Behringer DeepMind 12 EXPLAINED

After spending the day researching and playing around with the Behringer DeepMind 12, Jack decides to revisit this incredible polyphonic synthesizer and explain some of the key tips, tricks, and features learnt along the way! | tinyurl.com/yjtx9yxz
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» 1:00 Favourite Preset Patches
» 3:43 Setting Up an Initial Patch
» 8:30 Boost - HPF & Poly
» 10:45 Envelopes
» 13:57 Mod Matrix
» 14:57 Ipad Connectivity
» 17:32 Pan-Spread & After Touch
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[@dancarter5595]

The LCD screen may look crappy initially, but it's one of the most informative and logically laid out I've used.

[@scottcupp8129]

Yes. It's very intuitive.

[@eve_squared]

especially considering you dont need a good lcd to read useful info, it's a good way to help cut costs a bit

[@EdEditz]

In the mod matrix, just keep down the 'MOD' button and move the slider of whatever you need and it'll instantly select it. So much easier than searching with the wheel.

[@nameofpersonnumber8390]

Next level advice

[@endcredit1179]

I did this by accident, didn't know how i did it

[@sp-404hypnodiqsoundjunkie8]

Damn!!!🤗

[@cryptotroll1232]

I'm just gonna come out and say it- the Deepmind is one of the best synths in the world. It is a modern classic.

[@dancarter5595]

So good I'm considering buying a second

[@FakeGlasses]

No question it’s the best value. I got a bum unit with patch problems that left a sour taste in my mouth, but I’ve seen many great demos like Jack’s that leaves me thinking I should get one to use for live gigs and leave my Juno 106 at home.

[@cryptotroll1232]

@The Art of Subtlety You would know, you are poo.

[@iixorb]

@@dancarter5595 Me too - before they get 'discovered' and the prices start creeping up ;-)

[@l0riz624]

i almost bought the Deepmind 12, but went with the Prophet REV2 with 8 Voices and do not regret it, a great synth.... I know the Deepmind should be a clone of the Juno, but i don't like that there are only 2 Oscillators with only 3 Waveforms.

[@squoblat]

Please do more on the DM12. It was my first poly and it's nice to see it getting the love it deserves.

[@geoffwebber8272]

Love the fact that Jack can talk for 20 minutes without the need for cuts in the edit, and play like a true demon. That outro needs to be played at full volume on a decent set of headphones / speakers - awesome!

[@jubeijackson6602]

Hopefully that outro will be featured in the next video where he just plays

[@squoblat]

Not going to lie, Jack does my head in but his enthusiasm is endearing enough to see past that and appreciate the great content. He's kind of like that really annoying school friend that for some reason you can't do without

[@TerminalPassage]

Getting one tomorrow after months of keeping an eye out for deals, can't wait!

[@low_e_music]

Great to see the love for the Deepmind 12. It was my first real analog synth and I learned a lot with it. The sounds you can get out of it are simply sublime!

[@jonathanfrieze8497]

can I ask if you would recommend this over the poly d or 2600if you've had a chance to play one I'm having a hard time deciding which one to get I'd like all 3 one day but I live off disability and have to save for a while I have minilogue I'm ambient prog rock multi instrumentalist 1man band and im tryin to complete my dream set up would love your opinion not scared to need presets I'm a knob turner

[@low_e_music]

@@jonathanfrieze8497 I have not played the Poly D or 2600 so I can only go off of what I have seen on KZbin. Out of the 3 (DM, Poly D, 2600), I would say that the Deepmind is the most versatile though and probably the most bang for your buck. The Poly D and 2600 are probably going to be better for those super fat bass sounds but they aren't going to do huge chords or pads as well as the DM. Hard choice man, I'm sorry I don't have a better answer.

[@AdamsBrew78]

I hope they release an updated version of DM12 with external audio input and a few more oscillator wave shapes.

