Learn everything about the Behringer 2600 here: th-cam.com/play/PLlJvIUzIwQ79naxyNxNQnNEj_KcmHp5D5.html Get started with the Behringer 2500 Eurorack System: th-cam.com/play/PLlJvIUzIwQ7-c3uoCt82TRo2a_IZmYjCJ.html ARP 2600 and Behringer 2600 Videos: th-cam.com/play/PLlJvIUzIwQ7-i8ycRAQNnYcPmADP9quhE.html Happy patching! Ralph
Thank you very much for the instructional videos on the classic 2600. I'm just a home hobbyist who loves synths. You gave me the courage to get one of the clones after watching your beginner videos a couple of times, and they are all guiding my first steps. This is my first "big boy" synth! You're a good teacher! Thanks!
Thank you so much for your wonderful support! I am so glad that my tutorials encouraged you to get a 2600 Synth for yourself. I am sure the 2600 will stay with you for your entire creative journey :-) Again many thanks for your support and happy patching! Cheers, Ralph
I already had a ride set up to return my Arp 2600 m tomorrow because I thought it was broken with the droning note. Last minute just looked up some videos on TH-cam and can't thank you enough for this video and for explaining that it's a common mistake by new users. I loved the sound and really didn't want to return it and after this video it's a lot easier to understand how this synth works.
Thanks you for your feedback! I am glad that I was able to clarify things! There are some more 2600 pitfalls, you may want to watch this video here as well th-cam.com/video/vQx88p4dutc/w-d-xo.html
Very clear and simple instruction. I was just about ready to stop making music and sale this thing and start smoking Crack. This video might have saved my life. Thank you !!!
Thank you for this video! I was starting from zero and the accompanying quick start guide was of no use. 10 minutes into your video and I'm making some awesome mad scientist stuff. Cant wait to watch the others!
Hello Patrick, I am glad that my video helped you to get started. The Behringer 2600 documentation is actually more of a reference manual. The longer you use the 2600 Synth the more it will reveal itself to you. Then the Behringer manual will become pretty helpful. Happy patching and thanks for watching! Greetings, Ralph
I've just bought my very first clone 2600 after seeing Ryuichi Sakamoto's ARP2600 on the web ! Now with you, my real teacher I begin to learn seriously synth, thank you ! HAT OFF RALPH
I’m going to be getting one of these 2600s for Christmas and this video has made such a daunting synthesizer so much easier to understand. Thank you very much!
I was 20 in August 2000 when I bought my first ARP synthesizer, an Axxe Mk II. One of the things I stumbled onto was that initial gain control bypassing the VCA level. It was a little adventure unto itself, and I tried harnessing it on one or two occasions. Two months later when I read the Mark Vail book Vintage Synthesizers, the article about the 2600 (written ironically by Dr. Robert Moog) included a reference to Josef Zawinul having purchased his first 2600 and informed the ARP staff that the sound was incredible though he couldn’t get it to stop. I subsequently learned that feature is meant to facilitate external audio signals passing through the filter section. Incredible all the things that somebody can do with this module, simply playing it as a performance synthesizer like the Minimoog or Odyssey, without even touching the patchbay. I can just imagine that if this model were on the market when I was the same age as when I bought the aforementioned Axxe, I would’ve chosen this instead. Some have said it doesn’t have the characteristics of the original ARP line, but I beg to differ. Haven’t bought one yet (as of December 2022), but I might.
Thanks for sharing this. I wasn't aware that even Joe Zawinul had trouble figuring out the "Initial Gain" thing. As an owner of an original ARP 2600, I can confirm that the B2600 is a pretty decent 2600 clone. Greetings, Ralph
Many thanks, Ralph. That first ARP synthesizer of mine is on the first three cuts on my self-titled debut record, *Eric Benjamin Gordon.* The seven offerings I have made available online since feature its successor, a Korg-manufactured Odyssey.
Great video, I received a blue Marvin this morning and fell in all the pitfalls, scratching my head to figure out what I was doing wrong. Your video cleared the basics, thanks a lot good sir!
Thank you for your support and feedback! It means a lot to me that my tutorials have been valuable in getting you acquainted with your Grey Meanie. Wishing you many enjoyable music sessions! Cheers, Ralph
Thank you so much Ralph, I might have gone a bit mad without your help on here, I am now enjoying the Blue Marvin in conjunction with your fantastic videos, , there is something so tactile about the ARP 2600 that makes exploration so appealing. I owe you a pint!
You are doing the synth lords’ work, my friend. THANK YOU. I just got my 2600 not too long ago. I call it my Blue Behri. This and the DeepMind 12 are my favorite synths from Behringer right now.
Your tutorials are very concise. You know what you are talking about with the experience behind it. I find your passion for teaching invaluable. The very best. Thank you Ralph.
Your appreciation means a lot to me. I'm grateful for your support and that you like my style of teaching. Thanks again for all your support! Cheers, Ralph
Thank you, Ralph for this clear and concise tutorial. Helped me get started into the world of the 2600 and I can't wait to explore more of this absolute monster!
THANK YOU RAPLH! I bought a Behringer 2600 this week, and your video is AWESOME! So clear, so well presented, and (unlike many others) so well made visually - everything is totally visible and I can pause and check all the patch settings if I need to. It has answered so many questions for me already, and I'm just about to dive into the other episodes. Well done, sir!
Just want to give you a heartfelt thank you for this beginner series. I just bought a Behringer 2600. Without a doubt, you have saved me much time, frustration… and panic! LOL. Thanks again.
