GEOSynths Synth Show - Episode 9 with the Behringer MS-101 & Vocoder VC340

Published on Apr 20, 2019 GEOSynths

New Behringer K-20 - Korg MS-20 Desktop Clone Spotted & WASP Deluxe Trademark & Potential Specs

These are in via Soviet Space Child.

Some info on the K-20 below. Curious how a previously existing name for a synth can be trademarked. The trademark was actually revealed December 2017, but you can see filing from Music Group IP (Behringer's parent company) below published in 2018. You can also find the initial list of synths on Behringer's radar here, including trademarks. The Pro-1, MS-101, and VC340 are readying release, and there was the Jupiter-8 tease here.

via Musictribe on the K-20:

"I'll be honest, I love Korg mono synths. One of my all-time favourites is the Korg 770, this little guy's older sister. First off I'm amazed at the form factor in such a small footprint. This thing sounds awesome. Having a high pass and low pass with adjustable peak is amazing for fine tweaking tones. My 770 doesn't have that. One could get lost for hours just patching to different places and finding an endless sea of sounds. I never had an MS-20 so this was a learning experience of wonderment and at times pure awe. What a flexible little monster. Most definitely a generator of sounds from outer space. Add some tape delay and I'd go missing for hours on end. Wonderful job on this guy."

On the WASP Deluxe:

Wasp Deluxe – based on the rare EDP WASP synthesizer:

Legendary analog synthesizer with dual OSC design allows for insanely fat music creation
Authentic reproduction of original “Wasp Deluxe” circuitry with matched transistors and JFETs
Pure analog signal path based on authentic OSC, VCF and VCA designs
3 variable oscillator shapes with pulse / ramp and enhanced mode for ultimate sounds
Switchable, multi-mode VCF with Lo, Hi, Band and Notch modes
Flexible LFO with 4 waveform shapes, frequency and pitch modulation control
2 analog Envelope Generators for modulation of VCF and VCA
Noise generator dramatically expands waveform generation
16-voice Poly Chain allows combining multiple synthesizers for up to 16 voice polyphony
Complete Eurorack solution – main module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack Case
29 controls give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters

Thomann's Synth Reactor vlog#12 - Behringer #TSR19 - VC340 Vocoder Overview Demo

Published on Apr 10, 2019 SynthMania

VC340 Vocoder demo comes in at 12:12.

"Patrick and Anna of Behringer show to us two of their latest machines: the Crave analog synth, and VC340 vocoder"

Behringer VC340 Vocoder - Feat. Moot Booxlé

Published on Jan 27, 2019 BEHRINGER

"Again we bring you the wonderful and talented Moot Booxlé, who traveled all the way to our Music Tribe Experience Center in Los Angeles just to play with our latest synth offerings. He also took the time to share with us what excites him most about the Behringer VC340 Vocoder that everyone has been waiting for."

NAMM 2019 Behringer VC340 No Talking

Published on Jan 27, 2019 sonicstate

"The last of our previews from the Behringer event in LA. The VC 340 strings/vocoder - available this Spring we're told"

Behringer Pre-NAMM Event [Episode 107]

Published on Jan 24, 2019 CatSynth TV

"Behringer presented their latest synthesizer offerings, including some brand new models, at the MUSIC Tribe Pre-NAMM event in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles. We try out a few of the instruments for ourselves

The synthesizers we previewed include:
Behringer Odyssey
Vocoder VC340
Rhythm Design RD-808
Neutron
MS-101 monophonic analog synthesizer

The VC340 and Neutron are currently available, the others are still in preview.

For more NAMM coverage, please subscribe to this channel and visit www.catsynth.com"

Behringer Intros Vocoder VC340

Published on Jan 24, 2019 Synthtopia

"At a pre-NAMM event in LA, Behringer officially introduced the Vocoder VC340.

Here's a quick overview and demo from Matt Baxley." aka Moot Booxle.

Behringer Pre-NAMM Event Setup Pics

Spotted and in via Soviet Space Child.

You can see the upcoming Odyssey, MS-101 (Red SH-101), VC340 (Roland VP-330), and RD-808 (Roland TR-808).

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Behringer Vocoder VC340, MS-101, & Odyssey Collage Pics - Ready to Ship?

New pics added to this post, including some box shots which implies they are getting ready to ship.

Behringer RD-808, RD-909, VC340, MS-101, & Odyssey Pics

Spotted and in via Soviet Space Child.

Update: new pics for the VC340, MS-101, and Odyssey added below. You can see some box shots in these new ones as well. It looks like they are ready for shipping.

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New Behringer VC340 Vocoder Production Pics

Back in September we heard the upcoming Behringer VC340 (Roland VP-330 clone) was going into pre-production with a targeted MSRP of $999. Uli Behringer shared a few more pics with the following:

"We're excited to announce that the VC340 Vocoder is now in pre-production. It's all looking good and we're confident to soon switch to full production.

