Born in the early 70s, the ARP 2600 made history with its more "musician-friendly" format compared to large modular systems, while maintaining a patchable approach and formidable sonic versatility. The Behringer 2600 captures this spirit by offering an ultra-affordable and feature-rich version: faithful analog circuits, semi-modular ergonomics, and a character immediately evocative of the golden era of electronic music. Ideal for rediscovering vintage sounds or crafting your own sonic signature.
This monophonic analog synthesizer is aimed at experienced musicians as well as curious learners who want to explore synthesis in a tactile way, with real "ear feedback." It excels in techno, electro, ambient, synthwave, sound design, and film music, thanks to its modulation possibilities and organic textures. In the studio, it becomes a sound machine (basses, FX, drones); live, its semi-modular flow allows improvisation and real-time sound sculpting.
The Behringer 2600 is a semi-modular analog synthesizer with triple VCO, designed to offer a comprehensive playground around subtractive synthesis and modulation. The 3 oscillators provide varied waveforms (depending on the oscillator: triangle, sawtooth, sine, pulse) with adjustable pulse width and switchable sync on oscillators 2 and 3 for biting and dynamic sounds. The resonant low-pass filter with 2 switchable characteristics allows shifting from a smooth tone to more aggressive responses, while integrated modules (noise generator, ring mod, sample and hold, voltage processor) multiply sound design possibilities. The ADSR and AR envelopes ensure precise modulation, and the stereo VCA with adjustable panning adds depth in the mix. The mixable reverb easily completes a patch without external gear. For integration, patching is done via 3.5 mm mini-jack, with stereo line outputs, headphone output, dedicated inputs (Interval Latch, Portamento Footswitch), and MIDI and USB-B connectivity to control the synth from a modern setup.