[@emirsamyudia9035]

This would make for a great series, and a nice practical review/thoughts on synths!

[@Onelychild]

I loved the sounds. Fabulous review!

[@dodgingrain3695]

That first patch is killer

[@1dkappe]

Your vids have come a long way. Brief but informative.

[@FranktheBlindArtist]

Awesome video got me excited to dive into mine more. It’s my first synth

[@simonhfrost]

The production level on this channel is phenomenal

[@brodylowe644]

Thanks for the Seal moment. needed that.

[@JDSoundsets]

Working on my 2nd soundset for this beast it is a great synthesizer. Nice vid as always Jack n Co :)

[@johnhawranick8097]

Thanks once again. I get more out of your videos than from any tutorial video or so called "Demo" videos. If I become a synth master, it'll all be because of you. Thanks!

[@Ziqohth]

i could watch and hear this all day... i want it

[@ianflurrance8438]

Love seeing you along your synth deep dive journey! Would love to see a video on different options for keyboard amplification options. Looking at monitors, amp, and powered PAs, pros and cons of each. Mono verse stereo and all that! Would be awesome to get your take on it!

[@floyd101954]

I’ve been looking at this Synth for about a year now, this video convinced me it was a Must Have! Mine just arrived a few days ago and I can’t keep myself away from it. A fantastic addition to my Home Music Production Studio. Thanks for putting this and your other videos on the DM12 out there.

[@robstockton7240]

I have my new Deep Mind 12 in the box F home, waiting for the end of work to have a go. First Synth... from watching your videos. I love them. So many other videos have tech dudes who don't seem to play keyboard very well. Cheers man.

[@417altavista]

Super rad vid walk through

[@richardweidner1625]

nice little deep dive

[@akdm82]

That first preset you played knocked my socks off! Wow! Thanks for the video. I'm pretty sure this is my next synth. I need to go self some stuff now. LOL

[@jmcbeady8210]

The audio for this presentation was excellent. You could hear the character of the synth. Great job overall.

[@Timetraveller2208]

I've had my eye on this Synth since January this year. I ordered on on Saturday morning ' yesterday '. It arrived less than 24 hours later!!!!! That is incredible customer service Andertons!! It came a day or so early.... Thank you so much!!

[@tonywharton5220]

I love this synth so so much. I'm still learning myself. I haven't even been through all of the presets.

[@slimyelow]

This is a great fookin' review. - luv the inspiration

[@K24U76]

Dude you are so funny , that ending was epic .. good review, I just ordered mine .👍

[@TheNimasan]

i'm a juno 106 and 60 owner but i can't believe how incridible the deepmind sounds. so i bought one and i cant stop listen to this synth. the effect section is second 2 none. with an audio input the DM12 would be the ultimate poly synth. just love ....and its solid like a tank, too!

[@kentaccordionist]

How does it compare to the 60. I gave mine away years ago. Does it have an emulation of the classic Juno chorus.

[@scacchomattho]

I have this keyoard. This has two choruses, one generic and a roland dimension D type. Use the normal one, play with L/R depth and delay, put it at ~75/100% and you got a good setting 1/2 juno chorus which is actually less noisy which is good. The chorus is wat convinced me to buy since I am a huge juno fan myself

[@MarkGardner66Bonnie]

I have had mine for awhile and have to say that I am looking at it with "fresh eyes"...thanks Jack. Awesome video as always...and you really need to get a sponsorship from Subway!

[@terrellclane8715]

Cool video 🔥🔥🔥

[@PerseusTraxx]

I got the 6 a while back and it's incredible. Just been away in the isolation of the Lake District and took it with me to explore and it's so DEEP - much more than just a 106 with extra modulation, and definitely going to be coming out with me when I start gigging again.

[@scottcupp8129]

I got my 12 about a year ago. It's an amazing piece of gear. I absolutely love it. I really like the 6 too. It's as equally impressive.

