The Behringer Crave Synthesizer is a powerful semi-modular analog synthesizer that provides a classic analog sound with a legendary synthesizer design. It is a great choice for both beginner synth players and experienced veterans looking to add an excellent addition to their setup.
Classic Analog Sound
The Behringer Crave is a sonic marvel, with a powerful oscillator that emulates a legendary synthesizer from the golden age of analog synths. The classic 24dB ladder filter and envelope generator help to shape and sculpt your sounds with precision, while the patch bay provides endless depth during the sound crafting process.
Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO)
At the heart of the Behringer Crave is the 3340 voltage-controlled oscillator. This powerful oscillator offers two waveforms to choose from: pulse or reverse sawtooth. The waveforms can be edited with the Shape switch and tuning control, and the internal VCO and noise generator can be blended with the Mix control.
Classic 24dB Ladder Filter and Envelope Generator
The classic-style 24dB ladder filter offers dedicated controls for Cutoff frequency, Resonance, and Modulation, allowing you to dial in parameters with accuracy. The filter mode switch allows you to toggle between low or high-pass settings, and the onboard envelope generator allows you to change the overall shape of your sound with Attack, Decay, and Sustain controls.
Extensive Patch Bay
The Behringer Crave features an extensive patch bay that provides a huge scope for sound creation. Taking notes from the legends of synthesizer design, Crave’s patch bay offers incredible depth during the sound crafting process.
Sequencer and Arpeggiator
The onboard 32-step sequencer and an arpeggiator make it easy to input and experiment with rhythms, offering a great way to bring your sounds to life.
Specifications
- Synthesizer Architecture: Monophonic, Analog
- Oscillators: 1 (0.1 to 350 Hz)
- VCF: 1 low pass, high pass (24 dB/octave slope)
- Envelopes: ADS, selectable for VCO, VCF, VCA
- MIDI In/Thru: MIDI In and MIDI Thru, 5-pin DIN
- Outputs: VCA/line output, Headphones
- USB (MIDI): USB 2.0, type B
- Power Requirements: 12 VDC, 1000 mA
Physical Dimensions and Weight
The Behringer Crave measures 47 x 320 x 164 mm (1.85 x 12.6 x 6.46″) and weighs 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs).
In conclusion, the Behringer Crave Synthesizer is a faithful recreation of a classic synthesizer from the late ‘80s, offering an authentic analog sound and design. Its attractive price point and wide range of features make it an essential asset to any synth setup.
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