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MONOPOLY
The 1980s was an amazing decade for electronic music. Artists like Vince Clarke and bands like Depeche Mode have used synthesizers to great effect, creating hits such as Just Can’t Get Enough and People are People. What synthesizer could they have used, you might ask? It was none other than the MonoPoly synth, which was only available for 3 years before it was taken off the shelves and has become a true collector’s item. Today, we’re bringing this beauty to the 21st century with the Behringer MONOPOLY. This is an ultra-affordable and even more feature-packed homage to the original. Conjure up virtually any sound imaginable with incredible finesse and ease. The pure analog signal path is based on the authentic MonoPoly circuitry as well as VCO, VCF and VCA designs from the 80s. Take a walk in the shoes of legends or create your own timeless classics with the MONOPOLY.
True to the Original
Great care has been taken in engineering the MONOPOLY, including the true-to-the-original analog circuitry, 4 VCOs and incredibly flexible key modes for monophonic, duophonic and 4-voice polyphonic playstyles. This highly focused attention to detail is what gives the MONOPOLY its ultra-flexible sound shaping capability and allows you to recreate tones that are evocative of classic electronic music. It gives you the ability to cover a lot of amazing tones from super-fat bass, tasty leads – all the way to full-on dreamy ambience from the far reaches of your imagination.
Big, Fat Tones
The synthesizer tracks laid down in the ‘80s in progressive rock, wave and synth-pop have become classics and have inspired many other artists. The MONOPOLY lets you recreate all that magic – or design some incredible and original sounds that will make you a legend in your own right!
| Product Name | Behringer MonoPoly Analog 4-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer |
|---|---|
| Brand | Behringer |
| Condition | New |
| MPN | MONOPOLY |
| UPC | 644216642205 |
- Amazing analog synthesizer with 4 classic VCOs for amazingly fat music creation
- 4-Voice polyphonic/paraphonic design with mono, unison and polyphonic mode
- 37 semi-weighted full-size keys featuring velocity functionality
- Authentic reproduction of original “MonoPoly” circuitry from the ‘80s
- Pure analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF, and VCA designs
- 4 variable oscillator shapes per VCO and variable pulse widths for ultimate sounds
- Autotune functionality to ensure VCOs automatically stay in tune
- Classic 24 dB filter with resonance for legendary sound performance
- Cross-modulation and oscillator sync for piercing lead sounds and complex effects
- Dual analog LFOs with 4 selectable waveforms and multiple destinations for advanced sound creation
- Dedicated filter and amplifier ADSR envelope generators for full control of your sounds
- Chord memory for complex harmonies with a single key press
- Noise generator for dramatically expanded waveform generation
- Separate pitch modulation of VCO 1 for sync/x-mod effects
- Front panel can be laid flat or tilted in multiple angles for easy access of all controls
- 62 controls give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
- Multiple in and outputs for controlling filter cutoff, oscillator pitch, CV/gate and more
- Comprehensive MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection
Synthesizer Architecture |
|
|---|---|
| Modes | Chord memory, unison mono, unison share, poly |
| Type | Analog |
| Oscillators | 4 (32.7 Hz to 4.186 Hz) |
| LFO | MG1: 0.1 Hz to 20 Hz MG2: 0.1 Hz to 30 Hz |
| VCF | Low pass filter, 24 dB/oct. slope |
| Envelopes | VCA, VCF |
| MIDI channels | 16 |
Connectivity |
|
| MIDI in / out/ thru | 5-pin DIN |
| USB (MIDI) | Type B |
