Behringer K-2 MK II Analog & Semi-Modular Desktop Synth (Eurorack Format)

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An ultra-affordable and modern homage to that iconic synthesizer, the K-2 MK II lets you conjure up virtually any sound with incredible finesse and ease.

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Behringer K-2 MK II Analog & Semi-Modular Desktop Synth (Eurorack Format)

Although only produced from 1978 to 1983, Korg synthesizers have been favoured by numerous world-famous artists including: Aphex Twin; Arcade Fire; Daft Punk; Depeche Mode Gorillaz; Snarky Puppy and a host of others. An ultra-affordable and modern homage to that iconic synthesizer, the K-2 MK II lets you conjure up virtually any sound with incredible finesse and ease.

With its pure analog signal path, dual authentic VCOs, extremely flexible VCF and VCA filters and now also featuring OSC sync, FM and PWM plus V/Oct. for all CV/Gate in/outs, the K-2 MK II is sure to become your favourite synth. Owning the K-2 MK II is like having your own personal time machine, enabling you to embrace the past – or make your imprint on the future!

Pure Analog Signal Path

Great care has been taken in engineering the K-2 MK II, including the true to the original VCO, VCF and VCA designs and pure analog circuitry with matched transistors and JFETs. This highly-focused attention to detail is what gives K-2 MK II its ultra-flexible sound shaping capability, which covers everything from super-fat bass and lead tones to stunning effects – all the way out to the otherworldly sounds of your imagination.

Versatile VCF

The very heart of K-2 MK II’s sound is its versatile 6 dB High/12 dB Low filter. The high-pass filter sets the level of signals below the cutoff frequency, effectively reducing the fundamental and lower-order harmonics levels. The low-pass filter controls the level of signals above the cutoff, which reduces higher-order harmonic content. K-2 MK II’s VCF Peak controls provide emphasis to the signals at the crossover frequency.

Vintage Oscillators

K-2 MK II’s authentic Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) provides an incredible range of 4 variable oscillator shapes. Furthermore, use variable pulse widths and ring modulation for the ultimate in sound creation. VCO 1 waveform choices include triangle, reverse-sawtooth, noise and pulse. VCO 2’s waveform can be selected from reverse-sawtooth, square, narrow pulse and ring, where both oscillators are operating.

The VCO Mixer allows you to adjust the levels of VCO 1 and VCO 2. Therefore, create an overall mix and a wide range of amazing effects.

The Envelope, Please…

Make that envelopes! K-2 MK II’s Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO), the Modulation Generator, features a selectable Waveform (reverse sawtooth, triangle, sawtooth) and 2 separate Envelope generators to help you craft incredible sounds! Envelope Generator 1 has controls for Delay, Attack and Release Time. Generator 2 adjusts the cutoff frequency modulation, as well as amplitude modulation of the Voltage Control Amplifier (VCA).

Dials for this generator include Hold, Decay, Attack, Sustain, and Release for unparalleled envelope-shaping control.

16-Note Poly Chain Ready

While it is a monophonic instrument (one note at a time), K-2 MK II’s 16-note Poly Chain function lets you combine multiple synthesizers for up to 16-voice polyphony – plus provides vastly improved reliability and stability over its 1970s and ’80s predecessors.

K-2 MK II – Eurorack Ready

K-2 MK II handles the rigours of life on the road or in the studio. The K-2 MK II can easily be transferred into a standard Eurorack case. It’s perfect integration into your existing system.

Unleash Your Imagination

When it comes to not just pushing envelopes but creating them, K-2 MK II gives your imagination its voice. When modern performance calls for classic analog sound – it calls for the Behringer K-2 MK II!

