This is probably the most accessible introduction to sound synthesis in general I have seen (excepting FM synthesis principles of course).This brief video has helped to break down my barrier of ignorance when assessing modular synthesizers with patch cords and input/out multiplier jacks. Modern keyboards with DSP , scene, performance and registration/ function list features although many people including me to bypass a deep understanding of modular synthesizer techniques while utilizing the key features of analog synthesizers in an emulated format. I would not use such an underpowered device but neither would I acquire all of the separate modules that make up a synthesizer. Most of this is modeled adequately in VST's and good sound editing programs and apps. For me, it makes it much more likely I would acquire an 'integrated' synth like the Behringer deep mind 12 or Behringer Odyssey.
Just ordered a bundle similar to this from Sweetwater... Thank you for the walk through... I'm still very nervous to get into this but very very excited at the selfsame time! 😅
Great mates! Two great mates mate up and put some great info together while mating up some righteously great sounds and helping each other as great mates could, should and did! 😃
Thanks' for posting this informative video/demo!I have the 'B-#55'-modules and I am glad that you addressed the 'switch-trigger' issue! I have built a (gate-to-switch-converter),as the one 'Behringer' sales',takes'-up a lot of 'real-estate' in a 'eurorack'! The other issue that you didn't address is the 'proprietary',(6 volt-maximum) input to the 'Behringer-#55-modules'!Any keyboard,or sequencer should be set at (5 volt,max) to avoid 'damaging' the (Behringer,921 series'-oscillators').I wish they would be a little more 'forthcoming' with this 'problem',in the '55 system-modules'.They are 'original',just like the 'modular-Moog',in that you had a (6 volt,maximum),voltage input on these modules' and a 'switch-trigger',that went to 'ground' every time a note was pressed!
Muy bueno!!! Excelente explicación Ben!!! Seria ideal pasar unos diagramas/imagen de conexión en la medida que vas explicando! así tomamos captura para replicarlo !
How do you fix the endless drone if you have a system 55 and poly d as a midi controller? I can control by midi because of the interface, and the envelopes work well - but I cant stop the endless drone. Does anybody have a fix?
Yo Jack.... (and Taylor)..... never mind trying to sell us synth heads more gear....what's happening with your decision regarding a centrepiece synth?..... it's your birthday soon so pre Birthday happiness to you...👋✌️😄
Yooooo Lol! Thanks so much for watching mate and for your comment. The Behringer “Uber” Dealer deal the shop did has meant we’ve been tasked with getting through a lot of there products instead sadly but I did bring your comment up to Tay Tay. We’re thinking of doing our first live stream, get all the boards in a room, jam out, answer questions then bite the bullet and buy one?!
Can someone explain the trick he did with the laptop and the keyboard? Is it necessary to do that with every keyboard input for modular synth? I am planning on using a Arturia Keystep into a Behringer system 100, will I need to do it as well.
Hello , I am Max, I have a 2600 vco, behringer 902 vca, one 1003 adsr, one Cm1a, a kassutronics ladder filter and i play with my keyboard ( motif, studiologic, korg ) via midi, the suond goes on without release, maybe i need a cv gate converter because the adsr it doesen't seem to work . Can you explain to me how to make it work because behringer doesn't explain to me? Many thanks
On a System 55, where do I find the gate output? I'm using a keyLab keyboard which doesn't have that gate output feature. I'm droning to death here. ;-)
The s-trig of the keystep is not right you cannot control the sustain level and the decay. I have the same issue with keystep pro. The output voltage of s-trig is 0.5 volt on my keystep pro. I use v-trig instead and convert with the interface module to s-trig and it work. It around 12V on s-trig output open and zero close.
The filter being used (904A) is the famous Moog circuitry called a "ladder filter" indeed. (The 904A is a Low Pass Filter, the 904B is a High Pass Filter, not present in the basic set that is showcased here).
Yes - but the Behringer one for this range is not available again until 2022... I have got a Deeper A190-2 and it works nicely and doesnt fill the rack - BUT BUT BUT it doesnt reverse the trigger (for utilising S-Trigger) I get around this by doing a program change in cubase. The Behringer one actually has a reverse switch I believe.
