Behringer Surges Eurorack Module Now Shipping, A Clone Of The Mutable Instruments Ripples
Today, Behringer introduces the Surges “Ultimate Liquid Filter” for Eurorack modular systems.
The Behringer Surges is an 8HP voltage-controlled “liquid” multi-mode filter, based on the Mutable Instruments Ripples. Mutable founder Émilie Gillet retired in 2022 and made the company’s designs available as open source via Github.
Like the original, the Behringer Surges is an analog filter with switchable 2-pole and 4-pole slopes, for both band-pass and low-pass outputs. The Surges appears to be a straight clone of the Ripples, with a few compromises in build quality (smaller knobs, no panel washers) to make it more cheaper to manufacture.
Features:
- Voltage controlled multimode filter which provide high-pass, band-pass and low-pass. The slope of the band-pass and low-pass output is switchable (2-pole or 4-pole)
- Based on Mutable Instruments Ripples
- “Liquid” and musical tone coloration reminiscent of SH/Jupiter filters
- Loudness compensation with increased resonance
- Wide frequency range from 18 Hz to 18 kHz
- Purely analog circuitry based on 2164 and 13700 semiconductors
- Eurorack specs: 8 HP, 35 mA +12 V, 35 mA -12 V
The Behringer Surges is ready to ship, with a street price of $49. There’s typically a month or two lag between Behringer making their shipping announcements and general availability at their Super Partner retailers.