Thank you for your feedback! I am glad that my videos helped you to get started with the 2600 Synth. Wishing you happy patching and a good time. Greetings, Ralph
Thank you! There is one going up for sale right now so your video gave me the courage to buy it. What a sound!!!! I cannot understand why some people knock Behringer so much. To my ears the 2600 is awesome and especially as you cannot lay hands on an original any more. Thank you Uli!
I trust you won't regret your decision! And there's no need to argue with others about the sound. Humans perceive sounds and music differently and individually. Enjoy your 2600 Synth and let the others enjoy their Synths ;-) Cheers, Ralph
I just got my Behringer 2600 this week and thanks to your tutorials I was doing all sorts of crazy stuff with it in no time. Very well explained, comprehensive and detailed, nicely delivered. Thank you so much. You rock!
Thank you for your kind feedback 🙏 I am glad that my videos are helping you to get up and running with the 2600 Synth. Have fun patching and exploring! Cheers, Ralph
Fantastic. I just hooked up my new 2600 and literally had no idea what I was doing. I now have a basic understanding of how it operates. Much to learn yet I'm sure but this at least makes me feel like learning this synth is manageable!
Hello there, so glad to know that my video helped to get up and running with the 2600 Synth. Make sure that you also watch this video here. It clarifies some pitfalls that newbies usually encounter on their 2600 Synth journey. th-cam.com/video/vQx88p4dutc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that the video was exactly what you needed. Wishing you lots of fun with your B2600 Synth! Cheers, Ralph
Thank you so much Ralph for this and all your tutorials. With your help I have gone from not being able to get a single sound out of my newly acquired Blue Marvin to making some great patches and now realising what a great synthesiser it is. You are my hero!
Hello Richard, thanks for your feedback! I am glad that my tutorials are helping new users to make the first steps with the 2600. Happy patching, Ralph
@@RalphBaumgartl thanks Ralph! That's very kind of you, I had subbed before I originally commented but I'll be paying attention to your videos and appreciate what you're doing on TH-cam .
As a big fan of Ralph I watched this video as I was waiting for my wife to get ready to go out for dinner. Ive seen it several times and... again i pick up another useful tid bit i missed previously. I STRONGLY RECAMEND WATCH RALPH VIDEOS SEVERAL TIMES. YOU WILL ALWAYS LEARN MORE USE FUL TID BITS! ....... TID BITS... sounds like a good name for a band....
Hello Bill, thank you very much for giving me this feedback! This is exactly what I am trying to achieve with my tutorials. Thanks again and happy patching 😃 Greetings, Ralph
I remember the 2600 arrived here in the Odenwald, and the first hassle was the vca! I could not solve the problem within 1 hour and needed help from an internet forum where I got help 😂🤣🤙🤟thats funny, today I can laugh about it. The 2600 is phantastic! Thx for explanation! Well done as always!
Thank you for your 2600 tutorials, Ralph! I'm finally able to own one and just posted my first exploration with my B-2600 Blue Marvin on my channel. Your tutorials are incredibly helpful to get started. Even if you have experience with hardware synthesizers, the 2600 is a different beast all together. Your video saved me a lot of hours of frustration.
@@RalphBaumgartl Speaking of patching. I wonder if you might consider doing a different type of sound effect 'how-to' from Star Wars. I think most have seen R2-D2, but could you try a tutorial on a ship engine sound like the higher to lower slow attack of a ship arriving out of hyperspace? Just an idea!
Thank you for your comment! I'm glad to hear you're feeling inspired to give it another shot. Have fun with your 2600 Synth and thanks for watching! Cheers, Ralph
What an incredibly useful and enjoyable video. So much information packed in and delivered in a calm manner. I've been wondering about getting a 2600. I think this video has just cost me some money :-) MANY thanks, Ralph.
Definitely a much better use of 20 minutes than spending that much time realizing I need to read the manual 😇 thank you!!! And nice to hear your passion for the 2600 as well
I'm SO excited, I will be getting my Behringer Blue Marvin tomorrow!! This has been helpful - although I have a Korg ARP Odyssey and there are some very similar aspects to it, including the initial gain control which can be initially confusing. I cannot WAIT to put my Odyssey and 2600 together to make some amazing analog sweetness. Thanks for this video, Ralph!
Thank you Alexander! That's very kind of you to say. It's nice to see that more and more people are getting interested in the 2600 Synth. Have a nice weekend, Ralph
Hi Ralph. Thanks for your easy to understand and informative video. I have just purchased a Behringer 2600 and am currently waiting for it to be delivered. I already own a Korg ARP Odyssey and would like to position the B2600 to the rear of the Odyssey. The Odyssey does not have a Midi out din jack (only midi in) it does have USB midi and CV/Gate in/outs. My question is: Can I play the keys on the Odyssey to play note on/off for the B2600 using the CV and Gate jacks instead of Midi? I know I can USB Midi through a computer, which I will do when I want to sequence in a DAW, but hoping to also have the option to just play the Odyssey to control note on/off to the B2600 stand alone. Thanks for any advice Kind Regards Paul
Hello Paul, yes you can establish a CV/Gate connection from your Odyssey to the 2600 Synth. Kind watch this tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/St4bx1Vz3mE/w-d-xo.html BTW, the Behringer Odyssey features also a DIN Midi Out Port. The Korg ARP Odyssey has a USB Midi port. You should be able to make a Midi connection to the Behringer 2600 via USB Midi the USB Midi Ports. Greetings, Ralph
Hi Ralph, Thank you for your prompt reply. I followed your youtube link for how to connect external hardware synths and sequencers to the B2600 via CV/Gate. This has answered my questions, Thank you. I have Subscribed to your channel and look forward to using your videos as a learning tutorial for the B2600. Thanks again and keep up with the great videos. Kind Regards Paul
I play modular synth for a while and 2600 gave me a hard time figuring out how it behve, especially the envelopes and vca section. This synth is very special and it's why it's so interesting. Thanks for the tutorial.
