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2 DeepMind 12 User Manual Table of Terms 146 24. Introduction 5 2. Signal Path / Voice Structure 18 7. Applications 121 12. DAW MIDI Configuration 127 13. MIDI Commands 132 17. Global Commands 139 19. Troubleshooting 144 22. ARP/SEQ/LFO ...of Contents Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the DeepMind 12 analog polyphonic synthesizer-our True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice, 3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation Matrix, 32-Step Sequencer, Tablet Remote Control and Built-In...
2 DeepMind 12 User Manual Table of Terms 146 24. Introduction 5 2. Signal Path / Voice Structure 18 7. Applications 121 12. DAW MIDI Configuration 127 13. MIDI Commands 132 17. Global Commands 139 19. Troubleshooting 144 22. ARP/SEQ/LFO ...of Contents Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the DeepMind 12 analog polyphonic synthesizer-our True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice, 3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation Matrix, 32-Step Sequencer, Tablet Remote Control and Built-In...
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4 DeepMind 12 User Manual About the DeepMind 12 • Classic polyphonic synthesizer with 12 true analog voices for insanely fat and • Fully servo-balanced stereo outputs for highest signal integrity authentic sounds • CV/pedal...on legendary VCF and VCA designs • OSC 1 generates sawtooth and square/pulse waveforms with pulse width modulation • OSC 2 generates square/pulse waveforms with tone modulation • Selectable dual slope 12/24 dB analog low pass filter per voice with adjustable resonance • Envelope faders seamlessly transform individual envelope...
4 DeepMind 12 User Manual About the DeepMind 12 • Classic polyphonic synthesizer with 12 true analog voices for insanely fat and • Fully servo-balanced stereo outputs for highest signal integrity authentic sounds • CV/pedal...on legendary VCF and VCA designs • OSC 1 generates sawtooth and square/pulse waveforms with pulse width modulation • OSC 2 generates square/pulse waveforms with tone modulation • Selectable dual slope 12/24 dB analog low pass filter per voice with adjustable resonance • Envelope faders seamlessly transform individual envelope...
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... • Variable Keyboard / Frequency tracking. and keep it to enhance and expand the • OSC 2 : Square with overall pan spread control and individual voice pan modulation. 5 DeepMind 12 User Manual 1. Please read the manual carefully • Hard sync option: oscillator 2 either syncs to guarantee safe transport. The console is a True Analog...
... • Variable Keyboard / Frequency tracking. and keep it to enhance and expand the • OSC 2 : Square with overall pan spread control and individual voice pan modulation. 5 DeepMind 12 User Manual 1. Please read the manual carefully • Hard sync option: oscillator 2 either syncs to guarantee safe transport. The console is a True Analog...
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No Wall Wart. 6 DeepMind 12 User Manual 2.6 Effects 2.10 Clock • 35 high grade studio quality chainable effects. • Master clock with tap tempo. • Effects from TC Electronic, Behringer X32 and Midas Consoles. • BPM control and display. • 4...4TapDelay, T-RayDelay, ModDlyRev, Chorus, Chorus-D, Flanger, Phaser, MoodFilter, Dual Pitch, Vintage Pitch, RotarySpkr. 2.7 Mod Matrix • 8 Modulation matrix busses. • Modulation Sources (24): Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, Foot Ctrl, Breath Controller, After Touch Pressure, Expression, LFO 1, LFO 2, VCA Envelope,...
No Wall Wart. 6 DeepMind 12 User Manual 2.6 Effects 2.10 Clock • 35 high grade studio quality chainable effects. • Master clock with tap tempo. • Effects from TC Electronic, Behringer X32 and Midas Consoles. • BPM control and display. • 4...4TapDelay, T-RayDelay, ModDlyRev, Chorus, Chorus-D, Flanger, Phaser, MoodFilter, Dual Pitch, Vintage Pitch, RotarySpkr. 2.7 Mod Matrix • 8 Modulation matrix busses. • Modulation Sources (24): Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, Foot Ctrl, Breath Controller, After Touch Pressure, Expression, LFO 1, LFO 2, VCA Envelope,...
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... for the synthesizer. allows you can compare the current program with a single key. LFO - tap this switch opens the modulation matrix on /off frequency. waveforms produced by selecting one of the filter from the main display. these LEDs indicate the type...edited from the default 4-POLE ON/OFF - OSC 2 PITCH- NOISE LEVEL- category type. adjusts the cut -off frequency. FREQ - 8 DeepMind 12 User Manual (1) DISPLAY - this allows additional VCA parameters to the filter cut -off . used to invert the polarity of the time between ...
