Behringer PRO-1: All-in-One? Review & Jam

PRO-1: Did Behringer save the best for last? Here are my impressions of the Sequential Circuits Pro-One clone:
00:00 Unboxing
00:12 Review
05:47 SEQ1 jam: Filter & Osc Waves
09:14 SEQ2 jam: Osc Sync & FM
14:10 ARP jam: Mod Wheel PWM x 3
Notes: SEQ1 jam was recorded in mono without FX. MAM MB33 was used as a third oscillator to check external input. SEQ2 jam comes with delay FX from TC Flashback x 4 synchronized to Pro-1 MIDI clock output. ARP jam with MIDI input from miditech keyboard (MIDI mod wheel) and Arturia Drumbrute (MIDI clock master). This jam is a kind of accident, as I first did not realize that Drumbrute was also sending MIDI notes to the Pro-1. So the Arp receives a weird mixture of notes from keyboard & drumbrute, but I kept this semi-random jam because it sounds quite nice ;) Besides the MIDI clock, Drumbrute also supplies a few sounds for Pro-1 external input. All jams recorded directly with Tascam DR-2d, 24bit, 48 KHz, without any pre/post EQ/Compression/Limiting.

[@alchimerical2613]

I really enjoy the format of review followed by lots of sound examples. I have to agree that this is the most appealing behringer mono.

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks for the feedback!

[@ultralife73]

Thanks Pete, I love your reviews. Informative, thorough and always entertaining!

[@PeteMidi]

Thank you so much for the great feedback! 😊

[@Foopaa2]

You do such a great job of showcasing what the instruments are capable of in your jams. Brilliant music.

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks a lot! 😊

[@Jimbo386000]

The sound of this thing is just absolutely beautiful... Like every single video o hear of it I am surprised again at how great the sound is.

[@PeteMidi]

I agree 😉

[@herbertdruschke503]

when i saw" pete midi hat gerade ein video hochgeladen..." i was very delighted as i realized that he is covering the pro-1 (behringer). as is said before, pete: your format "review & jam" is by far the best one (for me). informative, and really inspiring as i like your jams very much and you display the instrument in a typical context of use. thanks for your work. phantastic synth by the way.

[@PeteMidi]

Thank you so much, your feedback is so encouraging! 😊

[@lucaognibene8094]

Always clear, concise and complete: thanks Pete! :-)

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks for the nice feedback! 😊

[@gntmschedule4288]

another great review + jam! thanks + keep them coming.

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks for the great feedback!

[@rcmusic35]

Ordered one because i know it sounds fabulous, your demos are excellent! sub

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks a lot! 😊

[@guiom77]

great review, comme d habitude, bravo !

[@PeteMidi]

Merci beaucoup!

[@chriswareham]

Have to agree with others that the balance of spoken review and great sound / sequence demos is what makes your channel special. I currently have the Behringer Odyssey, and would love another synth to go with it. Struggling to decide between the semi-modular features of the K2 versus the sequencer and arpeggiator of the Pro-1... (Edited to say that if you do a T-shirt with your acid MIDI smiley logo then I would definitely buy it).

[@PeteMidi]

Thank you so much for the great feedback! 😊

[@shearfury147]

your videos are very informative and are helping me to decide what i need to purchase for my own "creator space"...i will be watching more of your videos. thank you!

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks for the nice feedback! 😊

[@zenithpinch]

Excellent review. Thank you

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks for the feedback!

[@mikelogan2909]

Great Review! Thanks🙂

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks for the nice feedback!

[@lordbyron3511]

I’ve watched this video so many times it might as well be on a mixtape... If I hadn’t just gotten myself a Realistic (Moog) MG-1 for my birthday I would’ve ordered this immediately. Full disclosure? I still might... Thanks for the quality heartfelt content!

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks a lot for the great feedback! 😊

[@christianburgos2736]

Thanks bro ...just what I was looking for.

[@PeteMidi]

Great! 😊

[@dionysis_]

Great jam! You've just sold this to me 👍

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks! 😊

[@decimal1815]

Really nice to see some extended improv with this instrument. This is what hardware synths are best at.

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks for the feedback! 😊

[@ville-mattipoutiainen7921]

🙂 Good video! I like The way man enters The scene 😅

[@enlightenedfriend3043]

This thing looks sick God bless you

[@PeteMidi]

😉

[@Digiphex]

Nice review.

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks!

[@KaosEngineering]

WOW you're AMAZING

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks a lot!

