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Test: Behringer Brains

Features

Eurorack module

Multi-engine oscillator

20 synthesis algorithms

OLED oscilloscope

USB-B port for firmware updates

8 CV inputs

2 audio outputs

Width: 16 HP

Depth: 45 mm

Facts

Manufacturer: Behringer

Web: behringer.com

Price: 129 Euro

  • Powerful, transparent sound
  • Flexible models
  • Classic or experimental sounds possible
  • DX7 compatible
  • Display/oscilloscope
  • Lowpass gate
  • Favorable price
  • Somewhat cheap workmanship
  • No proper manual

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Alternatives

Korg NTS-1

99 Euro

www.korg.com

After Later Audio Pixie

258 Euro

www.afterlateraudio.com

Arturia Microfreak

319 Euro

www.arturia.com

irst of all: Brains is designed as a Eurorack module, but it also contains a triggerable lowpass gate with an envelope and a VCA in addition to various oscillator models and can, therefore, also be used as a stand-alone module without any additional modules. Basically, all you need is a small Eurorack case with a power supply to use Brains as a full-fledged monophonic stereo synthesizer/percussion generator. Even a MIDI/CV converter may not be necessary if your studio already

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