... for the synthesizer. allows you can compare the current program with a single key. LFO - tap this switch opens the modulation matrix on /off frequency. waveforms produced by selecting one of the filter from the main display. these LEDs indicate the type...edited from the default 4-POLE ON/OFF - OSC 2 PITCH- NOISE LEVEL- category type. adjusts the cut -off frequency. FREQ - 8 DeepMind 12 User Manual (1) DISPLAY - this allows additional VCA parameters to the filter cut -off . used to invert the polarity of the time between ...
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... level of an octave. (18) PITCH BEND WHEEL - selects the envelope used to the keyboard. (15) PORTAMENTO - MOD - used for expressive modulation of the envelope. (13) VOICES - these are played. (14) OCTAVE - VCA - these LEDs show which voices are active as keys are the... slide time between played notes. (16) VOLUME - controls the output level of the envelope. selects the envelope used for user specific modulation. 9 DeepMind 12 User Manual (12) ENVELOPE - A [ATTACK]- S [SUSTAIN] - controls the release time of the synthesizer. (17) OCTAVE UP/DOWN - VCF - selects the ...
... level of an octave. (18) PITCH BEND WHEEL - selects the envelope used to the keyboard. (15) PORTAMENTO - MOD - used for expressive modulation of the envelope. (13) VOICES - these are played. (14) OCTAVE - VCA - these LEDs show which voices are active as keys are the... slide time between played notes. (16) VOLUME - controls the output level of the envelope. selects the envelope used for user specific modulation. 9 DeepMind 12 User Manual (12) ENVELOPE - A [ATTACK]- S [SUSTAIN] - controls the release time of the synthesizer. (17) OCTAVE UP/DOWN - VCF - selects the ...
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.... The default program is held , showing additional guidance and commands. 2. After a warning/confirmation message, all the physical controls on the DeepMind 12. The current program will then be loaded and the program name will then be updated with the positions of the favorites list, press and...FX switches at the same time, and then press the WRITE switch. 13 DeepMind 12 User Manual Deleting a Favorite 4. Note: The PROG HELD help menu will appear while the PROG switch is configured without modulation/effects and uses basic settings in each individually until you press the +/YES...
.... The default program is held , showing additional guidance and commands. 2. After a warning/confirmation message, all the physical controls on the DeepMind 12. The current program will then be loaded and the program name will then be updated with the positions of the favorites list, press and...FX switches at the same time, and then press the WRITE switch. 13 DeepMind 12 User Manual Deleting a Favorite 4. Note: The PROG HELD help menu will appear while the PROG switch is configured without modulation/effects and uses basic settings in each individually until you press the +/YES...
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... of illuminated switches, faders, rotary knobs and wheels. The LEDs can be illuminated when you to play an external device, without affecting the DeepMind 12. 5.3 Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels The PROG (Programming) page is the main display of the synthesizer when the PROG switch is spring loaded and will be fixed on...
... of illuminated switches, faders, rotary knobs and wheels. The LEDs can be illuminated when you to play an external device, without affecting the DeepMind 12. 5.3 Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels The PROG (Programming) page is the main display of the synthesizer when the PROG switch is spring loaded and will be fixed on...
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... LFO1&2 22 SOURCES ROUTING LEVELS 130 DESTINATIONS MOD Env 22,880 Possible Modulations (All Automatable) MIDI Routing The DeepMind 12 offers extreme MIDI routing possibilities, allowing you to integrate the synthesizer with the program data. Keyboard Data Control Data MIDI IN USB Wi-Fi SMOIFDTI-... MIDI THRU MIDI OUT USB Wi-Fi The matrix configuration is a large scale digital routing matrix which allows a massive number of hardware and software. 19 DeepMind 12 User Manual Mod Matrix The Modulation Matrix is stored and recalled with many different pieces of potential...
... LFO1&2 22 SOURCES ROUTING LEVELS 130 DESTINATIONS MOD Env 22,880 Possible Modulations (All Automatable) MIDI Routing The DeepMind 12 offers extreme MIDI routing possibilities, allowing you to integrate the synthesizer with the program data. Keyboard Data Control Data MIDI IN USB Wi-Fi SMOIFDTI-... MIDI THRU MIDI OUT USB Wi-Fi The matrix configuration is a large scale digital routing matrix which allows a massive number of hardware and software. 19 DeepMind 12 User Manual Mod Matrix The Modulation Matrix is stored and recalled with many different pieces of potential...
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You can select any combination of high-end simulations of legendary studio effects. To select a routing from the 10 different options, make sure that the ' Note: For detailed information on -board virtual FX Rack provides access to four true-stereo, multi-effects processors including delay, chorus, dynamics and production-quality true-stereo reverbs. 22 DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.2 FX (Effects Menu) The on all effects and their parameters, please consult the EFFECTS LIBRARY section later in this document. 7.2.2 SELECTING FX ROUTING 1.
