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Your cart is empty.Classic polyphonic synthesizer with 12 true analog voices for insanely fat and authentic sounds
Stef Bubble
Reviewed in France on February 20, 2025
Le premier synthé (analogique) de Behringer a fait pas mal de bruit lors de sa sortie.Au prix actuel, surtout en version rack/desktop, c'est vraiment un excellent choix si l'on sait ce que l'on achète.Contrairement à ce qui a souvent été dit au sujet du Deepmind 12, ce n'est pas une copie de Roland Juno 106, mais plutôt une sorte de fusion moderne entre un Alpha Juno 2 et un JX8P. On est dans le synthé analogique moderne dans ses fonctions, mais très capable de reproduire des sons "synthwave".Le caractère du Deepmind 12 est vraiment dans le même esprit que celui du Roland JX8P : ample, détaillé, ciselé, très à l'aise pour les nappes qui n'encombrent pas le mix.Si vous voulez des grosses basses à la Moog ou des sons de Prophet 5, ce n'est pas du tout le bon choix.D'ailleurs, si vous recherchez des basses monstrueuses et des leads violents, ce n'est pas (en général) une bonne idée de choisir un synthé polyphonique.Le Deepmind est un synthé qui mérite d'être programmé en partant d'un preset vide. Si les commandes physiques et les quelques menus présents vous ennuient, l'éditeur (gratuit) est très bien fait.Sur 1024 emplacements, il est probable que vous passiez du temps à trouver et regrouper les sons que vous souhaitez conserver avant de faire de la place. 1024 presets c'est énorme. C'est même trop.Les effets sont réellement exploitables et, comme on peut piloter tout ou partie de leurs paramètres avec la matrice de modulation, ils font entièrement partie de la synthèse.Le son est globalement excellent si vous avez entendu et aimé le JX8P.Le synthé est parfaitement stable quand il est joué en MIDI (par la connexion MIDI ou l'USB). Je n'ai pas encore essayé le WIFI.12 voix de polyphonie c'est vraiment confortable. Comme le Deepmind 12 n'est pas multitimbral, ça fait un paquet d'oscillateurs disponibles. Et les paramètres de "Detune / Unison" donne très facilement une épaisseur plus "vintage" au son.Si vous en avez la place et les moyens, c'est un incontournable pour un prix aujourd'hui très justifié.Il ne s'agit pas d'un clone mais d'un synthétiseur entièrement inventé par les ingénieurs de Behringer au Royaume-Uni. Si l'architecture fait penser à un Juno 106 (ce qu'il n'est absolument pas), on a bien affaire à un synthétiseur original qui mériterait de devenir un classique.
kraxmo
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
I looked at a lot of reviews for synthesizers under $1000. This unit stood out as I already had a MIDI controller keyboard. The menu system is not too difficult to understand. I found a YouTube video that explains it step by step. Overall, the unit is very good, and while some people complain that it only has tooth and square wave VCOs, that works just fine for me.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2021
I love the rich, warm sound of this synthesizer and the multitude of effects onboard. I'm using this to produce music and it's got everything I need. The product arrived in good working condition, it's a solid build, I'm very impressed with Behringer and Alto music.
Chris Swafford
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
When recording this machine, you get a very audible hiss that has to be cleaned out, and sometimes certain notes are much quieter than others, which seems to be a problem with one of the voices no triggering(only machine I have this problem for). So, if you're trying to use this in a mix, it's a nightmare. On top of that, paramaters will randomly change for no reason, so it is definitely not suitable for a live situation. I even created a patch that would randomly jump an octave and then randomly drop back. The fact that makes the whole thing even more disappointing is just how great it can sound. This is a case study in wasted potential.Yes, Behringer makes cheap gear, but it has been my experience in buying several of their products that you get what you pay for.
Jared
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020
This is a synth gem. You will not be disappointed with the synth, and I just adore this beautiful analogue Poly. You might be disappointed with the company that makes the synth, but if you can hold your nose, this such a value with so much power. Make sure to get the editor app for your computer or tablet, too. It makes a lot of sense for programming patches.
