@@cheek1m0nkey thank you. I ended up getting the Crave to give me a quantised step sequencer plus more tonal options. I have added a wave folder, ring modulation and more filters and vcas since my previous comment.
This channel is quickly becoming a favorite because: 1) It has the best music 2) It has the best picture 3) Its honest in reviewing everything, from budget to astronomical priced synths. Well played Tim.
I agree--music is terrific! Would love to see a follow-up on how you created it! (and yes-great pics, honest review, clear voice, superb quality overall). It'd be nice to know how you bring in the drums, how you sequence the different series of notes, etc--to put it all together (yes-I know that's a lot and you've given a LOT here already which is VERY much appreciated). The final tune is particularly cool!
The 100m is one of my spirit animal synths. I'm utterly obsessed with the thing. I am very fortunate with having been able to start building my own original Roland System that I'm going to be building a bit more soon. I have got a case of System 500 too, which is also excellent. I've been watching this with curiosity and it's great that people can experience what the 100m is about for a fraction of the cost and without the servicing worries. Working with Rob Keeble was a smart move as I think he's been making 100m style modules for years? A bit like Roland teaming with Malekko. The thing I found funny is the idea that the modules are too big. My thought is the exact opposite as those original Rolands are all about the scale and the throw of the sliders and the space for patch cables. I've been lucky to borrow a System 700 and it's almost comically massive, which is fun, but the 100m is optimum for this style of instrument. Eurorack compromises on size but makes this possible and accessible. Can't imagine it being even a millimetre smaller. Anyway, great breakdown and enjoyed the music too Tim. All sounds really great.
Thanks a lot Alex, I really appreciate it. And I must admit, your site was the one place I kept coming back to when I needed info about the original 100m modules :)
@@TimShoebridge Ah glad my obsession helped. I was going to say that I was enjoying that the historical information was accurate. Haha. One of the many amazing things about the 100m is the 184 Polyphonic 4CV keyboard. What a simple but genius idea! I was lucky to get one that arrived in the original box. Surprised there's not more modern equivalents given how useful it is and how many polyphonic avenues it opens with modular synths.
@@AlexBallMusic Interesting, i own a KeystepPro controlling 12U of eurorack but looking for something less buggy. Then i wonder, what features makes the Polyphonic 4cv a specific beast ?
@@vincentprimault4380 The 4CV is very hard to find now. I was lucky. Firstly it has full sized keys, then it's five octaves and finally the switches, buttons and bender are all nice and chunky. So it's very human. Then it fires out four CVs and four gates and it has both 1/4" and 1/2" connectors for each voice. Then there's four modes - Unison 1 where all four are triggered from a note. Unison 2 where it cycles the voices. Then Poly 1 where it always assigns CV/gate 1 to the first note and so on and Poly 2 where it's constantly cycling. Then there's a clockable arpeggiator with numerous modes. So basically it's solid and chunky and very literal. No setup, no menus etc. The only problem is that it can only do volts per octave. The Arturia can at least have different scaling and triggers per voice. The Keystep also has an arpeggiator and sequencers of course, so it is still very nifty.
@@AlexBallMusic Yeah this entire world just became like a sunken but still somehow vivid city when the DX7, D-50, M1 et al was all we ever got to know about synthesizers in the early midi days - at least until we (finally!) found a Really cool magazine or book. Perhaps that's why my generation has worn out our Vintage synthesizers book - SO much information in there which was hidden away during so many years. I remember asking every musician about synths all the time - all I ever knew about vintage was my dad's Switched on Bach record with that scary old huge Moog on the album cover - but all of a sudden the sunken city rised again and whoa - in seconds we got to find out how cool machines were built in the old ages. Fantastic gear! I first saw the 4CV (mind you the Renault was always quite common hehe) at a friend's house a few years ago and just thought the design was amazing. In some ways it's a shame I didn't know more before say 1995-96 when I first started surfing and building my Synthesite - The synthesizer timeline, which was my first web site. Built as I got to find out more and more each time I used Altavista. I did it because internet finally taught me the mysteries about every single synthesizer ever made. The hidden years... ;-) A mystical tale - and I somehow always knew in the back of my head that I had missed out about it. Even so, I had a Roland SH-2 and Juno-60 in like 1994 and thought they sounded really cool but I had no idea really how to interface them with my Atari lol. Even a TB-303 and MR-10 in 1991. There was literally NO information and I just enjoyed / sampled these boxes but didn't know what to Really do with them. I so much wish that someone had told me to absolutely keep these vintage boxes as the gates to an information paradise would soon to be opened. In fact the original manufacturer themselves would have an attitude of wanting us to forget about their past as "We design the future"; just a few years from the D-50 were out of their stock they would even refer to that one as "oh that is old you know and now you can try our new XP-60". But the D-50 had always been my dream synth so... and at least it has midi, so I could always use it haha. So that class of vintage was familiar to me at all times, having known them since day one so to speak. The D-50 never leaves my house, period! So I really guess that all music stores selling their gear somehow was influenced by that vibe of older synthesizers being something they nearly wouldn't ever trade in or even talk about. I can really picture the dude wanting to trade in his Arp Odyssey as part payment to that shiny new S-10 just to be told sorry, that one is too old. MAN! I surely read Mark Vail's columns in Keyboard Magazine but I just remembered how it felt before internet for me as I has been a teenager when the CZ-101 came out. Of course I saw quite a few analog synths over those years but they were always a mystery you know not surrounded a single bit by the magic that was to come; rather "oh that's just some old ones"... nobody over here in Sweden would ever say like Stop! You have to try our classic synths! It was always about the next big thing. #tricked by the synthesizer industry I miss my SH-2 today - a trade for a Voice Processor - was it VP-70? ...so I am actually seriously greatful to Behringer bringing all of this back. Away from the vintage selling overpricing bastards and away from the ignorant future vibes as well in one fat resonant sweep. I hope I have learned by now to keep every bit of older gear as it will always be as great as it ever was. I love my digital machines too and I currently have a K1 on my working bench... I mean TV table... which is about to get a battery replacement. And people are shying away from old digital synths as well these days so that's exactly the same fashion wave now having the world forget about / be ignorant about the 1987 to 1997 era similar to the 1972 to 1982 era being forgotten already in like 1986... phew. The Kawai K1... it's SO lovely! ;-) It was actually the K1 that brought me here, as I went hmm... what if I add a filter, maybe a phaser and a delay...
