Behringer DeepMind Polyphonic Analogue Synthesizer: 1 Year Honest Unbiased Review - Pro's & Cons -

[@pambilia]

I have been doing a lot of research as I'm about to get my first ever hardware synth. I was totally convinced about the Deepmind 6, and your video has convinced me even more! Thank you so much! I can't wait to order it!!!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

You are going to just love it!!!

[@graxjpg]

The Deepmind12 was my 2nd synth, after the Behringer model D. I absolutely love it to this day, after three years the two have taught me more about music than anything else I’ve ever experienced as a guitar player. You use yours to fantastic effect. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

I think the simple knob per function of the Model D really helps to explore the basic fundamentals of sound design, an idea that's opened up much more on the DM with its individual sub menus, and then the crazy mod matrix! This is something I'm going to be covering a lot more of in weeks to come! Thanks Grant, that really means a lot!

[@Fraudemusic]

The model D is currently my first synth and I’m definitely purchasing the DM12 as my 2nd. Your comment has confirmed my decision for sure

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Oh man, you're going to be blown away!

[@graxjpg]

@@Fraudemusic you won’t be disappointed! Besides that I have an old Roland MC303 groovebox and an old 303 bassline synth. Add some tape echo and some other fun fx like a good flanger and what else could you ever need?

[@JeezVince]

Can you reproduce the sound of the Model D with the Deepmind ?

[@manny97]

I've had the DM12 since it came out and been very happy with it since then. It's always a go to for most things.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Awesome! The 12 is only a recent purchase but I've had the 6 for a while, always been stunned by just how good they really are..!

[@johnhawranick8097]

Fantastic review! I have had my DM12 for about 6 months, and I'm still learning what it can do. It's nice to see it still gives you joy more than a year later.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey John..! Very much so... these are super straightforward yet incredibly deep... a very versatile and capable synth indeed!!

[@EricWatkins7]

I've been thinking about becoming a very late adopter of the DP12D, and thanks to your perfectly short, to the point video, with a 1-year perspective, I'm going to grab one. Thank you. This video was exactly what I needed.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

You will never regret it!!

[@FutureFenyx]

I just bought the 12 and await it now. Thank you for the short and sweet review

[@LabRatWarfare]

Hey krs-T, great video here, I've been so close to buying one of these Deep Minds it's crazy! lol ...I also wanted to reach out and say thank you again for the tip on the dj keyboard stand, totally worked out!! I ordered one on ebay for about $25 and it fit my MS-1 perfectly!! 🤘😎🐀

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey Lab Rat, that's great, so glad it fits!! I love those stands, they're worth every penny..! Yeah, if you ever need pads and polyphony then the DM is just fantastic... Mate, buy one next chance you get, you won't be disappointed! Lol 😆😆

[@melodikmusic]

Great video as always!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey Neil... many thanks!! I greatly appreciate your support!! 😃

[@paul30003]

I'm literally waiting on delivery, now! Its reassuring to see this positive review, although I done quite a lot of research before committing. Thanks for uploading.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Thanks! You're gonna love it!!

[@TimWrightDJ]

I got a Deepmind 6 a few months ago and I don't think I've ever had fewer regrets when buying a piece of equipment as much as this. It's a great machine, capable of so much and so fun and easy to create sounds with. I would recommend one to everyone, without hesitation.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

I couldn't agree more Tim..! I am always impressed by how good these are!

[@Goettel]

The DM is the one synth I tend to turn on and just initialize to make a new sound, because it's just so much fun to program.

[@lofiprototype]

I bought a deepmind 12 very recently as my first synth and I’m completely in love with it! Good review! Those 7 minutes went by quickly.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey mate, many thanks!! Yeah, they're pretty bloody amazing..!!

[@tubeMonger]

I bought Deepmind 12D and I've really enjoyed the experience so far. I think I won't be regretting getting one. Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts on the Deepmind.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

There little to not enjoy with these!! Totally love them... glad you're having fun with yours !!

[@TechnoStrannik]

Огромное спасибо вам за ваши видео! Помогли мне понять различия между версиями шестиголосного и двенадцатиголосного синтезаторов. У других обзорщиков не было этой важной информации. Ещё раз большое спасибо!

[@chuckvicious]

You can kind of split the keyboard by setting the range in the keyboard to cut off higher or lower notes, but then they still send midi so you can chain in another synth and play two different sounds on the keybed. Also the two pedal outputs can be set as cv gates.

[@chuckvicious]

Also you can use the polychain function to play different tones on the keybed, like, if you set to poly 4 after you play 3 notes on the deepmind then the other notes will be played on the midi out.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey Chuck, that's a brilliant point..! Thank you so much!!!

[@scottcupp8129]

I bought my DM12 a little over a year ago. I absolutely love mine. It's an amazing synthesizer. I have many other synths as well and two more Behringer synths also have two more behringer synths as well. My two others are the Model D and a K2.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

They're great synths! I really like the Behringer mono releases... Have you tried a Neutron?

[@Midi-olo-gist6758]

Really enjoyed your commentary on these synths. I own a DeepMind 12 and like you said it's a great machine.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey Leon, thanks mate

[@spacedrifter1961]

That 7 minutes went quickly, meaning I found it very informative, Pete! Interesting to hear you say the 12 could easily replace so much of the other gear. With the lockdowns affecting my local music shops I've not been able to get anywhere near a Deepmind so these reviews are useful.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Steve, in all honesty, there's nothing it can't do well! I've heard other reviews say it's not capable of phat mono basslines because it's a poly, but that just didn't make sense lol It does a great job of everything... ! If you end up buying one blind because of lack of access to one and don't like it I'll even buy it off you..! Lol Glad you found the video informative, I edited out a lot of pauses to try and keep it fast moving

[@spacedrifter1961]

Ha, watch this space then! With or without keys is obviously a personal choice but keyplaying is creeping back in to my music so am thinking maybe a Deepmind with keys, if it happens.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@spacedrifter1961 I'd be interested to know what you think to the keybed! I find the semi weighted keys heavy, but really nice for expression...!