For someone just getting into Eurorack, why would you want to buy such a basic collection of modules, over something like the Behringer 2600? (presumably they’re around the same price) … seems like the 2600 would be a no brainer, with more voices and complex modulation opportunities than the skiff featured here.
Semi modular are kind of limited because you always break hardwired signal flow connection with patching. But comparing this entry level system ofc u can do almost same thing with 2600. But with 2600 you will not learn how to make those basic connections to make sound work, which help you to understand more complex systems later
Great video. Very well explained. HOWEVER why should I pay >£800 (I'm presuming the keystep/controller is not included in the bundle) for something that barely does what my £150 Circuit Mono Station does? I can do everything outlined in this video on a Mono Station for quarter of the price and that includes a sequencer/controller which this Behrringer bundle does not. Not being a hater - just not yet seeing/hearing any reasons to start digging that modular money pit.
Basically you are right. What it is just a basic "Moog-style" synth. But when you combine it with other stuff, you can be very creative. Like modulating FM synth, complex cross-modulation, and other stuff. Personally, I have Moog Grandmother as "base" straight analog semi-modular synth and eurorack with just crazy stuff, if I need to replace oscillator with digital one, or create very complex waveshapes for modulations, stack a few filters, use random sequencing. Possibilities are endless. And this video just helps to see, that modular world is just like your familiar classic synth, but with a lot more flexibility, how Bob Moog designed it first.
I think you're missing the point of a modular synth. This video just shows a traditional (basic) routing of a typical synth. Now imagine being able to route any module into any other module. The main point of a modular synth is that your signal chain is not whatever the "engineer" fixed for you, you're free to go nuts and come up with your own route. Create sounds that are just not possible on a traditional 'fixed' subtractive synth. I hope they go into a little more detail in Part 2 of this series.
Reaktor often costs about 100quid, why should I buy a circuit or mono station when reaktor has endless synths, drum machines, fx, sequencers etc that make anything in hardware look pedestrian? See how it works? It's just a different road to a destination we all live for and love.
@@ogasi1798 Nice try but no cigar. Reaktor + a computer to host it + controllers, audio interface etc, etc >>>> £100. And that still doesn't answer my very simple question. What does this Behrringer bundle do that my Mono Station can not?
I can't suss you boys out. Stage right sounds like he went to an oxbridge public school (doesn't roll his R's and that, but the accent says posh) and has the watch, while the bloke on the left looks like he drinks soopstrenf lager and says things like, "Dyer cop a butcher's at the 'frupnies on that bird, eh? Oh my days, guv!" How do they know eachother? 30 years ago they wouldn't have caught eachothers gaze when the one was shining the others brogans. Now they're business partners, with Boris no less? Who's boris?
You're right, basically. But this system is just a starting point that is usable, it is not done to stay like this. A Model D will never evolve. A modular, as simple it is, can always become bigger and bigger (there is no end point, or until your wife wants to divorce).
everytime i see mod and ben i think bellend!!!! sorry! its all about sound not the method ffs and btw the sounds of mods are behind times......dont pretend to be smart.....its all about the sound,not the bleeps and weird noises
I have to disagree. Some people like the "bleeps and weird noises" and they can be used creatively and sound very good when sampled. Also, in modular its partly about the journy, patching those cables and just spending time with that. Some people play videogames, other bingewatch Netflix series, others enjoy making bleeps and blops with their modular rack. There isnt anything bad about that.
@@andewprod I agree. If I had thousands of dollars and endless space, energy and fire extinguishers I would build a massive modular synthesizer systems(s) in a basement. I like the challenge of creating technological music that utilizes repetition but is sonically 'hand-crafted' to the listener's ears.
@@stevenburns989 then.. dont listen to It if you dont like it, its that easy. You can make beautiful non-bleep-bloop sounds with modulars (f ex Omri Cohen, State Azure or DYMTN and many other producers that include modular synths) there are many examples, they just invite to get experimental. Also, if you dont like the bleep-bloops you are most likely not into heavy EDM genres like techno, bass house, dubstep etc which heavily rely on those "bleep bloops" and if you dont like It its totally okay. But the synth itself is not bad because It is capable of making bleep bloops
@@andewprod im a old skool raver at heart..it all seams long winded...give me knobs not patch cables.....im being andecdotal that i know,i just find modular boring and BORING,all that effort for a sound that a circuit bent PSS can do!? in hindsight i was being harsh,and im sorry for that.
