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Behringer Poly D Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

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Overview

An affordable homage to an iconic synthesizer.

When analog synths were first made easily portable in the 1970s, they rapidly became an important part of many artists' performance setups, despite the expense and occasional temperamental behavior. Behringer developed their Model D as an affordable, reliable alternative way to get great vintage analog synth sound. Now, with the POLY D, they've expanded the palette as well as the polyphony, to create a new performance standard.

True to its roots

It was important to the engineers at Behringer that the POLY D retain the feature set of the original as a baseline, but then expanded capabilities in musically useful and easy to access ways. Starting with a pure analog signal path based on the original voltage-controller oscillators, filters and amplifiers, along with a classic ladder filter design and low frequency oscillator, all the features of the original "D-Type" synth are there. The attention to detail extends to the use of matched transistors and ultra-high precision resistors and capacitors. This adds to the stability, as well as the ability to create those classic, super-fat synth tones and so much more.

Superior controllability

With 84 controls and a well-though-out, intuitive format, it's amazingly easy to exercise your music creatively with the Behringer POLY D. Whether you're adjusting the contour and emphasis on the 24dB ladder filter or the ADSR on the VCA, it's simple and the feedback is immediate and satisfying. You'll discover how much sheer fun it is to tweak parameters on an analog synth and just how deep down the sonic rabbit hole you can journey.

Multiple voices merge to one

One of the key features of the POLY D is the flexibility of it's different voice modes. In Mono mode, you have access to all the classic monophonic synth sounds, but with the ability to add additional fullness and expression. In Poly mode, you have to to four voices available on once for pads and rich chord voicings. Finally, Unison mode, layers all four voices together for greater harmonic complexity and richer, fuller sounds.

We've only begun to touch on the capability of this incredibly versatile, truly affordable polyphonic analog synth here. The range of sonic possibility with the Behringer POLY D is absolutely stunning. With its intuitive interface and range of control, you'll find creative possibilities that you've only imagined in the past. Whether you're an experienced synth programmer looking to expand your performance or recording setup, or an analog synth newbie looking for an affordable way to get started exploring, the POLY D is a powerful, versatile tool that will expand your musical world.

Features

  • Analog 4-voice polyphonic synthesizer with 37 full-size keys
  • 4 VCOs, classic ladder filter
  • LFO, BBD stereo chorus, distortion
  • 32-step sequencer and arpeggiator

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Specs

Poly D Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer Specifications:

Synthesizer Architecture
  • Number of Voices: Monophonic/Unison/Polyphonic (4 voices), switchable
  • Type: Analog
  • Oscillators: 4 (.1Hz–20kHz, 6 overlapping ranges)
  • LFO: 1 (.05Hz–200Hz)
  • VCF: 1 x Low/High-pass filter, switchable, 24dB/oct. slope
  • Envelopes: VCA, VCF
  • MIDI Channels: 16
Connectivity
  • MIDI In/Out/Thru: 5-pin DIN
  • USB (MIDI): Type B
  • Main Output: 2 x 1/4" TRS, servo-balanced
  • Max. Output Level: –16dBu
  • Impedance: 100 ohm
  • External Signal Input: 1/4" TS, unbalanced
  • Impedance: 1 mohm
  • External V-Trigger Input: 1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced, +5V
  • Sync: 2 x 1/4" TS, input and output, unbalanced, +5V
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS, stereo
  • Max. Output Level: -4dBu
  • Output Impedance: 110 ohm
External Control Inputs
  • Loudness: 1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced, 0 to +5V
  • Filter: 1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced, 0 to +5V, 1V/oct.
  • Oscillator: 1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced, ±5V
  • Modulation Source: 1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced
Internal Control Outputs
  • After Pressure: 1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced, 0 to +5V
  • Pitch: 1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced, -3 to +7V
  • V-Trigger: 1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced, +5V
  • Velocity: 1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced, 0 to +5V
Controllers Section
    Knobs:
    • Tune: -2 to +2, adjustable
    • Glide: 0 to 10, adjustable
    • Modulation Mix: (OSC 4/filter EG) to (noise/ext. mod source/LFO), adjustable
    Switches:
    • Modulation Source: OSC 4/filter EG
    • Modulation Source: Noise or external modulation source/LFO
    • Mode: Mono/Unison/Poly
    • Auto Damp: On / Off
    Oscillator Bank
      Knobs:
      • Range (OSC 1, 2, 3 and 4): LO/32'/16'/8'/4'/2', selectable
      • Frequency (OSC 2, 3 and 4): -7 to +7, adjustable
      • Waveform (OSC 1, 2 and 3): Triangular/Triangular Saw/Saw/Square/Wide Pulse/Narrow Pulse, selectable
      • Waveform (OSC 4): Triangular/Reverse Saw/Saw/Square/Wide Pulse/Narrow Pulse, selectable
      Switches:
      • Oscillator Modulation: On/Off
      • OSC 4 Control (by keyboard): On/Off
      Mixer Section

