Behringer 2600 Blue Marvin
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Behringer
2600 Blue Marvin
Product Info
Article Number:
513579
Brand:
Behringer
Model:
2600 Blue Marvin
Category:
Sound Modules
Price:
$481.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Blue Marvin is a fantastic recreation of a classic, offering a surprising amount of sonic depth for the price. It's a great entry point into the world of modular synthesis, perfect for experimental musicians and sound designers who want that vintage Moog vibe without the premium price tag. Just be prepared to spend some time learning the patching system.
Product Description
- Behringer 2600 Blue Marvin
- Semi-Modular Analogue Synthesiser
- Special edition with blue front plate and selected components
- Monophonic
- 3 VCOs with adjustable pulse width
- Oscillator 1 with outputs for sawtooth and pulse
- Oscillators 2 and 3 with switchable oscillator synchronisation and outputs for triangle
- sawtooth
- sine
- and pulse
- Low pass filter with resonance and 2 switchable filter characteristics
- Noise generator
- Ring modulator
- Sample & hold step
- Preamp and Envelope follower for external signals
- Voltage processor
- ADSR envelopes
- AR envelopes
- Stereo VCA with adjustable panorama
- Mixable mechanical spring reverb
- Extensive modulation options are possible for oscillators and filters via predefined signal path and free wiring of all sections via patch cables (3.5 mm jack)
- Stereo line output: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
- Footswitch input for interval latch and portamento : 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI In/Thru
- USB-B port (MIDI)
- Format: 19" / 8 U
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 x 356 x 108 mm
- Weight: 5.1 kg
- Colour: Blue
- Includes external power supply (12 V DC
- 2000 mA)
PROS
- • Blue finish & component upgrades offer a premium aesthetic
- • Three VCOs provide a wide range of sonic possibilities
- • Spring reverb adds authentic vintage character and warmth
- • Semi-modular design encourages experimentation and patching
CONS
- • Monophonic nature limits complex chord progressions and layering
- • Build quality, while improved, still shows cost-saving compromises
- • Patching can be initially daunting for users unfamiliar with modular synths
Product Video
Key Features
Sounds
Classic Moog-inspired analog tones, rich in harmonics and warmth
Polyphony
Monophonic
Effects
Mixable mechanical spring reverb, ring modulation
MIDI
Basic MIDI clock sync, limited MIDI control over parameters
Connections
3.5mm patch jacks, audio outputs, external signal input
Weight
Approximately 13 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
While Behringer has used selected components, the original Moog used higher-grade materials; the Blue Marvin reflects cost-saving measures in its construction but is a significant improvement over earlier Behringer models.
It's monophonic, so it’s best suited for basslines, leads, and experimental sounds rather than complex chord sequences; external sequencers can be used via the audio input and envelope follower.
It's a true mechanical spring reverb, offering the characteristic warble and decay of a vintage spring reverb system, which is a nice touch.
