Behringer K-2

Analogue semi-modular synthesiser

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2 years ago

If you are familiar with eurorack patching - you can try to explore the whole potential of this synthesizer. I was glad to have it, just a bit complex understanding of the patch section, but it is a matter of time and usage. Filter is quite good, a lot of instant groove. Did not compare it with OG korg, for me the whole sound was fine.

2 years ago

Perfect instrument.

I've owned quite alot of synths over the years including PPG, prophet, oberhiem, even fairlights and mellotrons and my mono synth was an EMS AKS, but I sold them all long ago. I was prepared to be underwhelmed by this as the price was so good. But not a bit of it! This is just amazing, for the price or otherwise. This really is a superb synth and I can't recommend it highly enough. What behringer is doing is truly great and I'm eagerly awaiting at least five more projects that are still a work in progress at the moment.

3 years ago

behringer k2

everything is fine, but the build quality is 6-7 from 10. need more solid build +keys :)

3 years ago

Great toy

If you like gritty 303 sounds the this is a blast

4 years ago

really nice synth on its own

Haven't play the original but based on online comparisons there are some minor differences. The filter on K2 seems more tamed when pushed, plus K2 has an extra filter (more smooth) which makes it a bit more diverse. Oscillators, envelopes, LFO seem identical.

K2 comes with no keys, which for me is a good thing since I can use any controller i want and integrates better with more complex systems and euroracks (yes, you still need to convert hz/Oct to V/Oct like the original). Plus you get midi and usb support and an extra 1/4" output on the back.

Build quality is excellent, heavy and sturdy. I would gig it with no concerns at all. Jacks and Pots also feel great with a good amount of resistance.

comparisons aside this is a great sounding synth on its own (cold and gritty). What you get for this price is insane. I consider it an improved version of the original.

4 years ago

Behringer K-2

Nice unit, Very similar to the Korg Ms20, which is why I bough it. I do recommend this, nice solid and great filters! Do it.

5 years ago

My favourite MS-20

Authentic patching and crazy good filters

5 years ago

Behringer K-2 (exact product)

it is a generally satisfying experience.

Behringer is creating very good factory machines.

5 years ago

Behringer K-2

This is a fntastic product and seemingly extremely close to the original Korg M20. Behringer has proven again and again that they are on the path of giving us teh experience as close as possible to the real authentic vintage synths. And they are only getting better and better at it. The color of the sounds and and its timbre as well as the powerful output is second to none. And it is built like a tank. The K2 has become a serious weapon of sound design in Mad Synth Scientists studio.

5 years ago

Behring K-2

Behringer's K-2 has tones of synthesis possibilities and can be used to compose all kinds of music.

A very trusted replica of Korg's MS 20 can produce big fat and aggressive sounds also the dual filters makes the difference on that compact synthesizer and of course you have the patch bay with opens the window for many possibilities.

At the cons side now I would prefer a most simple writing on the patchbay , and I thing I will be wright if I say that they are just to many knobs which is a bit confusing.

At the pros side I would say that if you are looking to make big fat sounds with an addition of a patch bay in this price area this is a no brainer.

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Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Behringer
  • Released in 2019
  • Average price : $348
  • Monophonic sound generation
  • 2 VCOs with 4 waveforms and ring modulation
  • VCO Mixer
  • Resonant high-pass and low-pass filters
  • LFO with triangular, sawtooth and rectangular waveforms
  • 2 Analogue envelopes for VCA and VCF
  • Signal processor with amplifier
  • High-pass and low-pass filters and envelope followers
  • Semi-modular design allows access to all components of the sound generation via 25 sockets (3.5 mm jack)
  • Can be used as a complete Eurorack synthesizer voice (width: 80 HP)
  • Poly-chain function for connecting up to 16 devices
  • 2 Line outputs: 6.3 mm Jack and 3.5 mm jack
  • Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm Jack
  • MIDI In/Thru and USB MIDI
  • Dimensions: 95 x 424 x 136 mm
  • Weight : 1.8kg
  • Includes 12 V DC power supply unit
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