K-2 MK II Features:

  • Amazing analog synthesizer with dual VCO design allows for insanely fat music creation
  • MK II Version featuring OSC Sync, FM and PWM plus V/Oct. for all CV/Gate in/outs
  • Authentic reproduction of original circuitry with matched transistors and JFETs
  • Amazing analog synthesizer with dual VCO design allows for insanely fat music creation
  • MK II Version featuring OSC Sync, FM and PWM plus V/Oct. for all CV/Gate in/outs
  • Authentic reproduction of original circuitry with matched transistors and JFETs
  • Pure analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF, and VCA designs
  • Semi-modular architecture with default routings requires no patching for immediate performance
  • First and second-generation filter design (high pass/low pass with peak/resonance)
  • 4 variable oscillator shapes with variable pulse widths and ring modulation for ultimate sounds
  • Dedicated and fully analog triangle/square wave LFO
  • 2 analog Envelope Generators for modulation of VCF and VCA
  • 16-voice Poly Chain allows combining multiple synthesizers for up to 16 voice polyphony
  • Complete Eurorack solution – main module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack case
  • 36 controls give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
  • External audio input for processing external sound sources
  • Comprehensive USB/ MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection

Modulation Section
Frequency modulation (mg/t.ext): 0 to 10
Frequency modulation (eg1/ext): 0 to 10
High pass filter cutoff frequency modulation (mg/t.ext): 0 to 10
High pass filter cutoff frequency modulation (eg2/ext): 0 to 10
Low pass filter cutoff frequency modulation (mg/t.ext): 0 to 10
Low pass filter cutoff frequency modulation (eg2/ext): 0 to 10
Modulation waveform: Sawtooth variation and pulse width variation
Modulation frequency: 0 to 10 (0.1 to 22 Hz)

LED
Modulation frequency rate

Envelope Generator Section
Envelope generator 1 delay time: 0 to 10 (0 to 5.5 s)
Envelope generator 1 attack time: 0 to 10 (3.0 ms to 16 s)
Envelope generator 1 release time: 0 to 10 (30 ms to 16 s)
Envelope generator 2 hold time: 0 to 10 (0 to 14 s)
Envelope generator 2 attack time: 0 to 10 (5.4 ms to 9 s)
Envelope generator 2 decay time: 0 to 10 (0.5 ms to 15 s)
Envelope generator 2 sustain level: 0 to 10
Envelope generator 2 release time: 0 to 10 (40 ms to 18 s)

LED
Envelope generator action

External Signal Processor Section
Signal level: 0 to 10
Low cut frequency: 0 to 10
High cut frequency: 0 to 10
CV adjust: 0 to 10
Threshold level: 0 to 10

Inputs and Outputs (TS 3.5 mm)
Signal in: Auto Pad System
Amplifier out: -∞ to 0 dBμ
Band pass filter out: -∞ to 0 dBμ
F-V converter out: 0 to +8 V
Envelope follower out: 0 to +5 V
Trigger out: to GND

LED
Peak envelope follower
Trigger out

Output Section
Volume: 0 to 10

LED
Power

Inputs and Outputs (TS 3.5 mm)
Sample and Hold In: 5 Vpp
Sample and Hold Out: 5 Vpp
Clock in: to GND

VCA In: -5 V to +5 V
VCA Out: -5 V to +5 V
VCA Control input: 0 to +5 V

Noise generator Pink noise out: 5 Vpp
Noise generator White noise out: 5 Vpp

Trigger switch Out: to GND
Trigger In: to GND
Trigger Out: to GND

VCO
VCO 1+2 CV In: 0 to +8 V
VCO 2 CV In: 0 to +8 V
VCO 1+2 frequency In: -3 V to +3 V

VCA Initial gain: 0 to 5 V

Low pass VCF Cutoff frequency: -5 V to +5 V
High pass VCF Cutoff frequency: -5 V to +5 V

External signal In: 3 Vpp
Total (affects VCOs and VCFs) In: -5 V to +5 V

Keyboard CV out: 0 to +8 V (exponential)

Envelope generator EG 1 out: 0 to +5 V
Envelope generator EG 1 reverse out: +5 V to 0
Envelope generator EG 1 trigger in: to GND

Envelope generator EG 2 out: -2.5 V to +2.5 V
Envelope generator EG 2 reverse out: -2.5 V to +2.5 V

Modulation triangular/sawtooth waveform Out: 5 Vpp
Modulation pulse/square waveform Out: 0 to +5 V

Switches
Trigger out, momentary

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