Learn everything about the Behringer 2600 here: ru-vid.com/group/PLlJvIUzIwQ79naxyNxNQnNEj_KcmHp5D5 Get started with the Behringer 2500 Eurorack System: ru-vid.com/group/PLlJvIUzIwQ7-c3uoCt82TRo2a_IZmYjCJ ARP 2600 and Behringer 2600 Videos: ru-vid.com/group/PLlJvIUzIwQ7-i8ycRAQNnYcPmADP9quhE
Fantastic video and tutorial! Really nice to see the modules I helped develop being used so creatively! The 1050 was completely re-engineered to use modern logic chips and reduce its current consumption from 500mA! AMSynths will launch the 1026 sequencer expander module later this year…☺️☺️
Hello Rob, thank you for watching my tutorial. I am really glad that you like my video, especially because the Behringer 2500 came out of your lab too 👍. Also looking forward to the 1026 sequencer release 😃 Wishing you all the best for this project. Cheers, Ralph
I've read your articles on the internet about the original ARP 2500, the 5U format clone you built for yourself and the work you did on the Barp 2500. My respect for you analog design, reverse engineering up to the smallest detail!
Very good and pleasant reading starter guide, Ralph! Also compliments to Behringer for bringing this Legend to life again, with modern compatible electronics to the original ones. Of the original system very few are available, let alone fully working. Since Alan R. Pearlman designed some modules with a twist, your tutorial is more than welcome! What i especially like about the original / Behringer 2500 is that the modules were clearly designed by an engineer, which follows from the system design as well, with the matrix switches that are actually nothing more than a giant breadboard! I'll be starting with the 3 module system you suggest, intending to go on from there. I'm already enthusiastic brainstorming and starting a design for the matrix switches. These would of course be columns of radio buttons, not slider switched, that will light up when activated. And with a patch programmer included!
Hello and thank you for watching my 2500 Starter guide. Currently I am working on my 1050 Mix Sequencer video. It has been on my list for quite some time. Wishing you lots of fund with your 2500 modules! Cheers, Ralph
@@RalphBaumgartl Danke dir Für Modular Anfänger wie mich Sind deine Videos sehr sehr wichtig !! 2500 werden wohl meine nächsten Module . Finde das Behringer da sehr cooles Equipment macht ,was Modular Systeme betrifft . Dank dir auch sehr lehrreich erklärt
@@gordon2402 Viele Dank Gordon für dein Feedback. Die klassischen Synths der 70er und 80er haben eine besondere Magie. Finde es auch klasse, dass Behringer viele dieser Teile wieder Leben erweckt. Viele Grüße, Ralph
They had a full ARP 2500 system in that movie. I guess they also wanted to show an impressive Synth instrument in that communication scene to make it more dramatical. But for that particular sound you just need a VCO, Filter, VCA, Envelope and Reverb.
Thanks' for the 'great' and 'very-informative' (2500-module)video!I have most of the basic modules'.I like the detail that you get into with possible-patching and results'!Glad there is someone with a good 'working-knowledge' of these modules' doing these videos'.I've been fooling with synthesizers' for years' , but the (B2500-modules') are a bit different,with almost infinite possibilities'!🥂
Thank you Rooby, Glad you are enjoying my content. I can't deny that I am a great fan of the 2600 semi modular Synth, 100M and 2500 modular systems. Happy patching! Cheers, Ralph
24:16 this really shows the effect that effects have on a sound. When the armchair experts are saying "it sounds nothing like the original" I'm sure in most cases it is because the new version is being demonstrated dry or at least with different effects to what were used on the version they remember which might even be off vinyl records which further alters the sound. The album Oxygène is the only album where I prefer the awful Polydor vinyl pressing because it hides some strange EQ decisions that the CD reveals.
Ha ha! I'm just a hobbyist, not even an amateur musician, but I sure do like synthesizers. Your videos have been so very helpful to me and it is such fun to have this one come up fresh right now. Thanks! You're a really good teacher.