Большое спасибо за урок! Behringer 2600 со мной уже неделю и это потрясающая штука. Твой урок помог мне разобраться с базовыми функциями. До этого я просто рандомно двигал ручки и искал звуки. 🙏🏻😁
Ralph, thank you so much for this video. I can clearly see it is deeply out of your own experience of helping other 2600 beginners. I had thought that I was well versed in synths in general before I received 2600. You video helped me a lot! The manual that came with it was like a joke to me. :(
Hallo Jürgen, das freut mich, dass Dir mein Video bei deinem Einstieg zur Seite steht. Ich wünsche dir viel Spaß mit deinem B2600! Mit bestem Gruß, Ralph
This is a fantastic tutorial for beginners like me. I have only had my blue marvin for about a week and was completely lost. You have helped me understand what does what. I'm confused about one thing though, I have all my sliders and switches just as you have yet yours sounds great. Mine not so good. I'm wondering what is different. Thanks for your very informative videos Ralph and have a great Christmas.
Hello Mark, glad to know that my tutorials have helped you to get started with the 2600 Synth. Please bear in mind that the 2600 Synth is an analog device which means that a certain slider position on one 2600 device will NOT necessarily yield exactly the same sound on another 2600 device. Moreover the EQ on my mixer will also have an impact on the sound of my B2600. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas too! Ralph
Hello Daniel, glad to know that my video helped you to get started. If you get stuck somewhere on your 2600 Synth journey, you may find the solution in some of my other tutorials. Have a creative day, Ralph
Thanks for your feedback! Good to know that some of my viewers are using my content as an online manual for the 2600 Synth. Have a creative weekend, Ralph
An easy thing to miss: If you're like me and start out using ADSR rather than AR as primary VCA control... It's worth noting that the slider is exponential. Having the slider in around 90% will yield a very weak signal. It's easy to miss the "EXP'L" label and waste time trying to troubleshoot weak output line levels!
Thanks for pointing this out! I have already made a tutorial regarding this "issue". Viewers who want to learn about this subject can watch the tutorial here th-cam.com/video/9luimTNk8mo/w-d-xo.html
Hey Ralph! Just wanted to say thank you a ton! Your videos helped me get started with my 2600 and it's been a blast tinkering with it. Looking forward to your future videos
Hello Jim, thank you for your appreciative feedback. I glad my videos helped you to get started! Wishing you lots of fun with your B2600. Thanks again for watching my channel! Ralph
Thank you! Within 10 minutes I had a wonderful Boards of Canada sound w just a touch of LFO speed and Vib delay/ depth + a little initial gain on for a trailing drone..Tuned the 2600 like you recommended and it sounds wonderful.
Already arrived, and what amazing synth ! And go on with this amazing videos about this 2600 synth by beringher! I learn a lot with your videos about this synth . Thank You 🙏
Great videos. I like them a lot. The "mixer out" is in fact an input into the reverb ? The patch point between the mixer and the pan is also an input ? Are you planning on doing a video on the section that is on the bottom left ? LFO, Voice Mode, Trigger mode and the outs etc. Thanx anyway for all your videos
Hello Xavier, yes, I am planning to make a video on that section too. My aim is too cover all modules of 2600. Just a few more videos to go. Thanks for watching, Ralph
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me to know that my tutorials had an impact on your decision. Greetings all the way to Argentina! Greetings, Ralph
Hi David! I might include a Keystep tutorial in a video when it's essential to the topic/subject of the Synth that I am explaining. There are many (Midi) controllers out there. It's up to the preference of the musician which controller to choose and to connect to the 2600.
I love your videos and your friendly clear explanations of this machine. I did watch your cv connections video but still found myself scratching my head with something I'm trying to patch. How can you split the 3 vco's to different tracks on a device such as the Keystep pro, or Korg Sq-64? Best regards!!
The Midi implementation of the B2600 is rather limited, thus you would require three Kesteps or Korg SQ-64s to send a separate CV signal to each 2600 VCO individually. Greetings, Ralph
Glad to hear that! Wishing you lots of fun with your 2600 Synth :-)
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Thanks a lot. Will be very helpful when I receive my 2600. Mine is on back-order from November 2020. So, I think, the first step to start is to try to get a 2600. It may be the most difficult step.
Learn everything about the Behringer 2600 here:
th-cam.com/play/PLlJvIUzIwQ79naxyNxNQnNEj_KcmHp5D5.html
Get started with the Behringer 2500 Eurorack System:
th-cam.com/play/PLlJvIUzIwQ7-c3uoCt82TRo2a_IZmYjCJ.html
ARP 2600 and Behringer 2600 Videos:
th-cam.com/play/PLlJvIUzIwQ7-i8ycRAQNnYcPmADP9quhE.html
Happy patching! Ralph
At last someone who knows what they are talking about explaining clearly and concisely to those of us who dont.👏👏
Thank you very much! I am glad you found my explanation helpful! Have a nice weekend, Ralph
Treasure trove, yep. The "manual" that doesn't come with the unit. This makes the instrument more valuable than the money paid for it.