        Knobs:
        • Volume (OSC 1, 2, 3 and 4): 0 to 10, adjustable
        • Volume (External Input): 0 to 10, adjustable
        • Volume (Noise): 0 to 10, adjustable
        Switches:
        • OSC 1, 2, 3 and 4: On/Off
        • External Input: On/Off
        • Noise: On/Off
        • Noise Source: Pink/White
        • Indicators: Overload LED
        Filter Section
          Knobs:
          • Cutoff Frequency: -4 to +4, adjustable
          • Filter Emphasis: 0 to 10, adjustable
          • Amount of Contour: 0 to 10, adjustable
          • Attack: 1 ms to 10 s, adjustable
          • Decay: 4 ms to >35 s, adjustable
          • Sustain: 0 to 10, adjustable
          Switches:
          • Filter Mode: Low Pass/High Pass
          • Filter Modulation: On/Off
          • Keyboard Control 1: On (1/3)/Off
          • Keyboard Control 2: On (2/3)/Off
          Loudness Contour Section
            Knobs:
            • Amount of Contour: 0 to 10, adjustable
            • Attack: 1 ms to 10 s, adjustable
            • Decay: 4 ms to >35 s, adjustable
            • Switch: Decay: On/Off
            Distortion Section
              Knobs:
              • Distortion: 0 to 10, adjustable
              • Tone: 0 to 10, adjustable
              • Level: 0 to 10, adjustable
              • Switch: Distortion: On/Off
              Chorus Section
                Switches:
                • Chorus I: On/Off
                • Chorus II: On/Off
                • Chorus: On/Off
                • LED Indicators: Chorus I, Chorus II
                Output Section
                  Knobs:
                  • Volume: 0 to 10, adjustable
                  • Headphone Volume: 0 to 10, adjustable
                  • Switches: Power: On/Off
                  • LED Indicator: Power
                  Sequencer Section
                  • Number of Steps: 32 steps max./pattern
                  • Number of Patterns: 64 patterns max.
                  • Memory Storage: 8 banks (8 patterns/bank)
                  • Knobs: Tempo/Gate Length/Swing
                  • Switches: Hold/Rest, Reset/Accent, Arp/Set End, Pattern/Bank, Shift, Page, Play/Stop, Record, Keyboard Mode, Step Mode
                  • LED Indicators: 8 x Location, 10 x Backlit Switches
                  LFO Section
                  • Knobs: LFO Rate: 0 to 10, adjustable
                  • Switches: LFO Waveform: Triangular/Square
                  • LED Indicator: LFO Rate
                  Keyboard and Controls
                  • Wheels: Pitch, Modulation
                  • Switches: Glide: On/Off, Transpose: Up/Down 1 octave
                  • Keyboard: 37 semi-weighted, full-size keys with velocity
                  USB
                  • Type: Class-compliant USB 2.0, Type B
                  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher
                  Power Requirements
                  • External Power Adaptor: 12VDC 1,000 mA
                  • Power Consumption: 10W max.
                  Environmental
                  • Operating Temperature Range: 41°F–113°F
                  Physical
                  • Dimensions: 3.5 x 25.5 x 14.2"
                  • Weight: 22.5 lb.
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