Behringer PROTON paraphonic semi-modular synth released

Behringer has announced its PROTON paraphonic semi-modular synth featuring 2 VCOs, 2 multi-mode VCFs and 2 VCAs, 4 envelopes and wave folder in Eurorack format.

Positively charge your synth setup with the new Behringer PROTON! This analog paraphonic semi-modular synthesizer is sure to become the new nucleus of your entire synth setup! Featuring two VCOs, multi-mode VCFs and a huge bay of patch points that’ll get all the electrons in the room dancing!

Designed around an intuitively linear workflow, PROTON benefits greatly from its semi-modular design, which requires no patching for immediate performance. Just put your PROTON into self-oscillation, connect your favorite keyboard or computer via MIDI over DIN or USB – and start exploring the world of analog music synthesis right out of the box.

The PROTON’s two self-oscillating, multi-mode VCFs can be configured in parallel or series, with linkable CVs for even more possibilities. It’s two ASR envelopes, each with reverse/inverse/loop/bounce options, give you control over VCAs and wave folders, while two analog ADSR generators allow for unique sound performance by modulating the VCFs.

The multi-mode wave folder adds rich harmonic content to the LFOs, and with two flexible LFOs with five waveforms, MIDI clock sync, key, sync, phase, and depth controls, the possibilities are endless. The noise generator takes waveform generation to the next level, and the ability to sum external audio into one or both VCFs only adds to the PROTON’s sound generation capabilities.

The PROTON is designed to fit into a standard Eurorack case. Just connect the power cables to the power supply and mount the module using the included screws. This allows for the PROTON to be mixed with other synth modules for a truly unique set up.

Specifications

Synth Architecture

Number of voices	1 / 2 (monophonic / paraphonic)
Type	Analog
Oscillators	2 VCO
LFO	2 LFO
VCF	2 LPF/HPF/band Pass switchable 12 dB/octave
Envelopes	2 ADSR / 2 ASR
Wavefolder	1 Wavefold circuit

Connectivity

Power switch	Rear panel
MIDI In	5-pin DIN (top panel)
MIDI Thru	5-pin DIN (rear panel)
USB	USB 2.0 Type B socket
External Audio In	6.35 mm (1/4″) TR jack
Audio Output	6.35 mm (1/4″) TR jack
Headphone Out	6.35 mm (1/4″) TRS jack

USB

Type	Class compliant USB 2.0 Type B
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 7 or higherMac OS 10.10 or higher

Oscillator Section

Controls	Tune x 2, Shape x 2, Pulse Width x 2, Sub Osc x 2, Osc Mix.
Buttons	Range x 2, Paraphonic on/off, Sync on/off

Filter Section

Controls	Frequency x 2, Resonance x 2, Modulation Depth x 2, Envelope Depth x 2, Noise
Buttons	Filter Mode x 2, Filter Link on/off, Soft on/off, Key Track on/off

Wavefolder Section

Controls	Symmetry, Folds
Buttons	Mode

Envelope Section – ADSR

Controls	Attack x 2, Decay x 2, Sustain x 2, Release x 2
Buttons	Fast/Slow, Retrigger

Envelope Section – ASR

Controls	Attack x 2, Release x 2
Buttons	Loop, Bounce, Sustain, Invert, Reverse, Retrigger

LFO Section

Controls	Shape x 2, Rate x 2, Depth x 2
Buttons	1 Shot, Key Sync, Retrigger, Shift

VCA Section

Controls

Bias x 2, Volume, External Audio

Utilities Section

Controls

CV Mix, Portamento Time, Attenuator 1, Attenuator 2

Input Patchbay

3.5 mm TS jacks

Osc 1 CV, Osc 2 CV, Osc 1&2 CV, PW 1, PW 2, Shape 1, Shape 2, WF In, WF Sym, WF Folds, VCF 1 In, VCF 1 Freq, VCF 1 Resonance, VCF 2 In, VCF 2 Freq, VCF 2 Resonance, VCA 1 In, VCA 1 CV, External Input, Out Input, LFO 1 Trig, LFO 2 Trig, LFO 1 Rate, LFO 2 Rate, LFO 1 Shape, LFO 2 Shape, ADSR 1 Trig, ADSR 2 Trig, AR 1 Trig, AR 2 Trig, VCA 2 In, VCA 2 CV, Att 1 In, Att 2 In, Mult In, CV Mix 1, CV Mix 2, CV Mix CV, Sum A, Sum B

Output Patchbay

3.5 mm TS jacks

Osc 1, Osc 2, Osc Mix, WF, VCF 1, VCF 2, VCF Mix, VCA 1, VCA 2, Mult 1, Mult 2, Att 1, CV Mix, Sum, Att 2, ADSR 1, ADSR 2, AR 1, AR2, LFO 1 Uni, LFO 1 Bi, LFO 2 Uni, LFO 2 Bi, Assign

Behringer PROTON paraphonic semi-modular synth released