[@scottcupp8129]

I would recommend checking out the "Cortex" sound set. I bought that one and it really is quite amazing Here's the link : www.luftrum.com/cortex/

[@Kung_Fu_Jesus]

I bought a Polybrute two weeks ago and have owned the Deepmind 12 for about 4 years. Hands down the Deepmind is a great synth, a classic and always ends up somewhere in the mix.

[@enochroot9438]

I bought a polybrute 6 weeks ago and use it in combo with my deepmind 6, fantastic synths

[@eleven9286]

Why even bring up your purchasing of the Polybrute? Relevant at all? Or another gear-head up his own ass telling youtube people about their crap?

[@Kung_Fu_Jesus]

@@eleven9286 you are actually allowed to own more than one synth these days, you are also allwed to compare them to. my point is you can have a synth that costs 3-4 times more than a Deepmind and the Deepmind still holds its own ground agaianst it. No need to be judgemental. Happy synthing.

[@markhofland1898]

Nice video man! I have a couple of synths and workstations. Was an owner of the Andromeda A6, but never got any decent sounds out of it. So I’m convinced now, after your video, to buy a Deepmind 12.

[@StolTechInc]

Just got a DM6 Keys mint second hand for €320. Can't wait to explore, lovely build!

[@mark35mi]

Brilliant. Loved this. I am a bass player and vocalist. Wanting to get into some music production sound design. I have a Linnstrument 200. Seems the Module version of this would be AMAZING! Great share thanks!

[@quibster]

veggie pattie for me too with double cheese, everything sans olive, light mayo&sweet onion. synthesizer is good too

[@VexylObby]

17:48 A little bit of Fez Soundtrack vibes here! Sounds like “Legend” by Disasterpiece.

[@infamouscircuits]

Nice one 👍🏼... it's obvious, what the Deepmind 12 is capable of - great synth. Don't overdo the Mod Matrix and the Effects and you're ready to go for some real fun 😊. I think I'll have a desktop version in the very near future. A new brother for my Pro1 and my TD3 😍

[@arpsyntharts5968]

beautiful deepmind...

[@zacharybachand7023]

Jack is my fkn favorite!!!

[@trwolfe]

Love that Crazy - Seal reference. LOL

[@sudanjackson]

Luvvin it! Unfortunately had to sell my DeemMind 6 simply due to the weight. I loved it, but it wasn't suited for quick gigging. Basically it's a modern Juno 106/60 - and more. Highly recommend it :-)

[@ProSimex84]

Our boy suffers from some serious body dysmorphia, you look great, you always have. Do your thing

[@mrryan7475]

You've become my favourite KZbin presenter. Please do a how to like this with the Arturia keylab mk 2 as I can't find proper lessons for it anywhere

[@callmebigpapa]

This demo made me want one.

[@Hordebarraged]

My favourite; a demo of a buzzing sound with a LP filter.

[@s.s.1300]

Remember when the DeepMind12 was going to have augmented reality and android app access? Do you think the will fulfill their Holocene promise from years ago? Still, we love our unit. Even can integrate it with clock into our Eurorack setup … very special synth!!!

[@doordedeur]

The Deepmind should be a new Juno 60, but the effects are the main part that makes the sound of the Deepmind. The Juno part is only the start of the sounds.

[@henrythaler4419]

I added the Wavestate with MIDI to the DM12, they both send and receive MIDI program changes perfectly, i.e. 1 to 64, the set list on the Wavestate. This way, I can try different sounds 1 to 64 on the DM12, just by changing the Banks.

[@N-trepid1]

Vindication! This synth gets powered on EVERY day. Its a gem and you would be crazy not to drop $800.00 for an analog Poly (12 voices) that sounds this fantastic and was frankly way ahead of its time. It partners gloriously with Sequential boards, and the atmospheric sounds (enhanced by a world-class effects section) are unbelievable. Jack's reaction says it all... When Behringer eventually drops the DM12 successor--look out.