[@AnalogFlava]

the more i watch with this synth the more im falling in love...seems like this is THE perfect synth for Tangerine (Dream) like sequences!

[@PeteMidi]

Yess! 😊

[@FluxFreeman]

Love your channel bud. I can’t decide which to buy between this, the Model D or MS-1.

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks! Not easy to decide between pro-1 and D, take both 😉

[@Pettemusic]

Cool gemacht!

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks - danke!

[@AndyVonal]

Absolutely brilliant...great observations and a stunning sound demo. I own an original Pro-One (it's very poorly and needs some work), but I will definitely get one of these....who could say no to hving two? Thanks for a great video and a great demo.

[@PeteMidi]

Thank you so much for the great feedback! 😊

[@DominicJacksonFilm]

Thank you brother

[@PeteMidi]

😊

[@dyjomat]

Thanx for sharing.

[@PeteMidi]

😊

[@valdiskrebs566]

Nice jams and detailed review... learned a lot, thanks. Strange question... since the Pro-1 is paraphonic, can the sequencer play one VCO, while the arp plays the other???

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks for the feedback! The seq/arp combination you indicate is not possible, although would be nice...

[@AnalogFlava]

Love it! Can you explain the setup for sequence 2 with the TC delay unit...how do you connect/route it? Are you using an external mixer as well or how did you record the output for the video and playback for your monitoring purposes?

[@555ontario]

Though I can't say I'm big on knob twirling, having come from the Keith Emerson synth school of actually playing these sounds as leads and what not on a keyboard, at 13:38 I started to hear what sounded somewhat song-like and after that, with the integration of the drum patterns and whatnot, I started to get the vibe lol. Nice sounds and nice work.

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks a lot for the nice feedback!

[@raialice5118]

thanks , very informativ

[@PeteMidi]

😊

[@josephlepkowski2383]

Excellent review and jams. I have really been looking forward to this 1 since I got the D. The Neutron was a nice while I waited for this addition. Can't wait to stack all 3.

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks a lot! Yes, that's something that I will also do, stacking them all together 😊

[@ArtemiTV]

@@PeteMidi please make a jam with it!

[@PeteMidi]

@@ArtemiTV It's on my to-do-list!

[@DominicJacksonFilm]

Listened to whole thing love ye techno breakdown

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks!

[@theanaloguefix]

Hey Pete your tutorials are great... Do you know if it's possible to use the pro 1 paired with a korg ms 20 fs for its keys to have the pro1 sounds ...

[@legitt6093]

You are my favourite german

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks! 😊

[@marcogatto9742]

Great video! You are the first one in WEB that tell us Midi-sync in feature (like LFO subdivision sync). In user manual there's no midi implementation. Only neutron has ref for LFO MIDI subdivision , pro one manual says NOTHING NOTHING!!! KZbin is full of "ambient session" "comparision between ..No Talking"... Nobody talks about "Midi implementation chart".

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@joewhy]

A+ Jam

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks a lot!

[@bugeyedmudafuka2]

Hang on, so the LFO in this can be synced to an external midi clock? How do you do this? I have this synth but had no idea this was possible

[@5stringaustin]

Brilliant review - sounds incredible! I have the D and Neutron - may just have to add this to the mix!

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks a lot!

[@cnfuzz]

If you add a cem filter to the neutron i think that would cover 85 percent of the pro 1 soundcolor , i find the pro clone a bit to stable sounding a bit harsher compared to the original , the digital lfo and env's also give it that to pure quality , it's less apparent in the pro 800 since that had more digital components to start with but i have a very early serial original 82 pro 600 + gigly and even there you hear the same sidelines to the 800

[@urbannpa]

Prior to buying them all I used were hardware synths with presets.I just purchased the Neutron and Model D.... I had made up my mind to get the K2 next. I see videos where people are comparing these synth as though they were the same (types). I'm new at Semi-modulars but knew I always wanted a minimoog and a Korg MS 20...are the originals considered the same sounding/featured synths? Thanks for the video.

[@PeteMidi]

Features are almost the same, sound differs a bit in case of the K-2. I like that variation, but it's definitely a matter of taste.

[@urbannpa]

@@PeteMidi Well Pete....I watched a lot of videos and ended up buying the Pro-1. No regrets love it.

[@LFOVCF]

Subscribed! Exactly how I like my videos. Bit of chat, followed by no chat noodling.

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks! 😊

[@leondevries478]

Thanks for your very nice and extensive interview. Do know if the unit sends midi control message from the knobs/switches and respond to midi control messages ?

