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Behringer PROTON Analog Paraphonic Semi-Modular Synthesizer

Behringer PROTON Analog Paraphonic Semi-Modular Synthesizer

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New from Behringer, the Proton is an original-design, semi-modular Paraphonic synth tailor-made for the modern electronic music crafter. Packed with nearly limitless vintage-era sound crafting potential, massive sonics, and modern digital workflow, the Proton excels as a foundation or addition to any semi-modular synth setup.

Experienced vintage synth players will love the 64-point patch bay, which allows for advanced internal architecture routing and integration with external equipment. However, don’t let that lead you to believe the Proton is for experts only. Its “normalized” semi-modular design means all essential connections are internally wired. Connect your favorite controller (or operate manually) for easy and intuitive sound design potential without connecting a single patch cable.

Creativity and bold sonic character start with Proton’s analog VCOs, which can be operated independently for multi-timbral Paraphonic sounds. Each VCO can generate 5 waveforms plus oscillator sync, pulse width modulation, and individual sub-oscillator sounds. Proton is also loaded with self-oscillating, multimode series/parallel VCFs, 2 ASD envelopes with looping, reverse, inverse, & bounce options, and 2 ASDR envelopes for modulating the multi-mode filters. As if that’s not enough to keep you busy crafting unique sounds and textures, a wave folder, 5-waveform LFO, and a noise generator--and the ability to sum external audio with each filter, the Behringer Proton allows you to take waveform generation to new heights, in one bold, blue Eurorack compatible module.

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Product Name Behringer PROTON Analog Paraphonic Semi-Modular Synthesizer
Brand Behringer
MPN 0718-AAO86-US1
UPC 787790548355

What's in the Box?

  • Behringer PROTON Analog Paraphonic Semi-Modular Synthesizer
  • DC Power Supply
  • Analog synthesizer with dual VCO design for insanely fat music creation
  • Paraphonic mode allows both oscillators to be independently controlled for multi-timbral sounds
  • Semi-modular design requires no patching for immediate performance
  • Pure analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF and VCA designs
  • Dual oscillators with 5 waveforms, oscillator sync,pulse width modulation and individual sub-oscillators
  • Oscillator waveform control blends seamlessly between 5 shapes (tone mod, pulse,sawtooth, triangle and sine)
  • 2 self-oscillating, multi-mode VCFs can be configured in parallel or series with linkable CVs
  • 2 ASR envelopes with reverse/inverse/loop/bounce options to control VCAs and wave folder
  • 2 analog ADSR generators for modulating the VCFs for unique sound performance
  • Multi-mode wave folder adds rich harmonic content and massive flexibility to the LFOs
  • 2 flexible LFOs with 5 waveforms,MIDI clock sync, key sync,phase and depth controls
  • Noise generator dramatically expands waveform generation
  • External audio can be summed into one or both VCFs to massively enhance sound generation
  • Utility functions include attenuverters, multiples,signal/CV mixer and summer for creative patching
  • External audio input with level control and soft clipping circuit for processing external sound sources
  • 64 patch points for advanced modular connection and integration with external equipment
  • 68 controls give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
  • Complete Eurorack solution –main module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack case
  • Comprehensive MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection

Synthesizer Architecture

Number of Voices 1 / 2 (monophonic / paraphonic)
Type Analog
Oscillators 2 VCO
LFO 2 LFO
VCF 2 LPF/HPF/band Pass switchable 12 dB/octave
Envelopes 2 ADSR / 2 ASR
Wavefolder 1 Wavefold circuit

Connectivity

Power switch Rear panel
MIDI In 5-pin DIN (top panel)
MIDI Thru 5-pin DIN (rear panel)
USB USB 2.0 Type B socket
External Audio In 6.35 mm (1/4") TR jack
Audio Output 6.35 mm (1/4") TR jack
Headphone Out 6.35 mm (1/4") TRS jack

USB

Type Class compliant USB 2.0 Type B
Supported Operating Systems Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS 10.10 or higher

Oscillator Section

Controls Tune x 2, Shape x 2, Pulse Width x 2, Sub Osc x 2, Osc Mix
Buttons Range x 2, Paraphonic on/off, Sync on/off

