Behringer Kobol Expander-2023 - black

Behringer '' Kobol Expander ''

1979 RSF Kobol Expander clone /replica

Semi-modular synth in desktop format.

Released by Behringer in late 2023 . Purchased mine new in June 2023 .

Very light use , in excellent condition .

Sounds unique with very good oscillators and a fabulous four pole 24db( LPF ) filter with resonance and frequency . All analog synth ( vco/vcf/vca path ) with '' wave crossfading / morphing ( 7 different wave shapes and hard sync of the two oscillators) . 1 LFO . 2 Enveloppe generators . 2 VCA : It has all the functionnalities of the original .

The original RSF Kobol Expander was used by Vangelis , Depeche Mode , Kate Bush ... it has a very '' early eighties '' sound and a unique character.

Midi in/thru - 31 points patch bay ... ( full specs below )

Comes with original packaging : box , manual , 12v power supply ( EU), USB-B connector and Eurorack ribbon connector ( see last pictures )

Description from sweetwater's website

" Drawing from the innovative designs of its spiritual predecessor, Behringer’s Kobol Expander masterfully models the magic of its all-analog waveform-morphing architecture, resulting in a highly versatile semi-modular synth that oozes 1970s-style character. Its seven waveshapes are continuously morphable, utilizing a pair of VCOs to evoke a suite of duophonic sound-shaping possibilities, from sawtooth to PWM, each of which can be adjusted or modulated independently.

The onboard VCF implements a 4-pole design that has been lauded for its naturally saturating quality, perfect for sculpting onboard synth sounds and external audio alike.

An analog LFO spans two waveform options with a bevy of destination choices, allowing for nuanced tone crafting that’s instantly elevated through the oscillator sync or the noise generator, resulting in mammoth-sized synth sonics. Behringer’s Kobol Expander is armed with a flexible suite of connectivity choices, including dedicated 5-pin DIN MIDI port, a USB-B port, multiple audio outputs, and a Poly Chain, letting you connect up to 16 units for simultaneous use and 16-voice polyphony. No matter how you play, the Kobol Expander is precision-engineered for immense interoperative potential : a no brainer purchase "

Specs :

Semi-modular Duophonic analogue synthesizer

• Replica of the Kobol Expander of the 70s
• Semi-modular design allows to all sound generation components via 31 sockets (3.5 mm jack)
• Analogue signal path: VCO-VCF-VCA
• 2 Oscillators with 7 waveforms, oscillator synchronisation and pulse width modulation
• Low-pass filter with resonance (24dB/oct.)
• LFO with 2 selectable waveforms (triangle, square) and several modulation destinations
• 2 Envelopes, each with controls for attack, decay and sustain
• Noise generator ( white/pink )
• Poly-chain function for connecting up to 16 devices
• External audio input for connecting external sound sources
• Can be used as a complete Eurorack synthesiser voice (width: 80 HP)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 424 x 136 x 97 mm
• Weight. 1.5 kg
• Incl. power supply unit (12V DC2, 1.0A)

Connections:

• 1 Audio output: 6.3 mm jack
• 1 Audio output: 3.5 mm jack
• 1 Headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
• 1 MIDI Thru: 5-pin DIN
• USB MIDI
• 1 USB port: type B

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Enjoy :)

Ludo