[@spacedrifter1961]

I prefer the heavier key so that would be a plus point. Speaking of keys, I now have a 200Ib organ (Oooh Matron) that resides in the studio, providing 88 more keys for me to master and takes centre stage in yesterday's upload. You can't miss it (cue more jokes).

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@spacedrifter1961 just saw.. and wow!!! That is an unfeasibly large organ, I can see why it would take two hands to wield it! (Snigger)

[@lemonmanlbc]

I got the Deepmind about a year and a half ago, and I cannot believe it has become my go to synth, especially for impromptu jam sessions at various studios.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

That's great! I always find them a real pleasure to work with!

[@eleven9286]

Wow you have jam sessions at studios

[@lemonmanlbc]

@@eleven9286 Wow, something exists outside of your personal bubble

[@darrenringer9811]

@@eleven9286 TBF he didn't say they were recording studios.

[@chuckyfoan]

thanks for this video, was on the fence, but am pretty sure now !

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey, glad to have been of some help! You'll have no regrets! Lol

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

When the Deepmind 12 came out I played it and the Novation Peak in the store. I wasn't that impressed by the Peak but I loved the Deepmind 12. Back then everyone was spewing hate on the Deepmind but I loved it. The reason I didn't buy it was that at the start of the following year the Korg Prologue was announced and the Prologue has split mode and more voices. Now I am back in the market for a Deepmind 12 to add to my set up. I only have 2 synths that are MIDI as the rest are all vintage pre MIDI synths so adding the Deepmind 12 to be sequenced using a MPC2000XL alongside the Prologue and my Moog would be ideal for me. Thank you for helping to reignite my interest in the Deepmind 12

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey that's fantastic...!! Yeah, I have heaps of love for the Deepmind...! A split on these would be awesome, even with the relatively short keyboard... That's interesting about the Peak..! What were your thoughts on it???

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

@@Studio-solutions-com I think that the main reason why I didn't like the Peak was because it's a desktop module. The Summit is a keyboard and it has split mode so it suits me. The fact that the Deepmind doesn't have split mode didn't bother me. It has keys and it was nice to play on. Probably another reason why I didn't get the Deepmind was because it wasn't 61 or more keys.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Yep, even the 12 is short, the 6 shorter still! Lol I just got a System-8, and it seems massive in comparison ! I'm running out of a lot of space right now so rack mount desktops are very much in vogue with me currently! I have to say, I love the feel of the DM keybed, the semi weighted keys really feel nice to use...

[@ajotech]

Excellent video and review. Thank you so much KRS T

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Many thanks!

[@Karydman]

Hey man! Really really awesome video! No bs, truly great. Im really meaning towards buying one of these now. Keep it up!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Haha thanks! I really can't recommend these highly enough!

[@gunnarschuettler]

Never regreted it! Thx for the nice Review.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Thank you Gunnar!

[@EyezerProductionz]

I've owned a DeepMind 12D for about 6 months now and here are my pros and cons: Pros: - Cheap, good build quality - Easy to program (except the FX), it can sound like a Juno, Jupiter-8 and even like an Oberheim to an extent (so it is a versatile synth). - It doesn't weigh that much. Cons: - Quite thin sounding (there is a boost but it makes the sound too muddy in the low end) although you can boost the low end with an EQ. - The FX aren't as user friendly to program as the rest of the synth. - The outputs are quite noisy, but I haven't owned any other analogue synths other than DM12 yet so I can't tell if this is a DM12 thing or if this is how analogue gear sounds. - No sawtooth on OSC 2, to get dual sawtooths you have to use unison-2 mode, which will make voice stealing a problem even on DM12. - No PWM (afaik) on OSC 2 either. - The VCF resonance is one of the worst I've heard on a synth. It sounds harsh and you lose some low end when you utilize it. - No VST editing software & browser. - HORRIBLE factory presets. Buy third party ones or make your own patches. Overall, it is a good synth despite some of its shortcomings. Great synth for beginners or people with a limited budget.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Completely agree! The fx section IS immense, which doesn't make it particularly straightforward... but worth the effort!

[@DominicJacksonFilm]

wow those are some harsh criticisms and you reminding me of the neutrons filter which I found rreally harsh and nasty, also the over drive it had, strangely it was quite have to get a nice analogue sound out of the synth it sounded more like nasty digital noise hahah But the deepmind sounds smooth and lush to me? I know its hard when only listening to YT and not until you get something in front of yiou that you know if you like the sound

[@EyezerProductionz]

@@DominicJacksonFilm >I know its hard when only listening to YT and not until you get something in front of yiou that you know if you like the sound Did you read the first sentence in my comment? The DM12 sounds good, but not as good as I had hoped.

[@DominicJacksonFilm]

@@EyezerProductionz what comment

[@DominicJacksonFilm]

@@EyezerProductionz it literlally doesnt say that an ywhere

[@Sandman-ne1gz]

Thanks for this! Very useful to someone like me who's fairly new to it all, making the crossover from guitar to synth based music and realising the options out there are far and wide! This has really helped me to go for the deepmind 👍🎹

[@Studio-solutions-com]

I'm sure you will love it! I come from a guitar background too, there's definitely more options for synths available lol

[@KNHSynths]

The DeepMind 12 is really an astonishing machine, I use it with many other gears such a prophet rev2, a novation peak, roland system 1m, euroracks etc... and the DM12 is always finding a place in the mix. This machine is certainly one of the best analog poly synths on the market since a long time (perhaps always if you consider its ridiculous price!).

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey KNH, it really is just outstanding in so many ways, it's one of the few bits of gear which I have that I can never get tired of playing with!

[@KNHSynths]

@@Studio-solutions-com it is indeed a very pleasant machine to play with, even just for the sound and for fun!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@KNHSynths I've been using them for a couple of years now an there's still so much more to them than I've fully explored yet..!