Thank you for your feedback. So glad to hear that my videos inspire hobbyists like you to go deeper into Synths. Do me a favor, never ever belittle yourself for "just" being a Hobbyist. With the advent of the new AI technology combined with resurrected classic Synths, outstanding results will be possible to all who posses an innate artistic feeling. Greetings, Ralph
The best beginners guide to Eurorack modules i have found so far, im now starting to actually understand how it all works so i can actually stop copying other peoples configurations, many thanks. I noticed the Behringer 2600 modules you have in the rack with the 2500 modules, and have just seen a YT video explaining that some of the outputs from a Behringer Grey Meanie 2600 would be too high to use with a Eurorack system without an attenuator to control the voltages. Is this true with the 2500 modules???
Thank you very much for your kind words and for your valuable feedback. The Behringer 2500 modules are compatible with the Behringer 2600 as far as the Control Voltages are concerned. When connecting/user using other (Brand) modules you should always check the specs first and then use enumerators if necessary. Thanks again for watching my content. Greetings, Ralph
@@RalphBaumgartl and thanks for the quick reply/answer, that's very lucky because i already just bought a Grey Meanie lol ;) Originally i was just going to buy a 2nd 2500 oscillator for my basic 2500 system (8 modules), but then saw you had added 2 2600 modules, i then realised it was actually a much better investment to buy the whole 2600 🙌
Ralph thank you for all the videos you make. They are so clear and informative and fun. I love the 2600 as well. I am thinking of building a 2500 setup or system 55. I am leaning towards 2500 because I own the be 2600. Thoughts on system 55 vs 2500?
Hello Tom, thank you so much for your valuable feedback. I personally prefer the 2500 or 100M system over the 55, because they are (in my personal opinion) easier to handle and more compatible to other contemporary Euro Modules. For instance positive trigger vs S-trigger. But eventually it is up to you what system you feel more comfortable with. Greetings, Ralph
Hello Ricardo, many thank for giving me your feedback. I am glad that my tutorial was helping you to get started in the modular synth world. Cheers, Ralph
I have picked up the following Behringer 2500 modules 1050 mix sequencer 1027 clocked sequential ctrl 1003 dual envelope generator 1033 dual envelope generator 1036 s/h 1047 multifilter resonator 1016 dual noice random gen 1005 modamp 1006 filtamp 1004 vco x 3 Behringer CM1A and a Behringer Go 2x140 hp eurorack case. In what order do you suggest I mount them in the case? Your videos are very helpful, thanx !
Thanks for watching my videos and reaching out! I'm glad you find them helpful. When it comes to mounting your Behringer 2500 modules in the case, I suggest you just follow your instinct about which order feels immediately good for you. I personally like the order which you see in my video, but that's just my personal preference. The order has to suit your workflow. Have fun with your modules, Ralph
Hello Ralph, Thank you for your cool videos. I am planning to start with the 2500 system. (I have a 2600, but lets pretend I don’t). What 2500 modules are then essential to make sounds? Let’s say the core of the system. I want to start small with a eurorack case and the essential models and build it in time. Hopefully you have a suggestion. Peace!
Yeah Mr. Ralph... you are a great teacher and why I got the Behringer 2600 Arp clone... it would have been way too advanced for me otherwise. This video is something that people should watch more than once. I really like how clearly you do the patches, while describing the sound with adjectives.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. I am glad that you find my teaching style clear enough to get a Behringer 2600 for yourself and make the jump. Thanks for watching and happy patching, Ralph
@@RalphBaumgartl Hi Ralph 😊 this was very helpful and gives me more confidence to jump to eurorack after I soon get a Behringer 2600. I’m looking forward to seeing the upcoming videos on the 2500 modules. Would you ever consider making some evolving drone videos using the 2600 and 2500 either together or separately? That would be great because you have the ability to explain well to the layman learner 🙏🏻😃👍
@@rickhopkinson I personally think that there are no rules to Drone music. Anything is possible and allowed to develop a drone soundscape. Not only Synths but also natural sounds, other instruments or technical devices. Just my two cents ;-)
Fantastic tutorial!! I am considering buying a few modules. I would have a quick question: how hot is the audio output signal coming out of the 1006 (or any other VCA out)? In other words, would I need a gain attenuator between a VCA out and, say, a sound card or a mixing desk? Thanks!