Jonathan Gravel
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020
This Synth is by far the most amazing synth I've bought. Its got many unique features and qualities, as well as being a great standalone unit. If you are looking for a great synth at a reasonable price, this is one I highly recommend.
JW
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020
Back in the olden days, I really, really wanted an Oberheim Matrix 12. It was my dream synth. However, back then $3500+ dollars was just not in reach for me (or my parents).Now that I'm all growed up, I bought my own synthesizer, and this Behringer Deepmind 12D was my choice, as I've had decent lucky with previous Behringer products.My only complaint has nothing to do with the device but the documentation; or, rather, the complete lack thereof. You're going to have to hit your favorite search engine or video site to really appreciate what this thing has to offer. There's no shortage of videos or sites offering help. Additionally, Behringer themselves have a channel on that certain platform with a full series on the Deepmind 12 (the Deepmind 12D's sister that comes with a keyboard attached).I use an Alesis VI61 (61 key) MIDI controller, connected through the 5-pin MIDI port.Because of the digital control features on this device, there is an endless array of sound engineering you can explore.
David Deutschland
Reviewed in Germany on January 11, 2020
3 Minuten habe ich gebraucht das Gerät in Fehler modus, das heißt komplett eingefroren, zu setzen. Die Knöpfe Abdeckung von den Slider springen raus. Der Lüfter macht ein höllen Lärm, was unpraktisch ist, wenn ein Studio Mikrophon benutzt wird. Und auch in langsamer Geschwindigkeit.Klanglich absolut klasse, Effekte gigantisch.
SAT3G
Reviewed in Japan on July 3, 2019
コストとかマーケティングとか知らない子供がスクラッチでデザインした理想のアナログシンセって感じです。面白いし、音質は素晴らしいし、デザインのもたい感じも愛しいです。
argiope
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2019
I installed this as a rack unit that isn't within reach of my workstation. Thus, I was relying on the editor software to swap presets and adjust settings from a distance. Although it works, I had to do a number of workarounds.For instance, the editor software will not connect to the hardware via USB if you're also using USB midi from Ableton LIve. So, I'm using USB for the editor software, and send MIDI to it from Ableton over standard midi... which has limitations and inconveniences.I also find the software finicky and not always functional. The skeuomorphic design is weird because the layout doesn't actually match the hardware itself.All those complaints aside... this is a really great value in a hardware synth. The 16 voices sound amazing for thick poly beds and detuned unison plucks. It's an ideal investment at this price range for anyone who uses a lot of VSTs and wants to get some analog textures in their work.
Steph Smart-North
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2017
I've only had this for a few days, but I have to go easy on it since it's made by Behringer, king of flimsy products.Oh sheesh. I read so many ridiculously bad reviews about this synthesizer before buying. It's the usual--it's made by Behringer so it's garbage construction which won't possibly work out of the box, it's a blatant copy of the Juno-???, the "raw oscillators" are blah, the only saving grace is the effects section, etc.I have yet to have a Behringer-made gadget fail, and I own many. 'nough said.I think the Deepmind 12d is pretty darn good. It hasn't fallen apart, quit working, not worked, been buggy. It's a little hefty at 11+lbs, but it looks great and sits comfortably on a desktop. It may or may not be a Juno clone (I've never used one) but that's irrelevant, the Juno didn't have the effects, screen, etc.I don't see the point of complaining about the sccreen because it's a B&W LCD. It is good enough, and thank goodness it's not touch-sensitive.(Jupiter-80 anyone?)I find it sounds just fine without effects. Nice pads, organ sounds, some bass. It takes some getting used to (you only get sawtooth or PMW square wave on DCO1, and a square wave on DCO2) but a solid filter mostly makes up for things.The effects are excellent and extremely flexible. Too bad there's no external input, as I feel it would make for a great (though pricy!) FX unit.USB is only for MIDI, as it seems the editor works via MIDI. No digital audio.I suspect it's a bit of a niche unit, as most people would just grab a VST. But as usual, I like knobs to tweak instead of moving sliders on a screen with a mouse. I found it was worth it.
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