Hands-On with the Behringer Wave: The Ultimate Wavetable Synth

Another legend of 80s music is here and it's sure to make its way into your collection. It’s time to ride the Behringer WAVE! Capable of classic 8 or 12-bit wavetable synthesis and layering of up to 8 different multi-timbral sounds.

[@olav7]

In the history of synthesizers, no one has ever demoed a synth so enthusiastically. I’d buy one of these just based on this dude

[@bartekkrzemien]

Glad to hear that! Thanks! :)

[@olav7]

@@bartekkrzemienYou’re awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@philipjewer5275]

Great demo. I loved the enthusiasm!

[@juicythedj750]

Really? "sometimes I don't know what I'm doing but I like it" The guy is just going through the built-in patches, playing silly 80ies demos without doing any actual sound design. He has absolutely nothing to say about the architecture and the features unique to this keyboard. We all know how after touch or arpeggiators work 😛

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

Reminds me of that scene in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure when Beethoven is jamming in the mall. This guy is a legend! Infectious enthusiasm.

[@apollyon7617]

Dudes facial expressions are next level. I wish i could enjoy anything half as much

[@InnerVisions68]

😂

[@devtank]

Analogue Orgasm

[@jankaelin7241]

Ja, seems as if the Juice is hitting his central nervous system and maybe a few other organs ... That's just normal

[@GeorgeLocke]

I am very impressed by his shoulders. So animated! They go up so high!

[@Yinnyboy360]

His other videos that this dude does are awesome.

[@michaelscottpettis]

I have a feeling this will be seen in every studio eventually. You nailed it Behringer. Congratulations on this masterpiece.

[@vladsnape6408]

A most excellent demo. The Wave sounds fantastic, and the presenter does a really good job of showing off its sounds. He looks so happy. I want some of whatever he is on.

[@bartekkrzemien]

Thanks! :)

[@HansiModular]

I remember standing in front of a shop window and admiring the Wave 2.2. More than 40 years ago but I clearly remember the WOW feeling - this machine can do anything ...

[@FuzzWoof]

I almost don't care what it sounds like, I want one just for that keypad, it gives me happy warm 80s feelings just to look at, haha.

[@rleriche5044]

get your hands on it before committing like that!

[@QuantizStudioRecords]

Me too!! 😂

[@issiewizzie]

just want the keyboard

[@michaelfedora5630]

See if it is compatible with midi

[@bosselof1341]

A real box With Every hitsound from the 80's....I love It❤

[@florentchatelain3057]

It sounds really awesome... clear, wide and the filter brings theis organic - analog taste we all love. One of the best synth for 2025, and probably the best for this price.

[@fredmanteghian5913]

God I love the numeric keypad!!!

[@jankaelin7241]

ohohhhhohhohhoh ...It has attributes of perfection it seems

[@Pulse2AM]

You can balance your bank account with it too!

[@jankaelin7241]

@@Pulse2AM ... everybody's account? Just a question, never mind ...

[@Pulse2AM]

@@jankaelin7241 Maybe if you hooked it up to the internet and had some hacking skills? 😅

[@vincebu6441]

This guy brings it every time. His reviews are pure platinum!!! Behringer make sure you pay this dude well!! Great review, I'm getting a wave for sure!!!

[@mark35mi]

What a brilliant synth. Bravo Behringer!

[@MegaCraptacular]

Just saw an original PPG wave on reverb for $25,000! Sweetwater has the Behringer wave at $599. Kind of a no brainer.

[@Pulse2AM]

I never consider one in the past but after that demo it's on my shopping list! Great demo sir!

[@xlat808]

Best Behringer video yet! I love this guy's love for what he's doing. ❤❤❤

[@bartekkrzemien]

Thank U so much! :) Greetings!

[@arianebonzini]

this guy is so happy damn i buy this

[@stefanhennig]

How he always takes the last exit when demoing just centimeters before the copyright strike. Give that man a medal! Love it!

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

😂only if I can also give KZbin and copyright Nazis the finger!!!

