Behringer UB-XA D Desktop Analog Polyphonic Desktop Synthesizer

Make History with the Behringer UB-Xa D Desktop Analog Synthesizer

Embrace the legacy and make a mark on history with the UB-Xa D from Behringer. Hot off the heels of Behringer’s most anticipated launch ever, the UB-Xa D has all the bells, whistles and characteristics that came with the original, but this time, Behringer made it all fit into a more compact rack mount version that can easily integrate into an existing setup and be within arm’s reach no matter the size of the stage. It’s also filled to the brim with modern features such as 512 user program memories and comprehensive MIDI implementation. This makes for a well-rounded synth that’ll make friends with anything in an arsenal.

• 16-voice bi-timbral analog synthesis
• 32 oscillators
• 8 vintage modes
• Dual VCFs
• 512 user program memories
• 8-channel modulation matrix
• 26 rotary controls
• Comprehensive MIDI implementation
• 5-pin DIN MIDI in/out/thru
• USB 2.0 MIDI

Faithful Recreation and More

To recreate its iconic growl and sizzle, Behringer dove deep into the inner workings of the original OB-Xa and brought them into the 21st century including all its original factory patches that made the 80s roar. Thanks to its VCOs and VCFs heavily based on the original 3340 and 3320 chip designs, 16 voices and the ability to split its keyboard so players can layer 2 different sounds, the UB-Xa D is capable of conjuring up massive sounding riffs.

An Icon for the Icons

The UB-Xa D is a synth like no other that stands on the shoulders of giants. Its legacy is what gave birth to the 80s most iconic hits from the world’s most famous artists. From Rush’s Geddy Lee, the Police, Prince to Van Halen, and even the iconic Terminator theme composed by Brad Fiedel, the UB-Xa D’s lineage is filled only with the greats and now musicians can make their own mark on history as well.

Play Your Way

The UB-Xa D comes with an 8-channel modulation matrix that provides extreme flexibility and expands what the UB-Xa D can do sonically. The 26 rotary controls plus a myriad of other functions give direct control over the UB-Xa D’s VCOs, LFOs, ADSR generators and VCAs to sculpt sound in a nigh-on unlimited number of ways. And because of the UB-Xa D’s MIDI implementation, musicians can pair their favorite controller and expand the UB-Xa D’s functionality any way they want.

Total Recall

Finding that tone after an amazing hour (or four) of tweaking and noodling is one of the most rewarding things when playing a synth. Which is why Behringer included up to 512 user program memories that allow players to save any setting they can come up with. Players can even assign them to any of the preset recall switches so they can change presets on the fly, in the middle of a jam.

An Amazing Value

Rediscover the magic and grab an incomparable classic recreation of the music industry that’ll be right there when inspiration hits. Embrace the legacy and make history again with the Behringer UB-Xa D.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Product Type: Desktop analog polyphonic synthesizer
• Voices: 16-voice bi-timbral
• Type: Analog
• Oscillators: 32
• LFO: 2
• VCF: 1 low pass, 2-pole or 4-pole, 12 dB or 24 dB/oct slope, switchable
• Envelopes: VCA, VCF
• User Program Memories: 512
• Modulation Matrix: 8-channel

MIDI and USB

• MIDI In/Out/Thru: 5-pin DIN / 16 channels
• USB MIDI: USB 2.0, type B
• USB Type: Class-compliant USB 2.0, type B
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS X 10.10 or higher

Audio Connections

• Main Output: 2 x 1/4-inch TRS, balanced, max 22 dBu
• Main Output Impedance: 50 ohms
• Headphones: 1/4-inch TRS, stereo, max 25 mW dBu
• Headphone Impedance: 25 ohms

Pedal and Footswitch Connections

• Vibrato Foot Pedal: 1/4-inch TRS, balanced
• Filter Foot Pedal: 1/4-inch TRS, balanced
• Sustain Footswitch: 1/4-inch mono
• Program Advance Footswitch: 1/4-inch mono
• Hold Footswitch: 1/4-inch mono

Controls

• Main Controls: Volume, balance, master tune
• Oscillator Controls: Portamento, OSC 2 detune
• LFO Controls: LFO rate, OSC 1 depth, OSC 2 depth
• VCO Controls: Frequency 1, pulse width, frequency 2
• Filter Controls: Frequency, resonance, modulation, noise
• Envelope Controls: Attack, decay, sustain, release
• Filter Envelope Controls: Attack, decay, sustain, release
• Additional Controls: Select encoder, rate, depth

Switches

• Performance Switches: Unison, settings, hold, on
• Modulation Switches: Waveform, OSC 1 freq, OSC 2 freq, filter freq, OSC 1 PWM, OSC 2 PWM, volume mod
• Oscillator Switches: Saw waveform 1, pulse waveform 1, sync OSC 2, F-ENV, OSC 2, saw waveform 2, pulse waveform 2, shift
• Keyboard Switches: Split, double, lower, upper, chord, transpose down, transpose up
• Sequencer Switches: Rest/tie, record, stop, play/pause
• Filter Switches: OSC 1 half, OSC 2 full, OSC 2, 4 pole, track
• Preset Switches: Compare, manual, write, preset/value -, preset/value +
• Additional Switches: 1 / USB / MIDI, 2 / vel / aft, 3 / voice, 4 / mod
• Bend and Mod Switches: Waveform, OSC 1 mod, OSC 2 mod, OSC 2 only, amount

Display and LEDs

• Display: 2 x line, 16-digit LCD display
• LFO LEDs: Sine, sawtooth, square, ramp up, sample and hold, trig SMP
• Modulation LEDs: Triangle, square, ramp up, sawtooth, random, sample and hold

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