Filter Section

Controls Frequency x 2, Resonance x 2, Modulation Depth x 2, Envelope Depth x 2, Noise
Buttons Filter Mode x 2, Filter Link on/off, Soft on/off, Key Track on/off

Wavefolder Section

Controls Symmetry, Folds
Buttons Mode

Envelope Section - ADSR

Controls Attack x 2, Decay x 2, Sustain x 2, Release x 2
Buttons Fast/Slow, Retrigger

Envelope Section - ASR

Controls Attack x 2, Release x 2
Buttons Loop, Bounce, Sustain, Invert, Reverse, Retrigger

LFO Section

Controls Shape x 2, Rate x 2, Depth x 2
Buttons 1 Shot, Key Sync, Retrigger, Shift

VCA Section

Controls Bias x 2, Volume, External Audio

Utilities Section

Controls CV Mix, Portamento Time, Attenuator 1, Attenuator 2

Input Patchbay

3.5 mm TS jacks Osc 1 CV, Osc 2 CV, Osc 1&2 CV, PW 1, PW 2, Shape 1, Shape 2, WF In, WF Sym, WF Folds, VCF 1 In, VCF 1 Freq, VCF 1 Resonance, VCF 2 In, VCF 2 Freq, VCF 2 Resonance, VCA 1 In, VCA 1 CV, External Input, Out Input, LFO 1 Trig, LFO 2 Trig, LFO 1 Rate, LFO 2 Rate, LFO 1 Shape, LFO 2 Shape, ADSR 1 Trig, ADSR 2 Trig, AR 1 Trig, AR 2 Trig, VCA 2 In, VCA 2 CV, Att 1 In, Att 2 In, Mult In, CV Mix 1, CV Mix 2, CV Mix CV, Sum A, Sum B

Output Patchbay

3.5 mm TS jacks Osc 1, Osc 2, Osc Mix, WF, VCF 1, VCF 2, VCF Mix, VCA 1, VCA 2, Mult 1, Mult 2, Att 1, CV Mix, Sum, Att 2, ADSR 1, ADSR 2, AR 1, AR2, LFO 1 Uni, LFO 1 Bi, LFO 2 Uni, LFO 2 Bi, Assign

Behringer PROTON Analog Paraphonic Semi-Modular Synthesizer

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New from Behringer, the Proton is an original-design, semi-modular Paraphonic synth tailor-made for the modern electronic music crafter. Packed with nearly limitless vintage-era sound crafting potential, massive sonics, and modern digital workflow, the Proton excels as a foundation or addition to any semi-modular synth setup.

Experienced vintage synth players will love the 64-point patch bay, which allows for advanced internal architecture routing and integration with external equipment. However, don’t let that lead you to believe the Proton is for experts only. Its “normalized” semi-modular design means all essential connections are internally wired. Connect your favorite controller (or operate manually) for easy and intuitive sound design potential without connecting a single patch cable.

Creativity and bold sonic character start with Proton’s analog VCOs, which can be operated independently for multi-timbral Paraphonic sounds. Each VCO can generate 5 waveforms plus oscillator sync, pulse width modulation, and individual sub-oscillator sounds. Proton is also loaded with self-oscillating, multimode series/parallel VCFs, 2 ASD envelopes with looping, reverse, inverse, & bounce options, and 2 ASDR envelopes for modulating the multi-mode filters. As if that’s not enough to keep you busy crafting unique sounds and textures, a wave folder, 5-waveform LFO, and a noise generator--and the ability to sum external audio with each filter, the Behringer Proton allows you to take waveform generation to new heights, in one bold, blue Eurorack compatible module.

More Information
Product Name Behringer PROTON Analog Paraphonic Semi-Modular Synthesizer
Brand Behringer
MPN 0718-AAO86-US1
UPC 787790548355

What's in the Box?