You can select any combination of high-end simulations of legendary studio effects. To select a routing from the 10 different options, make sure that the ' Note: For detailed information on -board virtual FX Rack provides access to four true-stereo, multi-effects processors including delay, chorus, dynamics and production-quality true-stereo reverbs. 22 DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.2 FX (Effects Menu) The on all effects and their parameters, please consult the EFFECTS LIBRARY section later in this document. 7.2.2 SELECTING FX ROUTING 1.
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In order to keyboard. 1. To navigate the options in the KEYBOARD SETTINGS menu, use the BANK/UP and BANK/DOWN switches. 2. 30 DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS In this menu are all the settings relating to change any of the parameters make sure that the '
In order to keyboard. 1. To navigate the options in the KEYBOARD SETTINGS menu, use the BANK/UP and BANK/DOWN switches. 2. 30 DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS In this menu are all the settings relating to change any of the parameters make sure that the '
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... in the PEDAL SETTINGS menu, use the BANK/UP and BANK/DOWN switches. 2. This functionality requires the GATE signal to change any of the DeepMind 12. 1. This option allows you to PEDAL/CV and SUSTAIN inputs on the rear of the parameters make sure that the ' The SUSTAIN input can...input can work with a switched input which is either open when pressed, or closed when pressed. In order to operate between +5V and 0V. 31 DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.3.3 PEDAL SETTINGS • SUSTAIN - In this menu are all the settings relating to choose the SUSTAIN MODE from a CV and GATE ...
... in the PEDAL SETTINGS menu, use the BANK/UP and BANK/DOWN switches. 2. This functionality requires the GATE signal to change any of the DeepMind 12. 1. This option allows you to PEDAL/CV and SUSTAIN inputs on the rear of the parameters make sure that the ' The SUSTAIN input can...input can work with a switched input which is either open when pressed, or closed when pressed. In order to operate between +5V and 0V. 31 DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.3.3 PEDAL SETTINGS • SUSTAIN - In this menu are all the settings relating to choose the SUSTAIN MODE from a CV and GATE ...
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To navigate the options in the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu, use the BANK/UP and BANK/DOWN switches. 2. 33 DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.3.5 SYSTEM SETTINGS CALIBRATE (Calibration Menu) In this menu are all the SYSTEM SETTINGS of the parameters make sure that the ' In order to the CALIBRATION routines. 1. These include VERSION NUMBERS of the hardware/firmware, settings for the fan speed, and access to change any of the DeepMind 12.
To navigate the options in the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu, use the BANK/UP and BANK/DOWN switches. 2. 33 DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.3.5 SYSTEM SETTINGS CALIBRATE (Calibration Menu) In this menu are all the SYSTEM SETTINGS of the parameters make sure that the ' In order to the CALIBRATION routines. 1. These include VERSION NUMBERS of the hardware/firmware, settings for the fan speed, and access to change any of the DeepMind 12.
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...unshaded area shows the MIDI notes that is . There is also a clock swing feature which allows you to your specific requirements. The modulation waveform that can be mapped across the full range of the ARPEGGIATOR can have negative or positive values. CHORD SCREEN LOWER SECTION - One ...; The small dots on using the patterns quickly, and 32 "User Presets" so that the LFOs, ENVELOPES, and many EFFECTS parameters of the DeepMind 12 can currently be sourced from either an internal or external clock. If no chord is that you to individual keys/notes. • ARPEGGIATOR -...
...unshaded area shows the MIDI notes that is . There is also a clock swing feature which allows you to your specific requirements. The modulation waveform that can be mapped across the full range of the ARPEGGIATOR can have negative or positive values. CHORD SCREEN LOWER SECTION - One ...; The small dots on using the patterns quickly, and 32 "User Presets" so that the LFOs, ENVELOPES, and many EFFECTS parameters of the DeepMind 12 can currently be sourced from either an internal or external clock. If no chord is that you to individual keys/notes. • ARPEGGIATOR -...
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... the SUSTAIN input is not used and the CONTROL SEQUENCER steps are controlled by "(Gate)" to the current preset. This option allows you to modulate other parameters. 55 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.1.8 EDIT CTRL SEQUENCER RATIO DESCRIPTION The CONTROL SEQUENCER allows you to create a pattern which can be used to adjust the swing...
... the SUSTAIN input is not used and the CONTROL SEQUENCER steps are controlled by "(Gate)" to the current preset. This option allows you to modulate other parameters. 55 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.1.8 EDIT CTRL SEQUENCER RATIO DESCRIPTION The CONTROL SEQUENCER allows you to create a pattern which can be used to adjust the swing...