[@Drew_Vernon]

A no bullshit review, how refreshing!!! Nice one guv.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Cheers mate, I really appreciate it! There's just nothing actually shit about these tbh !! They're not as 100% analogue as Behringer would like to suggest, but what truly is?? They're just great synths at an unbeatable price!

[@npartridge12]

Fantastic overview of a brilliant synth. I only recently picked up a DeepMind 12 and I have been blown away by the sounds, fx and general capabilities of this wonderful synth. I've had loads of gear over the years from Korg, Yamaha, Roland etc, but to me this is one of the most expressive synths I've ever had the pleasure to play. Some of the sounds are just amazing and the editing capabilities so deep, it does what is says on the tin as they say! But yes I agree also re the key-bed, if feels fine to me. I've been a keyboard player for over 30 years and it plays fine in fact better than my Roland FA and also the Yamaha MODX, which has a shockingly bad key-bed, although a great synth, but the Behringer is a perfectly playable and well balanced key-bed, with after touch, something you only get on synths cost well over £2k with the Rolands, Yamaha's and Korgs,. Well done Behringer on packing so much into such a relatively cheap instrument, but one with so much power. Anyway thanks for the review and you are right this thing could replace so much in my studio too!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey Nigel, thank you for such a great comment! It's nice to hear the opinion of keyboarderist re the feel of those semi weighted keys, that's great...! Behringer certainly knocked it out of the park with this synth, and it just keeps on giving too with the virtually unlimited mod-matrix routings... It's interesting to see the price being compared with those particular three, Korg, Roland and Yamaha, all of which were fined in court for being guilty of price fixing...! So who can say, sure, Behringer CAN make gear at low cost because they also manufacture the components themselves, but surely everyone could also afford to drop their artificially inflated prices...? 😉

[@alexwestconsulting]

I love the 12D. One of the most underrated synths of all time.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Without a doubt!! It's a great instrument 😃

[@PerAnkh418]

bril straight forward review. thanks hodds.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey, thanks!

[@frederickprinz4568]

You definitely help make up my mind. I’m gonna do it. Thx

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Oh you will just love it I'm sure!

[@Maulleygxxx]

Sold my 12D. Huge mistake. Going to get the 12 very soon

[@flomojo2u]

Definitely agree, the DM12 was my first real analog synth after a bunch of digital synths and a Blofeld VA, and it's something special. Too bad it's so heavy though!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@flomojo2u but what an absolute powerhouse!

[@roomnextdoor6722]

DeepMind and Crass fan, subscribed!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey, thank you! Much appreciated! And well spotted...!!

[@FredF78]

Its growing on me but after I invested in some separate sound banks that was properly programmed and gave me a starting point. The factory presets are somewhat strange and not so musical. The keybed is kind of ok for a synth action. Semi-weight surprised me but the black keys are way more muted than the whites so the velocity curve differs between them. Also the keys themself dont allow too hard playing or you can hear cracks and strange sounds from when the key has travelled to the bottom. Otherwise great first analog polysynth for anybody. Glad I started with this instead of a rev 2 or Summit actually.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

I'd noticed that about the black keys, it must be an issue with the limited travel on them?

[@FredF78]

@@Studio-solutions-com something...anything. Could be cheap design too as there are models from Fatar that has proper feeling on all of the keys, but here they are night and day.

[@ChimeraGilbert]

I'll probably be getting the desktop 12 version as I have no shortage of keyboards to use as controllers. Thanks for the honest review

[@Studio-solutions-com]

The keybed is exceptionally good, but if you don't need it then save the space for more gear lol

[@shadowbanned5164]

Thanks for the video Im considering a DM12D against a Minilogue XD module you may have just swayed me to the Deepmind

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Ooooohhhh now then.... I'm yet to play with the Minilogue XD, lol But you won't regret a 12D !!

[@FutureFenyx]

I wasn’t blown away at all by the xd, it had no weight in comparison to other synths I own…my little dreadbox typhon makes it look silly to own. It might be fun with the programmable digital Osc, but I probably will personally pass on the xd, but it’s just my personal opinion…I’d get on one at a music shop and see if you feel it.

[@nads5907]

@@FutureFenyx I haven't tried the D12, but I can honestly say if you're looking for something that fits perfectly into a mix, the XD is a great choice.

[@AndyVonal]

Hi Pete! It was really good to hear your honest thoughts on this synth (these synths, sorry!). Been interested in it for a while now. As I mentioned on Ranzee's a few times, there's going to come a point when I need a new polysynth - but the options now are rather vast! At the moment I am favouring the Cobalt 5 octave but haven't made up my mind (and with all the Eurorack stuff, it's been pushed further down the list!).

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Eh up Andy, thank you!! I agree, with the explosion of wavetable polys on the market last year we got spoiled for choice... especially since lots of them were in a rough ballpark pricewise! The DM'S are unbeatable for value for analogues though... How's your Eurorack adventure going? Waiting for much in the post??

[@AndyVonal]

@@Studio-solutions-com Ahhhh...well...erm...yes but it's a sort of secret (it's not really as I'm sure I mentioned it in the chat on Gaz's show on Monday, but I was rather well oiled by that time so can't quite remember what I typed!). Let's just say that it's the most expensive module I have yet bought and it'll do drums...and other stuff besides! Thomann tell my that it's been shipped so it might arrive by Saturday - in time for Ranzee's show!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@AndyVonal I missed most of that I'm afraid lol I'm hearing you on expense... Im waiting for a System-8 to be delivered on Friday...! I have an inkling what you might have got though... 😏

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

2:25 Yep!! He said it. Bold, but probably true. Also, I bought a 2nd gen iPad for $89 JUST FOR my Deepmind 6.