@@csrader Thank you 🙏 I am glad that my tutorials have such a positive impact! Greetings, Ralph
Thank you very much for the instructional videos on the classic 2600. I'm just a home hobbyist who loves synths. You gave me the courage to get one of the clones after watching your beginner videos a couple of times, and they are all guiding my first steps. This is my first "big boy" synth! You're a good teacher! Thanks!
Thank you so much for your wonderful support! I am so glad that my tutorials encouraged you to get a 2600 Synth for yourself. I am sure the 2600 will stay with you for your entire creative journey :-) Again many thanks for your support and happy patching! Cheers, Ralph
I already had a ride set up to return my Arp 2600 m tomorrow because I thought it was broken with the droning note. Last minute just looked up some videos on TH-cam and can't thank you enough for this video and for explaining that it's a common mistake by new users. I loved the sound and really didn't want to return it and after this video it's a lot easier to understand how this synth works.
Thanks you for your feedback! I am glad that I was able to clarify things! There are some more 2600 pitfalls, you may want to watch this video here as well th-cam.com/video/vQx88p4dutc/w-d-xo.html
I finally got a Gray Meanie!! Thank you so much for doing this series, I am following along, they're extremely helpful man!! 🙏🐀
So glad that my content is helping you! Wishing you lots of fun with your Gray Meanie. Cheers, Ralph
Very clear and simple instruction. I was just about ready to stop making music and sale this thing and start smoking Crack. This video might have saved my life. Thank you !!!
Thank you David! I am glad that my video inspired you to keep on making music with the 2600 Synth. Greetings, Ralph
Thank you for this video! I was starting from zero and the accompanying quick start guide was of no use. 10 minutes into your video and I'm making some awesome mad scientist stuff. Cant wait to watch the others!
Hello Patrick, I am glad that my video helped you to get started. The Behringer 2600 documentation is actually more of a reference manual. The longer you use the 2600 Synth the more it will reveal itself to you. Then the Behringer manual will become pretty helpful. Happy patching and thanks for watching! Greetings, Ralph
I've just bought my very first clone 2600 after seeing Ryuichi Sakamoto's ARP2600 on the web ! Now with you, my real teacher I begin to learn seriously synth, thank you ! HAT OFF RALPH
Thank you for using my tutorials to learn the 2600 Synth. Highly appreciated! Wishing you a fantastic time with your 2600! Cheers, Ralph
I’m going to be getting one of these 2600s for Christmas and this video has made such a daunting synthesizer so much easier to understand. Thank you very much!
Thank you for the feedback! Very glad that my video inspired you to make the jump into the 2600 Synth world. Greetings, Ralph
I was 20 in August 2000 when I bought my first ARP synthesizer, an Axxe Mk II. One of the things I stumbled onto was that initial gain control bypassing the VCA level. It was a little adventure unto itself, and I tried harnessing it on one or two occasions.
Two months later when I read the Mark Vail book Vintage Synthesizers, the article about the 2600 (written ironically by Dr. Robert Moog) included a reference to Josef Zawinul having purchased his first 2600 and informed the ARP staff that the sound was incredible though he couldn’t get it to stop. I subsequently learned that feature is meant to facilitate external audio signals passing through the filter section.
Incredible all the things that somebody can do with this module, simply playing it as a performance synthesizer like the Minimoog or Odyssey, without even touching the patchbay. I can just imagine that if this model were on the market when I was the same age as when I bought the aforementioned Axxe, I would’ve chosen this instead. Some have said it doesn’t have the characteristics of the original ARP line, but I beg to differ. Haven’t bought one yet (as of December 2022), but I might.
Thanks for sharing this. I wasn't aware that even Joe Zawinul had trouble figuring out the "Initial Gain" thing. As an owner of an original ARP 2600, I can confirm that the B2600 is a pretty decent 2600 clone. Greetings, Ralph
Many thanks, Ralph.
That first ARP synthesizer of mine is on the first three cuts on my self-titled debut record, *Eric Benjamin Gordon.* The seven offerings I have made available online since feature its successor, a Korg-manufactured Odyssey.
Great video, I received a blue Marvin this morning and fell in all the pitfalls, scratching my head to figure out what I was doing wrong. Your video cleared the basics, thanks a lot good sir!
Glad to know that my tutorial was helpful. Wishing you a great time with your Blue Marvin ! Happy patching!
Ditto. Got my 2600 today; its behavior is very different from any other synth I have. Thank you so much for saving my a…, Ralph!
@@RayyMusik My pleasure! Have fun patching!
I can't thank you enough Ralph. I just bought a Grey Meanie and your tutorials have been great to get me up to speed!
Thank you for your support and feedback! It means a lot to me that my tutorials have been valuable in getting you acquainted with your Grey Meanie. Wishing you many enjoyable music sessions! Cheers, Ralph
Thank you. I bought my Mini Moog in 1971. Now I'm unboxing my Blue Marvin.
Hi Steve, wishing you a great time with your new Blue Marvin. Greetings, Ralph
Thank you so much Ralph, I might have gone a bit mad without your help on here, I am now enjoying the Blue Marvin in conjunction with your fantastic videos, , there is something so tactile about the ARP 2600 that makes exploration so appealing. I owe you a pint!
Thank you Brian! Glad you are getting something out of my tutorials. Wishing you a fantastic sonic journey with your Blue Marvin. Greetings, Ralph
You are doing the synth lords’ work, my friend. THANK YOU. I just got my 2600 not too long ago. I call it my Blue Behri. This and the DeepMind 12 are my favorite synths from Behringer right now.
Thanks a lot! I am glad you like my content. Wishing you a good time with your B2600 and Deepmind!