I am giving you my personal opinion here. As your Eurorack System grows it makes sense to have a dedicated mixer module. But nevertheless you can go directly from the 1006 VCA output to an external mixer and make the necessary gain adjustments there. Greetings, Ralph
@@RalphBaumgartl Thanks Ralph! So, if I understand correctly the output gain is not excessively low or high and can be adjusted via a mixer/sound card. I was asking since someone mentioned to me that the signal of some analog modules may be extremely hot, meaning you'd need to scale it down before. I will definitely take into account the idea of having a mixer module as well. Cheers
@@andreataeggimusic after all it depends very much on the functionality of the mixer. The mixer should have an attenuator where you can adjust the gain.
What a great tutorial video, Ralph. So many out there go too quickly for beginners, but this was clear, creative and fun. I especially like the ring modulator.
Thank you Stephen for your kind feedback. I was trying to convey the modular basics to Newbies and at the same time showing experienced users how good the 2500 System sounds. Luckily it seems to have worked so far 😉 Have a nice weekend, Ralph
I'm to go to modular with Behringer module, some of them you shown here. But, for this month, I buy the B2600 and few other tips, repairing my clarinette, Boehm buy cables, one flute tenor, and few first modules, power, the euro racks will be home made. So very interesting. Made me change my mind about the sample and hold🤗👍
Thank you for the explication.I draw some figures and draw the connections you did. I finally understand how to use the ring modulator module the best way.Greetings from Tienen, Belgium.
Hello Jason, thanks for your feedback! Glad to read that you are getting some value from my tutorial. Have fun with your Behringer 2500! Greetings, Ralph
Yeah, I dipped my toe into Euro Rack with two 2500 OSCs, the ModAmp, S&H and 1047 filter, that all just fit into a modest wired rack, also by Behringer. Which I patch into a Moog Matriarch. This is a very nice primer that gave me a good angle of attack to get back into it.
Thanks Ralph! I’m new to your channel but will definitely be back to watch more of your tutorials! Very insightful and clear explanation. Very much appreciated! I’m starting my euro rack journey and was contemplating the 2500 modules. This video confirms my thoughts about it being a good start into the world of modular. Thanks again! Ps: what delay/reverb unit are you using? Sounds amazing!
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. Glad you found my channel. I am using the FX unit of my Soundcraft MTK 22 mixer, a Zoom MS-70CDR and a Strymon Timeline and BigSky, but not all of them at the same time 😉 Greetings, Ralph
Hello Ralph, I am Max, I have a 2600 vco, behringer 902 vca, one 1003 adsr, one Cm1a, a kassutronics ladder filter and i play with my keyboard ( motif, studiologic, korg ) via midi, the suond goes on without release, maybe i need a cv gate converter because the adsr it doesen't seem to work . Can you explain to me how to make it work because behringer doesn't explain to me? Many thanks and guten moregen
Check out these two tutorials: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--kO1BLgpBE8.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FOMxUmWtEyM.html Greetings, Ralph
What a terrific channel. Appreciate the depth you went to. Good teacher you are. Been searching forever for a channel like this. I have a Behringer System100 (complete) and struggling to get my head around patching modules together... and remembering what ive done. Can be so frustrating. Almost to the point you start to regret buying it. Other channels claim to be beginner guides but they don't do anything, or just show off. I'm not interested in someone jamming for half an hour. I actually want to learn something. Make my investment pay off for itself. I hope you do more on teaching. As long as you continue... I'll be here! -> Subscribed
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I am glad to read that you are applying some principles which I teach on the Behringer 2500 to your Behringer100m System. That's what I am aiming for with my tutorials, to teach the basic principles that the viewers can apply to other Synthesizers as well. Of course I am also sharing my music on my RU-vid channel, but my music videos are clearly marked as such. Thanks for viewing my content. Greetings, Ralph
Hi Tommy, good point. From my personal experience these"lower priced" multipliers work fine with up to four VCO's. But using buffered Multipliers for the VCO's and also for the Envelopes and other Gate Inputs is the right way to go. I will bear that in mind in my future tutorials. Thanks for watching and Greetings, Ralph
Another excellent video, Ralph, thank you. I am a B 2600 user and your videos for that instrument have been invaluable but this video has sparked some very useful ideas for porting over to my 2600 as well. Great job as usual