[@elusivemite]

Mk dm12d arrives Monday. Been on the fence for a while.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Oh you're gonna kick yourself for not jumping sooner!! Let me know your thoughts on it...! But I get a feeling you're gonna be blown away 🎶🙃🙂

[@elusivemite]

@@Studio-solutions-com I'd have bought it ages ago but space was an issue. Shifted some gear on to make room. Trying to consolidate my rig to just stuff I want to use rather than keeping synths for the sake of it. Workflows changed a lot since getting an MPC 1000 and the DM is gonna be well used.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

I know this feeling!! Lol I got the 12D so I could rack it and sell the 6 to make space on the desk!!

[@stefanhennig]

Aha... so it's mostly like my regret when I finally got a mid-engine sports car: that I did not do it earlier. Yes, the DeepMind is very much on my shopping list. It did even trump Behringer's take on the 2600.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Haha yes, that exact same comparison! Lol

[@Kung_Fu_Jesus]

I turned the fan off when I first bought the DM12 and have never experienced any problems, that was 5 years ago now.

[@John-e4p1x]

As soon as version 2 comes out, instand buy from me.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Version 2???

[@John-e4p1x]

@@Studio-solutions-com That I assume they will someday make, as this was their Flagship synth, and only original synth. Have always wanted one...

[@John-e4p1x]

@@Studio-solutions-com after hearing Moog has been sold to a conglomerate, I had to purchase one... while its still made by the employee owned company... so I did buy a subsequent 37, and it is beyond beautiful....

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@John-e4p1x ohhh! Fantastic!!

[@oldowl4290]

What is lacking if you get the Dm12 rackmount version? I'm on the fence and also am looking for a good 37 key midi board like the novation launchkey. I could do both, but space is always a consideration. The keyed Dm12 is on sale right now for $650 too.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

I went for the rack to save space and ended up selling the keyed 6 in the end, the only difference is the lack of keys, but they really are pretty good semi weighted keys for the price! That's a great price for a 12, I can see why you're tempted!!

[@HiGlowie]

I’d much rather have a capable synth that has tons of mod options compared to some limited classic-sounding synth. Also, the DeepMind has fans? Is that common in digital synths?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

The mod options on this are insane lol It's not really a digital synth, it's largely analogue.

[@Endlesssssss]

Great review 🙂 Would this be a good replacement in sound-design potential for my Bodyssey, or d’you think it’d enhance along side it?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@Endlesssssss alongside would be best, they're chalk and cheese!

[@Endlesssssss]

Thank you, in your esteemed opinion would the Deepmind 6 or 12, the poly D and the Odyssey be appropriate purchases for their individual character? Can the DM12 controls be used via an iOS app’s midilearn mode; trying to cut through gimmickism for a practical setup. Also trying not to notice the special edition blue Bodyssey desktop with physical springverb… Thanks again 🤓

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@Endlesssssss the DM did have an app for ipad, but idk if support was ever maintained for it?? Each of those has something the others doesn't have tho! Solid choices!

[@Endlesssssss]

Thanks :) I’d aim for more general use with sending midi cc; for example if I have a juno emulation app like Talunolx for the pc can I map its slider functions to the DM12?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@Endlesssssss It should be able to send cc's I believe? It may be worth asking on a forum for 100% verification of this though!

[@joekendrick-holmes4121]

You seem to be pretty active in these comments so I figured it’s worth asking here, but should I buy the DM6 at the more affordable price or the DM12 for more power? It’d be my first real analog synth, so I don’t really know what exactly what my needs are, but would the note stealing and lack of voices in the 6 really be that much of a limitation or would it be powerful enough for a beginner despite its limitations? Mainly just don’t want to buy a synth and then wish I had shelled out the extra couple hundred because I run into limitations in its capability.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Great question Joe...! One observation I've noticed is that DM12's hold better prices for resale, which isn't great for a buyer, but reassuring if you have doubts lol I'd say it largely depends on your playing as to how obvious the voice stealing would be, if you like to use both hands for chords at the same time then it might be more noticeable... For what it's worth I never felt it a limitation until I compared the sound of them both side by side like this. The 6 is still very powerful though, and I can say for sure that you'll still be blown away by it!

[@010203109]

@@Studio-solutions-com Thank you for responding to his question, I had the same one. At about 850 USD quite often from Sweetwater and other retailers it also seems incredible for a brand new 12 voice synth. I haven't seen anything else competitive on price to features there, most of the Korgs and so on at or below that price have fewer voices and features. I'm not much of a keyboard player so I can't really get that nitpicky on the keys, but I still like playing out chord progressions and simple melodies on an indulgent pad, lead, or keys patch to relax and while I'm brainstorming; so it'll be nice to have them. And it sounds like in terms of controlling it from a pc for designing and recording more complex patches, I can rely on this modern release to play nicely with its own app and a DAW right out of the box and hooked up to my audio interface and PC. I'm guessing the aftertouch on the keyboard is channel instead of poly though. Would be great to see Behringer copy the clever and mechanically simple poly aftertouch design of the SQ80 on a future revision.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

It is unfortunately channel, I guess even Behringer can't pull poly aftertouch out of the bag at this price!! It sounds like our key abilities are about the same, chords and simple melodies, basslines etc... lol 12 voice analogue, just can't be beat can it...! I agree about Korg, they've always had a good competitive edge on pricing too, and have some great synths available right now, but the DM is just too good not to have in your arsenal!!

[@Goettel]

IMO, go straight for the 12. The price difference is minimal, and it will get you a feature NO other analog synth offers at anywhere near this price point. This synth deserves big chords : - )

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

If you have yet to pull the trigger…buy the twelve. If only for the resale value. It’s a wonderful machine.

[@KazmaHD]

I have a D6, but I long for the D12 for ultimate fatness accompanied by heavenly pads

[@Studio-solutions-com]

It excels at heavenly pads...! Did you see the 6 vs 12 comparison video I made? I had them joined together for 18 voice fatness... now that was heaven! Lol

[@marioschmitt2849]

I love the Deep Mind! Greetings!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey Mario! Cheers mate !! Hope you're good..!