Your channel represents exactly what I look for in gear videos: thoughtful explanations with plenty of details AND high-quality musical examples, as well as fantastic camera work and editing. Really love what you're doing here, Tim.
Your demo sequences make me smile, a lovely warm analogue trance-and aside from the thoroughness of your review, the photography is beautiful too. Love the tunings, but as often happens, I hear the ‘1’ in a different place when the drumbeat comes in :)
So far I have resisted going modular. I’m seriously beginning to get an itch. An itch I haven’t felt since, as a boy, my parents first bought me Lego for Christmas.
I was a bit lost with so many possibilities of eurorack, but thanks to this video (both the contents and the demos), I finally decided what kind of modular synth I want to build. Thank you!
My journey into modular is similar to yours. Been a keyboard player for years and recently decided to explore modular. Your videos are absolutely the best for informing and educating. I've bought the Behringer system 100 bundle to begin with and I think I will add the 182 and the 172. Also ordered the Behringer 2600. It's so inspiring that someone like you can make modular synthesis understandable and your music examples are to the point in illustrating the processes you talk about. Thank you so much.
I really should not have watched this, because now I'm planning a mini eurorack build, including some of these modules, to compliment my MS-20 mini. Awesome job on this video!
Amazing video. Love your delivery. However you've just cost me a packet on ebay buying a 14 module behringer system 100 set up. 😂. I've delved into eurorack b4 but the system 100 has always been the dream. Thanks for the help. Gna be diving into the rest of your work once it arrives. Had lots of behringer kit over the years and never been disappointed.
Excellent tutorial as always! Clearly demonstrated and explained. I am not sure if you are a teacher by profession, but you certainly are good at explaining complex stuff in an easy to understand way! Although I have been using software based modulars for a long time, I never actually ventured into the physical modular realm. However, the Behringer System 100 is really attractive and looks like a high quality and affordable ticket into the rabbit hole. Thanks a lot mate!
Thank you Tim, A great channel. Having watched all your Behringer System 100 series. I have decided to dip my big toe into the world of Modular. To install into a RackBrute 6U from Thomann. Controlled with a Arturia MiniBrute 6S. Thanks Once again. All the best...
You've sold me. I am new to synthesizers and was looking for things with keyboards. You hooked me on modular and the System 100 in particular. Your videos are well done. You should also put up the tracks that you have recorded. I could sit and listen to that while I work. Great stuff!
I like the way you explain things, very clear and informative. I'm a big fan of early Human League so over the next 6 months I'm going to build one of these. Thank you for showing what the modules do
I've only just found this channel. This is real quality content: clear, concise, just the good stuff. Thank you Mr Shoebridge, I'll be checking out the rest of your channel once I'm done here.
Thank you Tim that was extremely helpful. My humble ventures into modular have just begun with a Behringer Neutron a Behringer 914 fixed filter bank and a few home made utility modules. My next plan is to add 2 x 112s 2 x 121s etc. At university in the 80s we had a Roland System 100 and I absolutely fell in love with it.
17:25 nice! 21:44 this really shows the beauty of this system. An integrated sound that a mishmash of modules doesn't give. 24:30 this sequence inspires some melodies in my head
Up until now, I didn’t want to go the euro rack route. I have a decent sized DotCom system. I really like the panel size and the Moog style layout of the controls. I stumbled across your channel (now a subscriber) and started watching your videos on the system 100. Dang it man! I’m comprising lists on which modules I will be purchasing and in which order. Your videos are very informative and entertaining to say the least. Thank you sir.
Hi Tim, Ok I’m a little late with my response, but better late than….. I just wanna say that I love the way you install the modules in the beginning of the video, just the way I like it. All the same modules among each other. Truly stunning! It looks more like the original Roland setup. 👌
Thanks Tim, that was very informative and really enjoyed the format. Very Professionally presented and helpful to people like me who are just getting into the Eurorack modular scene!
Thank you Tim for a well presented and very informative intro to these modules. I also like the pace and quiet manner in which you present your material.
Years ago this video convinced me to go eurorack to buy my dream synth, I now have the ARP 2500 as well, I have no idea what they do or how but I do like the sounds. Thanks Tim
This video might just be the most expensive thing I've ever watched! Not because I'll necessarily get these modules in particular, but because I think I'm going to get into Eurorack. I've currently got a Kastle 1.5 and a Volca Modular, amongst other more digital pieces of kit, including VCV Rack. Always resisted the full-modular, up until now. So thanks ☹️and thanks 😍 .
Fantastic video. I’ve been very purposefully avoiding looking too much into modular synthesis because I’m a little bit of a “more is better” kind of person... and there’s the really dangerous phrase - “Well, if I only had _______ I could do _______.” sigh.... I’m going to pretend I didn’t watch this video. But, I very much look forward to the next one! Thank you Tim!
Fantastic video Tim. I think you pushed me over the edge to take the plunge into Eurorack. Loved your demo pieces too, especially the ones at the 5 min mark and the outro piece. Subscribed!
