Behringer Wasp Deluxe
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Behringer Wasp Deluxe

Brands: Behringer
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  • MIDI input and thru via 5-pin DIN connectors
  • MIDI via USB-B
  • 1/4″ main outputs (with separate Low and High outputs)
  • 3.5mm TRS Main Audio output

$59.00

Iconic Hybrid Synthesizer for Modern Players
Get your creativity buzzing with the Wasp Deluxe from Behringer, an authentic reproduction of the famous late ’70s hybrid synthesizer. Sporting dual digital oscillators with an all-analog VCF and VCA signal path, a versatile LFO with 6 waveshapes, and two real analog EGs, this desktop synth offers an incredible and compact sonic toolkit.The multimode analog VCF provides variable waveform selection between sawtooth, square, and a unique Enhance mode, as well as Lo (low-pass) Hi (high-pass), Band (bandpass), and Notch filter modes. A noise generator provides an extra source of sound creation and modulation. With 29 hands-on controls, you can enjoy tactile response and an engaging sound crafting experience. The synth also includes plenty of I/O, including a 3.5mm input for processing external audio through the analog VCF/VCA circuitry, a headphone output, MIDI via 5-pin DIN or USB, and dedicated 1/4″ and 3.5mm main audio outputs. And with the ability to chain up to 16 units for 16-voice polyphony or remove the unit from its chassis for Eurorack integration, the possibilities are nearly endless.

A Legendary Synthesizer
The original Wasp, and its successor the Wasp Deluxe, were truly ground-breaking instruments for their time. Released in 1978 by Electronic Dream Plant, the Wasp was likely the very first synthesizer to use true digital oscillators; not samples or analog circuits, but true logic-based waveforms. These two digital oscillators were then fed into all-analog VCF and VCA circuitry for an incomparably fat and warm tone that, unlike analog synths of the time, was perfectly stable.While the original sported an infamously finnicky capacitive mini keyboard, the Wasp Deluxe improved on the design with a true keyboard and external audio processing. With as little as 80 Deluxes having been built, these extremely rare synths sell for a fortune on the used market today. Now you can have this legendary synthesizer that was made famous by the likes of Devo, Chick Corea, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Keith Emerson, for a truly affordable price.

True to the Original
Great care has been taken in designing the Wasp Deluxe, including the true to the original Wasp Deluxe circuitry. This is what gives it its ultraflexible sound-shaping capability, which covers everything from superfat bass and lead tones, stunning effects, and the otherworldly sounds of your imagination.
Variable Oscillators
Each of the two oscillators comes with three variable waveforms: sawtooth, square wave, and an enhanced mode which adds punch and some clarity to the oscillator’s tone. Both oscillators can be adjusted across a wide 5-octave range (32, 16, 8, 4, and 2’).Oscillator 1’s waveshape can be adjusted via the Width knob, while oscillator 2 has a Pitch control that can be adjusted against oscillator 1’s pitch to create some really sweet modulation effects. To top it all off, these can be mixed and blended together with an external audio signal to get a truly unique sound.

Even More Control
The Control Oscillator section is where things start to get really interesting. This section features a flexible LFO with six waveform shapes such as a sine wave, rising sawtooth, falling sawtooth, square wave, noise, and random, which can be further manipulated with the Frequency and Pitch knobs.A noise generator dramatically expands waveform generation and can be mixed in to create additional percussion sounds. The Wasp Deluxe also comes with a switchable multimode VCF with Lo, Hi, Band, and Notch filter options, as well as a Freq and Q setting, where you can play with the filter cutoff and width to get some really wild sounds, allowing you to add some spice to your music.

Pushing the Envelope
Next in the chain is where you can create some very intricate patches. The Wasp Deluxe has two analog envelope generators for modulating the VCA and VCF. The VCA Envelope section contains an Attack, Decay, Sustain Level/Repeat knob, as well as a hold switch that can be used to sustain a note indefinitely.The Control Envelope features Attack, Decay, and Delay/Repeat knobs. Set these just right to get millisecond-quick notes ala Kraftwerk, or create long atmospheric synth beds just like Vangelis in Bladerunner.