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks! The Pro-1 does not send midi cc from the knobs and the only cc it responds to is the mod wheel (cc 1).

[@leondevries478]

Thanks Pete, hope they will in the future, greetings from Enschede (Netherlands)

[@MrBeen992]

I buyed the PRO-1 mainly based on your review. I really like it. I have one question. Im looking to get the Model D. What would be the easiest way to send a sequence that sends bass notes, but also modulates the filter cutoff on the Model D ?

[@PeteMidi]

The only way to control the filter with a sequencer via midi is by cc 1, say mod wheel. This can be mapped to control the filter envelope depth. Or you invest in a midi to cv device...

[@MrBeen992]

@@PeteMidi Ok, ok, but you are saying that on the Model D I can modulate cutoff with the Mod Wheel through midi IN ? Thats great ! So I can send notes and automate Mod wheel. Something like you did with the UNO Synth vs Neutron video. Thanks !

[@PeteMidi]

Not directly the filter cutoff frequency, but the filter eg intensity, which sounds a bit different, but also nice for some filter dynamics

[@MrBeen992]

@@PeteMidi Oh, ok. Doest that involve some patching or just turn some switches or knobs in the Model D ? Thanks, again. You have been of stupendous help.

[@heliotron8042]

The organization of this circuit is very interesting. I like the details about the exchange of midi information that you bring in your videos. I'm studying the possibility of buying this Pro1 or the Wasp Behringer module - or even a Cat. I heard that Wasp oscillators are digitally controlled - I wonder if the 6 waves of Wasp LOF are in fact analog based. What about the Pro 1 sound generator (VCO 3340, 3320 Chips)? Would they be free from "digital control"? Both have the potential for 16 notes through the poly chain. However the Wasp filters seem more complete. I have a Minilogue and I really like its analog white noise generator to produce ambient sounds, creating an immersive atmosphere in a stereo set. Which of the two do you think would offer good cuts with filter rates to make good use of white noise and other effects for these purposes? There's still the Cat to come ... Thank you very much! PS: Summary of Wasp information: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BehrWASP--behringer-wasp-desktop-synthesizer

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks for the feedback! Cannot say anything about cats and wasps...

[@fsy_lo1690]

Hello Pete ! Nice review and great sound 👏👏👏 I'm thinking about exchanging my Model D for a Pro 1, I like the fat bass from the Model D but the patchs and filter have no much interesting results, the pro 1 have more movement, more results for stand alone use I think... What you think about the exchange ?

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks for the feedback! The pro-1 sound spectrum is in fact much broader, but I would miss the 3-oscillator sounds of the D if I would give it away...

[@fsy_lo1690]

@@PeteMidi Thanks a lot for the answer ! You opinion is very relevant 😎 Good night !

[@lundsweden]

I have the Model D and Pro1, Pete is right they're both nice!

[@gijsdemik667]

This is cool i have one question, can you sync the lfo to a bpm? or can i use an external Lfo sync to trigger it to a bpm ? i have a korg volca bass could i use that as an bpm tempo sync device?

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks, yes it is possible, I would try to use the pro-1 as tempo master and sync the volca via midi.

[@gijsdemik667]

@@PeteMidi thanks for your fast response, the reason wy i want to use my volca as master tempo is it has an bpm clock controle in it and i am performing whit my live band so it would be handy for having the bpm clock correctly (also to make shure the bpm is the same as on my microX)

[@PeteMidi]

The pro-1 has a clock sync input, but it's not clear whether it works with the volca clock signal. Cannot try this out at the moment...

[@gijsdemik667]

@@PeteMidi thanks for your response

[@madmac66]

Really really nice music. The tempo change in seq2 was magical, such lament, beautifully done. So I have the neutron that I love and I’m looking for a partner monosynth that with complement and contrast well. I was looking at a crave but I really don’t want another 3340 chip as it seems the sounds is a little too similar. Any suggestions out of these 3 others you have demo’d. I’m drawn to the k2 or the pro1. Which would you pair with the neut? Cheers

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks! 😊 I would go for the pro-1, the k2 is very special, if you do not want to use the esp a lot the pro-1 is the better companion for the Neutron

[@madmac66]

@@PeteMidi Thanks Pete. It’s top of my shortlist. Keep up the great content and music 👍

[@lundsweden]

Do you still have yours? I've had a Pro1 for a year and feel its a real keeper!

[@PeteMidi]

Yes, still my behringer favourite!