That's a beautiful sounding filter. I couldn't possibly say how accurate it is to the original, but it certainly sounds nice to me. The fact that the majority of the resonance sweep is so subtle is a bonus to me, I sometimes find synths go from no resonance to too much resonance too quickly for me.
I must say I really appreciate your videos. You take your time to get to the bottom of things, in a calm and structured manner. Very informative and great music too!
Thank you so much for putting this together! Ever since I had a Roland SH-2 I've loved the Roland character. Or perhaps I should say ever since I got Eurythmics second and third album. I think I'll build a little system but I think I'll handle the sequencing from my DAWs Reason and Logic. I haven't decided yet though. Big fan of Behringer and I also have the DM12D and the Poly D.
Yet another excellent video. You make every video really enjoyable and very informative. Keep up the great work. Just put my order in for my first Eurorack Case (Behringer GoMobile 2 x 140) and Ill be picking up some of these modules as my first entry into physical modular gear. I find VCV great but looking forward to actual modules - though the price is a bit scary when you add it all up. Stay safe mate and best wishes from Australia. Stu.....
Thank you very much for putting this much more comprehensive overview of the Behringer 100 rack modules. I'm in utter awe at Behringers classic analogue synth output at the moment. I'm now able to actually consider the purchase of synthesizers that previously would have cost well over $3000 for less than a third of the price(take a look at the incredible Behringer Pro-1 which is essentially a fully capable Prophet 6 minus the keyboard, simply add a MIDI keyboard and your away and OH that wonderful sound. Then of course there Module D is an amazing MiniMoog clone that sounds better than the Moog version.) Then I saw these amazing modules, where you can build your own synth in your own time. I mean imagine putting together a collection of 5 of these dual VCO's, you could have an analogue synth with 10 VCO capability. Yikes. With Behringer's exceptional value, there's no more excuses, it's time for people to get back into the utter joy that is Analogue synth(there's rumors there looking at a Yamaha CS80 clone, CAN'T wait as this has to be one of the most sort after analogue syths of all time.) Incredible times and oh what a magnificent sound. I was sceptical of these modules as they seemed too good to be true, but your terrific overview video has proven that's nonsense and these are top quality synth modules that let you build a complete customised synth, exactly the way you want it. Something almost unheard of in previous decades. Incredible and thank you so much for sharing what these modules can do. Can't wait to explore them.
These modules sound very good. And your video was excellent. But I have to resist. I decided not to climb down this rabbithole. I know I could never stop to collect more and more modules. Also you are absolutly right about other modules that look like they come straight from outer space.
I like that you are able to jump from very high end synths to rather low cost ones with humility and a reasonable facts-oriented approach which gives justice to the synths you review, without being concerned by the "hype" (or hatred) that some of these gear generate. That said seing how passionate you are about synthesizers and if you fancy eurorack then I can't understand why you have not investigated some higher end module from other brands (Cwejman, Schippmann, Verbos etc). These are miles away from low cost modules, and it is a very different kind of pleasure to play them and be astonished even by the most simple patches. And you wouldn't have these pitch issues that low cost module cannot avoid. Good pitch tracking comes at a cost... :) Yes, they cost much more money but they are worth the experiment for passionate people in my opinion. I would love to see a review from you of these higher end modules :) Keep up the good work though, I love your videos!
Thank you for saying Behringer correctly and not "Berindger" like so many others on youtube :P Gotta say i usually was never up for modular systems but on the other hand i love the sequencer lines you can easily create on these. And the price point was also the big turnoff for me as well as the space it required. Watching this here actually makes me re-consider taking a look at the whole modular synth aspect. This system looks tempting as heck.
Very appealing - even to someone far away from using or understanding modular; even the music is music - unlike common solo hisses, noises and interspersed incoherent pitches; the vid is fun to consciously follow, it's artistic imagery catches from beginning to end; the commenting a treat. Double thumbs up!
Definitely considering buying these now. 11:10 weak sync sounds amazing. Love the logical symmetrical dual modules. Roland made an amazing system and thanks to Behringer for making the sounds available
This is exactly true. You can get the real old module for like $7000... sorry, just increased to $8100... or hey; a Behringer version for a tenth of this!!! Is the brand label the important thing or the sound? ;-)
Tim I've got to say, you are the man brother!! I'm highly impressed with your knowledge and information. Also when it comes to giving out great points and literally energizing a person to move forward into modular rack system. You did it. (Thanks) I've got a few little standalone units I've bought and starting to get into some sort of grooves but mainly just have a blast. See ya later..
Finally a thorough look at the System100. Thanks for this. Been on the fence about these. Quite disappointed in the filter module. If you get your hand on the 150 module, that would be great. Seems like a no-brainer utility module at 16HP for less than 100GBP.
Extremely thorough and well-produced review! A little more lighting and image clarity would not hurt, but I am an immediate subscriber after seeing this.
Even though I have no real interest in modular but this was a terrific run through, you did some great music, and the visuals and editing were top notch & kept it interesting. Really well done Tim!
Great video as always Tim ! - Just one observation about the 100m Vs Behringer - the 100m busses Keyboard CV and Gates directly to the modules that need them thus the EGs can get gates by just setting a switch, likewise the LFOs can receive Keyboard trig to reset . The keyboard CV is bussed across the cabinets and within the the cabinets feeding each module that can make use of V/8ve signals - This is usually available on the first attenuator on the bottom left of each module making it cable-free to simply apply Keyboard CV to the filters and VCOs - Shame that the Doepfer standard connector which carries the CV and Gate on the power ribbons across most euro rack systems, isn't being tapped into to bring CV and Gate into the modules that need them. That would have been a killer feature for these modules to have those things bussed to the modules too.
