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Behringer UB-Xa D Classic Analog 16-Voice Multi-Timbral Polyphonic Desktop Synthesizer
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Embrace the legacy and make your mark on history with the UB-Xa D from Behringer! Hot off the heels of our most anticipated launch ever, the UB-Xa D has all the bells, whistles and characteristics that came with the original, but this time, Behringer made it all fit into a more compact rack mount version that can easily integrate into your existing setup and be within arm's reach no matter the size of the stage. It's also filled to the brim with modern features such as 512 user program memories and comprehensive MIDI implementation. This makes for a well-rounded synth that'll make friends with anything in your arsenal.
Faithful Recreation and More
To recreate its iconic growl and sizzle, Behringer dove deep into the inner workings of the original OB-Xa and brought them into the 21st century including all its original factory patches that made the 80s roar. Thanks to its VCOs and VCFs heavily based on the original 3340 and 3320 chip designs, 16 voices and the ability to split its keyboard so you can layer 2 different sounds, the UB-Xa D is capable of conjuring up massive sounding riffs.
An Icon for the Icons
The UB-Xa D is a synth like no other that stands on the shoulders of giants! Its legacy is what gave birth to the 80s most iconic hits from the world's most famous artists! From Rush's Geddy Lee, the Police, Prince to Van Halen, and even the iconic Terminator theme composed by Brad Fiedel, the UB-Xa D's lineage is filled only with the greats and now you can make your own mark on history as well.
Play Your Way
The UB-Xa D comes with an 8-channel modulation matrix that provides you with the extreme flexibility and expands what the UB-Xa D can do sonically. The 26 rotary controls plus a myriad of other functions give you direct control over the UB-Xa D's VCOs, LFOs, ADSR generators and VCAs to sculpt your sound in a nigh-on unlimited number of ways. And because of the UB-Xa D's MIDI implementation, you can pair your favorite controller and expand your UB-Xa D's functionality any way you want!
Total Recall
Finding that tone you've been looking for after an amazing hour (or four) of tweaking and noodling is one of the most rewarding things when playing a synth. Which is why Behringer included up to 512 user program memories that allow you to save any setting you can come up with. You can even assign them to any of the preset recall switches so you can change presets on the fly, in the middle of a jam.
An Amazing Value
Rediscover the magic and grab an incomparable classic recreation of the music industry that'll be right there with you when inspiration hits. Embrace the legacy and make history again with the Behringer UB-Xa D.
• Vintage mode allows selection of 8 synthesizer signatures including OB-Xa, OB-8 and more
• 16 voices with 2 VCOs per voice and oscillator sync mode
• Multi-timbral capability allows splitting or layering 2 different sounds
• VCOs and VCFs based on reproductions of original 3340 and 3320 semiconductor designs
• Both VCOs generate sawtooth, triangle or square waveforms with variable pulse width
• Selectable dual-slope 12/24 dB analog low-pass filter per voice with adjustable resonance
• Desktop version for stage performance or rack mount operation with rack mount brackets included
• Flexible 8-channel modulation matrix for dramatic expansion of sonic possibilities
• Dual-layer arpeggiator and sequencer with real-time sequence transpose
• Velocity and after-touch can be optionally used for more expressive performance
• 2 dedicated LFOs with 7 waveform shapes for modulation of pulse width, oscillator pitch and filter cutoff frequency
• 2 ADSR generators per voice for control of VCF and VCA
• Stereo VCA per voice to allow control over voice/layer panning
• 26 rotary controls give direct and real-time access to all important parameters
• High-quality LCD Display with encoder for rapid parameter editing
• Assignable preset recall switches for immediate program selection
• Spring-loaded pitch and assignable modulation paddles provide total hands-on performance
• 512 user program memories with "compare and match" feature to quickly match all analog controls to stored program values
• Fully servo-balanced outputs for highest signal integrity
• CV/pedal inputs for connection to expression pedals and footswitches
• MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) to enable multidimensional controllers and multiple parameters per note
• Comprehensive MIDI implementation (including NRPN/ CC control of all parameters and bulk load/save)
- Number of voices: 16-voice bi-timbral
- Type: Analog
- Oscillators: 32
- LFO: 2
- VCF: 1 low pass, 2-pole or 4-pole, (12dB or 24dB/ oct slope), switchable
- Envelopes: VCA, VCF
Connectivity
- MIDI In/out/thru: 5-pin DIN / 16 channels
- USB (MIDI): USB 2.0, type B
- Main output: 2 x 1/4" TRS, balanced, max. 22 dBu, Impedance: 50 Ω
- Headphones: 1/4" TRS, stereo, max 25mW dBu, Impedance: 25 Ω
- Foot pedals: Vibrato: 1/4" TRS, balanced, Filter: 1/4" TRS, balanced
- Foor switches: Sustain: 1/4" Mono , Program advance: 1/4" Mono, Hold: 1/4" Mono
USB
- Type: Class-compliant USB 2.0, type B
- Supported operating systems: Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS X 10.10 or higher
Manual Section
- Controls: Volume: 0 to 10, Balance, Master tune
Control Section
- Controls: Portamento, OSC 2 Detune
- Switches: Unison
Arpeggiator Section
- Switches: Settings, Hold, On
LFO Section
- Controls: LFO Rate
- Switches: Waveform
- LED: Sine, Sawtooth, Square, Ramp up, Sample & hold, Trig, SMP
Modulation Section
- Controls: OSC 1 depth, OSC 2 depth
- Switches: OSC 1 freq, OSC 2 freq, Filter freq, OSC 1 PWM, OSC 2 PWM, Volume mod
Oscillator Section
- Controls: Frequency 1, Pulse width, Frequency 2
- Switches: Saw waveform 1, Pulse waveform 1, Sync OSC 2, F-ENV (envelope follow), OSC 2 Saw waveform 2, Pulse waveform 2, Shift
Keyboard Section
- Switches: Split (keyboard), Double (keyboard), Lower (keyboard), Upper (keyboard), Chord, Transpose down, Transpose up
Sequencer Section
- Switches: Rest / tie, Record, Stop, Play / pause
Filter Section
- Controls: Frequency, Resonance, Modulation, Noise
- Switches: OSC 1, Half OSC 2, Full OSC 2, 4 Pole, Track
Envelope Section
- Controls: Attack (envelope), Decay (envelope), Sustain (envelope), Release (envelope), Attack (filter), Decay (filter), Sustain (filter), Release (filter)
Programmer Section
- Controls: Select encoder
- Switches: Compare, Manual, Write, Preset / value -, Preset / value +
- LED: 2 x line, 16-digit LCD display
Assignable Preset Recall Section
- Switches: 1 / USB / MIDI, 2 / vel / aft, 3 / voice, 4 / mod
Performance LFO
- Controls: Rate, Depth
- Switches: Waveform, OSC 1 mod, OSC 2 mod, OSC 2 only (bend), Amount (bend)
- LED: Triangle, Square, Ramp up, Sawtooth, Random, Sample & hold
Faithful Recreation and More
To recreate its iconic growl and sizzle, Behringer dove deep into the inner workings of the original OB-Xa and brought them into the 21st century including all its original factory patches that made the 80s roar. Thanks to its VCOs and VCFs heavily based on the original 3340 and 3320 chip designs, 16 voices and the ability to split its keyboard so you can layer 2 different sounds, the UB-Xa D is capable of conjuring up massive sounding riffs.
An Icon for the Icons
The UB-Xa D is a synth like no other that stands on the shoulders of giants! Its legacy is what gave birth to the 80s most iconic hits from the world's most famous artists! From Rush's Geddy Lee, the Police, Prince to Van Halen, and even the iconic Terminator theme composed by Brad Fiedel, the UB-Xa D's lineage is filled only with the greats and now you can make your own mark on history as well.
Play Your Way
The UB-Xa D comes with an 8-channel modulation matrix that provides you with the extreme flexibility and expands what the UB-Xa D can do sonically. The 26 rotary controls plus a myriad of other functions give you direct control over the UB-Xa D's VCOs, LFOs, ADSR generators and VCAs to sculpt your sound in a nigh-on unlimited number of ways. And because of the UB-Xa D's MIDI implementation, you can pair your favorite controller and expand your UB-Xa D's functionality any way you want!
Total Recall
Finding that tone you've been looking for after an amazing hour (or four) of tweaking and noodling is one of the most rewarding things when playing a synth. Which is why Behringer included up to 512 user program memories that allow you to save any setting you can come up with. You can even assign them to any of the preset recall switches so you can change presets on the fly, in the middle of a jam.
An Amazing Value
Rediscover the magic and grab an incomparable classic recreation of the music industry that'll be right there with you when inspiration hits. Embrace the legacy and make history again with the Behringer UB-Xa D.
