MATRIXSYNTH: Behringer Introduces MS-5 Synthesizer Modeled on the Classic Roland SH-5 for $599


Wednesday, April 03, 2024

Behringer Introduces MS-5 Synthesizer Modeled on the Classic Roland SH-5 for $599


A Legend Comes Back to Life - Introducing MS-5 video upload by Behringer

"Video & Music created by Patrick with the Behringer MS-5."

"Rock the stage with tremendous bass tones and mesmerize the crowd (and your band) with the Behringer MS-5. Couple that with a purely analog signal path and you’ll be pushing out fiery riffs perfect for that next sci-fi masterpiece.

List Price: $599 (in stock and immediately shipping from our factory)"

"For decades now there's been a notable community of online synthesists asking for this legendary and rare synth to be brought back in it's full analog glory, and it's about time someone answered their call."

00:00 Intro
00:33 MS-5 Intro Song
01:20 Prologue
01:52 Return of a Legend
03:35 Oscillator Demos
04:48 Osc Sync Sounds
05:21 Ring Modulation
05:41 Techy Demo
07:27 Jam Licks
08:59 Arp Mash
11:02 Beta Tester Thoughts



"Analog Synthesizer with 37 Full-Size Keys, 2 VCOs, Multi-Mode VCF, VCA, 2 LFOs, 2 Envelopes and Ring Modulator

Rock the stage with tremendous bass tones and mesmerize the crowd (and your band) with the Behringer MS-5, a pure analog synthesizer based on the original “SH-5” – making it a versatile and nuanced synth which can easily make its home in any setup.

The Behringer MS-5 is a faithful reproduction of the original “SH-5” circuit and it comes with 37 semi-weighted keys with velocity functionality allowing you to vary the intensity of a note with how hard or soft a key is pressed. Couple that with a purely analog signal path and you’ll be pushing out fiery riffs perfect for that next sci-fi masterpiece.

The MS-5 comes equipped with two VCOs and LFOs that come with 4 switchable waveforms each plus an array of tone shaping options such as modulations pulse width, pitch, rate and delay time."


Product Features

Amazing analog synthesizer with classic VCOs and VCFs that allows for insanely fat music creation

37 semi-weighted full-size keys featuring velocity functionality

Authentic reproduction of original “SH-5” circuitry with matched transistors and JFETs

Pure analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF and VCA designs

2 VCOs with 4 switchable waveshapes and variable pulse widths

Classic multi-mode 24 dB diode filters with resonance for legendary performance

Additional band-pass filter with resonance for incredibly complex sounds

Ring modulator with LFO control and external input for rich metallic textures

Signal mixer with multiple destinations for advanced sound design

Soft and hard synchronization for VCO 2 allows for enhanced creativity

2 fully analog LFOs with saw, triangle, square and sine waveforms

Sample & hold circuitry with adjustable delay time

Noise generator with white and pink noise for expanded waveform generation

71 controls give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters

Front panel can be laid flat or tilted in multiple angles for easy access of all controls

External audio input for processing external sound sources

Stereo outputs featuring servo-balanced stages for highest signal integrity

2 pedal inputs for controlling filter cutoff and oscillator pitch

CV/Gate in and out for connecting to external equipment

Comprehensive MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection

4 comments:

  1. Very nice, can´t wait to buy it.

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  2. How does one mortgage a car? This man's knowledge of real estate tells me I have some swamp land in Georgia he would love to buy.

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  3. Still patiently waiting for my PolyKobol.

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  4. Great thing to do, looks and sounds fantastic. If I wasn't committed to saving up for a PWM Mantis, this would be my next synth.

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