[@gregskuza7166]

Would you buy 6 or 12 as your first purchase (I do have a lot of other gear) great information! Thanks!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

If you can afford the 12, then definitely go for the 12... You wouldn't be disappointed with a 6 though!!

[@graxjpg]

Definitely gonna watch this and leave a long comment later!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Thanks Grant... appreciated!

[@gilm677]

My only concern is the oscillators. What are your thoughts on that? Thanks

[@Studio-solutions-com]

What are your concerns? The DCO's are just great!

[@solarion33]

you have CV in by the mod pedal

[@Bananahammockingbird]

Hello krs-t, here is my question: I have played live with the Juno 106 for 4 years now, bought it used about 7 years ago. It held up fine for the first few years, but then the voice chip issues began, then came other issues that inevitably come hand in hand with such an old piece of equipment. My band mates are now pressing me to invest on a new synth to play live. I am very scared to do so, as i enjoy the simplicity of the Juno 106, i am the lead singer and play synth, and the Juno just made my playing easier, as it is so straightforward. However, i understand that it is no longer reliable. It is a great studio synth, but not adequate to play live. Ive been digging into good alternatives that dont lack in sound but are also as straightforward as the Juno 106. I own a Deep Mind 6. I havent gotten round to actually going deep with it. I have been debating on which synth to invest on (i am quite limited financially though), and my top choices so far, to accompany the Deep Mind 6 live are the JU-06a and the roland gaia. I understand they are quite different. But in your expert opinion, which one do you think will be more straightforward, whilst maintaining a richness of sound that The Juno 106 has? I am sorry for the long exposing of my question, i wanted to propose a full scenario of my situation. I have a concert next week, and the Juno is still in the hospital, so i am quite pressed on what to do. I have borrowed from a friend the Prophet 6 but i obviously cannot use it long term. Thank you. Great channel!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hi there Genufildo, and many thanks for following my Channel! I'm far from an expert on these however! Lol The Gaia and the JU-06A are completely different, I agree... I would be tempted to contrast the analogue tones of the Deepmind with the sounds of the Gaia for access to a wider sonic pallette! From the perspective of playing live too, the Gaia may be easier to operate on stage as the layout is larger than that of the Boutique. Have you had an opportunity to compare both together in a store?

[@Bananahammockingbird]

@@Studio-solutions-com thank you so much for your quick answer! Unfortunately where I live there arent any music stores that have synths, i have to order them online basically “blindfolded”. But I do think you are suggesting what I’m most inclined towards: combining the Deep Mind with the Gaia might be absolutely phenomenal for the sounds i am looking for. Ever since writing my question here this morning, i spent focused on exploring the Deep Mind. Truly a great synth, a bit basic but does the job. The gaia might add the organic sound I am looking for that the Juno carried. Have you played a Gaia. Would you say its a good purchase?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@Bananahammockingbird I haven't tried either of those two I'm afraid, but if you find the operation of the Deepmind to be basic then I think you may soon be disappointed with the JU-06A Especially since much of its sound is something which you already have available to you with the Deepmind, whereas with the Gaia you are bringing something new to the table. What type of music do you play? Have you considered something slightly more contrasting to expand your options further? Not necessarily something digital, but hybrid perhaps? The JD-Xi is in a similar price bracket to the Gaia but offers analogue/digital crossover..?

[@Goettel]

I'd say get a second hand Deepmind 12 to find out if it can fill the same sound slot as the Juno, for you. If it does (it does for me), you won't regret it. The JU-06a is four voice polyphonic, which is moronic IMO. The Gaia has a good sound, but three octaves - which won't do if you like playing big chords. Of the three, I'd say the DM is the only one that might be a future classic, and I wouldn't trade it for any Juno (or I'd trade it for a Juno, sell that and buy back three DM's ; - )

[@aardvarkmindshank]

Just secured one on eBay. Pumped to try it once it’s delivered!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Fantastic!! I think you'll love it, they're really impressive synths tbh!

[@TheSwircle987]

Beautiful pad at the intro there. By the way, you actually can input CV via the expression input, provided of course that you aren't using it as an expression pedal input. I love connecting my DM12 to me Neutron, for instance, through this CV trick. Also, I've managed to use the DM12 app on my Android tablet ... has they stopped supporting this platform of recent?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Yes, I saw this done..! Pretty neat isn't it!! I've just polychained them both so seeing just how fat I can get those pads, absolutely loving the DM's...!

[@TheSwircle987]

@@Studio-solutions-com nice, yeah ... planning on obtaining a DM module as well. Have you already polychained yours for 18 voice polyphony?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Re your edit, yeah, they've pulled the app since... I've been trying to get hold of the apk but can't find one unfortunately!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Yep, only did it yesterday, there's quite a few fun tricks to be had with holding on one and arpeggiating the other... lost quite a lot of time to eargasms lately!

[@Atman_Rez]

I just received my DeepMind 12 last week and use a neutron as well. So you can go out of the patch bay into the expression pedal. Map that in the mod matrix to modulate destinations in the DM 12? I need to look on to that. I was afraid to break the DM 12. Wasent sure if the voltages it could handle. Thanks

[@DominicJacksonFilm]

thanks that is useful I might get the 6 its just so damn cheap! seems like a no brainer and having a true analogue synth with all those controls must be real easy to get lost it!

[@balloonhead61]

wow I'm sold

[@firehd8hdfire]

Thank you for the video. Both the DeepMind 12 and the Hydrasynth Desktop are shown. I was wondering if the DeepMind 12 can be used as a controller with Poly Aftertouch for the Hydrasynth Desktop?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Ahhh... now this is a popular misconception regarding the DM12...! It isn't capable of poly aftertouch, rather it has channel aftertouch for modulation..!

[@squareeyedgit]

Hey, nice video, thanks. I love my DM12, totally agree with you - unbeatable bang-for-the buck... but I have always found the editor app very frustrating. I've NEVER worked out how to use the blender and I've never found any online instructions! You say you've been able to use this feature, any chance you could tell us how, or better yet, a quick video demo?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey squareeyedgit, what are you using it on??