Hello there, that is exactly what I am trying to achieve with my tutorials. Teaching principals which the viewer can apply to other Synths as well. Thanks for your feedback, Ralph
Hello and thank you for watching. At the moment I don't have any plans to cover the Multimode Filter 1047 since I don't have it in my Eurorack Rig. Greetings, Ralph
Another great tutorial. When I got the B2600 i had no idea what i had and was getting a little frustrated with it to be honest. Then I found your channel and your tutorials taught me a lot. #1 rule in teaching is find a teacher who doesnt confuse the student. You do a fantastic job and I thank you. Ive always wanted to go analog as Im a big fan of the Berlin School and am going to do it right. Watch the tutorials first then decide what I need and how to go about it. I think Sweetwater Music is going to be hearing a lot from me. Keep up the good work Ralph and keep me learning.
Hello Scott, thank you so much for your kind and valuable feedback. I am very glad that my teaching style is striking a chord with you. I am wishing you all the best for your analog and artistic journey. Cheers, Ralph
Good video 👍 Off-topic question... What do you think of those 2600-type VCOs? Did you get them to complement your 2600s or do they have enough musical character to make them interesting in a modular system that uses non-2600-type VCFs?
I will make a video about the 2600 VCO's soon. I am also using them in combination with other Synths (not only 2600) and within my Eurorack setup because they are pretty versatile.
@@RalphBaumgartl I look forward to watching that. I am building an analogue sound engine for my Roland Aerophone AE-30 wind synth. I have the Behringer Neutron as the core (it has excellent MIDI to CV conversion characteristics for a wind controller). I have added a Behringer 110 module but I want to add other types to give me variety and the ability to morph between different timbres while I play. Exciting possibilities!
🙏💚🧡At this time I'm to add the very modularTaiga from Pittsburgh to the B 2600. Perhaps some modules are useful to add to the B 2600, I will listen lot of videos, but Fist I will have an exploration on the B 2600 combined with the Taiga, and some effects tiddly used giving stereo space , but these are on racks at the mixing stage of my others electronic instruments as wind instruments. Thanks for this video, was very interesting, about the good use of modular instruments, and I keep an eye on those separate modules.
Hello Patricia, the 2500 modules go nicely together with the 2600. Especially the Step and Mix sequencer modules. I will make a separate video about this. But the beauty about a modular System is that you can mix and combine modules from different brands according to you needs and liking. Wishing you lots of fun on your Taiga and B2600 journey. Greetings, Ralph
@@RalphBaumgartl lot of thanks from Bulgaria (and I'm french😺) at this time you makes me going to modular, as I'm on my operative cases that will be my mobile studio through Eurasia. So I worked this week to use the place I have to place Eurorack lines in a 19" home made, and other lines on my 3 keyboards case opening by the front and the top, where I will make those spaces. My choice stands for the B2600, hesitates between the black or the gray, ( because of the filter, and also for the vision wich is better with the orange than white ). Then will buy the Taiga, totally patchable, so lot of joy coming, and a third synth, not the wasp, because I saw there a Wasp filter module, and as Behringer is going to slow it's prices, perhaps the Solina will be pretty to my music and being affordable, as an eurorack compatible... If I'm not wrong, you mentioned Solina too!🤗 I'm a fan of Rubicon from Tangerine dream, one of my first 33t as I was teen. I will listen your video about the filter section, the multifilter is already on my list for Thomann next month, white and pink noise and the oscillators you mentioned here. I stand also for something to replace my Roland MRC 500, very useful for multi midi tracks. So I will be very attentive to your work, for sure!. I've made a dirty video on my rumble, only few seconds,long, and I will post soon an other extract where I made talking my Juno 6 with my SH 2000, as some are saying they are obsolete, I had asked my synths to tell their advice. Very short and bad sound guaranteed!.... But that was only after I came listening your patches, I applied some thoughts about portamento, growl, LFO... To say that you gives me fun perspectives , and I will make serious videos later when I will be ready, with a good camera , Light and wave recorder. For now I'm working on the home made mobile racks.always ready to use or to move, that's the deal, and need me to make the good choices now before to finish the wood build.