Excellent video, i love what Behringer has become, by far my favorite gear brand!
Really helpful tutorial for modular thanks.
Shout out to my home state... Pitch McConnell... LOL. I wish you two made videos everyday. Thanks for the education!
This video was absolutely critical to figuring out how to operate my controller and modules... thank you guys so much
Great modular synth video overall and breakdown! Really liked both the sound of the oscillators and filter.
This is probably the most accessible introduction to sound synthesis in general I have seen (excepting FM synthesis principles of course).This brief video has helped to break down my barrier of ignorance when assessing modular synthesizers with patch cords and input/out multiplier jacks. Modern keyboards with DSP , scene, performance and registration/ function list features although many people including me to bypass a deep understanding of modular synthesizer techniques while utilizing the key features of analog synthesizers in an emulated format. I would not use such an underpowered device but neither would I acquire all of the separate modules that make up a synthesizer. Most of this is modeled adequately in VST's and good sound editing programs and apps. For me, it makes it much more likely I would acquire an 'integrated' synth like the Behringer deep mind 12 or Behringer Odyssey.
Well done! Great explanations that built step by step. I own the BSP because of the ability to handle S-Trig and gates. Looking forward to Episode 2.
Yesssss such a great intro to Modular which can be a bit intimidating! Good job gents
Just ordered a bundle similar to this from Sweetwater... Thank you for the walk through... I'm still very nervous to get into this but very very excited at the selfsame time! 😅
really helpful primer. thanks for this one!
Loved the puns. Ben and Jack are a super duo. But I swear never ever ever shall I ever ever get into modular. My bank would have me sectioned.
I swear my bank is the only thing stopping me 😂
Amazing video, very insightful and fun
Great mates! Two great mates mate up and put some great info together while mating up some righteously great sounds and helping each other as great mates could, should and did! 😃
This seems like such a great intro! Might have to pick one of these up!
Thanks chaps, I found this really helpful 🙌
Thanks' for posting this informative video/demo!I have the 'B-#55'-modules and I am glad that you addressed the 'switch-trigger' issue! I have built a (gate-to-switch-converter),as the one 'Behringer' sales',takes'-up a lot of 'real-estate' in a 'eurorack'! The other issue that you didn't address is the 'proprietary',(6 volt-maximum) input to the 'Behringer-#55-modules'!Any keyboard,or sequencer should be set at (5 volt,max) to avoid 'damaging' the (Behringer,921 series'-oscillators').I wish they would be a little more 'forthcoming' with this 'problem',in the '55 system-modules'.They are 'original',just like the 'modular-Moog',in that you had a (6 volt,maximum),voltage input on these modules' and a 'switch-trigger',that went to 'ground' every time a note was pressed!
Finally somebody made a 'modular synths for absolute dummies'
Lol I just need to get hold of this stuff ive no idea where to start.
@@phoenixrising1576 try vcv rack
Muy bueno!!! Excelente explicación Ben!!! Seria ideal pasar unos diagramas/imagen de conexión en la medida que vas explicando! así tomamos captura para replicarlo !
Amazing video!
Great vid can you do a follow up we’re you integrate the neutron or crave and show how too hook it all up too the rd9
they would make a great team on that one.
Massively helpful. Cheers!
Can't wait fo Part 2!
are you messing? its painful
Great vid lads 😘
Good stuff!
How do you fix the endless drone if you have a system 55 and poly d as a midi controller? I can control by midi because of the interface, and the envelopes work well - but I cant stop the endless drone. Does anybody have a fix?
Is there a way to route keyboard velocity to filter cutoff and aftertouch to pitch LFO? You know, to get some more expression to play the modular.