[@squareeyedgit]

@@Studio-solutions-com Hello! Well when I do link it to a computer I just use my PC with Windows 10. (I record onto Cubase 8, if that makes any difference, doubt it!) I usually just go hands-on, it's that kind of instrument after all, but I'd love to try the blender... as I say though, never worked it out!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@squareeyedgit I installed it on the pc,but didn't like the look of it, plus my pc is to the side of my studio rather than being in the middle of it all... In the end I bit the bullet and picked up an ipad purely to run the editor! I still haven't gotten around to actually doing it though, I've had a crazy busy few weeks since lol Interesting though, I'll take a look at making a video on connecting them if there aren't any already?? When I first installed the Windows editor I tried wiggling a mouse at it and found it reasonably unresponsive, then noticed it was also miles away from the actual DM's so didn't investigate it further I'm afraid!!

[@squareeyedgit]

@@Studio-solutions-com Ah okay, sounds like it's really meant to work with an iPad, oh well... maybe make a vid showing how you do it anyway because I definitely haven't seen one, and perhaps if you made it, people like me who aren't having success will have more leverage to convince Behringer to finally do some kind of firmware update or whatever! Thanks anyway.

[@BombedByMe]

if both were the same price would you pick the the hydrasynth explorer and deepmind 12 (d)? very different synths but really cant choose what to get and cant test them out sadly both are good for what im planning to do

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Oh, that's tough..!! The hydra is insane sonically, but i prefer the workflow of the DM12... ! The real question is which shoupd you get FIRST?!

[@BombedByMe]

@@Studio-solutions-com thats the real question for sure. glad to see you have the same struggle picking one either haha

[@BombedByMe]

@@Studio-solutions-com I guess its whichever i find a deal for first! let fate deside

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@BombedByMe I have the hydra and DM12 desktops, all I can say is that the Hydra is a lot of fun, but I definitely use the DM a lot more just generally... unless I really want something that sounds unapologetically digital!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@BombedByMe I have the hydra and DM12 desktops, all I can say is that the Hydra is a lot of fun, but I definitely use the DM a lot more just generally... unless I really want something that sounds unapologetically digital!

[@marcoagius6926]

Hi! First off all lovely video of the deepmind 6! I'm debating which synth is more worth it and more reliable, is it the roland JU06a module or the behringer deepmind 6? Please help! Thanks

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hwy Marco, many thanks!! Oh wow, go for the DeepMind 6...! It can just do soooooo much more!!

[@Kung_Fu_Jesus]

There’s a huge difference between the two. Go for the Deepmind, it blows the JU06a clear out of the water.

[@marcoagius6926]

@@Studio-solutions-com okay thanks!

[@marcoagius6926]

@@Kung_Fu_Jesus okay thanks man!

[@pepejul]

Hi, I'm wondering what's your opinion regarding the complexity and learning curve of the DeepMind compared to the Hydrasynth. I have the Hydrasynth for about a year, really like it but I often find myself overwhelmed by its possibilities. So I'm considering the DeepMind instead (or both?)

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Great question..! I have both here, and out of the pair I'd say the Hydra is much more complex..! Although the hydrasynth is designed to be intuitive I still find editing patches on the DM much faster, until you get into the mod matrix... but mostly the Deepmind has a single edit button per function so it's easy and quick to get into what you want to do...! I love the hydra, it can produce some fantastic sounds, the digital wavetables are a sonic experience, but for hands on use I prefer the Deepmind... All of this being said, I've just had a Roland System-8 delivered too with is currently blowing me away... lol

[@pepejul]

@@Studio-solutions-com Hey, thanks for the answer, I'll probably get the DeepMind module and give it a try :) First time I see your channel, looks to have some great content, I just subscribed. Thanks!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@pepejul many many thanks..!! I'm just uploading a new Deepmind video right now.. lol If there's ever anything you'd like to see covered let me know!

[@palaHD]

You mention you have the later version, I am looking at one on ebay so what am I exactly looking for to know which one it is? They all look like they've got black paint? Thanks!!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Afaik the early releases had the black wheels, which were later left unpainted? See if this helps?? amp.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/80l4i5/behringer_deepmind_12_triple_failure/

[@JayaLove]

Ooh! I see you have a hydrasynth! I’m downsizing my hydrasynth keys to get a desktop hydra and desktop Deepmind. Those will be my two main synths.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey Jaya!! Weird... I was just this minute reading your post on Simply Synth..! I think you'll miss the keys and the ribbon controller, but a Deepmind is a great choice still...! I really hope that you can find one!? 😀

[@JayaLove]

@@Studio-solutions-com Oh wow! How funny... I think for my small frame and all the other instruments I own and take to gigs having a desktop makes sense. The hydrasynth keys is soooo heavy. I think a keystep 37 and hydra desktop plus deepmind 12D will be great. I used to gig with just a mininova plus my acoustic instruments, voice and looper. So it's already a stretch to bring more than just a small light 37 key. I love the hydrasynth, but I don't think I use the poly AT or ribbon enough to warrant keeping this huge beast.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@JayaLove Fair play..! The desktop is still hefty, but most definitely much easier than the keyboard version..! I'd feel more comfortable to take it out too, as a module it is very much built like a tank!

[@FutureFenyx]

The hydrasynth desktop is built like a tank…the build quality of hydra is actually quite great! I go to my hydrasynth for pads and crazy sounds…cuz hydra can do weird easily!

[@asmr6773]

Are the outputs noisy????

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Not noticeably?

[@dancarter5595]

Where did you get the fader covers that are on your DM12 desktop?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Hey Dan, you can find them online, they're Buchla Cap covers!

[@dancarter5595]

@@Studio-solutions-com Nice one. Thanks

[@Studio-solutions-com]

No worries... they're a nice touch!