Your tutorials are very concise. You know what you are talking about with the experience behind it. I find your passion for teaching invaluable.
The very best.
Thank you Ralph.
Your appreciation means a lot to me. I'm grateful for your support and that you like my style of teaching. Thanks again for all your support! Cheers, Ralph
Thank you, Ralph for this clear and concise tutorial. Helped me get started into the world of the 2600 and I can't wait to explore more of this absolute monster!
Thank you Kristian for your kind feedback 🙏 Wishing you a great time with this wonderful Synth!
Your videos for the absolute beginners are VERY useful and well-done. Thank you so much for your effort! Thx, BLAUSTEIN
Thank you! I appreciate your kind feedback. Have a good week, Ralph
thank you so much, ralph! your tutorials are clear, concise and incredibly useful! 🤘😍
I'm really glad to hear that you find the tutorials helpful! Your feedback means a lot to me! Greetings, Ralph
This was extremely helpful, thank you. The 2600 is so different from many other analog synths and that’s what I love about it. So many possibilities.
Hi Eric, glad to know that my video was helpful. Greetings, Ralph
THANK YOU RAPLH! I bought a Behringer 2600 this week, and your video is AWESOME! So clear, so well presented, and (unlike many others) so well made visually - everything is totally visible and I can pause and check all the patch settings if I need to. It has answered so many questions for me already, and I'm just about to dive into the other episodes. Well done, sir!
Thank you Duncan 🙏 I really appreciate your kind and valuable feedback. Wishing you a great time with your 2600 Synth. Greetings, Ralph
Just want to give you a heartfelt thank you for this beginner series. I just bought a Behringer 2600. Without a doubt, you have saved me much time, frustration… and panic! LOL. Thanks again.
Thank you for your feedback! I am glad that my videos helped you to get started with the 2600 Synth. Wishing you happy patching and a good time. Greetings, Ralph
Just unboxed my Blue Marvin today and hooked it up. This was definitely what I needed, thanks so much!
Glad my video helped you to get started!
Just got a Gray Meanie. Many thanks Ralph, this and all your videos are hugely informative. Subbed.
Thanks a lot for watching and subscribing! Appreciate your support! Greetings, Ralph
Thank god for this video...I thought I was going crazy! 2 thumbs up my friend
Thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot to know the video resonated with you that much! Greetings, Ralph
this is one of the best tutorials i've ever seen about anything!! thank you!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it and I'm thrilled you enjoyed the tutorial and benefited from it. Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
There is one going up for sale right now so your video gave me the courage to buy it.
What a sound!!!!
I cannot understand why some people knock Behringer so much.
To my ears the 2600 is awesome and especially as you cannot lay hands on an original any more.
Thank you Uli!
I trust you won't regret your decision! And there's no need to argue with others about the sound. Humans perceive sounds and music differently and individually. Enjoy your 2600 Synth and let the others enjoy their Synths ;-) Cheers, Ralph
I just got my Behringer 2600 this week and thanks to your tutorials I was doing all sorts of crazy stuff with it in no time. Very well explained, comprehensive and detailed, nicely delivered. Thank you so much. You rock!
Thank you for your kind feedback 🙏 I am glad that my videos are helping you to get up and running with the 2600 Synth. Have fun patching and exploring! Cheers, Ralph
Fantastic. I just hooked up my new 2600 and literally had no idea what I was doing. I now have a basic understanding of how it operates. Much to learn yet I'm sure but this at least makes me feel like learning this synth is manageable!
Hello there, so glad to know that my video helped to get up and running with the 2600 Synth. Make sure that you also watch this video here. It clarifies some pitfalls that newbies usually encounter on their 2600 Synth journey. th-cam.com/video/vQx88p4dutc/w-d-xo.html
Wow!!👏🏻👏🏻 This is What I really needed because my Behringer 2600 is on the way from Thomann! You are a genius, thank you so much! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that the video was exactly what you needed. Wishing you lots of fun with your B2600 Synth! Cheers, Ralph
I got my Behringer 2600 today. I first thought it must be broken. Then I saw this instructive video - and realized it is not :). What a good timing :)
Thanks for your feedback! I am glad you found my tutorial! Have fun with your 2600...
I got it for my birthday
Thank you so much Ralph for this and all your tutorials. With your help I have gone from not being able to get a single sound out of my newly acquired Blue Marvin to making some great patches and now realising what a great synthesiser it is. You are my hero!
Hello Richard, thanks for your feedback! I am glad that my tutorials are helping new users to make the first steps with the 2600. Happy patching, Ralph
It has finally shut up, and now I have the synthesizer of my dreams. Thank you very much!!!
Hello Charlie, glad that my video is clarifying a few things about the B2600. Greetings, Ralph
The best 2600 tutor period!
Thank you 🙏 That's very kind of you to say!
Excellent tutorial thanks!!
Just got my Blue Marvin last week and I am fascinated by it (my very first entry into the 2600 world)
All the best.-
Hi Julio, glad you like my tutorial. Have fun with your Blue Marvin. Cheers, Ralph
Just ordered one, I'm doing pre-study now, thanks so much!
Wishing you lots of fun with your forthcoming 2600 Synth!
Thank you. Very useful for a beginner. The troubleshooting for the 'droning' was particularly helpful.
Thank you! Glad my tutorial was helpful to you.
Thank you so much. My unit was droning so found your tutorial and you addressed that.
Hi Eric, glad my video was helpful. Greetings, Ralph
Watched in preparation for my 2600 arrival this week! Thanks!!
Hope my video will help you to get started with the 2600. Thanks for watching!
