Behringer 2600 Synthesizer

Product information

Product no: 9000-0060-4544

General

Behringer does it again: taking one of the old, sagely legends of the synth-universe and breathing fresh, new life into its analogue lungs. This time around, we're spoilt with a devoted love-note to the ARP 2600. This 40 year-old wall of sliders and patch gates has been tweaked and manipulated by music and sound-design legends throughout the ages, and while Behringer aren't the first to wake and remake this sleeping giant, this rendition is far from literal, bearing aesthetic and functional features of its own. One of the most striking of these features is the LED sliders and the sensitive layout adjustments when compared with the original ARP, but the first thing that hits you is that this meaty chunk of synth potency comes in a considerate 19" rack format.

The Behringer 2600

The semi-modular character of this synth means you get a sweet stack of sections and a more than generous bunch of patch gates can be manipulated to transform the architecture beyond all recognition, and that's even before you touch any one of the army of sliders provided to shape the result. As a whole, the modules on offer can be compared to those of a standard synthesizer: three oscillators, a filter (two models), envelopes, noise generators and more, and by patching up the oscillators, you can pull fun tricks like FM synthesis from the wizard's sleeve that is the Behringer 2600.

Other Charming Characteristics

In terms of more modern twsits, the old-school spring reverb that came built-into the original has been replaced with digital reverb. MIDI (DIN and USB) is supported, so this version of the 2600 can be integrated with any modern studio setup with ease - maybe even added to a giant bank of Behringer-made synths. In fact, you might even add a couple of them to your collection, since these kinds of ARP 2600 remakes usually come at an antique-grade premium, but this synth has been made by Behringer, and since it's become Behringer's sole purpose on Earth to provide nothing but attainable sonic synthesis - the price is as good as it gets.

Service promise

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty when you register it with Behringer within 90 days of purchase. If the product is not registered it has a 2-year warranty.

This product comes with a 3-year warranty when you register it with Behringer within 90 days of purchase. If the product is not registered it has a 2-year warranty.

Reviews (11)

4.8

11 reviews

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5 / 5

Behringer 2600 Synthesizer

I'm really excited to now own a 2600. This Behringer "clone" is brilliant and has plenty of advantages over an original, not least of which is the price and the fact it has MIDI! There's a learning curve, especially if you have little or no experience of modular synths (I have one other semi-modular) but it's the type of learning curve that's *fun*! I've probably barely scratched the surface of what this machine can do but I'm having a great time finding out. Buying from Bax was really easy too and my purchase was delivered really quickly. Happy customer.

October 4, 2022 | Martian

4 / 5

Behringer 2600 Synthesizer

First time buying from Bax-Shop. Must say a very good experience. Since in the UK I wanted to check that I would be getting the correct wall-plug fittings. A quick e-mail to the store assured my I would. Bought the 2600 with the set of patch cables and the innox stand (cheap but adequate - with space to fit an effects unit too). I had been thinking about getting this for a long time, since its release and very happy with the purchase. I have it hooked up to a DSI Pro-2 and both work together very well (even duophonic sequences via midi). Although I am used to keyboard synths, the 2600 is pretty easy to work out (some great tutorials on youtube) and sounds fantastic - great product and amazing value.

July 2, 2022 | Simon

5 / 5

Behringer 2600 Synthesizer

Great product and the service from Bax was first rate, as always.

September 11, 2021 | Paul

Reviews from other countries

5 / 5

Behringer 2600 Synthesizer

Sinds 1971 is de architectuur van de 2600 een van de beste om klanken te vormen en weer te geven.
Behringer heeft met deze moderne remake prachtig werk geleverd , de klanken die je hiermee maakt zijn verbluffend knap.
Als je eenmaal de werkwijze doorhebt maak je zowat elke klank , de toevoeging van USB & Midi breidt je mogelijkheden verder uit. Voor deze prijs vind je niets beters , je moet echter wel gemotiveerd zijn om een semi modulair systeem te leren bewerken,
Indien niet blijf dan bij je preset machine .

September 6, 2024 | Mike