BEHRINGER DEEPMIND 12 SEQUENCER TUTORIAL

Behringer Deepmind 12 sequencer tutorial. In this video I go over how to use the control sequencer which is a modulation sequencer that you can assign to any parameter in the mod matrix. I like to think of it as a fancy LFO. In fact you can replicate some common LFO shapes with it and use it as a 3rd LFO as well.
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[@ninjabobable]

I have a thing for sounds,generated or real.had the Korg Wavestate for a year,and I never scratched the surface with it.I sold it with regrets.I checked out KZbin and saw this gentleman,going through every detail for the beginner,right through to the Pro.so naturally I had to get the Behringer Deepmind 12..I cant and have never played a Piano,but love the sound of them,but Synthesisers are a different level.so much to learn,but so so much more to give.Im going for Piano lessons.once I know the basics,it'll be a case of getting to know this beast.once upon a synth,I salute you sir.

[@vinylselektaz6475]

Sequencer looks like a pain in the ass

[@jimiphillipsmediaphillips6178]

agree. strange type of seq.

[@mike7755]

At first I was trying to figure out how to use the internal sequencer for melody. But Now I'm way more excited about having a new way to modulate things! Thanks for the vid

[@quantizedcontrols5860]

Such a deep synth. I can't believe it's so cheap.

[@onceuponasynth]

I know right? It's really impressive.

[@dooblr3334]

"I can't believe it's so cheap" is everything behringer makes in a nutshell

[@kiickinballistics]

dooblr I used a behringer Ultrafex Pro for years and that was amazing sound & quality. I also had a cheap behringer mixer that was average, but fit for purpose. But it comes down to price. This DM12 looks like terrific value.

[@cultmecca]

i can't believe its not butter!

[@jimmybuffet4970]

You are a SAINT for posting all these vids. I ordered mine on May 5th and got it on the 8th. :)

[@matejv2840]

hey just wondering, is there a MIDI (CC) destination in the mod matrix? Is there a way to send (by MIDI out) the current value of the control sequencer as a single CC? I know the values of individual steps can be controlled but that is not what I'm looking for. Ideally I'd like to channel the sequencer to an external midi CC to CV module.

[@peakfiddler]

That was really useful, I think your videos are going to save me a lot of time and manual reading. Cheers.

[@christianschroer1999]

Great Video. It´s very valuble to me. Without your videos I would be a synthesizer neanderthaler with the Deepmind 12 xD

[@MrEvad65]

It just looks sooo complicated. Must be a lot easier to hook it up via midi to an external sequencer with simple note on note off data, and after all that's all that a lot of people want...

[@mzekonis]

Thanks for this great tutorial.

[@laurencevanhelsuwe3052]

So the sequencer values cannot be entered via the keyboard itself ?

[@onceuponasynth]

I don't believe so. I think it was designed as a modulation sequencer more than a standard note sequencer.

[@Oceans_Resurrection]

@@onceuponasynth Concerning the pitch modulation, If the modulation value in the mod matrix is "13", you have one semitone every 10 points of value in the sequencer (120 pts for an octave up). Useful to know that if you want to create melodics effecs

[@marcoagius6926]

Does this video tutorial apply for the deepmind 6 too?🤔

[@joaquinodriozola4963]

so the sequencer kinda suks. but can you plug something like an arturia keystep sequencer to controll it?

[@AtomkeySinclair]

I'm wondering the same thing about a TR-8S... It would be nice to externally trigger the sequence you have set in the DM12...

[@graxjpg]

I rarely use my keystep on my deepmind, the arpeggiator is good enough for me. I do sync my keystep to the deepmind via midi so I can be precise with the BPM using multiple synths.

[@Raberje]

Thank You! Please keep the videos coming.

[@andrewFJ]

Do you know if it's possible to set value of individual steps by pressing any key on keyboard? It seems stupid for a polysynth to not have a proper "record sequence" function, since softwae is already there, it's just a mater of programming it. I'd gladly sacrifice the all chord function for it.