[@jeffc1753]

Yep, the synth snobs were quick to dismiss it, but it really sounds great and the designers were very forward thinking with it.

[@LabeledbyGs]

The demo starting at 1:38 was pure sonic bliss man! Amazing sounds, thanks for sharing

[@scottcupp8129]

I can guarantee you will love it. I have had mine for a little less over a year. I absolutely LOVE mine. It's my MOST used analog synth in my studio. I have a few others too. I have a Novation Mini Nova which is cool too, a classic Ensoniq SQ1 Plus and a Model D. They are all great synths but come nowhere close to the DM12

[@johnsnebula751]

Hi Jack, if you can find the time, any chance doing a youtube about using a tablet with the Deepmind 12, all the best.John.

[@davidstone3780]

I have had this for years and did not realize it had aftertouch lol. It is the best synth for the money IMO.

[@daithibailey]

Shortcut for changing LFO waveforms: press and hold Edit and scroll using the rate slider

[@matthewspring2496]

Have the Deepmind 6 which I bought new for £400, very pleased with it

[@derekfernandez7701]

Jack this video helped me decide to buy a Deepmind12DM and I absolutely love it! (My first analogue synth) Thanks again for all you an the team do! 💙

[@hafstrat]

The iPad connectivity adds a superb touch screen interface. Magnificent. 👍🏼 Great video.

[@straighttalk2069]

It's a really stupid gimmick.

[@hafstrat]

@@straighttalk2069 Saves menu diving. Easier patch navigation. Improved GUI. Have you tried it?

[@JayaLove]

@@hafstrat Does it actually work? The app hasn't been updated in 3 years and I read in reviews that it's practically unusable now. If it's working for you can you say what ipad you have and what ios? I might buy a cheap older ipad to use it.

[@hafstrat]

@@JayaLove I used a very old iPad resurrected just for the DM12. and I never switched the synth on without connecting via Bluetooth to the app. So much easier to see and access presets and particularly the effects with a fab gui.

[@JayaLove]

@@hafstrat are you still using this setup?

[@passivehouseaustralia4406]

Jack do this for REV2 16V I Bet you will find more joy if you spend the 5 hours or so. !!! Great Review.

[@noiselabproject9659]

Yeah I have one of those too, only 8 voices in it for now but that`s still very good if you make or only want 1 traditional layer voice patches at a time. The only thing that let`s it down is only having 1 FX on a layer at once which is not enough for anything pad or soundscape like and so I bought and made a chain of decent stereo TC FX pedals to get around that even though they cost me about another £450

[@WhoIsAlexElliott]

Dope its basically and hardware sylenth

[@ropewalkingelephant]

Don’t forget to try the fairly recently added ‘ballsy’ VCA mode

[@nick2844]

Hey Jack how are you doing? Healthy and doing good? You're almost selling me the Nord Electro 6d when I gather the money haha. Awesome videos man looking forward to more lessons :D cheers

[@lallenlowe]

Did you make any changes to that Robbie2 RBr patch before you started playing? It sounds VERY different on mine. The low notes barely sound at all.

[@gr3g0r5]

I've had one for about two years now. but i have to say, i've been kind of struggling with it and only recently started to actually like it. It had a bunch of technical issues with the power supply early on (though most of them have been resolved by support by now) but the main thing is, i never really clicked with it. It has about every feature you could think of, but there are some odd things about it. Yu can't for instance overdrive the VCA, something i did not expect from an analog synth. And i've always found it so strange that with this amazing mod matrix, they didn't think to use the oscillators as modulation sources. But some things are really amazing. Just about every parameter can be a modulation destination, the envelopes are hands down the best i have ever used on any synth ever and i would completely trust it as a main touring synth, if that ever becomes a thing again. i've poured a beer into the keybed of mine during a show once, there wasn't a problem at all, i was able to finish the show and just clean it afterwards. Other than the Rev2, it's probably the best non-flagship synth you can buy right now

[@bobthesalesclerk]

You can get amazing sounds out of it without deep diving in. Classic Roland Juno sounds are possible without touching a single menu button. The real fun is when you start exploring the mod matrix and deeper settings. Best part is the menu system is set up in a way that it doesn't feel like you're menu diving to access those parameters. Behringer need to quit putting 100% of their time into clone synths and make something else like this because it is amazing. Maybe throw 20% of your amazing synth division into an original. They certainly have the money to do it.