16-Voice Polychain Ready
While it is a monophonic instrument (one note at a time), Wasp Deluxe’s 16-note poly-chain function lets you combine multiple synthesizers for up to 16-voice polyphony. You also get vastly improved reliability and stability over its 1970’s predecessor.
Eurorack Ready
Designed to handle the rigors of life on the road or in the studio, your Wasp Deluxe can easily be transferred into a standard Eurorack case for the perfect integration into your existing system.
Controls and Connectivity
For those who want the numbers, Wasp Deluxe has 29 controls, all laid out in a highly intuitive format that puts the joy back into your music creation. Input and output connections include:FEATURES

  • MIDI input and thru via 5-pin DIN connectors
  • MIDI via USB-B
  • 1/4″ main outputs (with separate Low and High outputs)
  • 3.5mm TRS Main Audio output
  • Stereo headphone output via 3.5mm TRS
  • External Audio input via 3.5mm for processing external audio
  • Separate Oscillator 1 and 2 outputs via 3.5mm
  • Recreation of Legendary EDP Wasp Deluxe
  • Dual Digital Oscillators, 5-Octave Range
  • 3 Variable Waveforms with Enhance Mode
  • Analog VCF with Lo, Hi, Band, and Notch
  • LFO with 6 Waveshapes, Noise, and S&H
  • 2 Analog EGs for VCF and VCA Modulation
  • Comprehensive USB/MIDI Implementation
  • 16-Voice Polychain Support
  • Module Supports Eurorack Mounting
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Brands

Behringer
Product Type

Analog Synthesizers
Sound Generation
Analog/Digital Hybrid
Maximum Polyphony
Monophonic (Poly-Chaining Capable with Multiple Units)
Audio I/O
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Aux Input
2x 1/4″ TS Main Output
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Main Output
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
2x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Modular/Eurorack Output
MIDI I/O
1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin Output
CV/Gate I/O
No
Patch Points
No
Eurorack Current Consumption
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Horizontal Pitch
70 HP
General
Synth Type
Desktop Synth Module
Kit Components
Sound Generation
Analog/Digital Hybrid
Keyboard
No
Touch Sensitivity
Yes
Expression Controls
1x Pitch Bend
Number of Pads
No
Sounds
Display
No
Number of Song Presets
No
Maximum Polyphony
Monophonic (Poly-Chaining Capable with Multiple Units)
Multitimbrality
1-Part (Monotimbral)
Built-In Effects
No
Performance Functions
Tuning Adjustment
Built-In Speaker
No
Synthesis
Oscillators
2x Variable (PWM, Sawtooth, Square)
Mixer
Oscillator, Oscillator 2, Noise, External Audio (Level)
Amplifiers
1x VCA
Envelopes
2x VCA/VCF Envelope Generator: Delay, Attack, Decay, Sustain
Filters
Number of Filters: 1
Characteristic: Analog
Type: Low-Pass, Band-Pass, Notch, High-Pass
Controls: Cutoff, Envelope Amount
LFOs
Number of LFOs: 1
Waveforms: Sine, Sawtooth Up, Sawtooth Down, Square, Sample & Hold, Noise
LFO Rate: 0.5 to 100 Hz
Controls/Modes: Amount to VCF
Glide/Portamento
Yes
Sequencing & Recording
Sequencer
No
Arpeggiator
No
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Connectivity
Audio I/O
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Aux Input
2x 1/4″ TS Unbalanced Mono Main Output
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Stereo Main Output
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
2x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Mono Modular/Eurorack Output (Eurorack Compatible)
Pedal Support
No
MIDI I/O
1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin Output
CV/Gate I/O
No
Patch Points
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
USB I/O
1x USB-B (Class-Compliant USB 2.0, MIDI)
Bluetooth
No
Audio Performance
I/O Impedance
1/4″ Main Outputs:
1.3 Kilohms (High Output)
1 Kilohm (Low Output)
1/8″ / 3.5 mm Headphone Outputs:
25 Ohms
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Windows / macOS
Included Software
No
Required Hardware
USB Cable
Power
Power Requirements
DC Input
Eurorack Current Consumption
Not Specified by Manufacturer
AC/DC Power Adapter
12 VDC (Included)
Power Consumption
2 W
Current Consumption
1000 mA
Physical
Color
Black / Yellow
Horizontal Pitch
70 HP
Included Accessories
Power Cord
Dimensions
14.7 x 5.4 x 3.4″ / 37.3 x 13.7 x 8.6 cm
Weight
3.5 lb / 1.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.89 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
19.5 x 8.2 x 5.2″

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