Behringer DeepMind 12XD
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Behringer
DeepMind 12XD
Product Info
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The DeepMind 12XD is a seriously impressive piece of gear for the money. It delivers a genuine analogue polysynth experience – think Juno-106 meets Jupiter-8 – with a surprising amount of sonic flexibility. This is a great option for synth enthusiasts, film composers, or anyone wanting lush, classic sounds without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Behringer DeepMind 12XD
- 12-Voice Analogue Synthesizer
- Classic polyphonic synthesizer with six real analogue voices for an authentic
- full sound
- Desktop and rack version incl. rack angle
- Two analogue oscillators per voice incl. oscillator synchronisation and noise generator
- OSC1 provides sawtooth
- pulse and square wave with pulse width modulation
- OSC2 provides pulse and square wave with tone modulation
- Extensive unison and poly modes incl. detuning
- panorama spread and pitch drift with up to six voices per note
- Flexible polyphonic portamento with exponential pitch glide modes
- Analogue low-pass filter with selectable slope of 12 or 24 db / oct and adjustable resonance
- Global high-pass filter with 6 dB / octave slope and bass boost switch
- Each voice with three ADSR envelopes for controlling filter and volume as well as free modulation
- Continuously variable envelope characteristics from exponential to linear to reverse exponential depending on fader position
- Two LFOs with seven waveforms each and extensive trigger options for each voice
- Flexible eight-fold modulation matrix with 20 sources and over 130 destinations incl. effect parameters
- Sequencer with 32 steps and adjustable rise time as well as MIDI synchronisation
- Sophisticated arpeggiator with tap tempo function and configurable user patterns
- Chord and multiple chord memory allows monophonic playing with polyphonic results
- Four simultaneously usable effect processors from TC Electronic and Klark Teknik with more than 30 algorithms including reverb
- delay
- chorus
- flanger
- phaser
- multiband distortion and much more
- 26 faders and single-assigned buttons allow direct real-time access to all important parameters
- LCD screen with encoders
- navigation buttons and a data wheel allow for quick editing of menu parameters and sound selection
- 1024 memory locations for customized sounds with a comparison and matching function for quickly adjusting all analogue control elements to the stored sound
- Full remote control via iPad
- PC or Mac
- as well as selected Android devices via USB
- MIDI or built-in WiFi for advanced parameter control
- Extensive MIDI implementation incl. NRPN and CC control of all parameters as well as bulk load and save
- CV pedal input with 6.3 mm TRS jack allows connection to modular systems
- Sustain pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
- Servo-balanced outputs: 6.3 mm TRS jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI in/out/thru connections via 5-pin DIN jacks
- Class compliant USB 2.0 type B connection
- Dimensions: 457 x 225 x 120 mm
- Weight: 4.2 kg
PROS
- • Excellent value for a 12-voice analogue poly synth
- • Warm, rich sound with authentic analogue character
- • Flexible modulation options for evolving soundscapes
- • Solid build quality for a synthesizer in this price range
CONS
- • Limited preset storage compared to digital alternatives
- • Filter resonance can occasionally get a bit harsh at higher settings
- • Desktop version lacks a full-sized keyboard for performance
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Key Features
Sounds
Classic analogue polyphonic tones, rich and warm, with a vintage vibe
Polyphony
12 voices, with unison and polyphonic modes for thick textures
Effects
No built-in effects; relies on external processing for reverb, delay, etc.
MIDI
Full MIDI implementation including velocity, aftertouch, and MIDI clock sync
Connections
Multiple audio outputs (stereo and individual voice outs), MIDI in/out/thru, CV/Gate inputs
Weight
Approximately 23 lbs (desktop), 16 lbs (rack)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures a similar warmth and richness, but lacks the absolute refinement of a Jupiter-8. The DeepMind is a more accessible and affordable option for that classic analogue vibe.
Absolutely! The DeepMind 12XD is designed to be used with external effects; it doesn't have any built-in effects, making it ideal for integrating into existing setups.
It’s a standard 1U rackmount, but the knobs protrude slightly, so you'll need adequate clearance behind the unit to avoid bumping them.