Thanks for this video, Tim - I'm a long-term synth user but extremely new to (Eurorack) modular (your videos have been a big influence in that decision!) hence the perhaps rather naïve / ignorant question that follows: Is there a way to employ a simple sequencer (such as the Behringer System 100 182 Analog Sequencer module featured here) to play, say, a short 4-step sequence and then, at a point controllable by the user - via a 'control input' of some description (i.e. a CV) - have that sequence transposed up or down by a specific degree? I'm thinking of something akin to the bass line in Vangelis' Blade Runner (End Titles) as an example - a simple 4 note sequence which transposes to mirror the backing chords. Obviously an arpeggiator or DAW can be used ... but that's not what I want! I'm thinking of adding a quantiser to the 182 (possibly a Doepfer 156 as you have) to add a degree of pitch precision but that still doesn't give me any ability to manipulate the preordained / 'pre-programmed' note sequence - either under my control or that of another automated CV input - to play the exact same sequence but at another position, a specific number of semitones up or down the existing key/scale. What I am desperate to avoid is long, unchanging sequences that have no melodic progression to them! Any thoughts or comments gratefully received...
Thanks. Really well done video and a load more info than most. I did enjoy your comment about being a piano player in a world of sequencers. i've been taking piano lessons for the last few months so I can become more flexible with how I play. This is after 30 years of being self-taught on keys and having always used sequencers.
Great review Tim, clear and concise advice. Looking forward to your thoughts on the other Behringer System 100 modules as you get them. Your discussion on these modules has served as an excellent tutorial for me. Cheers 🙂👍
I love your work. Can you share how you are making and inserting those crystal clear drum parts? Thank you for all the hard work making these videos. Just building a complete system 100. Can’t wait!
HI Tim, i have only just found your channel - the videos are excellent - well shot, well explained and the sounds are lovely. I have a number of 100 modules - I know this is an old video, but I have a question about the 182 Sequencer Module - i want to Sync it to my DAW using an Expert Sleepers ES-3 (gives me 8 channels of CV out via ADAT lightpipe). My issue is getting it to start from the DAW - i take it i need to send a Trig to the Trig in to start? I read somewhere this needs to be just 1V. Does that sound right, and/or is there an easier way to sync?
Great Review & Music! I'm the same with Roland - I can remember using one of the desktop ones as a school kid and have always wanted some Roland like gear. I've got a Behringer Neutron and that's great, but next stop is the Roland/Behringer "all in one module", and a few more after that ;)
Tim, I'm trying to chase down your video about the clever hack you did with the mults module using the power from the 297 module. Can't find it anywhere.
Great video! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Unfortunately you've now got me lusting after even more gear! :D So true what you said about initially intending to use it like a synth with a keyboard but you always end up using with a sequencer! Cheers :)
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Nice one Tim!
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Oi Behringer! Lovin' your work! But what we need is some modern modules like a decent midi to cv converter, step sequencer etc.
@@WibblyWobblyBob boy do I have a surprise for you
@@WibblyWobblyBob There’s the 182 step sequencer at 17:25, and Behringer also released the Moog 960 sequencer…
@@cheek1m0nkey thank you. I ended up getting the Crave to give me a quantised step sequencer plus more tonal options. I have added a wave folder, ring modulation and more filters and vcas since my previous comment.
The David Attenborough of synth reviews
"Here we see the VCO in it's natural habitat, being oscillated by an LFO...."
Now that is one hell of a compliment. Apt too!
@2:45 The Roland quote ending with "of all time." I thought the same thing!
@@station2station544 LOL
"Undoubtedly the greatest synth on the planet...."
This channel is quickly becoming a favorite because:
1) It has the best music
2) It has the best picture
3) Its honest in reviewing everything, from budget to astronomical priced synths.
Well played Tim.
I agree--music is terrific! Would love to see a follow-up on how you created it! (and yes-great pics, honest review, clear voice, superb quality overall). It'd be nice to know how you bring in the drums, how you sequence the different series of notes, etc--to put it all together (yes-I know that's a lot and you've given a LOT here already which is VERY much appreciated). The final tune is particularly cool!
totally agree
One of the few synth channels showcasing real musicality rather than endless bleeps and bloops. Great stuff!
@@DroneKid01 almost every synth video I watch has one person that says "man you make real music not just bleeps and blops"
The 100m is one of my spirit animal synths. I'm utterly obsessed with the thing. I am very fortunate with having been able to start building my own original Roland System that I'm going to be building a bit more soon. I have got a case of System 500 too, which is also excellent.
I've been watching this with curiosity and it's great that people can experience what the 100m is about for a fraction of the cost and without the servicing worries.
Working with Rob Keeble was a smart move as I think he's been making 100m style modules for years? A bit like Roland teaming with Malekko.
The thing I found funny is the idea that the modules are too big. My thought is the exact opposite as those original Rolands are all about the scale and the throw of the sliders and the space for patch cables. I've been lucky to borrow a System 700 and it's almost comically massive, which is fun, but the 100m is optimum for this style of instrument. Eurorack compromises on size but makes this possible and accessible. Can't imagine it being even a millimetre smaller.
Anyway, great breakdown and enjoyed the music too Tim. All sounds really great.
Thanks a lot Alex, I really appreciate it. And I must admit, your site was the one place I kept coming back to when I needed info about the original 100m modules :)
@@TimShoebridge Ah glad my obsession helped. I was going to say that I was enjoying that the historical information was accurate. Haha.
One of the many amazing things about the 100m is the 184 Polyphonic 4CV keyboard. What a simple but genius idea! I was lucky to get one that arrived in the original box. Surprised there's not more modern equivalents given how useful it is and how many polyphonic avenues it opens with modular synths.