[@georgemacdonald473]

Nice review..... I see you also have the ASM Hydrasynth..... the DM12 and Hydrasynth are both in my GASlist.....!!!😂😂 (keyboard versions) .... I'm curious.... is the Deepmind capable of receiving and processing poly aftertouch from the Hydrasynth pads?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

George, you sir are a genius...! That hadn't even crossed my mind but I'll definitely be trying it this week!!

[@georgemacdonald473]

@@Studio-solutions-com to be honest, I only just thought of it!!! Hope it works for you!!🤞🤞👍👍

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Watch this space lol I'll let you know how it goes! Thanks for the great idea 💡😀👍😊

[@georgemacdonald473]

@@Studio-solutions-com damn..... I just downloaded the manual and it seems the DM12 won't recognise poly aftertouch....😓 (pg132 midi implementation chart)..... saying that - it's from version 1.0 from 2016, so maybe they've changed it.....

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@georgemacdonald473 I'm not sure that it's something they'd have implemented... oh wow, that's such a shame...! I'll do some digging on it myself but I'd be surprised!

[@tektube6913]

Im trying to decide between a deepmind 12 or Juno 106. Im looking to get those Deep minimal tech, Deep house and Dub techno chords/pads. What synth would you recommend that can cover all of these needs?

[@isakrags3804]

How did You get The sliders to look that way On The 12D? Looks cs-80 like.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Those are aftermarket Buchla caps, they're a nice touch!

[@isakrags3804]

@@Studio-solutions-com oh cool, so You just pulled The og ones off?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@isakrags3804 yep, you can find them by googling for replacement buchla caps

[@isakrags3804]

@@Studio-solutions-com Yea i already have my eye on them! I won’t break the sliders though, do You attach on and off or Will You be breaking it?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@isakrags3804 they just slide on and off. There's very little resistance or pulling on the fader strips if you get your fingers behind the old caps and the front panel as you pull

[@MrRafalSC]

Deepmind 12 vs Hydrasynth? more universal synth ? I played Hydrasynth but a lot of the sounds were musically useless (a lot of "experimental sounds") .

[@Studio-solutions-com]

The hydra has some great presets which show what it's capable of and it's a lot of fun to use, but not as intuitive for design as I think they were hoping for... If you're looking for playable presents then the Deepmind is certainly worth it... and it's easier to start designing your own sounds on too!

[@Goettel]

I want both, but could only afford the 12 so far. Get a 12 desktop and save up for a Hydra Deluxe whilst your enjoying it.

[@michaelegert1284]

Is there now a android app for the deepmind 12/6?

[@Wanderlinse]

Good. Thanks.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Thank you too!

[@InvertedPopesMusic]

Hey krs-T like spacedrfiter1961 7 minutes wizzed by. Good to hear your thoughts as had the Deepmind in view as a way to add pads to my sound. Not purchased one yet but this just may push me a bit more in that direction when funds become available. Thank you.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Chob if you can hustle up one of these you won't be disappointed... not even with the 6 voice model which is often a bit cheaper... the sounds from these (and the hardware itself) are just outstanding... ! A polyphonic analogue synth with such a deep mod matrix, over 1000 patch memory slots and stackable fx for £300-400... its just crazy...! Plus a desktop in a rack would look great in your studio..! 🤔😃

[@InvertedPopesMusic]

You really have me thinking now. I do think the desktop could add so much. Decisions, decisions.....

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@InvertedPopesMusic I just polychained them so the 6 has total control over the 12D... and totally melted inside at the sound! Started me looking around the studio wondering what to sell so I could get another one..! 🤣 The 12D's are about the same price as a Minilogue XD used, but as tempted by the korg as I am (mostly gas curious) I'd have no qualms at all about buying a 3rd synth of one I already had just because I know what it can do and I'm more than happy with it

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@InvertedPopesMusic kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHK4dpqXZ5hje9E Was the first thing I recorded with one... gives a good idea of some of the sounds, loved doing this!!

[@christofthedead]

My favourite kind of bias; when your judgement has become so biased that you try to convince yourself you're unbiased.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

My favourite kind of bias is the bias achieved by something that is so great as to cause bias.

[@christofthedead]

@@Studio-solutions-com if that response wasn't so rich, I'd allow our bias to buy us

[@Riktenstein]

I had the 6. Sold it because you really need the 12.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

It's always going to depend on what you're doing, but without a doubt the 12 offers much more.

[@mrnfdz7831]

I'm between this 6 voices model (the 12 voices looks too big to me and I'm not a keyboardist) and the Poly D. Which one You recommend for a first analog synth?. My only experience is with digital environment.

[@mrnfdz7831]

Bye the way. The Review is great. Think the sound of this synth it's not original as the minilogue (both from similar era I think) but capable of much more. And in a better full keys presentación.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

I would definitely recommend this over the Poly D just because it so much more capable!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@mrnfdz7831 and thank you! Without a doubt the Minilogue is definitely more original sounding, the DeepMind was heavily inspired by the Roland Juno-106...

[@WorksopGimp]

I'm saving the cash, the wife has no idea deal with it when shes answering the door to the delivery ;-) I'm getting the 12

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Did she get it yet..?? lol

[@SuchaDoofus]

Just wish it had a step sequencer......

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Yep, you can do some tricks with the control sequencer on the arp but it's not the same... !

[@DoerOfTheThinkers]

Better than korg minilogue xd?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Depends? Do you prefer Strats or Les Pauls? XD has a sequencer, which is always a bonus, but the DM has more voices. If you're on the fence between them then I'll highly recommend buying both! Lol

[@sivabala5425]

Fantastic synth but lack of multi timberality kills it for me ..sigh

[@Studio-solutions-com]

That would definitely be a great addition!