[@etpslick100]

Wow! Behringer is really on to something here! I like it! Make a tabletop version; I’M IN!😌🎹🎶👍🏾

[@alexsicko]

xD hahah it got me confused also. but how would it be a copyright strike if some one is covering? i mean, the algorithm recognizes the pattern and if i remember correctly, if the patch also matches the original melody, youtube software will automatically give this notification?

[@paphundekel1926]

Desktop version would be instant buy for me. Don't need another keyboard. Please make a desktop version, please

[@pablowentscobar]

Yup, that would be fantasric. Please Uli, Please!

[@Koettnylle]

Waldorf Blofeld

[@nicedevices]

@@Koettnylle blofeld has digital filters. Does some cool things but not this sound

[@jonpaulhollingsworth4732]

100%

[@Indianabones007]

I would be buying desktop as soon as its released. I nearly bought Groove Synthesis 3rd wave this year but glad I hung off

[@titovalasques]

That really does sound exceptional. I really want one.

[@CrossStario]

Product aside, I wish I can be happy as much as this guy lol

[@christianthompson1473]

He gets grumpy off camera😂

[@joellebrodeur1015]

Makes 80s heart happy. This is the sound of my childhood 😊

[@RalphBaumgartl]

The speed at which Behringer is currently releasing new affordable Synths is mind blowing. Awesome sound and price tag. Super deluxe 👍

[@angebruneel]

First time they talked about the wave was on July 7th 2021 on their FB page.

[@maccagrabme]

I didn't expect it to sound this good.

[@annother3350]

@@angebruneel They mean the frequency in which new synths are being released

[@RalphBaumgartl]

@@angebruneel I know. They have announced several Synths over the years. Personally I am waiting/hoping for the ARP sequencer...

[@ChromosomeSyndicate]

@@angebruneelje weet even goed dat iets bouwen tijd kost . Is gemakkelijk om te klagen en te zagen hè .

[@kennylangley1997]

Definitely a 80s vibe and sound. 😎👍👍✌️✌️

[@erikvantreuren6428]

This guy is the Bob Ross of synths...could watch him for hours

[@lonhamlala6846]

I like this guy, give him a raise.

[@l0riz624]

Finally! I love the PPG sound and can‘t wait to grab this.

[@dfloper]

Bravo Mr Behringer. You do what the big japanese manufacturers don't dare to do.

[@Hollow4y]

PPG wasn’t Japanese

[@carlosserrano3985]

German!

[@brianestel3226]

...like releasing firmware updates!

[@christdolphin69]

this is seriously unbelievable sounds insane and super affordable 8 voice multitimbral is crazy

[@DustonsSounds]

As a big Depeche fan, instant buy for me. Depeche Mode used a Wave 2 mainly in the studio for the second album (‘A Broken Frame’, 1982) and onwards for a couple of years. Its unique and distinctive sounds are unmistakable on that record. The single ‘See You’ features the very recognisable choir sound, plus the bell riff and other parts, while that release’s B-side ‘Now This Is Fun’ also has Wave’s hallmark stamped all over it.

[@jeshkam]

Yeah, but they had some well documented issues with it as well. 😁

[@DustonsSounds]

@ I assume Behringer's version has fixed all tech issues from the original.

[@jeshkam]

@DustonsSounds Can you imagine Martin buying either Behringer or Groove Synthesis version and using it on either next DM or his solo album?

[@alistairsteadman3765]

@@jeshkamNo 🙂

[@jeshkam]

@@alistairsteadman3765 I could. 😉

[@PierGen]

Nice video, i love went somebody play tunes to demo. Fantastic demo!

[@bartekkrzemien]

Thank You! :)

[@Weak_Hand]

Bartek! You are everywhere! 💪💪💪💪

[@steveanderson5226]

I love the artist doing this demo! His enthusiasm is off the chart!!!! Oh and the synth is a buy for me :)

[@bartekkrzemien]

Thank U so much! :)

[@SantiagoGT15]

Behringer is now the only company out there putting in the work! Glad to see great synths at reasonable prices!

[@GeorgeLocke]

By "the work" you mean jacking the R&D of their competitors?

