Behringer CAT
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Behringer
CAT
Product Info
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The CAT is a seriously fun little synth offering a surprising amount of character for the price. It’s a great entry point into analog synthesis or a handy voice for experienced modular users needing a compact, affordable solution. Ideal for experimental sound design and creating unique textures.
Product Description
- Behringer CAT
- Analogue Synthesiser
- VCO 1 with 4 miscible waveforms (sawtooth
- triangle
- pulse and suboctave)
- Pulse width modulation and two adjustable modulation sources
- VCO 2 with 3 mixable waveforms (sawtooth triangle and suboctave) and two adjustable modulation sources
- Low pass filter with resonance
- two adjustable modulation sources and adjustable key tracking
- Two analogue envelopes (ADSR and AR)
- Analogue LFO
- Noise generator and sample & hold unit
- Duophone playable
- 3.5 mm Audio input for sound processing from external sources
- Can be used as a full Eurorack synthesiser voice (width: 70 HP)
- Poly chain function for connecting up to 16 devices
- Main out via 3.5 mm jack and 2x 6.3 mm jack (high and low level)
- Headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
- MIDI In / Thru and USB-MIDI
- Dimensions: 87 x 374 x 136 mm
- Includes power supply (12 VDC
- 1000 mA)
PROS
- • Dual VCOs offer rich, complex sonic possibilities.
- • AR envelope provides snappy, percussive sounds.
- • Compact Eurorack format expands modular patching options.
- • Sub-octave waveforms add significant low-end depth.
CONS
- • 3.5mm jacks feel less robust than standard 1/4 in connectors.
- • Limited polyphony restricts layering and chordal textures.
- • Plastic case feels budget-conscious, lacks premium heft.
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Key Features
Sounds
Raw, classic analog synth tones with a focus on subtractive synthesis; expect grit and warmth.
Polyphony
Duophonic (two notes simultaneously)
Effects
None – relies on external effects or processing via the audio input.
MIDI
Full MIDI implementation including In, Thru, and USB-MIDI for broad compatibility.
Connections
Multiple 3.5mm jacks (audio in, main out, headphone), 6.3mm outputs (high/low level), Eurorack patching.
Weight
Approximately 1.5 lbs (estimated, Behringer doesn't publish exact figures)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 3.5mm audio input allows you to route external sounds through the CAT's filter and envelopes, creating interesting hybrid textures.
Yes, the 70HP width is a standard Eurorack size, allowing straightforward integration with power and patching capabilities.
While the CAT delivers exceptional value, the construction leans towards a budget-friendly approach, using primarily plastic components, but the sound quality punches above its weight.