[@greatlakestrader]

Beautiful!! How are you sequencing each jam?

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks! In that case I used the internal sequencer and arpeggiator.

[@safakck485]

Which one would you suggest to have among these four synths? For learning synthesis and exploring etc.

[@PeteMidi]

For the very beginner, model d, for the advanced pro-1, for the more advanced K-2, and for real nerds the Neutron 😉

[@safakck485]

@@PeteMidi Didn't think that you would answer so quickly! Thanks man, really appreciate your answer! That was the answer I was looking for all the long!

[@thethirdman225]

@@PeteMidi But doesn’t the Model D go out of tune? I heard it was difficult to maintain and I was told that the Pro-1 was a better option for a beginner… good video, by the way.

[@RobertNaik]

Great review. I’m buying it now and it’s your fault!

[@PeteMidi]

Many thanks - and sorry for that 😉

[@AndrewAHayes]

Do you get separate audio out for each oscillator?

[@PeteMidi]

Not without soldering 😉 the NEUTRON does...

[@anderslarsson6149]

The USB port generates some horrible noise on my unit. I’ve come across this on the model D as well. Any thoughts on that, anyone?

[@PeteMidi]

USB ground loop - difficult. Using DIN MIDI instead of USB MIDI may help if you have the possibility (interface).

[@muzikman2008]

Use a midi interface and standard DIN as they have opto-isolated connections avoiding USB ground loops. You can buy a USB ground loop eliminator but they're not cheap. www.amazon.co.uk/iFi-iDefender3-0-External-Ground-Eliminator/dp/B01N3XKOLG?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duc08-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01N3XKOLG

[@thomaskolb8785]

I have completely stopped using USB on my synths, only traditional 5-port MIDI. No more buzz, noise or hum.

[@TheBruteOne]

I've got my Pro-1 few days ago. Great sound...BUT: It doesn't play any midi note lower than C2 through both, USB Midi and standard Midi. When I switch the midi sequence in the DAW to the Behringer Model D or to another gear from Moog all is fine and notes from B1 down to C0 are to be played. I tried to chain the Pro-1 through the Model D by Midi. It has the same result, all notes lower than C1 are muted/ not to be heard. That limitation makes no sense as the bass sounds from the original Pro-1 where outstanding. So the B Pro-1 is not usabal to creat fat bass lines. That is a bummer.

[@PeteMidi]

Sounds strange, I did not face that limitation, but I cannot check this at the moment...

[@bimguff]

Wait, does the Pro-1 poop out at C2 or C1? You typed both. C1 I can live with, C2 is not low enough.

[@carlosramme9455]

tolles video...kannst du mir den BehringerPro 1 empfehlen ? mache 80 style music...wie Eurythmics, depeche mode...möcht es in cubase einbinden ..aufnahmen machen

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks! Definitive Empfehlung, passt zu 100% für die Richtung!

[@MrBeen992]

Can I use the sequencer of the PRO-1 to sequence a modular synthesizer ?

[@PeteMidi]

I did not try, but it should work because there are keybd cv and gate outputs

[@MrBeen992]

@@PeteMidi Ok, thanks.

[@kiickinballistics]

If Pete is part of BEHRINGER’s Marketing IT WORKS! 👏

[@PeteMidi]

😄No, I am not...

[@unclejuju12]

Would you recommend the pro 1 over the model d for more boom bap hip hop type music or electronic hip hop

[@PeteMidi]

Both are suitable but the Pro-1 is definitely more flexible and perhaps the better choice if you do not need the classical 3-Osc Minimoog sound.

[@unclejuju12]

@@PeteMidi thanks for the reply, and I dont really need it, I was thinking about it because I like the NI Monark synth which is a replica so i figured the model d would be a good choice but i am really enjoying the sounds from the pro 1 as well

[@flstudiotutorials9467]

@@unclejuju12 try u-he emulation then of pro-1, it's called repro-1

[@Bestmann3n]

which behringer synth is your favourite?

[@PeteMidi]

Very difficult, but if I could only get one, I would take the Pro-1...

[@Bestmann3n]

@@PeteMidi it sounds great indeed.

[@boogiefunkproductions2368]

I feel like Behringer will eventually build a crazy rack to mount all these synths on to create the ultimate modular synth or something. Like the synth version of the Transformer Devastator 😂😂😂

[@PeteMidi]

😄👍

[@Jimbo386000]

That would be awesome. Haha

[@texacomann]

Ich hatte auch mal einen Prophet 600,könnte mir in den Allerwertesten beissen dass ich den hergegeben habe. Aber Behringer wird mich heilen, Zeit für einen pro800. Den pro 1 hab ich schon mal! Der ist super!

