Essential Information About the Behringer UB-1 Micro Synthesizer
- True Analog Character: 2 DCOs, 4-pole low-pass filter, and 3396/3397 chip for dense, creamy, and punchy '80s-style sounds
- Ultra-Portable Format: 16-touch tactile keyboard, OLED screen, USB-C power supply via smartphone, power bank, or computer
- Instant Inspiration: 3-mode arpeggiator with Hold, 2 LFOs, separate VCF/VCA envelopes to animate your patches
- Modern Control: 32 presets, editing via SynthTribe, and full MIDI CC control over USB/MIDI
The Oberheim Grain, Pocket Version
Designed in the spirit of the Oberheim Matrix, the
UB-1 Micro condenses a complete analog voice based on the
3396/3397 architecture. While following the aesthetic lineage of the UB-Xa series, it delivers the expected vintage character with exemplary portability for mobile studios, minimalist live setups, and compact rigs.
Who Is This Mini Synth For?
Ideal for traveling musicians, beatmakers, content creators, and
DAWless setups, the UB-1 Micro shines equally in melodic sketches, gritty basses, or silky leads. It fits seamlessly into home studios as well as live stages and suits electro, synthwave, techno, ambient, pop, and soundtrack music styles thanks to its fast workflow and MIDI/USB connectivity.
Features and Innovations
The engine is based on analog subtractive synthesis: two
DCOs with classic waveforms (saw, triangle, square with PWM) supported by a
sub-oscillator and a
noise generator. A digital
wavetable option expands the palette toward hybrid textures. The 24 dB/oct low-pass filter delivers silky sweeps, shaped by two independent
ADSR envelopes for the
VCF and
VCA. Two dedicated
LFOs animate filter cutoff and oscillator pitch, while the 3-mode arpeggiator (with Hold) sparks instant creativity. On the interface side, the
OLED screen and 6 buttons make editing clear and fast, and the class-compliant
USB-MIDI connectivity plus the 3.5 mm
MIDI input ensure smooth integration with master keyboards, sequencers, and DAWs. The 32 user slots are easily managed via the
SynthTribe app to create, save, and share your patches.
Technical Specifications
Sound Engine
- Architecture: 2 analog DCO oscillators + sub-oscillator + noise
- Waveforms: saw, triangle, square (PWM)
- Option: digital wavetable source
- Filter: 4-pole low-pass (24 dB/oct), cutoff and resonance
- Envelopes: 2 independent ADSR (VCF and VCA)
- Modulations: 2 LFOs (filter cutoff, oscillator tuning/pitch)
- Arpeggiator: 3 modes, Hold function
- Polyphony: monophonic
Controls & Connectivity
- Keyboard: 16 sensitive touch keys
- Interface: OLED screen + 6 function buttons for editing
- Audio: 3.5 mm stereo output (headphone/line)
- MIDI: 3.5 mm input (TRS to 5-pin DIN adapter included), class-compliant USB-MIDI
- Control: MIDI CC for all parameters, bulk save/load
Memory & Software
- Presets: 32 user slots
- Editing/Management: SynthTribe app (create, import/export patches)
Power, Dimensions & Weight
- Power Supply: USB-C (smartphone, power bank, or computer)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 130 x 93 x 36 mm
- Weight: 150 g
Included
- 3.5 mm TRS to 5-pin DIN MIDI adapter cable
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