Behringer UB-1 Micro Synthesizer Now Available
Behringer has officially introduced the UB-1 Micro, a compact synthesizer based on a classic Oberheim synth voice.
The UB-1 Micro is a portable mini-synth that offers dual DCO oscillators, a 24 dB/oct low-pass filter and a built-in arpeggiator.
Promising to squeeze Oberheim-style sound into a compact and portable package, UB-1 Micro is described by Behringer as the ‘world’s smallest fully-featured analogue synthesizer’.
The monophonic UB-1 Micro features two analogue DCOs with saw, triangle and square waves, PWM, a sub-oscillator and noise generator, running through an analogue 4-pole low-pass filter. These are joined by envelopes for both the VCF and VCA, and two LFOS assigned to the oscillators and filter.
UB-1 Micro features a 16-key touch-sensitive keyboard and OLED screen for parameter editing. Alongside this you get a basic arpeggiator and a selection of 32 presets that can be edited using Behringer’s SynthTribe companion app.
UB-1 Micro’s USB-C connection is joined by a 3.5mm MIDI input (all of the synth’s parameters can be controlled via MIDI CC) and a 3.5mm stereo output that doubles as a headphone out.
Features:
- Programmable synthesizer with 2 DCOs and classic 4-pole filter
- Legendary 3396/3397 analog chip design, found in the Oberheim Matrix 6/1000
- 16 touch-sensitive keys for great playability
- Comes loaded with 32 Ultimate Patches sound presets, with easy expansion through the SynthTribe app
- Arpeggiator with 3 patterns and hold function
- Individual envelopes for VCF and VCA for creative sound shaping
- 2 powerful LFOs to control filter and oscillator tuning
- 6 functions buttons and OLED display for easy and immediate parameter editing
- USB Type C connector allows powering via smartphone, power bank or computer
- Comprehensive USB/MIDI implementation (including CC control of all parameters and bulk load/save)
The Behringer UB-1 is now available to pre-order, priced around $55.90 USD outside the US, and around $70 in the US.
