Behringer KOBOL EXPANDER - Secondhand

Full Description

French excellence recreated

Powerful and versatile, the Behringer KOBOL EXPANDER is an authentic reproduction of the original "Kobol Expander" circuitry from the 70s, this synthesizer captures the true essence of vintage analog sound. Known as France's answer to the Minimoog, the mono synth the EXPANDER is based on has seen use from Jean-Michel Jarre, Hans Zimmer, Peter Gabriel, Depeche Mode, Vince Clarke, and Vangelis.

Versatile sound design

Featuring two voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs), the KOBOL EXPANDER allows you to explore a wide range of sonic textures and create complex soundscapes. With seven morphing waveforms and a noise generator, as well as pulse width modulation and oscillator sync. One of the standout features of the KOBOL EXPANDER is its unique 4-pole VCF (Voltage-Controlled Filter) design. This design delivers a natural saturation that is synonymous with "Kobol" synthesizers, adding warmth and depth to your sound. The KOBOL EXPANDER also includes an analog LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) with two selectable waveforms and multiple destinations, enabling advanced sound creation and modulation possibilities.

Features

• Analog duophonic synthesizer with 2 VCOs and 7 morphing waveforms
• Authentic reproduction with original '70s "Kobol Expander" circuitry
• Semi-modular design means no patching required for immediate performance
• Pure analog signal path Based on authentic VCO, VCF, VCA designs
• Dual oscillators offer 7 waveforms, oscillator sync, pulse width modulation
• Unique 4-pole VCF gives a uniquely natural saturation that defined the Kobol range
• Analog LFO with 2 selectable waveforms, multiple destinations for advanced sound creation
• Noise generator expands waveform generation to add grit and texture
• Oscillator sync enables piercing lead sounds and complex effects
• 32 patch points for advanced modular connection and integration with external equipment
• 31 controls for direct, real-time access to all important parameters
• External audio input allows processing of external sound sources
• Transferable to standard Eurorack case for integration in existing modular systems or kickstarting new ones
• 16-voice Poly Chain for up to 16 voice polyphony
• Comprehensive MIDI implementation includes MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection

Specifications

Synthesizer Architecture

• Number Of Voices: Monophonic
• Type: Analog
• Oscillators: 2 VCO
• LFO: 1 LFO
• VCF: LPF 24 dB/Octave
• Envelopes: 2 ADS

Connectivity

• Power Switch: Slider On/Off (Top Panel) / Push Button On/Off (Rear Panel)
• MIDI In: 5-Pin DIN / 16 Channels (Top Panel)
• MIDI Thru: 5-Pin DIN / 16 Channels (Back Panel)
• Channel Select: 4 DIP Switch (Rear Panel)
• USB (MIDI): USB Type B
• Audio Out: 3.5 mm TS (Top Panel) / 6.35 mm TS (Back Panel)

USB

• Type: Class Compliant USB Micro
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7 Or Higher, Mac OS X 10.10 Or Higher

Volume

• Control: Volume: 0 To 10

LFO Section

• Control: LFO Rate, LFO Volume
• Switch: Waveform: Square, S&H, Triangle
• Sockets: LFO Rate In, LFO Out 1, LFO Out 2