[@PeteMidi]

Bin auch gespannt auf den 800er 😉

[@iamyourfuture808]

Does it stay in tune?

[@PeteMidi]

Yes, tuning is rather stable

[@dillipphunbar7924]

Vielen Dank Pete

[@PeteMidi]

😊

[@PhrygianPhrog]

How is the MAM connected to the Pro-1?

[@PeteMidi]

Mam audio to external in, midi in to midi out of the pro-1

[@PhrygianPhrog]

@@PeteMidi Ah ok! I didn't understand what MIDI thru was until now!

[@robertsteinberger5667]

Good job Ulli! oh......Dave Smith......but also Ulli!

[@PeteMidi]

Yes, thanks to both 😉

[@ArtemiTV]

Is this a full behringer fmily synth collection? oh wait crave is missing

[@PeteMidi]

😊

[@thirfytash7286]

Beside the crave he's also missing the Odyssey, deepmind, ms1, vc340, and now td3 and also rd8 if you consider that a kind of synth!

[@ArtemiTV]

@@thirfytash7286 well yeah but I'm more about rack synth modules

[@PeteMidi]

@@thirfytash7286 Yes, but I will seriously run into problems of time, money and space if I adopt them all ...

[@thirfytash7286]

@@PeteMidi haha I know what you mean and there's more coming I'm in trouble too!

[@SebastianMcCrazy]

how many monophonic horns does one need?

[@PeteMidi]

horns: 0, synths: > 1 😉

[@flstudiotutorials9467]

You need more to make them poly lol

[@rdm5190]

As many as you can produce

[@5dgisd528]

the envelopes are really good on the Pro-1

[@couchcamperTM]

now they are. great upgrade

[@NeoPest]

are the neutron and k2 considerably larger or is it a perspective thing?

[@PeteMidi]

In fact perspective, actually same size, only the D is smaller.

[@NeoPest]

@@PeteMidi thanks for responding promtly. great jam too. I have the D and just ordered the k2 today as soon as it became "in stock" and was making a stand for it based off the D so I'll wait till tuesday (hush hush) haha

[@PeteMidi]

😊👍

[@eancurtis9333]

Rad

[@PeteMidi]

😊

[@BarbieChaite]

the synth is so great you all need to put 800 euros reverb on it...

[@krsTBedfordStudios]

Nice review and a great video...! I just received the Crave, (check my channel uploads lol) and was wondering if the Pro would have been better... ?!

[@PeteMidi]

Thanks - for me there was no question 😉

[@krsTBedfordStudios]

@@PeteMidi The final jam in your video leaves me with no doubt either... the pro 1 would be much better suited to my audio needs..! lol

[@czwesithole8274]

behringer Jr.

[@PeteMidi]

😉

[@MrStupidHead]

Another harsh sounding, sounds like ass, box that has no soul. So far, the only real synth is the DM12 (if you dont mind cheap clacky keys). That synth broke new ground and sounded like a synth.

[@Kkidzz]

15:17 .... Ein richtiges geil Quatsch Tanz.

[@PeteMidi]

😉

[@naturecollision]

I'll be back.

[@PeteMidi]

😉

[@biggrime]

Behringer Odyssey ✔ Ms-1 ✔ x2 Neutron ✔ Pro one NEXT

[@PeteMidi]

😄

[@elissitdesign]

Own the 808, ModelD, Neutron and K2. I have no more space!!!

[@PeteMidi]

Same with me now....

[@fromechoes]

Probably a good machine, but it doesn’t sound like a Sequential Pro 1 at all. Like most Behringer clones except the MS 101.

[@theboofin]

Of course it does... kzbin.info/www/bejne/imWvf2Z4j6ylpck

[@thomaskolb8785]

It actually does. It is in fact completely indistinguishable from my Pro One. I would say it is 99% identical, the Behringer being a tiny bit better (less background noise and better calibrated pots).

[@SebastianMcCrazy]

i'm thinking about startign my own synth-channel. name: Bob Usb.

[@PeteMidi]

😄

[@vr4ever645]

Sadly you only play it with additional devices....would've been more useful without them to hear the real sound...

[@scavenom2008]

This guy is biased 😂

[@PeteMidi]

😉

[@b0bhumperdinck795]

I've been saving my money for years to get the real one the original collectible item this one you're showing isn't a collectible item not special