Behringer Swords
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Behringer
Swords
Product Info
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The Swords is a seriously impressive filter module for the price. It's a fantastic entry point into complex filter design, letting you create everything from subtle warmth to gnarly, distorted textures. Ideal for experimental musicians and those wanting a powerful, versatile filter without a premium-priced investment.
Product Description
- Behringer Swords
- Eurorack Module
- Dual Multimode Filter
- Controls for filter frequency
- resonance
- drive/wavefolder and mode (filter characteristics) for both channels
- Mode (filter characteristic) infinitely variable from low-pass to band-pass to high-pass
- Signal routing infinitely variable: Filter 1/2 separate
- parallel or serial
- Switchable filter link
- CV inputs for drive
- mode and frequency: 1 V / oct.
- CV inputs for frequency
- resonance and routing
- each with bipolar attenuator
- Signal input/output per channel
- Main output
- Current requirement: 150 mA (+12 V) / 140 mA (-12 V)
- Width: 18 HP
PROS
- • Dual filters offer immense sonic sculpting possibilities.
- • Infinitely variable modes provide surprisingly nuanced filter character.
- • Flexible routing options allow for complex signal chains.
- • CV inputs offer deep modulation control for expressive sound design.
CONS
- • Plastic construction feels less robust than higher-end modules.
- • 18HP footprint can be restrictive in smaller Eurorack cases.
- • Drive/wavefolder can get harsh quickly without careful attenuation.
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Key Features
Filter Type
Multimode (Low-Pass, Band-Pass, High-Pass)
Modes
Infinitely Variable
HP Width
18
Depth
1.4 in
Power Draw
+12V: 150mA / -12V: 140mA
CV Inputs
Frequency, Resonance, Routing, Drive/Mode (1V/octave)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Swords’ variable mode offers a wider range of tonal possibilities than a typical Moog ladder, but lacks the signature aggressive resonance. It’s more versatile, but doesn't replicate a specific vintage sound.
While it has dual channels, it’s designed more for parallel or serial processing. True stereo filtering would require careful external routing and mixing.
They are true bipolar attenuators, allowing for both positive and negative CV signals to modulate the filter parameters, adding considerable expressive potential.