@@RalphBaumgartl thanks Ralph! That's very kind of you, I had subbed before I originally commented but I'll be paying attention to your videos and appreciate what you're doing on TH-cam .
@@ethosannihilator Thanks a lot for your support 🙏
As a big fan of Ralph I watched this video as I was waiting for my wife to get ready to go out for dinner. Ive seen it several times and... again i pick up another useful tid bit i missed previously. I STRONGLY RECAMEND WATCH RALPH VIDEOS SEVERAL TIMES. YOU WILL ALWAYS LEARN MORE USE FUL TID BITS! ....... TID BITS... sounds like a good name for a band....
Hello Bill, thank you very much for giving me this feedback! This is exactly what I am trying to achieve with my tutorials. Thanks again and happy patching 😃 Greetings, Ralph
Wirklich sehr hilfreich, dieses Tutorial, danke Ralph Baumgartl!
Vielen Dank Axel 🙏
I remember the 2600 arrived here in the Odenwald, and the first hassle was the vca! I could not solve the problem within 1 hour and needed help from an internet forum where I got help 😂🤣🤙🤟thats funny, today I can laugh about it. The 2600 is phantastic! Thx for explanation! Well done as always!
Thank you for your feedback 🙏 I was trying to address the most common issues for beginners. Have a nice weekend, Ralph
Thankyou so much Ralph!
Just got my Blue Meanie today and your video is very much appreciated.
Glad my video helps you to get started! Happy patching!
Thank you, excellent instructions to get started on the 2600. That helps a lot.
Hello Alain, thanks for the feedback. Glad that you find my tutorial helpful. Greetings, Ralph
@@RalphBaumgartl I am going to watch the other also. Greetings, Alain
Thank you for your 2600 tutorials, Ralph! I'm finally able to own one and just posted my first exploration with my B-2600 Blue Marvin on my channel. Your tutorials are incredibly helpful to get started. Even if you have experience with hardware synthesizers, the 2600 is a different beast all together. Your video saved me a lot of hours of frustration.
Thank you 🙏 I am glad that my tutorial is helpful. Happy patching, Ralph
@@RalphBaumgartl Speaking of patching. I wonder if you might consider doing a different type of sound effect 'how-to' from Star Wars. I think most have seen R2-D2, but could you try a tutorial on a ship engine sound like the higher to lower slow attack of a ship arriving out of hyperspace? Just an idea!
@@slim_pkns I have a long list for tutorial topics. I may add your idea into a video in which I am sharing some patching tips....
This video set me straight in less than 10 minutes. Thank you so much!
Less than 10 minutes!!! I am very glad to hear/read that. Happy patching, Ralph
Mine just arrive today and I sure am glad I had already begun watching your tutorials. lol! Thanks!
Wishing you a great time with your new 2600 Synth. Happy patching!
Superb. Going to dig mine back out of the cupboard and have another go. Thanks
Thank you for your comment! I'm glad to hear you're feeling inspired to give it another shot. Have fun with your 2600 Synth and thanks for watching! Cheers, Ralph
What an incredibly useful and enjoyable video. So much information packed in and delivered in a calm manner. I've been wondering about getting a 2600. I think this video has just cost me some money :-) MANY thanks, Ralph.
Thank you Chris for your kind and valuable feedback. Trust me, you can't go wrong with the B2600! Just go for it 😉
Many thanks for this. At last I’m up and running. Hoping you have a tutorial on how to start patching. I’ll have a look 👍
Hi there and thanks for watching. Check out some of my other 2600 tutorials as I am going through some patches in these. Greetings, Ralph
Definitely a much better use of 20 minutes than spending that much time realizing I need to read the manual 😇 thank you!!! And nice to hear your passion for the 2600 as well
Thank you! That's very kind of you to say. Greetings, Ralph
Just got mine. Got sound but lost. Watching now and thanks very much for the help. It is overwhelming. Love it already. ;-)
Hello David, the longer you play with the 2600 Synth the more you are going to appreciate it ;-) Cheers, Ralph
Nice one Ralph! Borrowed one off a mate and I spent all of last night failing to Google both the VCF and S&H issues you talked about. :)
Glad you have found my channel 😃 Have you decided to buy your own 2600 unit?
@@RalphBaumgartl Me too! And not yet - he's had it over six months and not used it so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a bargain :)
Thanks! Just got my 2600 on Saturday, and this was really useful for getting up and running!
Glad to hear that Gavin! Helping 2600 newbies is my goal with that tutorial. Have fun with your synthesizer! Greetings, Ralph
@@RalphBaumgartl Thanks Ralph....I had forgotten all this stuff, I am now remembering!
@@BattManion1979 thanks for your feedback Batt! I am glad that my tutorial can also serve as a brush up course.
Clear and concise explanation, you are a natural teacher! Thank you for this tutorial !
Thank you Dudley 🙏 That's very kind of you to say. Greetings, Ralph
@@RalphBaumgartl I will now try the next one 👍
I'm SO excited, I will be getting my Behringer Blue Marvin tomorrow!! This has been helpful - although I have a Korg ARP Odyssey and there are some very similar aspects to it, including the initial gain control which can be initially confusing. I cannot WAIT to put my Odyssey and 2600 together to make some amazing analog sweetness. Thanks for this video, Ralph!
My pleasure! Wishing you lots of fun with your 2600 and Odyssey! Greetings, Ralph
@@RalphBaumgartl ❤️
I just ordered the ARP 2600, and I have been studying up on your videos, very insightful. Thank you!
Hello Mike, did you order an original (second hand) ARP 2600?