[@evillain999]

can you trigger/control external gear with the DM12 sequencer via Midi?

[@rhampton1914]

Can you at least adjust pitch for each note? and also can i assign multiple parameters to the sequencer? Kinda Lame for a Sequencer....but i imagine once you get used to it it may work...

[@kurtklingklang5918]

It is possible to use the control sequencer to change the oscillator pitch, and to create a melodic sequence. It's not a particularly quick method, but it works. As a test, I programmed the sequencer to play the riff from Tubular Bells.

[@motherbrain2000]

This feature makes me miss an audio input all the more. Step mod on the fx I would imagine opens some fun possibilities.

[@Gainn]

I guess Behringer decided they didn't want to cannibalise their effects box sales by making this beast too useful. I remember reading that one of the synth modders was trying to figure out a patch-in mod, but I can't find anything that says they managed it.

[@sprungingforvoltage]

Excellent!

[@willmikkelsonaudio4142]

If you own a Behringer DeepMind 12 or 6 I re-created the original factory presets of a Juno-106 that you can load into it! Here's the link to a video where you can hear them and the download link is in the bio! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX2moGSqic6JoMU

[@Christof_Classen]

*WHY you dont zoom to the DISPLAY, we see NOTHING ;(*

[@PeeJaySpear]

I just purchased a new Deepmind 12 and I was wondering if I will be needing to purchase any extra wires and cables to get it fully operational when I receive it. I already have a DAW (FL Studio) and an audio interface (Focusrite Scarlet 2i4) and I have studio monitors (Yamaha HS8s). What cables will I need to get, if any, to start using my Deepmind 12 right away when it arrives next Tuesday?

[@PeeJaySpear]

also, if i want to use my DAW as a sequencer for my deepmind, will i need any additional cables for that??

[@onceuponasynth]

The very basics will be an instrument cable (1/4") to connect it to your interface (ideally 2 for stereo). That should be enough to start recording. If you want to connect via MIDI then either a USB cable or MIDI cable. I can't remember if it ships with a USB cable or not.

[@motoboy6666]

So its not a real sequencer then (for notes) :/

[@onceuponasynth]

Correct. It's just a mod/control sequencer.

[@andrewkringstein5113]

Except the destination of the modulation can be a VCO (pitch), so it can be a 32 step note pattern seq, correct?

[@billyglenjr5327]

This seems like a very powerful modulation source indeed.

[@marklondon2008]

This is what I thought also, but i've not seen a demo of that method. Seems a strange way of doing the sequencing

[@occulterra8750]

@@onceuponasynth ahh.. hmm kinda useless... but good to knwo

[@dicefall9]

Had to say that it's a nice clear video well explained. Thank you for showing the way this sequencer works😊📻

[@AK-nv2hl]

Jeeze, this is the shitest sequencer i've ever seen !!

[@umusic6]

Great tutorial. Thank you very much!

[@davidupton8085]

Oh for a synth with a sequencer where I just play in real time what I want and it gently quantises it and that's it. I can then play it back, overdub, edit it or just play another pitch live over it.

[@gevansmd1]

I have a Moog Source from the early 1980's that records the sequence in real time. Of course it's only monophonic, but during playback, hitting a key instantly transposes the sequence to that key.

[@mercurial71]

Agreed! The Moog Grandmother looks like it could be great for this. And then if there was something affordable .and. polyphonic that would do this, that'd be even better!

[@florianinside5666]

Great explanation :-)

[@AtomkeySinclair]

Is there a way to trigger the sequencer's steps using an external clock or the CV? My intention is to run a few notes when triggered by a Roland TR-8S. I want the designated 'instrument track' on the TR-8S to advance the deepmind's sequence one step at a time every time there is a step on the TR for the given track.