@@AlexBallMusic Interesting, i own a KeystepPro controlling 12U of eurorack but looking for something less buggy. Then i wonder, what features makes the Polyphonic 4cv a specific beast ?
@@vincentprimault4380 The 4CV is very hard to find now. I was lucky.
Firstly it has full sized keys, then it's five octaves and finally the switches, buttons and bender are all nice and chunky. So it's very human.
Then it fires out four CVs and four gates and it has both 1/4" and 1/2" connectors for each voice.
Then there's four modes - Unison 1 where all four are triggered from a note. Unison 2 where it cycles the voices. Then Poly 1 where it always assigns CV/gate 1 to the first note and so on and Poly 2 where it's constantly cycling.
Then there's a clockable arpeggiator with numerous modes.
So basically it's solid and chunky and very literal. No setup, no menus etc.
The only problem is that it can only do volts per octave. The Arturia can at least have different scaling and triggers per voice. The Keystep also has an arpeggiator and sequencers of course, so it is still very nifty.
@@AlexBallMusic Yeah this entire world just became like a sunken but still somehow vivid city when the DX7, D-50, M1 et al was all we ever got to know about synthesizers in the early midi days - at least until we (finally!) found a Really cool magazine or book.
Perhaps that's why my generation has worn out our Vintage synthesizers book - SO much information in there which was hidden away during so many years.
I remember asking every musician about synths all the time - all I ever knew about vintage was my dad's Switched on Bach record with that scary old huge Moog on the album cover - but all of a sudden the sunken city rised again and whoa - in seconds we got to find out how cool machines were built in the old ages. Fantastic gear!
I first saw the 4CV (mind you the Renault was always quite common hehe) at a friend's house a few years ago and just thought the design was amazing.
In some ways it's a shame I didn't know more before say 1995-96 when I first started surfing and building my Synthesite - The synthesizer timeline, which was my first web site. Built as I got to find out more and more each time I used Altavista.
I did it because internet finally taught me the mysteries about every single synthesizer ever made.
The hidden years... ;-)
A mystical tale - and I somehow always knew in the back of my head that I had missed out about it.
Even so, I had a Roland SH-2 and Juno-60 in like 1994 and thought they sounded really cool but I had no idea really how to interface them with my Atari lol. Even a TB-303 and MR-10 in 1991.
There was literally NO information and I just enjoyed / sampled these boxes but didn't know what to Really do with them.
I so much wish that someone had told me to absolutely keep these vintage boxes as the gates to an information paradise would soon to be opened.
In fact the original manufacturer themselves would have an attitude of wanting us to forget about their past as "We design the future"; just a few years from the D-50 were out of their stock they would even refer to that one as "oh that is old you know and now you can try our new XP-60".
But the D-50 had always been my dream synth so... and at least it has midi, so I could always use it haha. So that class of vintage was familiar to me at all times, having known them since day one so to speak. The D-50 never leaves my house, period!
So I really guess that all music stores selling their gear somehow was influenced by that vibe of older synthesizers being something they nearly wouldn't ever trade in or even talk about.
I can really picture the dude wanting to trade in his Arp Odyssey as part payment to that shiny new S-10 just to be told sorry, that one is too old. MAN!
I surely read Mark Vail's columns in Keyboard Magazine but I just remembered how it felt before internet for me as I has been a teenager when the CZ-101 came out. Of course I saw quite a few analog synths over those years but they were always a mystery you know not surrounded a single bit by the magic that was to come; rather "oh that's just some old ones"... nobody over here in Sweden would ever say like Stop! You have to try our classic synths! It was always about the next big thing.
#tricked by the synthesizer industry
I miss my SH-2 today - a trade for a Voice Processor - was it VP-70? ...so I am actually seriously greatful to Behringer bringing all of this back.
Away from the vintage selling overpricing bastards and away from the ignorant future vibes as well in one fat resonant sweep.
I hope I have learned by now to keep every bit of older gear as it will always be as great as it ever was. I love my digital machines too and I currently have a K1 on my working bench... I mean TV table... which is about to get a battery replacement. And people are shying away from old digital synths as well these days so that's exactly the same fashion wave now having the world forget about / be ignorant about the 1987 to 1997 era similar to the 1972 to 1982 era being forgotten already in like 1986... phew.
The Kawai K1... it's SO lovely! ;-) It was actually the K1 that brought me here, as I went hmm... what if I add a filter, maybe a phaser and a delay...
Your channel represents exactly what I look for in gear videos: thoughtful explanations with plenty of details AND high-quality musical examples, as well as fantastic camera work and editing. Really love what you're doing here, Tim.
Your demo sequences make me smile, a lovely warm analogue trance-and aside from the thoroughness of your review, the photography is beautiful too. Love the tunings, but as often happens, I hear the ‘1’ in a different place when the drumbeat comes in :)
So far I have resisted going modular. I’m seriously beginning to get an itch. An itch I haven’t felt since, as a boy, my parents first bought me Lego for Christmas.
I was a bit lost with so many possibilities of eurorack, but thanks to this video (both the contents and the demos), I finally decided what kind of modular synth I want to build. Thank you!
My journey into modular is similar to yours. Been a keyboard player for years and recently decided to explore modular. Your videos are absolutely the best for informing and educating. I've bought the Behringer system 100 bundle to begin with and I think I will add the 182 and the 172. Also ordered the Behringer 2600. It's so inspiring that someone like you can make modular synthesis understandable and your music examples are to the point in illustrating the processes you talk about. Thank you so much.
Your "thoughts on" gear are one of the greatest milestones on youtube. for me for sure. great work, Tim! Thank you.
I really should not have watched this, because now I'm planning a mini eurorack build, including some of these modules, to compliment my MS-20 mini. Awesome job on this video!
