Behringer has shrunk its UB-Xa synth as soon as once more, with the launch of the UB-Xa Mini. In response to the model, it delivers “large sound in a small bundle”.
Behringer launched its authentic UB-Xa in 2023, and it later went on to grow to be the best-selling synth at Thomann. Impressed by Oberheim’s OB-Xa, it turned considerably controversial when Tom Oberheim himself claimed there was “no collaboration” between the 2 manufacturers. Behringer responded to his feedback, and stated that it “clearly obtained consent to make use of the trademark” and had “utmost respect for the pioneer”.
After the success of the UB-Xa, Behringer went on to launch a smaller model – the UB-Xa D – which it described as a desktop model. This mannequin loses the keyboard, and was crafted after Behringer discovered that seven out of ten synth followers didn’t have sufficient house for its authentic, full-sized model.
Going even smaller, the brand new UB-Xa Mini is a compact analogue polyphonic synth, with a totally analogue sign path and three VCOs with noticed and sq. waveforms. It captures “the essence” of the UB-Xa, delivering basic ‘80s tones and textures.
It has 27 touch-sensitive keys, and a switchable 12/24 dB analogue filter for tone sculpting, whereas the LFO with three waveforms modulates pitch, cutoff, and pulse width. There’s additionally a 16-step movement sequencer with 10 reminiscence slots and a variety of play modes together with poly, unison, octaves, fifths, ring unison, and ring poly.
Hear it in motion within the video under:
As anybody aware of the Behringer identify will know, it’s the model that by no means sleeps. Amongst its different latest launches is the CZ-1 Mini, offering its personal spin on the Casio CZ-1 Section Distortion synthesiser.
Following the identical smaller kind as Behringer’s Professional-VS Mini, Phara-O Mini, and JT Mini, the CZ-1 Mini takes heavy inspiration from the CZ-1, however with some slight distinction in options – the place the unique CZ-1 polyphonic synth provided eight voices, Behringer’s CZ-1 Mini comes loaded with simply three as a substitute.
The UB-Xa Mini is offered now for £89. Discover out extra by way of Behringer.
Rachel is a DIY musician who started studying guitar and keyboard from her bed room at 14. She has written information and options for MusicTech since 2022, and in addition has bylines throughout Kerrang!, Guitar.com, and The Forty-5. Although a lover of heavy music, her responsible pleasure is 2000s pop.
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