[@OpticalChaos]

Did you have any luck doing this, I’ve not attempted it myself yet, but came here hoping to find an answer to that question too. I’ve been triggering my 101 from the RD-8 but I’m guessing the sequencer is a different kind since it’s a ‘control’ sequencer... I’m a bit confused by the Deepmind 12 and if you can save a 16-32 step sequence?, difficult to find answers

[@MadelnMachines]

I like the sound of this synth. It does seem quite tame but in a pleasant musical way.

[@DanielHuman1996]

Nice, you can program the Control Sequencer to act like a 3rd LFO in the MOD Matrix!

[@VictorRoysynth]

Cool review! So I undertand that is not a real sequencer -ie. not for triggering notes? Is there not any workround to obtain that effect (meaning assign it to the VCA or gate or something)?

[@e-conrecords4665]

The sequencer reminds me a little bit of the MS2000's mod sequencer.

[@johnjohnson5614]

Too bad the display is not expanded so that the tutorial is more helpful.

[@michaelegert1284]

Just amazing what this synth can do. 💪

[@agauerm]

Try using an iPad instead of the built in LCD

[@marklondon2008]

Explain how this work please

[@ChesttRockkwell]

Mark C there is a Deepmind app for iPad

[@TallicaMan1986]

Soo, I own a JDXI and thinking of buying this or the REV2, but is thing able to sequence at all? I don't know what it's called but I think it's midiclock or whatever.

[@onceuponasynth]

I'm not sure what you're asking specifically but most synths with MIDI ports can sync their clocks. So if you want to make sure the synths all play with locked timing then that should be possible with all 3. If you're asking about sequencers then the DM12 doesn't have a traditional note sequencer like the JDXI or Rev2 do.

[@anonymousbrowser4448]

Do you think the pro 2 sequencer is better ?

[@kidtronic]

Can you simply press record and play in a chordal sequence and make it loop?

[@onceuponasynth]

No I don't believe so unfortunately. I think it was designed as a control sequencer mainly and not really as a standard melodic sequencer. But that would be a cool feature for them to add as an update one day.

[@bernardheckmandwike5226]

hi. when i press play on logic will the sequencer start playing in sync with the logic click ? thanks :)

[@bernardheckmandwike5226]

@Trololo Inc ® thanks buddy. you are my buddy aren't you ?

[@gus6183]

Le llaman secuenciador y no lo es.

[@cepheid4288]

Is the DM12 multi timbral? Can you do splits on it?

[@occulterra8750]

no

[@josettes8892]

Very well done sir.

[@kristinasterling2825]

Great demo! Thanks!

[@danielhartle3778]

U have the most beautiful hands

[@blatendcrude7570]

Yes, lovely lot of hair. Great.

[@Kung_Fu_Jesus]

Thank you!!! Superb demo.

[@mpmi7588]

these videos would be better if there werent too much fancy talk. Comes off nerdy for my tastes. But the attempt is appreciated.

[@jens186]

helps me a lot... thx!!!

[@EspenFrafalne]

Can you use more than 1 sequencer, if you want to modulate different parameters with different values??? I noticed there was a "save button"... I wish there were more waveforms on this... And also an extra oscillator... (Im used to the software synths; "Massive", and "Absynth")

[@rhampton1914]

i doesn't look like you can...Bummer...

[@bertg5294]

this sequencer is almost useless...

[@onceuponasynth]

I like to think of it more as a 3rd more flexible LFO than an actual sequencer. It can come in handy as an additional mod source.

[@bertg5294]

I prefer steps, via keys. that is more than enough for our music.

[@bertg5294]

As I said, almost useless. As is sample & hold. An opinion is not an insult, bumbreath. Just my opinion.

[@tremainw1413]

You would definitely find that its sequencer is the opposite of 'useless', if you already own something like a Keystep ,with which you can pair it! HTH

It's not a sequencer . The normal sense ,it's more of a lfo that you can edit very deeply.