  • Behringer PROTON Analog Paraphonic Semi-Modular Synthesizer
  • DC Power Supply
Features
  • Analog synthesizer with dual VCO design for insanely fat music creation
  • Paraphonic mode allows both oscillators to be independently controlled for multi-timbral sounds
  • Semi-modular design requires no patching for immediate performance
  • Pure analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF and VCA designs
  • Dual oscillators with 5 waveforms, oscillator sync,pulse width modulation and individual sub-oscillators
  • Oscillator waveform control blends seamlessly between 5 shapes (tone mod, pulse,sawtooth, triangle and sine)
  • 2 self-oscillating, multi-mode VCFs can be configured in parallel or series with linkable CVs
  • 2 ASR envelopes with reverse/inverse/loop/bounce options to control VCAs and wave folder
  • 2 analog ADSR generators for modulating the VCFs for unique sound performance
  • Multi-mode wave folder adds rich harmonic content and massive flexibility to the LFOs
  • 2 flexible LFOs with 5 waveforms,MIDI clock sync, key sync,phase and depth controls
  • Noise generator dramatically expands waveform generation
  • External audio can be summed into one or both VCFs to massively enhance sound generation
  • Utility functions include attenuverters, multiples,signal/CV mixer and summer for creative patching
  • External audio input with level control and soft clipping circuit for processing external sound sources
  • 64 patch points for advanced modular connection and integration with external equipment
  • 68 controls give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
  • Complete Eurorack solution –main module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack case
  • Comprehensive MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection
Tech Specs

Synthesizer Architecture

Number of Voices 1 / 2 (monophonic / paraphonic)
Type Analog
Oscillators 2 VCO
LFO 2 LFO
VCF 2 LPF/HPF/band Pass switchable 12 dB/octave
Envelopes 2 ADSR / 2 ASR
Wavefolder 1 Wavefold circuit

Connectivity

Power switch Rear panel
MIDI In 5-pin DIN (top panel)
MIDI Thru 5-pin DIN (rear panel)
USB USB 2.0 Type B socket
External Audio In 6.35 mm (1/4") TR jack
Audio Output 6.35 mm (1/4") TR jack
Headphone Out 6.35 mm (1/4") TRS jack

USB

Type Class compliant USB 2.0 Type B
Supported Operating Systems Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS 10.10 or higher

Oscillator Section

Controls Tune x 2, Shape x 2, Pulse Width x 2, Sub Osc x 2, Osc Mix
Buttons Range x 2, Paraphonic on/off, Sync on/off

Filter Section

Controls Frequency x 2, Resonance x 2, Modulation Depth x 2, Envelope Depth x 2, Noise
Buttons Filter Mode x 2, Filter Link on/off, Soft on/off, Key Track on/off

Wavefolder Section

Controls Symmetry, Folds
Buttons Mode

Envelope Section - ADSR

Controls Attack x 2, Decay x 2, Sustain x 2, Release x 2
Buttons Fast/Slow, Retrigger

Envelope Section - ASR

Controls Attack x 2, Release x 2
Buttons Loop, Bounce, Sustain, Invert, Reverse, Retrigger

LFO Section

Controls Shape x 2, Rate x 2, Depth x 2
Buttons 1 Shot, Key Sync, Retrigger, Shift

VCA Section

Controls Bias x 2, Volume, External Audio

Utilities Section

Controls CV Mix, Portamento Time, Attenuator 1, Attenuator 2

Input Patchbay

3.5 mm TS jacks Osc 1 CV, Osc 2 CV, Osc 1&2 CV, PW 1, PW 2, Shape 1, Shape 2, WF In, WF Sym, WF Folds, VCF 1 In, VCF 1 Freq, VCF 1 Resonance, VCF 2 In, VCF 2 Freq, VCF 2 Resonance, VCA 1 In, VCA 1 CV, External Input, Out Input, LFO 1 Trig, LFO 2 Trig, LFO 1 Rate, LFO 2 Rate, LFO 1 Shape, LFO 2 Shape, ADSR 1 Trig, ADSR 2 Trig, AR 1 Trig, AR 2 Trig, VCA 2 In, VCA 2 CV, Att 1 In, Att 2 In, Mult In, CV Mix 1, CV Mix 2, CV Mix CV, Sum A, Sum B

Output Patchbay

3.5 mm TS jacks Osc 1, Osc 2, Osc Mix, WF, VCF 1, VCF 2, VCF Mix, VCA 1, VCA 2, Mult 1, Mult 2, Att 1, CV Mix, Sum, Att 2, ADSR 1, ADSR 2, AR 1, AR2, LFO 1 Uni, LFO 1 Bi, LFO 2 Uni, LFO 2 Bi, Assign
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