Behringer AKS Mini — a compact polyphonic analogue synthesizer

Behringer has expanded its pocket mini-synthesizer range with a three-voice polyphonic instrument based on the original EMS Synthi AKS.

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The device has three VCOs with sawtooth and square waves and an analogue resonant low-pass filter. The modulation section includes an LFO with sine, sawtooth, square and random waveforms for pitch and filter cutoff modulation, plus an envelope with Attack, Hold, Decay and Re-Trigger. Poly and Unison modes are available, with full MIDI support including NRPN/CC control. Other features include digital spring reverb, a 16-step sequencer with ten memory slots and parameter recording, 27 touch keys and a two-axis joystick. Connections include powered USB-C, a 3.5 mm stereo headphone output, a 3.5 mm sync input and a five-pin DIN MIDI input.

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Behringer AKS Mini will be available for around $100.