[@Goettel]

... but it's so cheap you can buy several for multiple timbres ; - )

[@couchcamperTM]

you know if a company sells me a synth with an android app and then pulls it, I would buy an ipad and send them the invoice. honestly, this makes me mad just hearing about it. Uli, give this man an app or an ipad!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Haha cheers CC..! First world problems I know... but having touchscreen controls for these would be the icing on that first world cake...!!! Agreed though, so if you hear us Mr B, that would be great... lol

[@couchcamperTM]

@@Studio-solutions-com I remember what an odyssey it was to find the working drivers for Behringers 1820 interface. selling it without win 10 drivers...(they had some, but pulled them instead of reworking them after Microsoft changed some stuff in win10 audio) Aaarrghh! If I had one other affordable option... but the next best 8 x line interface is way more expensive. I like to run all my hardware at once and "arrange" the sounds with mute and solo xD I need more than one or two inputs at once. So, what I really need is to win the lottery dang it.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@couchcamperTM or replace the interface with a mixer! Nice way of working though, I've only just started using a full interface and I gtbh, I'm missing playing via a mixer lots! Shame they did that, I know what a pain it is trying to find working legacy drivers!

[@couchcamperTM]

@@Studio-solutions-com my mixer is the daw controller section in my old m-audio oxygene keyboard xD it's all about affordability, I would prefer a real console with motor faders and DAW integration but can't find a sponsor for a small Avid or SSL solution lol Did you ever watch Anthony Rother? His last video gives you a glimpse of what I am doing (attempting), just with less gear.

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@couchcamperTM so Electro in the cleanest studio on Earth?! Affordability is paramount unless you're a pro studio and can write off new gear against your tax bill! Lol I'm liking the idea of using the DAW controller for mixing levels, thanks for the pro tip, I'm inspired to dust off the Akai!

[@xisotopex]

is that a Crass logo I see there...

[@timjoseph887]

Can it moog?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@timjoseph887 a bit like using a jackhammer to crack an egg... it can... lol

[@asdfjkl227]

You have 8,000$~ of synths and a 20$ mic

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Right now I have probably $20k of synths and a $5 mic... 🤣

[@kostraone]

That is known

[@tomphillpotts]

Unexpected twist, biggest regret!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

OK, that IS unexpected!! What was wrong??

[@ChromosomeSyndicate]

Crass on video✌️

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Well spotted!! 😉

[@ChromosomeSyndicate]

@@Studio-solutions-com same background ;)

[@InkyDaCaT]

Yesssss.....android app for it!!!!! I neary bought windows tablet...

[@Studio-solutions-com]

I've just bought an old ipad from ebay today Lisa... touchscreen controls will make this so much better!!

[@InkyDaCaT]

@@Studio-solutions-com its nt that Im worried about....used dm for hwj ditty...just messing around...oh the frequencies....so that and this video make want to go straight to ebay for second....but cant atm😉

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Haha how long have you had one???

[@InkyDaCaT]

@@Studio-solutions-com March 18?? Dm12d....but I just started messing around on saturday n well....it really is a one box singing heavenly yum fun toy...

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@InkyDaCaT well I never knew that! Lol Yeah, they sound immense don't they... So much love for these!! I want the touchscreen app for the blender on the editor, give it vector capabilities!!

[@michaelmattson3515]

Saw one of these in a pawn shop today, they want 899.00

[@Studio-solutions-com]

I'm assuming it was boxed, as new, with gold leaf detailing and signed by Uli Behringer???

[@Studio-solutions-com]

How much are they new there??

[@michaelmattson3515]

@@Studio-solutions-com Good humor. Just sitting on a shelf , looked like it’s been around the block. On EBay 789.00 to 1000.00 Here in TX ?

[@Studio-solutions-com]

The pawn broker must really not want to sell that thing!!!

[@hvhvgitaar]

CRASS!

[@real2reel947]

His voice is to mono poly lol .... boring but true....

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Yeah, I'm from Yorkshire. Sorry about that.... ;-)

[@real2reel947]

@@Studio-solutions-com messing with ya mate..... nice work tho, good vid. I'm thinking about picking one of these up, but I've got a few behringer synths and I have a few issues with them, maybe you can help..... I have a square D, a pro 1, and a neutron.... they all seem to be ok to mess around with but when it comes to midi signals, I find they freeze up a lot.... have you seen any issues related with the dm12? I'm assuming it should act a lot better seeing as how its digitally controlled in essence but I've never used one yet. I'm partial to sticking back to roland, dave Smith, novation korg and moog.... the idea and general practicality of these behringer dealios seems great but they dont seem to perform quite right under real midi chains, I run a Yamaha Rm1X sequencer and use 9 midi channels out of 16 for synth gear.... but I get issues with the behringer stuff, the arpeggios never hold solid.... among a couple other issues.....NEVER ever with some other synths tho......

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@real2reel947 It's all cool mate lol Interesting...! What are like if you try different controllers with them? I've never had a single isue with any of the behringer synths I use, wait, not true, the first Neutron did that thing where the LFO bled slightly between firmware updates... Have you updated them recently btw??

[@real2reel947]

@@Studio-solutions-com the pro1and the D seem to be pretty stable for the most part, the neutron seems to be a bit less reliable, they were all bought new and are about a year and a half old now. They seem to do this off the computer midi application as well, I dont use computer much... I enjoy messing with the hardware, I mean simple midi stuff runs like cake, but if I start implementing delays and stuff that's when they start to wig out a bit.... to be fair, they are really cool and I do like them no doubt!

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@real2reel947 This might be a stupid question but they're not in polychain mode are they? That'd explain losing some midi..? Ah ok, sending delay to them over midi.. maybe just overloading them then, could you put the delay on the audio signal afterwards instead..? Sames, I'm not huge on pc's either, they're a necessary evil, but give me straight up hardware any day of the week! lol

[@gazfunk]

CRASS

[@Studio-solutions-com]

Haha well spotted!!

[@philipTOMPSETT]

I wondered if anyone else had spotted that😂👍

[@Studio-solutions-com]

@@philipTOMPSETT occasionally, but only a select few!!! 😉