[@SantiagoGT15]

@ nah, the other work, you know, making musical instruments affordable so more people can have the chance at creating music without having to overpay for 80’s tech

[@GeorgeLocke]

@SantiagoGT15 Walmart isn't a noble institution because they are able to sell their products for less. Remaking existing products reduces labor costs by relying on other companies to do their R&D, and rebuilding existing products means you have a much better idea of the demand, which reduces the risk of investing in a "new" product. All of this is sound business strategy, and while we consumers are not hurt by lower prices per se, companies relying on economies of scale like Walmart or Amazon have well known externalities, ie costs paid not by the company or its owners but by its workforce and the public at large. An example of this kind of externality would be the quality of life among poorly treated workers. All of this is, again, business as usual. Behringer isn't worse than inMusic because they reduce the price point of their products, but neither does selling a cheaper product make them a boon to society. It's just business doing normal business stuff: making as much money as possible for the investor class.

[@leftmono1016]

⁠@@GeorgeLocke- their competition can’t be arsed to revisit their old designs in a lot of cases. Behringer give people what they want at prices that could easily be 20 or even 50% higher and still sell a lot of units. TD3-MO is £125 ffs, that’s stunning value for money. So any naively moral issue is neutralised.

[@SYNTHMODE-q2f]

Awesome demo, this guy’s personality gives it a special touch, he is great!!!

[@theelektronicompozer]

This sounds outstanding! And user friendly! It’s such an easy board to understand.

[@MarkusGeheim]

1:05 Mr. Mister vibes here: Take these broken wings And learn to fly again Learn to live so free

[@toslinked]

I would never have thought that one of the most hated songs back in the day would some day sell synths.

[@cockur]

​@@toslinked The song was #1 for weeks in well over 10 countries in 1985. Meaning it sold millions if not tens of millions of records. To say it was hated is just bollocks

[@MarkusGeheim]

@@toslinked I loved this song back then. But I'm just born in 81, and was really young during that time. Nevertheless I love 80's Synthpop 🙂

[@Sonic-Boom]

It would probably have got the video copyright striked if he played it exactly 🤣

[@MarkusGeheim]

@@Sonic-Boom You didn't wonder why so many things he plays here are so hard cutted out after a few seconds?

[@Cremulox]

You play the keys with such joy! for real, its so cool someone play so evocatively in so many styles and of course with such enthusiasm. Already picked up some techniques! Great demo.

[@Mgm_Designs]

He was soooo enthusiastic, he clearly has played an OG PPG Wave before so he's probably surprised over the similarities of the sounds. Fantastic demo video.

[@WingHouseCup]

What an amazing looking and sounding machine. The want is strong with this one.

[@hover3516]

OMG, Bartek Behringer demos now, Behringer hardware coming out as often as Avenger expansions, should keep us all busy and happy

[@MCBrainpower]

Looks good, sounds nice…. Still waiting for that LM-Drum to drop tho’!

[@DUBLDENM]

Trailer just dropped!

[@k.l.graham5860]

Give this man a raise! What a synth! What a demo!

[@bartekkrzemien]

Haha, thanks! 😅😁

[@synthorswim]

This guy is the Best!!! Love that Behringer chose him to demonstrate this new synth beast! He genuinely loves playing the synthesizer! A+ all around Behringer….

[@russ254]

he’s great!

[@dmxking4300]

this was a horrible way to showcase a new synth, way to cheesy for me

[@wren23_bass-synths]

I always wanted a PPG Wave, but I will definitely have this in my studio soon as possible.

[@ewanstefani]

it's basically a Wave + Waveterm computer in one

[@cnfuzz]

Sadly it doesn't sound like one , far to smooth for Ppg, the highs are rolled of at a much lower sample rate than the 367 kHz of the original Ppg2.3

[@allanbedford3030]

I just love how much the presenter enjoys playing this synth. It seems to be truly sparking joy. And how much to I want to punch up presets on that keypad! :))

[@Aron-t6j]

Me too, this rig sounds fantastic, love PPG

[@AbsurdTV1]

🎊 🎉💯

[@bartekkrzemien]

Thanks! Greetings! :)

[@UnknownForceMusic]

This is the first wavetable synth ever that I like the sound of. It has all the attributes that I love in synth. I'm sold on those warm pads. But the only space that I have left is for a module/desktop. Great demo :)

[@The_artist_called_The_Engineer]

That sounds great. Love the PC style keys too.