Amazing video. Love your delivery. However you've just cost me a packet on ebay buying a 14 module behringer system 100 set up. 😂. I've delved into eurorack b4 but the system 100 has always been the dream. Thanks for the help. Gna be diving into the rest of your work once it arrives. Had lots of behringer kit over the years and never been disappointed.
Excellent tutorial as always! Clearly demonstrated and explained. I am not sure if you are a teacher by profession, but you certainly are good at explaining complex stuff in an easy to understand way! Although I have been using software based modulars for a long time, I never actually ventured into the physical modular realm. However, the Behringer System 100 is really attractive and looks like a high quality and affordable ticket into the rabbit hole. Thanks a lot mate!
Thank you Tim, A great channel. Having watched all your Behringer System 100 series. I have decided to dip my big toe into the world of Modular. To install into a RackBrute 6U from Thomann. Controlled with a Arturia MiniBrute 6S. Thanks Once again. All the best...
You've sold me. I am new to synthesizers and was looking for things with keyboards. You hooked me on modular and the System 100 in particular. Your videos are well done. You should also put up the tracks that you have recorded. I could sit and listen to that while I work. Great stuff!
I like the way you explain things, very clear and informative. I'm a big fan of early Human League so over the next 6 months I'm going to build one of these. Thank you for showing what the modules do
The sounds and melodies you are getting out of this system are brilliant. All your videos are fantastic.
I've only just found this channel. This is real quality content: clear, concise, just the good stuff. Thank you Mr Shoebridge, I'll be checking out the rest of your channel once I'm done here.
Thank you Tim that was extremely helpful. My humble ventures into modular have just begun with a Behringer Neutron a Behringer 914 fixed filter bank and a few home made utility modules. My next plan is to add 2 x 112s 2 x 121s etc. At university in the 80s we had a Roland System 100 and I absolutely fell in love with it.
Those are lovely warm sounding modules. I really like that sound.
Thank you for another thorough and informative video, Tim.
17:25 nice!
21:44 this really shows the beauty of this system. An integrated sound that a mishmash of modules doesn't give.
24:30 this sequence inspires some melodies in my head
I am amazed at the musicality of your demonstrations! This is a change from all these demonstrators who only make “noise” with their modular 😂 Bravo!
Thank you so much 🙏 Modular for me is an extension of my synth setup.
Your demos are cinematic masterpieces! Keep up the excellent work 👏
A really good explanation Tim, and as I'm about to build my 1st Eurorack system with these modules, very helpful
Outstanding piece of work. Articulate, intelligent, objective, wonderful audio quality. Thank you!
Up until now, I didn’t want to go the euro rack route. I have a decent sized DotCom system. I really like the panel size and the Moog style layout of the controls. I stumbled across your channel (now a subscriber) and started watching your videos on the system 100.
Dang it man! I’m comprising lists on which modules I will be purchasing and in which order.
Your videos are very informative and entertaining to say the least.
Thank you sir.
Nice video Tim, I'm a big fan of the Behringer 100 series modules.
Excellent review! I have ordered the 4 core models to install in my crea8audio nifty keys controller/case.
Your sound design demonstrations are pretty amazing , Tim. Thank you for such a thorough walkthrough.
No arrhythmic, atonal robot farts? Is this really eurorack? It sounds awfully good.
only 8HP away form some proper good randomized unquantized fart sounds.
Lmao I didn’t know they could make music with all these chords either!! Lol
Hi Tim,
Ok I’m a little late with my response, but better late than…..
I just wanna say that I love the way you install the modules in the beginning of the video, just the way I like it. All the same modules among each other.
Truly stunning!
It looks more like the original Roland setup. 👌
Thanks Tim, that was very informative and really enjoyed the format. Very Professionally presented and helpful to people like me who are just getting into the Eurorack modular scene!
Thank you for the thorough review of the modules. There are a lot of crappy demos out there but you seem to be the first one to do an actual review.
Man. Seems like there's been none, just a bunch of trash 'first-look' videos that say very little.
Thank you Tim for a well presented and very informative intro to these modules. I also like the pace and quiet manner in which you present your material.
Tim Shoebridge,thank you for the detail presentation on this and very informative of the Behringer 100.
Years ago this video convinced me to go eurorack to buy my dream synth, I now have the ARP 2500 as well, I have no idea what they do or how but I do like the sounds. Thanks Tim
This video might just be the most expensive thing I've ever watched! Not because I'll necessarily get these modules in particular, but because I think I'm going to get into Eurorack. I've currently got a Kastle 1.5 and a Volca Modular, amongst other more digital pieces of kit, including VCV Rack. Always resisted the full-modular, up until now. So thanks ☹️and thanks 😍 .
Fantastic video. I’ve been very purposefully avoiding looking too much into modular synthesis because I’m a little bit of a “more is better” kind of person... and there’s the really dangerous phrase - “Well, if I only had _______ I could do _______.” sigh.... I’m going to pretend I didn’t watch this video. But, I very much look forward to the next one! Thank you Tim!
thank you Tim! Love your musical approach and your way to explain all those more like technical things in a clear and calm way!
Fantastic video Tim. I think you pushed me over the edge to take the plunge into Eurorack. Loved your demo pieces too, especially the ones at the 5 min mark and the outro piece. Subscribed!
That's a beautiful sounding filter. I couldn't possibly say how accurate it is to the original, but it certainly sounds nice to me.
The fact that the majority of the resonance sweep is so subtle is a bonus to me, I sometimes find synths go from no resonance to too much resonance too quickly for me.
I must say I really appreciate your videos. You take your time to get to the bottom of things, in a calm and structured manner. Very informative and great music too!
