode, Step Mode,
Step 1-8
Knob Tempo/Gate Length
Connectivity
DC input jack 9 VDC, 600 mA
MIDI in/out/through 5-pin DIN/16 channels
USB (MIDI) USB 2.0, type B
Output 1/4” TS, max +10 dBu
Headphones 1/4” TRS, max. +2 dBu @32 Ohm
External Audio Input 1/4” TS, max. +20 dBu max.
Footswitch (optional) Sequencer hold (1/4” TS)
3.5 mm TS input
VCF control voltage (0?7 V)
External clock (+2.5 V min.)
Control voltage (1 V/octave, 0 to 7 V)
Gate (+2.5 V min.)
3.5 mm TS output
Control voltage (1 V/octave, 0.417 to 5 V)
Gate (off = 0 V, on = 10 V)
Velocity (0 to 5 V)
3.5 mm handle connector Mod, grip
USB
Type-class compliant USB 2.0, Type B
Supported Operating Systems
Supported OS
Windows 7 or higher
Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later
Power requirements
External power adapter 9 VDC, 1700 mA
Power consumption max. 5.4 W
Operating Environment
Operating temperature
5°C to 45°C (41° F to 113° F)
External Dimensions
Dimensions (H x W x D) 85 x 569 x 267 mm
Weight 4.6 kg