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...fader when the LFO1 RATE MOD MATRIX DESTINATION is ON in the EDIT LFO section. Note: When the ARP-SYNC is modulated by modulating the filter cut-off frequency. 59 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.2 LFO1 and LFO2 Note: The operation of LFO1 and LFO2 is identical and therefore it is used as .... 8.2.1 LFO RATE FADER • The LFO RATE fader controls the speed of the RATE. The DeepMind 12 offers an LFO speed which are traditionally used to add vibrato by modulating the pitch, tremolo by modulating the amplitude, or a ripple effect by a MOD MATRIX SOURCE. When ARP-SYNC is ON, the CLOCK: ...
...fader when the LFO1 RATE MOD MATRIX DESTINATION is ON in the EDIT LFO section. Note: When the ARP-SYNC is modulated by modulating the filter cut-off frequency. 59 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.2 LFO1 and LFO2 Note: The operation of LFO1 and LFO2 is identical and therefore it is used as .... 8.2.1 LFO RATE FADER • The LFO RATE fader controls the speed of the RATE. The DeepMind 12 offers an LFO speed which are traditionally used to add vibrato by modulating the pitch, tremolo by modulating the amplitude, or a ripple effect by a MOD MATRIX SOURCE. When ARP-SYNC is ON, the CLOCK: ...
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... use a common LFO. • SPREAD - Note: Because the DeepMind 12 LFO can reach well into the audio range, it is possible to ensure superior tuning accuracy and stability across the entire range of both traditional and creative modulations. The pitch of the term PITCH MODULATION is 0. • PHASE - To exit the LFO EDIT menu...
... use a common LFO. • SPREAD - Note: Because the DeepMind 12 LFO can reach well into the audio range, it is possible to ensure superior tuning accuracy and stability across the entire range of both traditional and creative modulations. The pitch of the term PITCH MODULATION is 0. • PHASE - To exit the LFO EDIT menu...
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.... The OSC 1 PITCH MOD range is from 0.00 cents to allow delicate or fine use of the modulation. 63 DeepMind 12 User Manual The diagram below shows the waveforms obtained with LFO control of OSC 1: OSC 1 PITCH MODULATION (LFO AS SOURCE) OSC 1 (SAW) LFO (SIN) PITCH MOD The fader position, current value and stored...
.... The OSC 1 PITCH MOD range is from 0.00 cents to allow delicate or fine use of the modulation. 63 DeepMind 12 User Manual The diagram below shows the waveforms obtained with LFO control of OSC 1: OSC 1 PITCH MODULATION (LFO AS SOURCE) OSC 1 (SAW) LFO (SIN) PITCH MOD The fader position, current value and stored...
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...PROG screen. In this mode the PWM fader is from 0 to any of modulation sources, the fader controls the depth of PULSE WIDTH MODULATION. Note: When an ENVELOPE is also a visualization of the modulation as more hollow" the sound will become. There is used to adjust the amount...not affect the SAWTOOTH waveform. PULSE WIDTH MODULATION 50% 75% 99% The fader position, current value, and stored value for the OSC 1 PWM fader is often described as shown below . The summed output shows 4 cycles, while the parameter being adjusted. 64 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.3.2 OSC 1 PWM FADER ...
...PROG screen. In this mode the PWM fader is from 0 to any of modulation sources, the fader controls the depth of PULSE WIDTH MODULATION. Note: When an ENVELOPE is also a visualization of the modulation as more hollow" the sound will become. There is used to adjust the amount...not affect the SAWTOOTH waveform. PULSE WIDTH MODULATION 50% 75% 99% The fader position, current value, and stored value for the OSC 1 PWM fader is often described as shown below . The summed output shows 4 cycles, while the parameter being adjusted. 64 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.3.2 OSC 1 PWM FADER ...
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...MOD fader controls the amount of the waveform as demonstrated in this section. Note: Because the DeepMind 12 LFO can reach well into the audio range, it is possible to create traditional frequency modulation (FM) when the LFO is used as FM is more resolution at smaller settings, to create... commonly used in the UP direction indicating that the base modulation will be positive from the base pitch. The range of the waveform. As you increase the amount of PITCH MODULATION, the variance in the pitch of the modulation. 66 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.3.5 OSC 2 PITCH MOD FADER The OSC...
...MOD fader controls the amount of the waveform as demonstrated in this section. Note: Because the DeepMind 12 LFO can reach well into the audio range, it is possible to create traditional frequency modulation (FM) when the LFO is used as FM is more resolution at smaller settings, to create... commonly used in the UP direction indicating that the base modulation will be positive from the base pitch. The range of the waveform. As you increase the amount of PITCH MODULATION, the variance in the pitch of the modulation. 66 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.3.5 OSC 2 PITCH MOD FADER The OSC...