@@RalphBaumgartl Sorry, the B2600.
@@TheAnalogsamurai That's what I thought 😉
I have always referenced this video on and off with my little 2600. Great video Ralph.
Thank you 🙏 I am glad to hear that my video is some kind of manual 😃
Thanks Ralph you're a pillar of this burgeoning new 2600 community!!
Thank you Alexander! That's very kind of you to say. It's nice to see that more and more people are getting interested in the 2600 Synth. Have a nice weekend, Ralph
Hi Ralph.
Thanks for your easy to understand and informative video.
I have just purchased a Behringer 2600 and am currently waiting for it to be delivered.
I already own a Korg ARP Odyssey and would like to position the B2600 to the rear of the Odyssey.
The Odyssey does not have a Midi out din jack (only midi in) it does have USB midi and CV/Gate in/outs.
My question is:
Can I play the keys on the Odyssey to play note on/off for the B2600 using the CV and Gate jacks instead of Midi?
I know I can USB Midi through a computer, which I will do when I want to sequence in a DAW, but hoping to also have the option to just play the Odyssey to control note on/off to the B2600 stand alone.
Thanks for any advice
Kind Regards
Paul
Hello Paul,
yes you can establish a CV/Gate connection from your Odyssey to the 2600 Synth. Kind watch this tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/St4bx1Vz3mE/w-d-xo.html
BTW, the Behringer Odyssey features also a DIN Midi Out Port. The Korg ARP Odyssey has a USB Midi port. You should be able to make a Midi connection to the Behringer 2600 via USB Midi the USB Midi Ports.
Greetings, Ralph
Hi Ralph,
Thank you for your prompt reply.
I followed your youtube link for how to connect external hardware synths and sequencers to the B2600 via CV/Gate.
This has answered my questions, Thank you.
I have Subscribed to your channel and look forward to using your videos as a learning tutorial for the B2600.
Thanks again and keep up with the great videos.
Kind Regards
Paul
@@Neo_Rane Hello Paul,
Thanks for watching my content and for your support.
Greetings, Ralph
I play modular synth for a while and 2600 gave me a hard time figuring out how it behve, especially the envelopes and vca section. This synth is very special and it's why it's so interesting. Thanks for the tutorial.
Thank you 🙏 I really appreciate your kind words! Have fun with your 2600 Synth. Greetings, Ralph
Большое спасибо за урок! Behringer 2600 со мной уже неделю и это потрясающая штука. Твой урок помог мне разобраться с базовыми функциями. До этого я просто рандомно двигал ручки и искал звуки. 🙏🏻😁
Ralph, thank you so much for this video. I can clearly see it is deeply out of your own experience of helping other 2600 beginners. I had thought that I was well versed in synths in general before I received 2600. You video helped me a lot! The manual that came with it was like a joke to me. :(
Thank you for your kind words. I wish you a wonderful and creative time with your 2600 Synth. Greetings, Ralph
Thank you very much for your videos, they are helping me a lot!
Glad to hear that you find my videos helpful. Cheers, Ralph
Das Tutorial kommt genau zur richtigen Zeit, besitze seit ein paar Tagen auch einen Behringer ARP 2600... Vielen Dank!
Hallo Jürgen, das freut mich, dass Dir mein Video bei deinem Einstieg zur Seite steht. Ich wünsche dir viel Spaß mit deinem B2600! Mit bestem Gruß, Ralph
This is a fantastic tutorial for beginners like me. I have only had my blue marvin for about a week and was completely lost. You have helped me understand what does what. I'm confused about one thing though, I have all my sliders and switches just as you have yet yours sounds great. Mine not so good. I'm wondering what is different. Thanks for your very informative videos Ralph and have a great Christmas.
Hello Mark, glad to know that my tutorials have helped you to get started with the 2600 Synth. Please bear in mind that the 2600 Synth is an analog device which means that a certain slider position on one 2600 device will NOT necessarily yield exactly the same sound on another 2600 device. Moreover the EQ on my mixer will also have an impact on the sound of my B2600. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas too! Ralph
Hi thanks for the video I just got a 2600 and I'm going to watch every video you got thanks very much 👍🎼
Hello Gino, glad you are using my tutorials to get acquainted with the 2600 Synth. Greetings, Ralph
I’m so excited and grateful…. I’m ordering one of these tonight! 🙏🏻 my first venture into semi-modular… and a big step toward modular worlds 😊
Wishing you lots of fun with your B2600 Synth. Greetings, Ralph
Thank you so much. With you i was able to play 2600 on my Keyboard!! you are awesome.
Glad I was able to help! Have a great time on your 2600 Synth journey! Cheers, Ralph
Great tutorial for beginners! Straight forward. Good job 👏 and thank you 🙏
Hello Daniel, glad to know that my video helped you to get started. If you get stuck somewhere on your 2600 Synth journey, you may find the solution in some of my other tutorials. Have a creative day, Ralph
I go back to your videos when I haven't turned my 2600 on for a while ha.. 🙏 thanks
Thanks for your feedback! Good to know that some of my viewers are using my content as an online manual for the 2600 Synth. Have a creative weekend, Ralph
An easy thing to miss:
If you're like me and start out using ADSR rather than AR as primary VCA control...
It's worth noting that the slider is exponential.
Having the slider in around 90% will yield a very weak signal.
It's easy to miss the "EXP'L" label and waste time trying to troubleshoot weak output line levels!
Thanks for pointing this out! I have already made a tutorial regarding this "issue". Viewers who want to learn about this subject can watch the tutorial here th-cam.com/video/9luimTNk8mo/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for these excellent tutorials!! Just picked up the Gray Meanie and getting into it.