That's one great sounding vocoder!

Uli"

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Behringer's VC340 Vocoder String Synthesizer Goes Into Production Priced at $999 or Less

The two images to the left say quite a bit. While Roland is making mini boutique software based emulations of their classic synths, Behringer is making full blown analog clones, for cheap. That robot kind of reminds me of Behringer with a "don't kill me" smile (I don't think that image is from them BTW).

Amazona.de is reporting that the upcoming Roland VP-330 clone from Behriger, the VC340, is going into production. You can find the post in German here.

Google translated from that post:

"Just talked to Pete Sadler and also received a written message from Uli personally 'We will do the thing'.

There is still no fixed release date, but yes, the thing goes into production. The poll numbers therefore looked very positive. Thus, the targeted VK somewhere somewhere between 700, - and 1,000, - USD would be. So we are curious."

Regarding the price, see this previous post.

Click here for video demos of the prototype Behringer VC340.

Superbooth 2018 Day One - Behringer VC340

Published on May 4, 2018 Animato Audio

"Behringer brings back the vocoder classic in their VC340 product released at Superbooth 2018. Thanks to Erik for the awesome demo despite the various technical difficulties encountered :)"

Behringer VC340 posts.

Superbooth 2018: Hear Behringer's Vocoder VC340

Published on May 4, 2018 Future Music Magazine

"Part vocoder and part string machine, Roland's VP-330 synth is considered a '70s classic. It's also the inspiration for one of Behringer's new instruments. We took the time to find out how the VC340 compares to the original, and what makes it different."

Superbooth 2018: Behringer VC340 Analog Vocoder Synthesizer First Look

Published on May 3, 2018 SYNTH ANATOMY

"Beside the Pro-One Synthesizer, Behringer also presented at SuperBooth 2018 the VC340 Vocoder String Synthesizer"

Behringer VC340 and friends

Published on Mar 25, 2018 MrFirechild

"The Behringer VC340 prototype is having fun with his friends in the Firechild studio including Memorymoog, Minimoog, Prophet-T8, Mos-Lab modular and a crazy Swedish guy. Composed and produced by www.firechild.se The song is called The Feuerkind Waltz. Don´t miss out the Firechild album A New World (2018) btw."

Behringer VC340 - Part 2 (Walkthrough)

Published on Feb 14, 2018 MrFirechild

"Here is a walkthrough of the Behringer VC340 prototype. A clone of the legendary Roland VP-330 Choir/Strings/Vocoder machine. We start with the Human Voice section and the Strings section and of course we compare the VC340 sound with VP-330 clips as well. The walkthrough completes with some unearthly beautiful singing through the Vocoder section! No multitracking and no additional effects are used in this video. Just the naked truth. Enjoy! Produced and performed by www.firechild.se"

Behringer VC340

An Update on the Upcoming VC340 from Behringer

via Behringer off of one of the forums:

[P.S. you can find a demo of the prototype by MrFirechild here.]

"I like to discuss the status of the VC340 with you and appreciate your feedback.

As we have often explained to you, our pricing model is defined by a straightforward "bottom up" calculation, which means we multiply our manufacturing cost by a factor of approximately 3 in order to arrive at the US MAP (Minimum Advertised Price).
This will allow us to pay for our development and manufacturing cost but also enable distributors and retailers to distribute the product to you and equally pay for their staff.

In terms of the Vocoder VC340 we are struggling a bit. This is a pretty exotic synthesizer and many people told us that we're totally crazy to invest so much time and effort to bring it back to life.
People who are familiar with technology understand that this is a very complex analog product as it contains over 3,000 components of specified with very low tolerances.

While we have not decided to actually manufacture the product, I personally like to bring it back as it's such a beautiful instrument. In fact it's a synthesizer I feel very sentimental about as it was one of those synths I always wanted but could not afford when I was a kid!

Now here's where we are:

1.) If our order book covers at least 1,000 units, it would allow us to sell the VC340 for US$ MAP 999.99.
2.) If we can collect orders for more than 5,000 units, we could actually lower the price to US$ 799,99.
3.) If we cannot gather at least orders for 1,000 units, we unfortunately would have to abandon the project as we would loose too much money. In this case I have at least my own prototype:-).

Please share with us your level of interest. Thanks for your help - I truly hope we can make this happen:-)

Uli"

New Behringer VC340 Demo by MrFirechild

Published on Feb 9, 2018 MrFirechild

"Behringer VC340 is a clone of the legendary Roland VP-330 Vocoder,Choir and String machine from the late 70s. This VC340 unit is a prototype but fully functional and the sound is to die for! Composed and produced by www.firechild.se"

New Behringer Vocoder VC340 is Complete

You might remember the assembled pics of the upcoming Behringer VC340 Vocoder (Roland VP-330 clone). This new image to the left is a working version in the hands of MrRirechild. Demos will follow soon.

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