| Main output | 1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced Max. output level: +6 dBu Impedance: 700 Ω |
| Headphones | 1 x 1/4" TRS, stereo Max. output level: -2 dBu |
| External control inputs | Arpeggiator Sync in, Portamento, VCF cutoff freq mod, VCO freq mod, Trigger in, CV in |
| Internal control outputs | Trigger out, CV out, Switch |
General Controls |
|
| Knobs | Output volume, Bend wheel intensity, MG 1 wheel intensity, Portamento, Master tune, Detune |
| Switches | Output, Bend wheel, MG 1 wheel, Transpose |
| LED (red) | Mg 1 frequency, Mg 2 frequency |
Modulation |
|
| Knobs | MG 1 frequency, MG 1 waveform, MG 2 frequency, PWM intensity, PW intensity, X-mod, Freq mod |
| Switches | PMW, Freq mod, Mode |
Arpeggiator |
|
| Switches | Full/ 2 octave/ 1 octave, Up/ down/ up+down, Latch/ on/ off |
| Switch (with LED) | Effects: on/ off |
| Switches (with LED) | Key Assign Mode: Hold, Chord memory (mono), Unison (mono), Unison/share (poly), Poly |
Oscillator Bank |
|
| Knobs | Tune (OSC 2, 3, and 4), Waveform, Octave, Level |
| LED (red) | VCO 1, 2, 3, 4 on |
VCF Section |
|
| Knobs | Cutoff frequency, Resonance, EG Intensity, Keyboard track |
VCF Envelope Generator |
|
| Knobs | Attack time, Decay time, Sustain level, Release time |
VCA Envelope Generator |
|
| Knobs | Attack time, Decay time, Sustain level, Release time |
Lower Right Section |
|
| Knobs | Noise Level |
| Switches | Trigger, Auto Damp |
Keyboard and Wheels |
|
| Wheels | Pitch, MG 1 |
| Keyboard | 37, semi-weighted, full-size keys with velocity |
USB |
|
| Type | Class-compliant USB 2.0, type B |
| Supported operating systems | Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher |
Power Requirements |
|
| External power adaptor | 12 VDC 1000 mA |
| Power consumption | 9 W max. |
Environmental |
|
| Operating temperature range | 5°C – 40°C (41°F – 104°F) |
Physical |
|
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 90 x 648 x 361 mm (3.5 x 25.5 x 14.2") |
| Weight | 10.3 kg (22.7 lbs) |
Behringer MonoPoly Analog 4-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
MONOPOLY
The 1980s was an amazing decade for electronic music. Artists like Vince Clarke and bands like Depeche Mode have used synthesizers to great effect, creating hits such as Just Can’t Get Enough and People are People. What synthesizer could they have used, you might ask? It was none other than the MonoPoly synth, which was only available for 3 years before it was taken off the shelves and has become a true collector’s item. Today, we’re bringing this beauty to the 21st century with the Behringer MONOPOLY. This is an ultra-affordable and even more feature-packed homage to the original. Conjure up virtually any sound imaginable with incredible finesse and ease. The pure analog signal path is based on the authentic MonoPoly circuitry as well as VCO, VCF and VCA designs from the 80s. Take a walk in the shoes of legends or create your own timeless classics with the MONOPOLY.
True to the Original
Great care has been taken in engineering the MONOPOLY, including the true-to-the-original analog circuitry, 4 VCOs and incredibly flexible key modes for monophonic, duophonic and 4-voice polyphonic playstyles. This highly focused attention to detail is what gives the MONOPOLY its ultra-flexible sound shaping capability and allows you to recreate tones that are evocative of classic electronic music. It gives you the ability to cover a lot of amazing tones from super-fat bass, tasty leads – all the way to full-on dreamy ambience from the far reaches of your imagination.
Big, Fat Tones
The synthesizer tracks laid down in the ‘80s in progressive rock, wave and synth-pop have become classics and have inspired many other artists. The MONOPOLY lets you recreate all that magic – or design some incredible and original sounds that will make you a legend in your own right!