[@ThereminFlute]

This and a Behringer theremin! ❤

[@85percentcocoa]

this demo was inspiring. thank you!

[@bartekkrzemien]

Also many thanks! :)

[@e-conrecords4665]

You just KNOW that this footage is going to get some mileage on Bad Gear. Florian is going to be all over this! 😂

[@johnsmith-nd9yo]

Oh i cannot wait to get one of these....thanks Behringer !!!!

[@rayjones-x7l]

best demo ever lv this guy brilliant ordered mine from Andertons i cant Waite

[@bartekkrzemien]

Many thanks! :)

[@meatwad61]

NEED! This is an incredible addition to the lineup.

[@captaindapto6463]

“Sometimes I don’t know what I’m doing, ....but I like it!” Said every aspiring teen playing their first synth in a music store.

[@dxmat]

Filter sounds awesome

[@mikemeengs5720]

Agreed. Surprised me even.

[@Johngengelbach2]

Really cool I'm glad it's blue instead of red

[@irtnyc]

Sorry, not an expert. Is this a remake of a famously red keyboard? Nord?

[@Cremulox]

@@irtnyc it looks like theyre going for the 3rd wave look (and name also) but I just learned abt both of these machines 10 mins ago :]

[@1st2mind]

Well done Behringer. Sounds like my PPG and looks amazing and as usual portable for the modern day performing musician.

[@optimus163]

Its just smaller in control panel size and octaves and its only 8 voice

[@1st2mind]

@ the control panel looks fine. Most people will appreciate, that it doesn’t take up too much space. All the Nord Leads also only have 4 octaves. Enlough for most situations. About voices; for 599,- you just buy two and have 16 voices😂

[@ThomasBotte]

This synth is 🔥 . A MUST BUY

[@issmodissmo1485]

Great gear and great people at Behringer.

[@doktabob328]

Great demo, thank you. Your genuine appreciation of those gorgeous sounds was well expressed 😊, and I heard what I needed to hear. Behringer have done it again. I have a DeepMind desktop, (and a deep mind), and it ranks right up there for quality and genius. I’ve wanted a PPG forever. I still own a Kawai K4-r, which has sorta kinda similar architecture, and was the only affordable PPG-ish synth in the early 90s. It’s capable of some quite unique and extraordinary sounds, and also some awful artifacts and quirks, but I love it. I thought I should stop acquiring synths, but … you know. Wave. Ooeee !

[@eti313]

This is the Wave! Bartek, you're awesome! 👽👍

[@mimojapan]

Sounds amazing, thanks for sharing! Oh and, .. nice chops. Mr. Mister, Toto and several other names popped up in my head instantly with some of the demonstrated presets.

[@MusicProduction-b9p]

I own a 3rd Wave, but I"m interested in this as a portable lightweight version. Good job Behringer

[@florianschartner2030]

He's a genius! Congrats Behringer to have him onboard.

[@bartekkrzemien]

Thank U so much! :D

[@kioulos]

Happy songs for happy people! Great guy, great review!

[@lostboyz6454]

Damn this thing is packed with cool sounds

[@bd594]

His enthusiasm makes me smile! BTW i am still waiting for my PolyKobol. :)

[@BishopEddie5443]

Came back to hear again with some really good headphones! I ordered one from Musicians friend. They better hurry on this one or every week I will be calling them.

[@PorchBass]

It certainly does the thing

[@entropybentwhistle]

It’s the Zhu-Li of synths?

[@BasedFrequency]

This lad has a touch of the tism, I approve ❤ gonna order this key card as soon as it's available in canada

[@seanmccann595]

Don't need the synth, but watched for the presenters enthusiasm, great vibes!

[@FrankyGun]

Broken Wings ❤ Love and respect from Thailand 🇹🇭 ❤

[@XLL38_0]

Enthusiast level turned to 11. Might wait for this a while longer, but it's in my list for 2025. I'm grabing the Lm Drum first. Love your work, Behringer.

