Behringer Surges
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Behringer
Surges
Product Info
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The Behringer Surges is a surprisingly capable filter module for the price, clearly inspired by Mutable Instruments' Ripples. Its sound is warm and musical, perfect for adding character to evolving textures or creating resonant sweeps – a real boon for experimental electronic music producers and those exploring modular synthesis on a budget.
Product Description
- Behringer Surges
- Eurorack Module
- Voltage-controlled multimode filter with high-pass
- band-pass and low-pass characteristics
- Band and low-pass filter slope switchable between 12 and 24 dB / oct
- Based on Mutable Instruments Ripples
- The flowing musical sound colouring is reminiscent of the filters of well-known Japanese synthesizer series
- Compensation of level losses at higher resonance values
- Wide frequency range from 18 - 18
- 000 Hz
- Purely analogue circuit based on the familiar 2164 and 13700 semiconductor circuits
- 2 Audio inputs
- one with gain control
- FM input with bipolar attenuator
- with self-oscillation playable via 1 V/oct. input
- Resonance CV input
- Power requirement: 35 mA (+12 V) / 35 mA (-12 V)
- Width: 8 HP
PROS
- • Excellent filter character, recalling classic Japanese synths
- • Remarkable value, especially considering Ripples inspiration
- • Flexible slope switch (12/24dB) offers tonal versatility
- • FM input and self-oscillation expand sound design possibilities
CONS
- • 8HP footprint can be limiting in smaller modular systems
- • Analogue circuit might exhibit slight drift over extended use
- • Gain control on one input could introduce unwanted noise at high levels
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Key Features
Filter Type
Multimode
Modes
High-Pass, Band-Pass, Low-Pass
HP Width
8
Depth
1.75 in
Power Draw
70 mA
CV Inputs
Resonance CV
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures the essence of Ripples' character, but Behringer's implementation is slightly more aggressive and less refined, though still remarkably close for the cost.
Yes, the self-oscillation is surprisingly stable and usable, offering a decent range of tones from subtle textures to screaming leads with proper modulation.
It's a compact module, but 8HP can feel tight in smaller racks; consider your other modules' sizes before committing.
