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In accordance with Behringer’s ever-growing assemblage of vintage-inspired synths, the MS-5 analog synthesizer revives and reshapes one of the industry’s most coveted Japanese-built synthesizers for the modern creative landscape. Boasting all-analog circuitry, two powerful onboard oscillators, and a 37-key semi-weighted keybed, the MS-5 supplies the sonic mobility and physical appeal of its predecessor, complete with a line of contemporary infusions, including USB connectivity and external input connectivity for expansive creative possibilities. Both VCOs supply selectable triangle, ramp, square, and pulse waveforms ? similar to its dual LFOs with adjustable waveshapes ? aligning the MS-5 with a swath of potential sound foundations. Farther down the signal path, AR/ADSR envelopes and 4-pole/1-pole VCF control ensure precise sound sculpting ? complete with the original unit’s recognizable 5-slider mixing section for dialing in a preferred output. Finally, the MS-5’s built-in ring modulation engine and noise generation service adjustable texture to any creation for unique dynamic integrations into your signal. Because the MS-5 is equipped with full MIDI in/out/thru connectivity, external audio input jacks, and external controller inputs, Sweetwater synthesists revel in how easy it is to integrate into their pre-existing instrument rigs ? not to mention how it enhances their sonic palettes.





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Behringer MS-5 37-key Analog Synthesizer Features:


A modern sonic revival of the legendary Japanese-built monophonic synth ? complete with a fully analog signal path


2-voice monophonic operation that mimics the simple yet powerful potential of the original unit


37-key semi-weighted keybed for recognizable synth action and velocity dynamics


2 onboard VCOs with selectable triangle, ramp, square, and pulse waveforms for extensive sound foundation control


Dual analog LFOs with adjustable rates and waveshapes


AR/ADSR envelopes and VCA for precision sound dynamics


4-pole/1-pole VCF and bandpass filter to ensure dialed-in sonic sculpting


Selectable white/pink noise generation engine


Built-in ring modulation


MIDI in/out/thru connectivity for seamless integration into any rig


Balanced stereo output


USB connectivity for convenient workstation operation


VCO, VCF, output, and input expression control jacks


External input connectivity