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Drawing from the innovative designs of its spiritual predecessor, Behringer’s Kobol Expander masterfully models the magic of its all-analog waveform-morphing architecture, resulting in a highly versatile semi-modular synth that oozes 1970s-style character. Its seven waveshapes are continuously morphable, utilizing a pair of VCOs to evoke a suite of duophonic sound-shaping possibilities, from sawtooth to PWM, each of which can be adjusted or modulated independently. The onboard VCF implements a 4-pole design that has been lauded for its naturally saturating quality, perfect for sculpting onboard synth sounds and external audio alike. An analog LFO spans two waveform options with a bevy of destination choices, allowing for nuanced tone crafting that’s instantly elevated through the oscillator sync or the noise generator, resulting in mammoth-sized synth sonics. Behringer’s Kobol Expander is armed with a flexible suite of connectivity choices, including dedicated 5-pin DIN MIDI ports for input and thru-put use, a USB-B port, multiple audio outputs, and a Poly Chain, letting you connect up to 16 units for simultaneous use and 16-voice polyphony. Sweetwater’s synthesists especially appreciate its commitment to modular use, including 32 patch points and a Eurorack-compatible design that lets you remove the module for use with Eurorack systems. No matter how you play, the Kobol Expander is precision-engineered for immense interoperative potential.





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Behringer Kobol Expander Semi-modular Analog Synthesizer Features:


2 independently-controllable VCOs each feature 7 waveforms with continuous morphing for endless duophonic tone crafting


All-analog circuitry faithfully models its spiritual predecessor to evoke instant vintage synth sonics


Semi-modular design means instant tone crafting without the need for patching


Eurorack-compatible form factor allows you to utilize 32 patch points for infinite modulation of virtually every parameter, as well as removable housing to integrate with Eurorack cases


4-pole VCF design imparts natural saturation to enrich internally synthesized or externally-channeled sounds


Oscillator sync and noise generator vastly expand sound-shaping possibilities


Bi-modal LFO includes 2 waveforms and numerous destinations for versatile modulation


Dual ADS envelopes make for detailed sound design with any style


Poly Chain capability lets you connect up to 16 modules for simultaneous use and massive 16-voice polyphony


Comprehensive MIDI connectivity includes selection for MIDI channel and Voice Priority


Extensive I/O suite comprises 5-pin DIN MIDI in and thru ports, USB-B, 3.5mm headphone output, and 1/4-inch audio output for unfettered interoperative integration