[@79Daver]

I like how their keyboard doesnt start in the middle of an octave. Logical thinking right there and wow the sound!

[@bigmanlizard7326]

heard that robbie patch and ordered one isntantly.

[@iixorb]

One of the best things to try with the DeepMind 12 is actually completely bypass the effects section. Nothing wrong with the effects, but they are applied a bit too heavily on many of the presets imo. When you bypass the effects, you can then really appreciate what this synth is capable of, as an analog/analogue sound source.

[@larrymiller8729]

Agree 100%

[@penbach]

ordered mine - but there's none in stock! -- apart from the one Jack is using .... There's quite a few DM12 videos recently on this channel - have you ordered a boat-load or something?

[@KiR_3d]

Makes me re-think about DM12 today! I'll buy Pro-800 soon but I'm not going to sell DM12. Unless something global and cooler will become... IDK, like Poly-Neutron with a similar UI including the same (or better) FX-block. It will be mind blowing ))

[@akdm82]

Based on the sounds I heard, I'd say this would do a great job of recreating the Blade Runner movie music.

[@SnoozinFox]

First instrument reminds me of an indie game ost like Hyper Light Drifter

[@jaystay1514]

a good way to look at this synth is like a Juno 106 on steroids...This synth is absolutely amazing....for an additional $200 for a used ipad or like me I had an old one laying around u get a giant touch screen with all parameters available to u (way nicer than any other synths integrated touch screen)

[@holidaygames]

I’m sorry but that was a great video.

[@DavidConnors]

What is the synth sound at 3m52s?

[@jubeijackson6602]

Here for both videos! Front row seats. 🍿 Wonder if that that fan noise is present on the module version. I’ll find out late June when mine arrives. Cheers.

[@mewaone9674]

Global menu section has fan-speed option. You can set it between 255 and 0, which turn it off.

[@jubeijackson6602]

@@mewaone9674 thanks for the info. Looking forward to pairing DM12d with the sub25.

[@Kung_Fu_Jesus]

I’ve never even noticed the fan in 4 years when it’s set to about 20%

[@Wagoo]

Had the fan at 0rpm on my rack DM12 for years with no issues

[@THEKNOW11]

What is the MOD wheel set to on that Robbie2 preset?

[@isabelfuentesnar1]

How do you get the sound out?..... using that fender amp?.... and the little box you are plugged what for?

[@CharleyHale]

How do I use an iPhone vst and use it through the deepmind and connect to mac

[@endcredit1179]

The price went up on these gems

[@adamcarter7985]

Not trying to gripe but what's with the high pitched whine in the vid? Is that coming from the Deepmind? It's not affected by the filter cutoff, but goes away every time the audio in the video prioritizes Jack's lav mic. I'm really tempted by the Deepmind but am a bit wary of a budget poly synth for those types of issues.

[@JorbLovesGear]

There is some ground hum on the deepmind, I find it easy to EQ out, but it certainly exists. Mike got much better when I turned off the dimming LED's on the pitch and mod wheels.

[@duncanjones7310]

my deepmind has this whine too, 6k 12k annoying but not noticeable after EQ

[@IRIDEHARLEYS]

I'm considering buying the Deepmind 12. How much of a learning curve is there? I'm hoping to avoid a lot of deep diving in the menus. Is it easy enough to learn? I'm just getting back into synths after many years away. Not an expert by any means. Thanks for any helpful insight.

