Behringer Pro-1 Reviews

The Bad, the PRO and the 1 !

My First Dream Synth (well... the original SC Pro-One)! The Behringer Pro-1 is a faithful recreation of the legendary Sequential Circuits Pro-One synthesizer, beloved by musicians and producers for its iconic sound and versatile features. As a fan of vintage synthesizers, I was eager to explore what the Pro-1 had to offer, and it exceeded my expectations in many ways. First and foremost, the build quality of the Pro-1 is exceptional. Behringer has done an excellent job of capturing the look and feel of the original Pro-One, with its sleek design and sturdy construction. The layout is intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to dive in and start creating sounds right out of the box. Sound-wise, the Pro-1 delivers the classic analog warmth and character that made the original Pro-One famous. The authentic VCOs (Voltage-Controlled Oscillators) and filters faithfully reproduce the distinctive sound of the original instrument, with rich basses, searing leads, and everything in between. The inclusion of additional features like oscillator sync and filter FM further expands its sonic palette, allowing for a wide range of sounds and textures. One of the standout features of the Pro-1 is its extensive modulation capabilities. With two envelopes and an LFO (Low-Frequency Oscillator), as well as a versatile modulation matrix, I've been able to create complex and evolving sounds with ease. The inclusion of a sequencer and arpeggiator adds even more creative possibilities, allowing for intricate patterns and rhythms. Another highlight of the Pro-1 is its connectivity options. In addition to standard MIDI connectivity, it also features CV/Gate inputs and outputs, making it easy to integrate into a modular setup or control external gear. The inclusion of USB connectivity further enhances its versatility, allowing for easy integration with modern studio setups. Overall, the Behringer Pro-1 is a fantastic synthesizer that pays homage to a classic instrument while also offering modern features and enhancements. Whether you're a seasoned synthesist or a newcomer to the world of analog synthesis, the Pro-1 is sure to inspire creativity and exploration. (Pro) 1 problem - getting it in tune is more difficult than catching an Unicorn... Nothin' is Perrrfect! ;) Conclusion: BUY IT!

Lovely little synth!

love this little synth, has a great sound and cant beat the price offered from behringer.

Trumpets.

Bass to High , harmonics, great!! Love Behringer and I don't care about preset's!!!! Learn my instrument!

PRECIOUS - MUST HAVE

True analog sound, so warm, crisp, raw!

This synth is excellent for Basses, Drones, Arps/Seqs & FX.

Especially when grouped with FX pedals or VST FX, it can traverse dimensions!

The vintage Prophet 1 is among my favourite synths but out of reach nowadays, so I’m over the moon with this recreation which seems completely faithful to the original with some added features. It’s a precious piece of gear which should be in every studio!

A keeper in the setup

I have bought and sold quite a few analog synths in the past few years. Many of them were Behringer, and I was very happy with all of them. The Pro-1 is a keeper in my setup. Together with the Behringer Crave, it's the only synth I consistently keep coming back to. Fantastic analog sounds with a nice amount of grit. Great sharp leads and strong snappy bass sounds. It's early 80's synth sounds galore.

Get it, you won't regret it.

Outstanding

Almost better than the real thing

Great as original

sounds fat and it's easy to get really warm and weird basslines with it. totally worth it

Creamy bass

Much more fun and immediate than the boog. Straight into thick deeep funky bass the moment this is switched on.

Great synth at a great price, manual is lacking, but I fixed that!

Awesome addition to my studio. For basslines and melodies alike. User documentation is lacking, so I’ve written a more comprehensive user guide, free to download at

Sounds great but Arpegiator is faulty

Just got this last week, sounds great, a truly unique synth but the Arpegiator doesn't work, the sequencer also sometimes works sometimes it does not, it seems to have a mind of it's own. Google search shows that lot of people are having the same issue, the synthtribe software doesn;t do much, even formware upgrade didn;t resolve the issue, I have to return this product and get a replcement, Behringer shoudl really test this equipment before sending them out. Extremely inconvenient to now send this back and wait for the new one to arrive.

HOLY MOTHER

I'd used an original one of these 2 decades ago, and it wailed in the best way possible. Behringer have outdone themselves, this is a faithful reproduction, but lacking a zero at the end of the price. Unreal.

It's like having all your birthdays, xmasses, orgasms all in one day.

Great for cinema scoring

The Pro-1 is a beast of synth. Primarily use it for bass sounds, you can really get those fat, deep, punchy sounds. Also great for soundscapes, cinematic drones style.

Get the Pro-1 patch saver from Sunny Synths so you dont have to take pictures or draw your patch settings.

Great little addition to my mono synth collection

Not much more to say, ignore the haters. this is a great wee box.

How I use it:

The Behringer Pro-1 is a beast at making thick basses. I love making deep reese basses, and this is where the modulation part of this synth really shines!

Pros & Cons:

+ It sounds like a proper analogue unit.

+ It's very good for basses and subs.

+ The modulation part is perfect for me.

+ It has Eurorack capabilities.

- It can get repetitive. There's not a whole lot of different sounds you can make. But it's great for basses, which is why I'm keeping it :)

PWM, CV's

PWM is working a bit strange (min & max PWM = zero volume of osc). Also CV do not work out of the box with beatstep pro. Beatstep has V/Oct settings.

Other then that quality is really nice for the price.

Nice classic synth sound close to the original.

For the price tag, a pretty decent synth!

Really Surprised

I've had the Model D and Neutron from Behringer and the Pro-1 is the only one I have kept for more than a few months and have now for nearly 2 years. For sure the best of the 3, really raw and surprisingly "phat". Excellent piece of kit for some nasty basslines and also can get an 80's kinda vibe out of it.

a great synth in a cheap suit!!!

It has a learning curve if you are not familiar with monosynths.

The modulation bay especially might be a little confusing at the beginning.

It has a lot of capabilities. Sonically the filter changes the volume, so you must play with the volume knob a lot if you are constantly modulating,

I love the sound. That's why I forgive all it's problems in handling.

The only thing I can't understand is the quality.

This is my first Behringer synth. It feels cheap. The knobs are light plasticky.

I mean you can buy a Microbrute at the same price, and it's built like a tank!

Great sound, but It's not the best solution for constant playing with the knobs.

Edit: Also, the internal arp doesn't sync well with external midi clock. I recommend an external keyboard or sequencer.

Here comes a vintage beast redifined for today's workflows

I bought the Pro1 last year. Since then I can't get enough of it. The sound is on point and nearly identical as the old Pro1.

The fact that it has CV ins and outs makes it a plus point. For the price you really can't go wrong.

Behringer Pro-1

It's my first analog synth and I'm really happy with the purchase.