Thank you so much for putting this together! Ever since I had a Roland SH-2 I've loved the Roland character. Or perhaps I should say ever since I got Eurythmics second and third album. I think I'll build a little system but I think I'll handle the sequencing from my DAWs Reason and Logic. I haven't decided yet though. Big fan of Behringer and I also have the DM12D and the Poly D.
The beginning patch is nothing shorter than amazing.
The true synth genius of our time back in a review 😍
Yet another excellent video. You make every video really enjoyable and very informative. Keep up the great work.
Just put my order in for my first Eurorack Case (Behringer GoMobile 2 x 140) and Ill be picking up some of these modules as my first entry into physical modular gear. I find VCV great but looking forward to actual modules - though the price is a bit scary when you add it all up.
Stay safe mate and best wishes from Australia. Stu.....
Thank you very much for putting this much more comprehensive overview of the Behringer 100 rack modules. I'm in utter awe at Behringers classic analogue synth output at the moment. I'm now able to actually consider the purchase of synthesizers that previously would have cost well over $3000 for less than a third of the price(take a look at the incredible Behringer Pro-1 which is essentially a fully capable Prophet 6 minus the keyboard, simply add a MIDI keyboard and your away and OH that wonderful sound. Then of course there Module D is an amazing MiniMoog clone that sounds better than the Moog version.) Then I saw these amazing modules, where you can build your own synth in your own time. I mean imagine putting together a collection of 5 of these dual VCO's, you could have an analogue synth with 10 VCO capability. Yikes. With Behringer's exceptional value, there's no more excuses, it's time for people to get back into the utter joy that is Analogue synth(there's rumors there looking at a Yamaha CS80 clone, CAN'T wait as this has to be one of the most sort after analogue syths of all time.) Incredible times and oh what a magnificent sound. I was sceptical of these modules as they seemed too good to be true, but your terrific overview video has proven that's nonsense and these are top quality synth modules that let you build a complete customised synth, exactly the way you want it. Something almost unheard of in previous decades. Incredible and thank you so much for sharing what these modules can do. Can't wait to explore them.
These modules sound very good. And your video was excellent. But I have to resist. I decided not to climb down this rabbithole. I know I could never stop to collect more and more modules. Also you are absolutly right about other modules that look like they come straight from outer space.
This was well worth the wait Tim. Vlogs don't come any better than this. Top quality yet again.
Very nice exposé of these modules! Out of the blue the other day I got curious about the Roland 100m system....
Absolutely wonderful video Tim. Thank you for making this. You earned a sub from me man.
Is this RUclips or BBC 4 ?A very considered presentation, ty.
Nice comment. Lovely video.
Completely agree. A brilliant production. BBC quality.
Thanks Tim for such an excellent in depth review. Really liked your patches and sound demos too.
Such a nice and thorough walk trough of the modules, I know more now about them than ever before. Really appreciated, thank a lot Tim
Far out man.. I could listen to that opening track for days.
Hear, hear! Loved it
Another well paced and informative video Tim, thank you so much.
What a great review Tim! Great explanation, awesome sounds and very detailed information. Looking forward to the next one.
Excellent review! I'm considering getting into Eurorack Modules, and I've had my eye on the Behringer 100 series.
I like that you are able to jump from very high end synths to rather low cost ones with humility and a reasonable facts-oriented approach which gives justice to the synths you review, without being concerned by the "hype" (or hatred) that some of these gear generate. That said seing how passionate you are about synthesizers and if you fancy eurorack then I can't understand why you have not investigated some higher end module from other brands (Cwejman, Schippmann, Verbos etc). These are miles away from low cost modules, and it is a very different kind of pleasure to play them and be astonished even by the most simple patches. And you wouldn't have these pitch issues that low cost module cannot avoid. Good pitch tracking comes at a cost... :) Yes, they cost much more money but they are worth the experiment for passionate people in my opinion. I would love to see a review from you of these higher end modules :) Keep up the good work though, I love your videos!
Oh no comment thread is complete until true snobbery appears...
@@bitley no comments are complete without a good troll too, thanks for filling that gap
Thank you for saying Behringer correctly and not "Berindger" like so many others on youtube :P Gotta say i usually was never up for modular systems but on the other hand i love the sequencer lines you can easily create on these. And the price point was also the big turnoff for me as well as the space it required. Watching this here actually makes me re-consider taking a look at the whole modular synth aspect. This system looks tempting as heck.
Always good to check in with Tim and savour life on the edge...
Beautiful review and amazing sound examples. if only all reviews were like this .
Very appealing - even to someone far away from using or understanding modular; even the music is music - unlike common solo hisses, noises and interspersed incoherent pitches; the vid is fun to consciously follow, it's artistic imagery catches from beginning to end; the commenting a treat. Double thumbs up!
That's what i HaTe about modular Demos too... mostly unmusical
Definitely considering buying these now. 11:10 weak sync sounds amazing. Love the logical symmetrical dual modules. Roland made an amazing system and thanks to Behringer for making the sounds available
This is exactly true. You can get the real old module for like $7000... sorry, just increased to $8100... or hey; a Behringer version for a tenth of this!!! Is the brand label the important thing or the sound? ;-)
Tim I've got to say, you are the man brother!! I'm highly impressed with your knowledge and information. Also when it comes to giving out great points and literally energizing a person to move forward into modular rack system. You did it. (Thanks) I've got a few little standalone units I've bought and starting to get into some sort of grooves but mainly just have a blast. See ya later..
Finally a thorough look at the System100. Thanks for this. Been on the fence about these. Quite disappointed in the filter module. If you get your hand on the 150 module, that would be great. Seems like a no-brainer utility module at 16HP for less than 100GBP.
Extremely thorough and well-produced review! A little more lighting and image clarity would not hurt, but I am an immediate subscriber after seeing this.