Hello Joe! I am glad you found my channel and I hope my tutorials bring you up to speed with your Gray Meanie! Cheers, Ralph
Thank you Ralph good to have a walk around the 2600.
Glad my tutorial was helpful. Happy patching, Ralph
Super tutorial. Saved me a lot of time. Thanks a lot Ralph 👍🏼
Glad it helped! Have a great time with your 2600 Synth! Greetings, Ralph
Hey Ralph! Just wanted to say thank you a ton! Your videos helped me get started with my 2600 and it's been a blast tinkering with it. Looking forward to your future videos
Hello Jim, thank you for your appreciative feedback. I glad my videos helped you to get started! Wishing you lots of fun with your B2600. Thanks again for watching my channel! Ralph
Thank you! Just unboxed a Blue...you saved me alot of time!
Glad to hear that. Wishing you lots of fun with your Blue Marvin.
Thank you! Within 10 minutes I had a wonderful Boards of Canada sound w just a touch of LFO speed and Vib delay/ depth + a little initial gain on for a trailing drone..Tuned the 2600 like you recommended and it sounds wonderful.
Thanks Ralph you saved me! Fell for both of those pitfalls.
Happy to hear that Boris. Wishing you lots of fun with your 2600 Synth. Cheers, Ralph
That’s a brilliant video, very well explained and makes the whole thing a bit less daunting!
Thanks for your feedback! Glad that you find my tutorial helpful. Wishing you lots of fun with your 2600 Synth!
Already arrived, and what amazing synth !
And go on with this amazing videos about this 2600 synth by beringher!
I learn a lot with your videos about this synth .
Thank You 🙏
Hello Nell! Wishing lots of fun with your new B2600! Happy patching! Ralph
Great videos. I like them a lot. The "mixer out" is in fact an input into the reverb ? The patch point between the mixer and the pan is also an input ? Are you planning on doing a video on the section that is on the bottom left ? LFO, Voice Mode, Trigger mode and the outs etc. Thanx anyway for all your videos
Hello Xavier, yes, I am planning to make a video on that section too. My aim is too cover all modules of 2600. Just a few more videos to go. Thanks for watching, Ralph
You have no idea how much I appreciate this video. Thank you so much 😊
Thank you Joel! I appreciate your kind feedback. Wishing you a fun time with your 2600 Synth. Cheers, Ralph
Thank you heaps Ralph, very informative overview of the 2600 synth controls! :-)
Glad my tutorial is helping you! Have a creative Sunday!
Ralph your videos are a milestone. Thanks for your knowledge and your time!!!!
Thanks for your kind feedback! I am glad you like my channel and find my videos useful. Greetings, Ralph
In a pair of weeks I will have my Marvin.... purchase greatly influenced by your tutorials. TVM. Greetings from Argentina.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me to know that my tutorials had an impact on your decision. Greetings all the way to Argentina! Greetings, Ralph
Nice one. Can’t wait to get one of these
Hi Terence, you can't go wrong with the 2600! Awesome Synth that has stood the test of time. Have a good week!
Ralph thx, you rescue my day 😄
Glad you like my video. Thanks for your feedback 🙏
Thank you for this. Enormously helpful, and beats the hell out of their crappy manual when it comes to getting started.
Hello David, many thanks for watching. Make sure you google the original ARP 2600 pdf manual. Greetings, Ralph
Maybe you could do a set of keystep tutorials soon. Your camera work and teaching style are very in tune with my learning style. Much appreciated 🙏
Hi David! I might include a Keystep tutorial in a video when it's essential to the topic/subject of the Synth that I am explaining. There are many (Midi) controllers out there. It's up to the preference of the musician which controller to choose and to connect to the 2600.
Excellent demo. I hope to buy one this year. Hopefully they aren't discontinued by the time I get enough money to purchase one
That's a good decision and plan for 2022! Greetings, Ralph
Thank you very much Ralph !!!
Thanks for watching!
Finally, this helped me out tremendously. ✨
Glad my tutorial was helpful! Have fun with your 2600 Synth.
I love your videos and your friendly clear explanations of this machine. I did watch your cv connections video but still found myself scratching my head with something I'm trying to patch. How can you split the 3 vco's to different tracks on a device such as the Keystep pro, or Korg Sq-64? Best regards!!
The Midi implementation of the B2600 is rather limited, thus you would require three Kesteps or Korg SQ-64s to send a separate CV signal to each 2600 VCO individually. Greetings, Ralph
Just got my Blue Marvin, so going to sit down with it and go through this video with it....
Wishing you lots of fun with your new 2600. Hope my tutorial helps you to figure this great Synth out....
@@RalphBaumgartl was a great video, thanks. A lot there I didn't know.
@@DeJarreVu glad you got something out of my tutorial.
This was very helpful.
Hi David, glad to know my video was helpful. Happy patching!
Thank you for a good tutorial. Really helped me get started 🤖👍
Glad to hear that! Wishing you lots of fun with your 2600 Synth :-)
Thanks a lot. Will be very helpful when I receive my 2600. Mine is on back-order from November 2020. So, I think, the first step to start is to try to get a 2600. It may be the most difficult step.
Nevertheless I wish you a speedy delivery of your 2600 unit!
Danke Ralf, Dein Tutorial hilft sehr!
Hallo Frank, das freut mich! Danke für deine Rückmeldung!
Great video Ralph 👏👏👏
Thank you Jason 🙏
absolutely great video...THX !!!
Glad you like it! Have a nice weekend!