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2023-07-02T17:11:59
The Behringer Cat is a powerful & fun two oscillator paraphonic analog synth with multiple waveform mixing on each oscillator for powerful and thick sonic shaping. I had a real Octave Cat years ago and although I can't remember exactly how it sounded, this synth completely reminds me of it AND feels like an upgrade for having MIDI, multiple CV patch points, and a non-vintage price tag. I had never really used any modular systems before but I consistently drive this with five CV connections, three from a Novation Circuit Mono Station and two from a Korg SQ-1. This is seriously fun and sounds so alive and fresh. I also play it live and tweak the controls in real time. The layout of the synth is exactly as I remember it from my original Cat but the ability to drive it with CV and MIDI really drives it to a much wider sonic territory. All in all a really fun synth for the money and definitely might make you more curious about modular processes if you aren't already.
Tom N.
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Duophonic
Analog
2 (1 Hz to 38.5 kHz in 6 overlapping ranges)
(8 Hz to 900 Hz in 6 overlapping ranges)
1 (0.03 Hz to 30 Hz)
1 x 4-pole low pass (24 dB/oct. slope)
VCA, VCF
2 x 5-pin DIN / 16 channels
Type B
1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced, max. +10 dBu
1 K Ohm
750 Ohm
1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced, 30 dB below high output
1 x 1/8" TRS, stereo
-10.4 dBu
8 Ohm
1 x 1/8" TS, unbalanced, max. +9.4 dBu
1 x 1/8" TS, unbalanced, Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V
1 x 1/8" TS, unbalanced, Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V
1 x 1/8" TS, unbalanced, Control voltage: more than +2.1V
1 x 1/8" TS, unbalanced, Control voltage: -5 V to +5 V
1 x 1/8" TS, unbalanced, Control voltage: 0 V to +5 V
1 x 1/8" TS, unbalanced, Input impedance: 100 K Ohm
1 x 1/8" TS, unbalanced, Control voltage: 0 V to +5 V
1 x 1/8" TS, unbalanced, 0 V to +8 V
1 x 1/8" TS, unbalanced, 0 V / +12 V
1 x 1/8" TS, unbalanced, 0 V to +8.8 V
1 x 1/8" TS, unbalanced, 0 V to +6.5 V
Class compliant USB 2.0, type B
Windows XP or higher Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher
12 V DC 1000 mA
6.2 W maximum
5 Degree C - 40 Degree C (41 Degree F - 104 Degree F)
70 HP
3.66 x 14.72 x 5.35" (93 x 374 x 136mm)
3.5 lbs (1.6kg)
4033653031646
The Cat's Meow
By Tom N.
The Behringer Cat is a powerful & fun two oscillator paraphonic analog synth with multiple waveform mixing on each oscillator for powerful and thick sonic shaping. I had a real Octave Cat years ago and although I can't remember exactly how it sounded, this synth completely reminds me of it AND feels like an upgrade for having MIDI, multiple CV patch points, and a non-vintage price tag. I had never really used any modular systems before but I consistently drive this with five CV connections, t...
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Be captivated by the CAT Legendary Paraphonic Analog Synthesizer with Dual VCOs, a sophisticated and innovative musical instrument that brings the past into the future. This high-quality synthesizer, a product of the reputable Behringer brand, is a modern homage to the iconic synthesizers of the 1970s and 80s.
The CAT synthesizer is a professional-grade, portable analog synthesizer that boasts a pure analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF, and VCA designs. With its duophonic/paraphonic capabilities and four variable, simultaneous oscillator shapes, it allows you to conjure virtually any sound imaginable with incredible finesse and ease.
This advanced synthesizer is equipped with two VCOs, each with their own waveform sliders, allowing you to adjust the volume of each type of VCO waveform. You can mix and match Sub Octave, Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, or Pulse waves to create unique tones that set your music apart.
The CAT synthesizer also features a VCF filter section, where you can introduce more waveforms and manipulate the Q slider to emphasize harmonics. The Filter Cutoff slider acts as a low-pass filter, enabling you to create complex and robust tones.
The CAT's Transient Generator allows you to shape your signal by adjusting the Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release via matching sliders. The synthesizer also offers a Sample and Hold switch, an LFO Delay control, and a 16-note Poly Chain function for combining multiple synthesizers for up to 16-voice polyphony.
With its MIDI compatibility, the CAT synthesizer can accept any keyboard controller, and the signals generated can be tweaked via the Pitch Bend slider. The Octave Shift switch and the Glide slider further enhance your control over the sound.
The CAT synthesizer is not just a musical instrument; it's a time machine that lets you recreate the classic tones of the past or shape the future of electronic music. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a beginner exploring the world of synthesizers, the CAT Legendary Paraphonic Analog Synthesizer with Dual VCOs is a powerful tool that will take your music to new heights.
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