Tim, that is an absolutely beautiful and very carefully thought out demo. I’m on Thomann now as a result.
Even though I have no real interest in modular but this was a terrific run through, you did some great music, and the visuals and editing were top notch & kept it interesting. Really well done Tim!
Great video and talk on the modules. Nice to see the depth of description on some of these and some lovely sounds and sequences!
Great video as always Tim ! - Just one observation about the 100m Vs Behringer - the 100m busses Keyboard CV and Gates directly to the modules that need them thus the EGs can get gates by just setting a switch, likewise the LFOs can receive Keyboard trig to reset . The keyboard CV is bussed across the cabinets and within the the cabinets feeding each module that can make use of V/8ve signals - This is usually available on the first attenuator on the bottom left of each module making it cable-free to simply apply Keyboard CV to the filters and VCOs - Shame that the Doepfer standard connector which carries the CV and Gate on the power ribbons across most euro rack systems, isn't being tapped into to bring CV and Gate into the modules that need them. That would have been a killer feature for these modules to have those things bussed to the modules too.
Beautiful sounds and a lot work to put this together. Thanks for sharing. Thumbs up.
I had to get rid of the dual filter.
Loved the mod inputs but there was a significant signal drop, especially when paired next to filter 8.
This is a good format, taking your time and giving examples. keep it up.
Thanks for this video, Tim - I'm a long-term synth user but extremely new to (Eurorack) modular (your videos have been a big influence in that decision!) hence the perhaps rather naïve / ignorant question that follows:
Is there a way to employ a simple sequencer (such as the Behringer System 100 182 Analog Sequencer module featured here) to play, say, a short 4-step sequence and then, at a point controllable by the user - via a 'control input' of some description (i.e. a CV) - have that sequence transposed up or down by a specific degree?
I'm thinking of something akin to the bass line in Vangelis' Blade Runner (End Titles) as an example - a simple 4 note sequence which transposes to mirror the backing chords. Obviously an arpeggiator or DAW can be used ... but that's not what I want!
I'm thinking of adding a quantiser to the 182 (possibly a Doepfer 156 as you have) to add a degree of pitch precision but that still doesn't give me any ability to manipulate the preordained / 'pre-programmed' note sequence - either under my control or that of another automated CV input - to play the exact same sequence but at another position, a specific number of semitones up or down the existing key/scale.
What I am desperate to avoid is long, unchanging sequences that have no melodic progression to them!
Any thoughts or comments gratefully received...
Thanks. Really well done video and a load more info than most. I did enjoy your comment about being a piano player in a world of sequencers. i've been taking piano lessons for the last few months so I can become more flexible with how I play. This is after 30 years of being self-taught on keys and having always used sequencers.
I just love your delivery and tone
Great video, these modules sound great. And your music is awesome! Thx
Great review Tim, clear and concise advice. Looking forward to your thoughts on the other Behringer System 100 modules as you get them. Your discussion on these modules has served as an excellent tutorial for me. Cheers 🙂👍
Thoroughly enjoyable watch, thanks Tim. I am completely torn now between some Behringer System 100 modules or a Matriarch.
Sounds great and that full system in the TipTop and KB37 look amazing.
Fantastic job you did - chapeau. Will discover your other "thoughts" in the next time ^^!!!
thank you for this great video.
Thank you for these explanations! Could you explain to us how to connect audio speakers to the modular system and with which module please?
Merci Tim, you made me buy the same. I'm injecting in some midis and it's another world. Laurent
Wow, that dual filter module sounds amazing! thx for the video
I have the 140 dual ADSR/LFO. The LFO should be synchable, but it's not. I tried with 4 type of synch signal.
Like the original, it's not synchable. You can change the LFO rate via the 'Freq CV in'
Very nice video. I want to get in eurorack synths and you really did clarify a lot of staff for me. Thanks a lot.
I love your work. Can you share how you are making and inserting those crystal clear drum parts? Thank you for all the hard work making these videos. Just building a complete system 100. Can’t wait!
Top notch review. Thanks! GAS through the roof... and it's not even Xmas yet.
Oh I know my face is on my desk... I'm listening and its beautiful.
Xmas is cancelled this year lol
@@mauriziomauricone lol I hope my wallet hears you.
I totally luv the intro. It is like a kewl documentary movie.
The music at the start of the demo is mesmerizing
I really enjoy your videos Tim thanks very much.
excellent, EXCELLENT... presentation. Very well explained. Superb examples, thank YOU
Wow, what a great review, and great music to demonstrate/inspire!
HI Tim, i have only just found your channel - the videos are excellent - well shot, well explained and the sounds are lovely. I have a number of 100 modules - I know this is an old video, but I have a question about the 182 Sequencer Module - i want to Sync it to my DAW using an Expert Sleepers ES-3 (gives me 8 channels of CV out via ADAT lightpipe). My issue is getting it to start from the DAW - i take it i need to send a Trig to the Trig in to start? I read somewhere this needs to be just 1V. Does that sound right, and/or is there an easier way to sync?
Thanks heaps for showcasing this ...I love it. You should do a Behringer 55 complete setup one day...that'd be cool too. This though...IS AMAZING!!!
Great Review & Music! I'm the same with Roland - I can remember using one of the desktop ones as a school kid and have always wanted some Roland like gear. I've got a Behringer Neutron and that's great, but next stop is the Roland/Behringer "all in one module", and a few more after that ;)
Tim, I'm trying to chase down your video about the clever hack you did with the mults module using the power from the 297 module. Can't find it anywhere.
Great video! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Unfortunately you've now got me lusting after even more gear! :D So true what you said about initially intending to use it like a synth with a keyboard but you always end up using with a sequencer! Cheers :)