| Product Name | Behringer MonoPoly Analog 4-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer |
|---|---|
| Brand | Behringer |
| Condition | New |
| MPN | MONOPOLY |
| UPC | 644216642205 |
- Amazing analog synthesizer with 4 classic VCOs for amazingly fat music creation
- 4-Voice polyphonic/paraphonic design with mono, unison and polyphonic mode
- 37 semi-weighted full-size keys featuring velocity functionality
- Authentic reproduction of original “MonoPoly” circuitry from the ‘80s
- Pure analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF, and VCA designs
- 4 variable oscillator shapes per VCO and variable pulse widths for ultimate sounds
- Autotune functionality to ensure VCOs automatically stay in tune
- Classic 24 dB filter with resonance for legendary sound performance
- Cross-modulation and oscillator sync for piercing lead sounds and complex effects
- Dual analog LFOs with 4 selectable waveforms and multiple destinations for advanced sound creation
- Dedicated filter and amplifier ADSR envelope generators for full control of your sounds
- Chord memory for complex harmonies with a single key press
- Noise generator for dramatically expanded waveform generation
- Separate pitch modulation of VCO 1 for sync/x-mod effects
- Front panel can be laid flat or tilted in multiple angles for easy access of all controls
- 62 controls give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
- Multiple in and outputs for controlling filter cutoff, oscillator pitch, CV/gate and more
- Comprehensive MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection
Synthesizer Architecture |
|
|---|---|
| Modes | Chord memory, unison mono, unison share, poly |
| Type | Analog |
| Oscillators | 4 (32.7 Hz to 4.186 Hz) |
| LFO | MG1: 0.1 Hz to 20 Hz MG2: 0.1 Hz to 30 Hz |
| VCF | Low pass filter, 24 dB/oct. slope |
| Envelopes | VCA, VCF |
| MIDI channels | 16 |
Connectivity |
|
| MIDI in / out/ thru | 5-pin DIN |
| USB (MIDI) | Type B |
| Main output | 1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced Max. output level: +6 dBu Impedance: 700 Ω |
| Headphones | 1 x 1/4" TRS, stereo Max. output level: -2 dBu |
| External control inputs | Arpeggiator Sync in, Portamento, VCF cutoff freq mod, VCO freq mod, Trigger in, CV in |
| Internal control outputs | Trigger out, CV out, Switch |
General Controls |
|
| Knobs | Output volume, Bend wheel intensity, MG 1 wheel intensity, Portamento, Master tune, Detune |
| Switches | Output, Bend wheel, MG 1 wheel, Transpose |
| LED (red) | Mg 1 frequency, Mg 2 frequency |
Modulation |
|
| Knobs | MG 1 frequency, MG 1 waveform, MG 2 frequency, PWM intensity, PW intensity, X-mod, Freq mod |
| Switches | PMW, Freq mod, Mode |
Arpeggiator |
|
| Switches | Full/ 2 octave/ 1 octave, Up/ down/ up+down, Latch/ on/ off |
| Switch (with LED) | Effects: on/ off |
| Switches (with LED) | Key Assign Mode: Hold, Chord memory (mono), Unison (mono), Unison/share (poly), Poly |
Oscillator Bank |
|
| Knobs | Tune (OSC 2, 3, and 4), Waveform, Octave, Level |
| LED (red) | VCO 1, 2, 3, 4 on |
VCF Section |
|
| Knobs | Cutoff frequency, Resonance, EG Intensity, Keyboard track |
VCF Envelope Generator |
|
| Knobs | Attack time, Decay time, Sustain level, Release time |
VCA Envelope Generator |
|
| Knobs | Attack time, Decay time, Sustain level, Release time |
Lower Right Section |
|
| Knobs | Noise Level |
| Switches | Trigger, Auto Damp |
Keyboard and Wheels |
|
| Wheels | Pitch, MG 1 |
| Keyboard | 37, semi-weighted, full-size keys with velocity |
USB |
|
| Type | Class-compliant USB 2.0, type B |
| Supported operating systems | Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher |
Power Requirements |
|
| External power adaptor | 12 VDC 1000 mA |
| Power consumption | 9 W max. |
Environmental |
|
| Operating temperature range | 5°C – 40°C (41°F – 104°F) |
Physical |
|
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 90 x 648 x 361 mm (3.5 x 25.5 x 14.2") |
| Weight | 10.3 kg (22.7 lbs) |
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