Features
• Analog polyphonic synthesizer and authentic reproduction of classic OB-Xa including original factory patches• Vintage mode allows selection of 8 synthesizer signatures including OB-Xa, OB-8 and more
• 16 voices with 2 VCOs per voice and oscillator sync mode
• Multi-timbral capability allows splitting or layering 2 different sounds
• VCOs and VCFs based on reproductions of original 3340 and 3320 semiconductor designs
• Both VCOs generate sawtooth, triangle or square waveforms with variable pulse width
• Selectable dual-slope 12/24 dB analog low-pass filter per voice with adjustable resonance
• Desktop version for stage performance or rack mount operation with rack mount brackets included
• Flexible 8-channel modulation matrix for dramatic expansion of sonic possibilities
• Dual-layer arpeggiator and sequencer with real-time sequence transpose
• Velocity and after-touch can be optionally used for more expressive performance
• 2 dedicated LFOs with 7 waveform shapes for modulation of pulse width, oscillator pitch and filter cutoff frequency
• 2 ADSR generators per voice for control of VCF and VCA
• Stereo VCA per voice to allow control over voice/layer panning
• 26 rotary controls give direct and real-time access to all important parameters
• High-quality LCD Display with encoder for rapid parameter editing
• Assignable preset recall switches for immediate program selection
• Spring-loaded pitch and assignable modulation paddles provide total hands-on performance
• 512 user program memories with "compare and match" feature to quickly match all analog controls to stored program values
• Fully servo-balanced outputs for highest signal integrity
• CV/pedal inputs for connection to expression pedals and footswitches
• MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) to enable multidimensional controllers and multiple parameters per note
• Comprehensive MIDI implementation (including NRPN/ CC control of all parameters and bulk load/save)
Specifications
Synthesizer Architecture- Number of voices: 16-voice bi-timbral
- Type: Analog
- Oscillators: 32
- LFO: 2
- VCF: 1 low pass, 2-pole or 4-pole, (12dB or 24dB/ oct slope), switchable
- Envelopes: VCA, VCF
Connectivity
- MIDI In/out/thru: 5-pin DIN / 16 channels
- USB (MIDI): USB 2.0, type B
- Main output: 2 x 1/4" TRS, balanced, max. 22 dBu, Impedance: 50 Ω
- Headphones: 1/4" TRS, stereo, max 25mW dBu, Impedance: 25 Ω
- Foot pedals: Vibrato: 1/4" TRS, balanced, Filter: 1/4" TRS, balanced
- Foor switches: Sustain: 1/4" Mono , Program advance: 1/4" Mono, Hold: 1/4" Mono
USB
- Type: Class-compliant USB 2.0, type B
- Supported operating systems: Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS X 10.10 or higher
Manual Section
- Controls: Volume: 0 to 10, Balance, Master tune
Control Section
- Controls: Portamento, OSC 2 Detune
- Switches: Unison
Arpeggiator Section
- Switches: Settings, Hold, On
LFO Section
- Controls: LFO Rate
- Switches: Waveform
- LED: Sine, Sawtooth, Square, Ramp up, Sample & hold, Trig, SMP
Modulation Section
- Controls: OSC 1 depth, OSC 2 depth
- Switches: OSC 1 freq, OSC 2 freq, Filter freq, OSC 1 PWM, OSC 2 PWM, Volume mod
Oscillator Section
- Controls: Frequency 1, Pulse width, Frequency 2
- Switches: Saw waveform 1, Pulse waveform 1, Sync OSC 2, F-ENV (envelope follow), OSC 2 Saw waveform 2, Pulse waveform 2, Shift
Keyboard Section
- Switches: Split (keyboard), Double (keyboard), Lower (keyboard), Upper (keyboard), Chord, Transpose down, Transpose up
Sequencer Section
- Switches: Rest / tie, Record, Stop, Play / pause
Filter Section
- Controls: Frequency, Resonance, Modulation, Noise
- Switches: OSC 1, Half OSC 2, Full OSC 2, 4 Pole, Track
Envelope Section
- Controls: Attack (envelope), Decay (envelope), Sustain (envelope), Release (envelope), Attack (filter), Decay (filter), Sustain (filter), Release (filter)
Programmer Section
- Controls: Select encoder
- Switches: Compare, Manual, Write, Preset / value -, Preset / value +
- LED: 2 x line, 16-digit LCD display
Assignable Preset Recall Section
- Switches: 1 / USB / MIDI, 2 / vel / aft, 3 / voice, 4 / mod
Performance LFO
- Controls: Rate, Depth
- Switches: Waveform, OSC 1 mod, OSC 2 mod, OSC 2 only (bend), Amount (bend)
- LED: Triangle, Square, Ramp up, Sawtooth, Random, Sample & hold
Media
Youtube video product demo
Q & A
Question: Can the UB-Xa D be mounted in a Moog 2-tier or 3-tier rack? It looks as if it has the same dimensions as the Moog semi-modular units.
- asked on Oct 27, 2024
- asked on Oct 27, 2024
Reviews
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Sounds just like the OB-Xa - stunning! Loaded in the free Ultimate Patches sounds, and now this synth is one of the best synths around.
Posted by Josh on Nov 10, 2024
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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