[@AndyFirebladeMuza]

Cheers Behringer, you are costing me a fortune lately. Bought the Grind, Spice and Pre-ordered this straight away. Give my wallet a break now will you lol.

[@ventionchen7606]

Beautiful sounds❤

[@Superlover]

wow, it looks and sounds absolutely stunning!

[@SolidtraxNL]

Cool demo! PPG for the masses!

[@JohnHallberg-v4o]

This man is next level

[@BillyBongwaters]

This was well done... I will so buy this

[@RANDOMLOOPGENERATOR]

Fantastic! Definitely need this! I'm currently using the Sonicware Liven Bass & Beats for my wavetable needs, not too bad and with the memory edit overlay you can coax some pretty decent sounds from it. This synth here is next level though, absolute quality from Behringer once again!

[@danielthedentist]

Bartek, the legend🎉 Always a pleasure to see you demoing and playing! And this is a perfect fit, no question.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Who?

[@bartekkrzemien]

Thank U so much! :)

[@Arcessitor]

@@kierenmoore3236 He demos a lot of products and also does all of the live demonstrations of new Vengeance Sound Avenger soundbanks.

[@luucdentoom6955]

Yes, the Ketron guy! 🎉🎉🎉

[@mattd2129]

He does a great job

[@lnkd70]

I’m hyped!

[@flamesintheattic]

I dig the enthusiasm.

[@midimarksounds]

freakin great demo... thank you!

[@ultramet]

I’m gonna buy one and make an early Depeche Mode album 😂😂😂. This was Martin Gore’s main synth early on

[@Prometheus1983]

Cracking demo Buddy,well done!Sold for me👍

[@bartekkrzemien]

Thanks! 😎

[@xtaseamusic6965]

This guy's the man

[@KCJazzKeys]

I have the Poly D, Pro 800 and UBXa. Gonna have to make room for this now dang it!

[@texacomann]

Wow ☺️❤️❤️❤️Behringer, the Robinhood of the Musicans!

[@Robbinsffxi]

I really like this. Everything.

[@gforce7four]

EVERY patch was awesome. This demo was very well done.

[@bigupz6818]

Best dude to demo any synth 🎉🎉🎉

[@dmxking4300]

Way too cheesy for my liking

[@romulus_]

he's having fun. this guy and matt johnson (from jamiroquai) do excellent demos because they can actually play and show us the musicality of the instruments.

[@rockenrollbass]

Wow amazing and reasonably priced its a win 🏆

[@DadoSimicStudiostriver]

It cant get more amazing then this. I love it so much. My next buy. Damn it, Behringer we will all get dead broke for rest of our lives, but happy at least. :)

[@giovanni_siciliano_ivano]

i want a lot of video from this guy! really nice synth

[@SS-hz4jo]

I was considering the 3rdWave, but this might be a better pickup. Now all I need is the release of the LMDrum.

[@JamesCorbettMusic5000]

Yep, just preordered this, then the Linn and eventually the CS80 then I’m done … well, until something else gets released

[@synthmaven]

@@JamesCorbettMusic5000 where can you order this?

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Linn is just samples, there’s no hardware synthesis and no filtering. You can just drop the samples into anything.

[@MusicProduction-b9p]

The 3rd Wave is still better. Has more of pretty much everything, but this is still good enough for the price.

[@SS-hz4jo]

@@synthmaven there’s a uk dealer taking preorders.

[@RandomButBeautiful]

Bartek in the place!!!!!!! This guy is the best synth demonstrator. Amazing skills plus unbridled enthusiasm.

[@bartekkrzemien]

Thanks a lot! :D

[@Indianabones007]

This is going to be my gigging synth 🤘🙌🙌🙌

[@MixedByDotRob]

@Behringer: defo keep Bartek doing all future demos! :D

[@samuelpenn2973]

A very cunning choice of demonstration host here, Behringer. This man is going to be the main topic of conversation in all the B chat groups for the next decade. OTT, yes. Entertaining? In reasonable doses. Good at his job in the sense that he generates interest for the product? Absolutely. I'd much sooner watch this than a lot of vague teaser ads.

[@hodafez9991]

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