9:07 - uhhhhhhh so thats how they work, thanks :D
Yo Jack.... (and Taylor)..... never mind trying to sell us synth heads more gear....what's happening with your decision regarding a centrepiece synth?..... it's your birthday soon so pre Birthday happiness to you...👋✌️😄
Yooooo Lol! Thanks so much for watching mate and for your comment. The Behringer “Uber” Dealer deal the shop did has meant we’ve been tasked with getting through a lot of there products instead sadly but I did bring your comment up to Tay Tay. We’re thinking of doing our first live stream, get all the boards in a room, jam out, answer questions then bite the bullet and buy one?!
Can someone explain the trick he did with the laptop and the keyboard? Is it necessary to do that with every keyboard input for modular synth? I am planning on using a Arturia Keystep into a Behringer system 100, will I need to do it as well.
Hello , I am Max, I have a 2600 vco, behringer 902 vca, one 1003 adsr, one Cm1a, a kassutronics ladder filter and i play with my keyboard ( motif, studiologic, korg ) via midi, the suond goes on without release, maybe i need a cv gate converter because the adsr it doesen't seem to work . Can you explain to me how to make it work because behringer doesn't explain to me? Many thanks
Are you guys going over polyphony in future
On a System 55, where do I find the gate output? I'm using a keyLab keyboard which doesn't have that gate output feature. I'm droning to death here. ;-)
did you ever figure it out? I have the exact problem
The s-trig of the keystep is not right you cannot control the sustain level and the decay. I have the same issue with keystep pro. The output voltage of s-trig is 0.5 volt on my keystep pro.
I use v-trig instead and convert with the interface module to s-trig and it work. It around 12V on s-trig output open and zero close.
Maybe a stupid question: I see a 921b but no 921a driver. I read everywhere that it is necessary... isn't it??
Did anyone notice the smoke splash when they fist bumped???
Is the filter ladder?
The filter being used (904A) is the famous Moog circuitry called a "ladder filter" indeed. (The 904A is a Low Pass Filter, the 904B is a High Pass Filter, not present in the basic set that is showcased here).
@@KNHSynths Thank you so much for the info!
Given the amount of dust in the fist bump they don't wheel Ben out very often
What if you want to play it with a midi controller? Are there any MIDI to CV converter module?
Yes - but the Behringer one for this range is not available again until 2022... I have got a Deeper A190-2 and it works nicely and doesnt fill the rack - BUT BUT BUT it doesnt reverse the trigger (for utilising S-Trigger) I get around this by doing a program change in cubase. The Behringer one actually has a reverse switch I believe.
Sadly, these bundles are sold out! :(
"And now on BBC Schools and Colleges, it's time for "Look Around You"
Apparently there was a reason why Moog Minimoog D appeared. ;P
For someone just getting into Eurorack, why would you want to buy such a basic collection of modules, over something like the Behringer 2600? (presumably they’re around the same price) … seems like the 2600 would be a no brainer, with more voices and complex modulation opportunities than the skiff featured here.
Semi modular are kind of limited because you always break hardwired signal flow connection with patching. But comparing this entry level system ofc u can do almost same thing with 2600. But with 2600 you will not learn how to make those basic connections to make sound work, which help you to understand more complex systems later
Yesssssss pun city
Great video. Very well explained. HOWEVER why should I pay >£800 (I'm presuming the keystep/controller is not included in the bundle) for something that barely does what my £150 Circuit Mono Station does? I can do everything outlined in this video on a Mono Station for quarter of the price and that includes a sequencer/controller which this Behrringer bundle does not. Not being a hater - just not yet seeing/hearing any reasons to start digging that modular money pit.
Basically you are right. What it is just a basic "Moog-style" synth. But when you combine it with other stuff, you can be very creative. Like modulating FM synth, complex cross-modulation, and other stuff. Personally, I have Moog Grandmother as "base" straight analog semi-modular synth and eurorack with just crazy stuff, if I need to replace oscillator with digital one, or create very complex waveshapes for modulations, stack a few filters, use random sequencing. Possibilities are endless.
And this video just helps to see, that modular world is just like your familiar classic synth, but with a lot more flexibility, how Bob Moog designed it first.