@@patriciaoudart1508 I don't have a Solina String Ensemble but I have a Roland VP-330 which gives me a very nice String sound. If you watch some of my music videos you can hear the Roland VP-330 because I am using it quite extensively. Behringer also made a clone of that keyboard. But the Behringer Solina is always a good choice if you just require a classic string sound. Greetings, Ralph
You can use the 1050 without 1037 or vice versa. But in combination they really begin to shine :-) I haven't used the 1050 alone with other Eurorack modules yet. Greetings, Ralph
@@RalphBaumgartl Love your informative tutorials, you will likely appreciate the 1050, its huge fun with limited hassle. One could feed it a short wave signal, a Stockhausen recording....whatever. I have only had it for a few days and have been using the 2600 for filling up its inputs (8).
The mix sequencer is designed around an electronic analog de-multiplexer (for sure an engineering idea, and brilliant of Alan Pearlman to realise this may have many and awesome uses in a modular synthesizer). So yes, it may be used with any other eurorack module. Looking forward to Ralph's video of the 1027 and 1050 combined.
Why are there dual power connecting cables included in for example 1027 and 1050, and dual connecting points, both 10 pin and 12 pin on the module? The lamentable instruction manual only instructs to go with the 10 pin version, and says nothing about the 12 pin jack on the module. I assume both module power connections are not to be used simultaneously? Behringer Go 2x140 rack with 32 powerconnections available
@@RalphBaumgartl Interesting! Did you connect the 1027 to the power with the 10 pin cable and the 1050 to the 1027 with the 16 pin cable? Are the modules more connected this way?
@@Synthesizer_Explorations I don't quite remember. It's possible that I also made a power connection to both modules. And then connected the two modules with the other cable. Try to power the 1027 first and if it doesn't work then also make a power connection to the 1050. I just followed the instructions from the leaflets.
@@RalphBaumgartl I follow the leaflet with the minimumsized letters, they all say the same for every module. Since the 12pin connector only works between the 1027 and 1050 I guess its just a question whether I blow up one module by connecting it via both the 10pin and the 12 pin or not. I think Behringer must actually answer it before I try. Thanx for your help, looking forward to more videos :)
@Synthesizer_Explorations yes, I remember now. There was only one cable that allowed for the 1027 to 1050 module connection. It's been more than a year that I have installed it in my Eurorack case. So I don't remember every single step. Also check Behringer's video on the 1027 / 1050 modules. Somewhere I have found a bit more information. Perhaps it was there....
Hi Ralph, danke für all deine Videos. Sogar ich als alter Hase konnte noch viel von dir lernen da ich zwar schon viele Synthesizer hatte aber noch keinen, der so komplex war wie der 2600. Daher mein Plädoyer: Ralph for Bundeskanzler ;)
LOL 😂 Vielen Dank für die Blumen Hermann. Dass meine Videos auch noch etwas einen alten Synth Hasen beibringen konnten, erfüllt mich mit Demut. 😃 Viele Grüße, Ralph
