Behringer 1601 Sequencer — an analogue Eurorack sequencer

Behringer has introduced an analogue sequencer inspired by classic instruments from the 1970s. It can run one 16-step sequence or split the sequence into two independent 8-step sequences.

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The sequencer has a two-octave quantizer for melodic parts and a separate CV output with a ten-octave range for modulating filter cutoff or pulse width. Three separate Gate bus outputs, with individual switches for each step, allow complex rhythmic links between devices. Skip and Reset support CV control, and the step switches can skip steps or reset the sequence. A separate CV input transposes patterns from an external MIDI keyboard or another controller.

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Other features include CV control of clock rate and pulse width, a Clocked Gate 1 output for accents, a Position 1 CV output for triggering external events at the start of a pattern, separate quantizer inputs for external CV, and four additional signal splitters (Multiples). The model has 42 controls, MIDI with channel selection and transport synchronisation, and a USB port. It can work as a standalone module or fit in a standard Eurorack case.

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Behringer 1601 Sequencer is available to pre-order from selected retailers for around $200.