Essential Information About the Behringer Proton
- 100% Analog Engine featuring 2 VCOs, 2 multimode VCFs, 2 VCAs, 4 envelopes, and a wavefolder for rich and expressive textures.
- 2-Voice Paraphony offering independent control of both oscillators for harmonic layering, counterpoint lines, and thick leads.
- Semi-Modular Ready to Play with no mandatory patching, while providing 64 patch points for advanced sound design.
- Ideal for Studio and Live thanks to MIDI-synced LFOs, external audio input with soft clipping, and 68 front panel controls.
A Semi-Modular Synth Between Subtractive Heritage and "West Coast" Timbres
This synthesizer combines the warmth of analog subtractive synthesis with the shaping power of a wavefolder, signature of more "harmonically dense" textures. Its dual multimode filter topology and paraphonic architecture make it a versatile instrument that fits both into an existing Eurorack system and as the heart of a standalone setup.
Who Is It For, and What Are Its Uses?
Designed for intermediate to expert musicians, it will appeal to techno, ambient, IDM, synthwave producers, as well as sound designers for film and media music. In the studio, it excels at aggressive basses, evolving pads, and granular drones. On stage, its direct parameter access and paraphony facilitate dynamic performances without sacrificing modulation finesse.
Features and Innovations
The 2 VCOs offer continuous morphing between 5 waveforms, sync, PWM, and individual sub-oscillators for solid low end. The 2 self-oscillating multimode VCFs can be configured in series or parallel and accept CV control, with an option to link their inputs. Regarding envelopes, combine 2 ASRs with reverse/inverse/loop/bounce options to drive VCAs and the wavefolder, and 2 analog ADSRs dedicated to the filters for tailored transients. Two LFOs with 5 waveforms synchronize to MIDI clock, with key sync, phase, and depth controls. Add the noise generator, external audio input with level and soft-clip, plus utilities (attenuators, multiples, mixer, and summer) for a highly flexible modular playground.
Technical Specifications
Sound Architecture
- Semi-modular analog paraphonic synthesizer in Eurorack format
- 2 analog VCOs with 5 waveforms and individual sub-oscillators
- Waveform control with continuous morphing between 5 shapes (pulse, sawtooth, triangle, sine, and timbre modulation mode)
- 2 self-oscillating multimode VCFs, configurable in parallel or series
- 2 analog VCAs
- Integrated multimode wavefolder
- Noise generator
- Pure analog signal circuit based on authentic VCO, VCF, and VCA designs
Modulation and Envelopes
- 2 ASR envelopes with reverse, inverse, loop, and bounce options to control VCAs and the wavefolder
- 2 analog ADSR generators dedicated to VCF modulation
- 2 flexible LFOs with 5 waveforms, MIDI clock sync, key sync, phase, and depth settings
- Oscillator sync and pulse width modulation (PWM)
Controls and Patchbay
- 64 patch points for advanced modular connectivity and integration with external gear
- Utility functions: attenuators, multiples, signal/CV mixer, and summer for creative patching
- 68 front panel controls for direct, real-time access to essential parameters
Audio and Processing
- External audio input with level control and soft clipping circuit to process external sources
- Ability to sum the audio input into both VCFs to greatly enrich sound generation
Paraphony and MIDI
- Paraphonic mode allowing independent control of both oscillators for multitimbral sounds
- Full MIDI implementation with MIDI channel selection and voice priority
- MIDI clock synchronization for LFOs
- Semi-modular design requiring no patching for immediate performance
Eurorack Format and Integration
- Complete Eurorack solution: the main module can be mounted in a standard Eurorack case
- VCFs controllable via CV, with the option to link both filters to the CV input
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