[@southhour5241]

I’m getting one for Christmas now, you could buy a load of presets if you’re not a sound designer. I’m buying presets as soon as mine hits.

[@ZigbertD]

Love everything about my Deepmind 12d except...the iPad app/wireless has completely stopped working for me. I've tried everything possible to get it working again and it just will not connect. The other problem is that Behringer support is literally non-existent as far as I can tell.

[@danielpolak2744]

Try updating DMs firmware 😀

[@alexandersorbas1881]

sounds very cold

[@KazmaHD]

I wish people would stop making videos on this synth until I get my hands on one...I only have the D6 :p

[@booyobambooyo2563]

it include drive on effects??

[@goodboid]

IMO just the effects section alone is worth the asking price. KZbin's audio compression plays havoc with the sound, it sounds much more nuanced in person.

[@geoffwebber8272]

I am reliably informed that subscribers to Andertons extra will shortly get full frequency audio on this channel!!!!

[@osiris5315]

How’s the keybed?

[@thegimpsometimes5937]

Not great

[@pixelperfecttv1162]

I think the Deepmind 12 is a wonder value for the features and does sound good. However I couldn’t get a new unit (from a reputable dealer) that did not have obvious quality issues (bent sliders, scratches on screen, obvious noise floor) that ultimately were a deal breaker. I’d happy spend more for quality. It’s just looks janky when the sliders looks crooked teeth.

[@tubeMonger]

I haven't come across any quality issues but I only have two.

[@JayTheLane]

Burning question Jack.. Is Tay Tay the the videographer formerly known as The Maltese Falcon?

[@andertonsfan3144]

No.... The falcon has flown back to his home island in the sun.

[@nobbystyles4807]

cant thank you enough for making this one.... its quite a steep learning curve when your a synth noob. you get a synth thinking "ill just press some buttons and cool noises will come out" but no..... its not like that, you have to do a bit of work

[@amillionorangedolphins9663]

The fan is the fundamental dealbreaker, just as they are for the Moog One. It does not matter that you can turn them down - they should not be there. I can't even stand the laptop fan in the studio. but great and inspiring demo!

[@Wagoo]

In the case of the DM12 you can turn it down to 0rpm, ie. completely OFF. The fan is there to keep tuning stable in challenging conditions - think hot stage lights and so on.. there is no need at all to enable it for home use

[@noiselabproject9659]

@@Wagoo Yeah I was gonna say something similar, when I got mine I researched the need for it and it turns out to be a plus point rather than a minus and just in case u need it in a hot sweaty environment to stabalise the OSCs tuning something that Analog synths traditionally suffer from and thus mine has always been off since day 2 of owning it and I have never had a problem

[@ChrisNeffDrums]

got that 11k squeal just like mine......

[@RulgertGhostalker]

unison mode ... that's like the OB-8, ( first time i played something that did unison ) that's worth the loss of polyphony, in such the case ( yeah, i know it's not multi-timbrel )

[@gilm677]

No zoom in on the tiny screen?

[@Arthur-hg7ny]

Just found one for $675 in mint condition. How do you offer so much for that price, Behringer? 9:24 bloody hell

[@TheMachinesWon]

The currency exchange for US customers is too much for me but great videos Andertons.

[@jimmyrade7815]

You can buy it from US retailers though

[@TheMachinesWon]

@@jimmyrade7815 I have the deep mind desktop actually....I’m low key bumming they have the blue Marvin 2600s in stock but they’re like $200 more than the US and nobody else has them at the moment.

[@WithTheGrain]

Remember that they have Vat on their price, that is removed at checkout if your in the US.

[@TheMachinesWon]

@@WithTheGrain Good call, still cheaper on Thoman by $100 but it is in stock...

[@darwinalways620]

One day…

[@JgHobley]

And not a mention of the Arp!😂