I think you're missing the point of a modular synth. This video just shows a traditional (basic) routing of a typical synth. Now imagine being able to route any module into any other module. The main point of a modular synth is that your signal chain is not whatever the "engineer" fixed for you, you're free to go nuts and come up with your own route. Create sounds that are just not possible on a traditional 'fixed' subtractive synth.
I hope they go into a little more detail in Part 2 of this series.
@@goodboid What can this >£800 setup do that my £150 Mono Station can't?
Reaktor often costs about 100quid, why should I buy a circuit or mono station when reaktor has endless synths, drum machines, fx, sequencers etc that make anything in hardware look pedestrian? See how it works? It's just a different road to a destination we all live for and love.
@@ogasi1798 Nice try but no cigar. Reaktor + a computer to host it + controllers, audio interface etc, etc >>>> £100. And that still doesn't answer my very simple question. What does this Behrringer bundle do that my Mono Station can not?
10:18 - That boy needs therapy ;)
Ahhh that takes me back!
@@paddyblight1316 What does that mean? :D
@@matthewcolosus You're crazy in the coconut!
mitch - pitch 😂
Video ends at 3:37
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I can't suss you boys out. Stage right sounds like he went to an oxbridge public school (doesn't roll his R's and that, but the accent says posh) and has the watch, while the bloke on the left looks like he drinks soopstrenf lager and says things like, "Dyer cop a butcher's at the 'frupnies on that bird, eh? Oh my days, guv!" How do they know eachother? 30 years ago they wouldn't have caught eachothers gaze when the one was shining the others brogans. Now they're business partners, with Boris no less? Who's boris?
Great keyboard skills there jack but this sounds like an expensive Model D.
You're right, basically. But this system is just a starting point that is usable, it is not done to stay like this. A Model D will never evolve. A modular, as simple it is, can always become bigger and bigger (there is no end point, or until your wife wants to divorce).
Droning isn’t ideal….wtf?!
where do Andertons get these cheesy guys from its like they have a revolving door of dad jokes and cringe coming through the door lol
The black and with "effect" brought back some bad memories... looked exactly like when a 1000+ dollars video card died... not cool at all...
I know they are paid to say this, but behringer is the last place to start.
just say "no" to behringer. Buy ANYONE else in modular.
Why get ripped off by overpriced "other" module companies. Behringer are not the first to clone Moog. Why no hate for the others?
I think I'll just say "yes" until I don't want to buy any more Behringer modular.
I'm saying yes to Behringer, good value for money.
patronising is ben.......like we dont know f@ck all
everytime i see mod and ben i think bellend!!!! sorry! its all about sound not the method ffs and btw the sounds of mods are behind times......dont pretend to be smart.....its all about the sound,not the bleeps and weird noises
I have to disagree. Some people like the "bleeps and weird noises" and they can be used creatively and sound very good when sampled. Also, in modular its partly about the journy, patching those cables and just spending time with that. Some people play videogames, other bingewatch Netflix series, others enjoy making bleeps and blops with their modular rack. There isnt anything bad about that.
@@andewprod I agree. If I had thousands of dollars and endless space, energy and fire extinguishers I would build a massive modular synthesizer systems(s) in a basement. I like the challenge of creating technological music that utilizes repetition but is sonically 'hand-crafted' to the listener's ears.
@@andewprod i get it...just the outcome to me is undewhelming
@@stevenburns989 then.. dont listen to It if you dont like it, its that easy. You can make beautiful non-bleep-bloop sounds with modulars (f ex Omri Cohen, State Azure or DYMTN and many other producers that include modular synths) there are many examples, they just invite to get experimental. Also, if you dont like the bleep-bloops you are most likely not into heavy EDM genres like techno, bass house, dubstep etc which heavily rely on those "bleep bloops" and if you dont like It its totally okay. But the synth itself is not bad because It is capable of making bleep bloops
@@andewprod im a old skool raver at heart..it all seams long winded...give me knobs not patch cables.....im being andecdotal that i know,i just find modular boring and BORING,all that effort for a sound that a circuit bent PSS can do!? in hindsight i was being harsh,and im sorry for that.
i think, i need this adsr and filter. i think.