Behringer Grind

• digital oscillator
• 24 synthesis algorithms (10 synthesis, 10 Drum & FX, 4 fullsynth)
• 24dB Lowpass / Highpass VCF
• Noise generator
• Audio input
• ENV / LPG / Drone mode for VCA
  
• LFO (square & triangle)
  
• ADS envelope
• 2-channel VC mixer
• Patch field with 34 inputs and outputs
• USB & MIDI In
• Arpeggiator
• 32-step step sequencer with 64 memory locations
• incl. 6 patch cables
  

The Behringer Grind is a compact hybrid synthesizer whose full potential is revealed when the patch panel is integrated. It quickly becomes clear that Grind combines the two long-running hits and have been merged into a new synthesizer. The digital oscillator is capable of 24 different synthesis models, which generate chords, drums and effect sounds in addition to standard analog sounds. A 24dB filter, which can be switched between lowpass and highpass, acts as a sound-shaping element on the Grind. The filter and the VCA are analog, which results in a hybrid signal path. The envelope or LFO can be used directly for modulation. The complexity increases with the use of the patch panel.

Grind's digital sound generation comes from the popular , a digital multi-oscillator for the . It contains 24 different synthesis, drum and effect algorithms. Each model has four directly accessible parameters and can be controlled via several control voltage inputs. The selected sound generation is displayed in the LED chain with Bank and Model. Since MODEL can also be controlled via CV, wild changes of algorithms within a bank are possible, which should also delight glitch fans.

• Virtual analog (analog waveforms)
• Waveshaping (sine wave with waveshaper)
• FM 2 operator (basic FM synthesis)
• Grains (particle-like sounds)
• Additive (additive synthesis)
• Chords (polyphonic sounds)
• Speech (speech synthesis)
• Karplus Strong (pitchable, short delay)
• Super Saw (extra fat sawtooth)
• Wavetable (morphable waveforms)
• Rain (chaotic sounds)
• Noise (clocked DigiNoise)
• Dust (noisy sounds)
• Modal Strings (feedback-based sounds)
• FM Drum (drums with a metal character)
• Bass Drum (kick drums, what else!)
• Snare Drum (snare Drum in all variations)
• Hi-Hat (versatile Hi-Hat model)
• Cowbell (much more than just 808)
• Toms (bulbous percussion)
• BX7 (Yamaha DX-7 presets)
• Bassline (virtual analog 303)
• Wave Generator (bitcrushed waveforms)
• Vox (vocal sounds)
• 6 free slots for future expansions
  

The two primary modulation sources of the hybrid synth include the ADS envelope and the LFO with triangle and square waveforms. Played notes can be bent with glide matching. The VCA can be controlled classically with the envelope or operated in low pass gate mode (LPG) or in drone mode. VC-MIX can be used as a mixer for two audio or CV signals, as a (voltage-controlled) crossfader or as a second VCA. The MIDI interface outputs gate, key CV and a freely assignable parameter. The fact that the LFO has an LFO rate input greatly expands the available options. From here, rattling FM sounds and very experimental sounds can be realized directly.

The patch panel, which shares the upper quarter of the user interface with MIDI In and Out/Thru, has 21 inputs and 13 outputs for audio, CV, gate, trigger and clock signals. Each function area and a number of secondary functions have their own inputs and outputs. This makes the Grind ideal for expanding other semi-modular synthesizers and entire modular systems by adding oscillators and control voltages. In turn, Grind eg. can be triggered and modulated by a . In addition, interactions are possible for which there are no control elements, such as changing the oscillator model with the envelope.

The internal sequencer offers space for 64 patterns, each of which can be up to 32 steps long; accent and slide can also be programmed as on a 303. An arpeggiator with the usual playback modes is available as an option to the sequencer. The patch panel outputs the notes generated via USB and MIDI or from the internal sequencer and Arpeggiator as CV and Gate.