Behringer pro 800
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 951 posts since 24 Sep, 2021
https://youtu.be/A8IGN4F3hdY
I must say it sounds great. Alot like Repro 5 by uhe it shows how accurate software emulations can be
I must say it sounds great. Alot like Repro 5 by uhe it shows how accurate software emulations can be
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- KVRAF
- 2932 posts since 23 Dec, 2002
This is Behringer at their best. Bring back a classic that has long since been abandoned, give it more polyphony, work directly with the modding community, and give it an updated midi spec. Then, release it at a price point (599 USD) that we can reasonably afford. No boutique manufacturer is harmed, and we the great unwashed, have an opportunity to own something a bit special. I like Behringer when they play at this game.
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- KVRist
- 213 posts since 26 Jul, 2019
Sounded lovely in the demos. Full MIDI control and the added mods are a nice touch. I'm interested.
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- KVRAF
- 11477 posts since 16 Aug, 2006
Havent' had a chance to check out the video, but if it's got full MIDI control (e.g. CC's) I'd be interested. And I've got a Prophet-10 Rev 4!
Note: didn't say I'd buy, but I'd be interested.
Note: didn't say I'd buy, but I'd be interested.
- KVRAF
- 13136 posts since 16 Feb, 2005 from Kingston, Jamaica
I am old enough to have lived through the analog synth heydays of the 70's & 80's. I of course know about the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5, 10, Pro One, T8, but honestly don't ever recall hearing about the 600 until there was a rumour synapse-audio was modeling one.
Was it really a classic, or legendary or well known/used?
rsp
Was it really a classic, or legendary or well known/used?
rsp
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- KVRAF
- 10187 posts since 7 Sep, 2006 from Roseville, CA
My thoughts exactly! A lot of the new Behringers "interest me", but I have yet to buy one. And, honestly, there's no specific reason that I haven't purchased one and I'm not opposed to the big mean B for copying other synths, it's just that I.... haven'tFunkybot's Evil Twin wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:29 pm Havent' had a chance to check out the video, but if it's got full MIDI control (e.g. CC's) I'd be interested. And I've got a Prophet-10 Rev 4!
Note: didn't say I'd buy, but I'd be interested.
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- KVRian
- 1331 posts since 9 Jan, 2018
The big deal with it, as I recall, was it integrated MIDI at the factory. This was a new thing for Sequential. I never played one, but it seemed to be a pretty capable synth. Did it sell well? No; certainly not like the others you list. As a result, I think it got ignored once the DX7 came out a little later. I might suggest that it deserves a second look like this, and probably would compare favorably to a Korg PolySix or Juno 106 to our ears today.zvenx wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:40 pm I am old enough to have lived through the analog synth heydays of the 70's & 80's. I of course know about the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5, 10, Pro One, T8, but honestly don't ever recall hearing about the 600 until there was a rumour synapse-audio was modeling one.
Was it really a classic, or legendary or well known/used?
rsp
I'd certainly try the original, but more likely will play around with the Behringer version if I come across one. I doubt I'd purchase it, though, because it's not adding something I need.
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- KVRAF
- 11477 posts since 16 Aug, 2006
I've got 2: the RD-8 MK II (which I love), and the Poly-D (which I'm kind of meh on). The RD-8 MK II sounds way better than any software 808 clone or samples. I think the programming is a little awkward at times (the Drumbrute I have is a lot slicker in regards to the UX for programming), but sound-wise, I really love it. The Poly-D I'm just not gelling with. Something about it just doesn't do it for me and I get better results out of The Legend. The oscillators feel like they're not hot enough and need to be cranked to drive the filter, the envelope scaling feels a bit off to me, the output is abysmally low (which I can compensate for but might be a factor). I think I just need to suck it up and buy a Matriarch.cryophonik wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:43 pmMy thoughts exactly! A lot of the new Behringers "interest me", but I have yet to buy one. And, honestly, there's no specific reason that I haven't purchased one and I'm not opposed to the big mean B for copying other synths, it's just that I.... haven'tFunkybot's Evil Twin wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:29 pm Havent' had a chance to check out the video, but if it's got full MIDI control (e.g. CC's) I'd be interested. And I've got a Prophet-10 Rev 4!
Note: didn't say I'd buy, but I'd be interested.
So if the P800 is more RD-8 than Poly-D, I'd probably love it. But I already have the Rev 4, so I really don't think it would add much value to my setup despite how attractive it is.
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- 105548 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
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- KVRAF
- 10187 posts since 7 Sep, 2006 from Roseville, CA
If you want hot oscillators, you might want to check out the Sub37 (OG Tribute Edition, not the Subsequent 37, which has the osc's toned down quite a bit). I can't say how they compare to the Matriarch, but the Sub37's oscillators go from zero to filter saturation in about a quarter turn of the osc level knob. It's great if you want that overdriven filter sound all the time, but it gets a little overbearing at times (IMO, of course), especially if you want that classic creamy Moog sound. You really have to watch the osc levels. Anyway, sorry for the OT.Funkybot's Evil Twin wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 5:27 pm The Poly-D I'm just not gelling with. Something about it just doesn't do it for me and I get better results out of The Legend. The oscillators feel like they're not hot enough and need to be cranked to drive the filter, the envelope scaling feels a bit off to me, the output is abysmally low (which I can compensate for but might be a factor). I think I just need to suck it up and buy a Matriarch.
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- KVRian
- 1375 posts since 6 May, 2005 from Michigan, USA
Definitely interested. I came very close to buying a Prophet 600 with Gligli and a new Fatar keybed installed back in early 2020, but decided to hold off when Behringer's remake was announced, as I'd rather go with something new with a warranty if the sound is still there. (I've had more than one vintage synth I bought in the past start developing problems not long after purchase, so I try to always remember they're a gamble.) If additional, more in-depth demos show this to be decently competitive with other currently-produced VCO poly synths sound-wise, it's kind of a no-brainer at this price.
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- KVRAF
- 6408 posts since 22 Jan, 2005 from Sweden
Jan 2021 Behringer released an update and said in a few months, then nothing for 2 years.
- I even put a question on their forum and nothing at all was revealed.
What came instead these years was about Ub-Xa which was silence since as well. This was as Oberheim announced OB-X8 for some reason, like these would have same customer base with 5k-pricetag.
My Prologue-8 and REV2-16 module is having me covered as analog synths. Nordlead 2X as VA and master keyboard for computer. Kawai MP7SE piano and Hammond XK3c organ.
Sorry, Behringer - not this time...
- I even put a question on their forum and nothing at all was revealed.
What came instead these years was about Ub-Xa which was silence since as well. This was as Oberheim announced OB-X8 for some reason, like these would have same customer base with 5k-pricetag.
My Prologue-8 and REV2-16 module is having me covered as analog synths. Nordlead 2X as VA and master keyboard for computer. Kawai MP7SE piano and Hammond XK3c organ.
Sorry, Behringer - not this time...
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- KVRAF
- 35262 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
Tell me a single company which can abide to release dates at the moment. Really, a single one.
You know as well as everyone here why there are delays, especially when the company resides in China.
Be happy that they release this thing at all. I was halfways expecting it to be scratched.
You know as well as everyone here why there are delays, especially when the company resides in China.
Be happy that they release this thing at all. I was halfways expecting it to be scratched.