behringer MS-1 Analog Synthesizer with 32 Full-Size Keys, 3340 VCO User Guide

: June 7, 2024
: Behringer

behringer MS-1 Analog Synthesizer with 32 Full-Size Keys, 3340 VCO User

Guide

MS-1

Analog Synthesizer with 32 Full-Size Keys, 3340 VCO with 4 Simultaneous Waveforms, VCF, NovaMod FM Sources, 32-Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator and Live Performance Kit

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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MS-1 Hook-up

Step 1: Hook-Up

Studio System

Band / Practice System

Live System

System with an External Synthesizer

MS-1 Controls

Top Panel

Rear Panel

MS-1 Controls

Step 2: Controls

KEYBOARD – the keyboard has 32 semi weighted, full-size keys.
TUNE – adjust the frequency of the main VCO of the synthesizer.
POWER – turn the synthesizer on or off. Make sure all the connections are made before turning on the unit. The LED shows when power is applied and the unit is turned on.
Modulator Section
LFO/CLK RATE – adjust the frequency of the modulation LFO. The LED blinks at the current rate.
LFO RATE – select the frequency range of the LFO rate fader from Low, Medium, or High.
WAVEFORM – select the waveform from triangular, square wave, random, or noise.
VCO Section
MOD DEPTH – adjust the level of modulation of the VCO.
RANGE – select the overall frequency range (octave) of the VCO from 16’, 8’, 4’, and 2’.
PULSE WIDTH – adjust the pulse width of the VCO when the pulse modulation source switch is set to Manual. For LFO and ENV, it adjusts the effect of the modulation.
PULSE WIDTH MODULATION SOURCE– select from LFO triangular waveform, Manual, or Envelope.
Source Mixer Section
PULSE – adjust the level of the pulse waveform.
SAW WAVE – adjust the level of the sawtooth waveform.
TRIANGULAR – adjust the level of the triangular waveform.
SUB OSCILLATOR – adjust the level of the sub oscillator.
SUB OSC TYPE – select the type of sub oscillator, from 1 octave down, 2 octaves down, or a narrower pulse width at 2 octaves down.
NOISE – adjust the level of noise.
EXT AUDIO – adjust the level of incoming audio from an external source.
Sequencer Section SEQUENCER – see details on page 16 and 36.
VCF Section
FREQ – adjust the cutoff frequency of the VCF. Frequencies above the cutoff are attenuated.
RES – adjusts the amount of volume level boost (resonance) given at the cut-off frequency.
ENV – adjust the amount of effect the envelope has on the VCF.
MOD – adjust the amount of effect the modulation has on the VCF.
KYBD – adjust the amount of effect the keyboard has on the VCF.
FM SOURCE – select the source of FM modulation on the VCF from: pulse, sawtooth, 1 octave down square wave, 2 octaves down square wave, 2 octaves down pulse, and noise.
FM AMOUNT – adjust the effect of FM modulation on the VCF.
VCA Section
ENV/GATE – select if the VCA is affected by the envelope controls, or by gate.
Envelope Section
When applied to the VCA, the ADSR envelope is used to control the level of the note being played over time. When applied to the VCF, the ADSR envelope is used to control the cut-off frequency of the filter for each note played over time. In addition, the ADSR envelope can also affect the VCO pulse width modulation. Note that the ATTACK, DECAY and RELEASE stages are measured in units of time, and the SUSTAIN stage is measured in units of level.
GATE + TRIG – a new envelope is triggered at each key press. GATE – when a new note is pressed, a new envelope is trigged after the current one is done. LFO – the envelope is triggered by the LFO.
A-ATTACK – this adjusts the time for the level to reach maximum after a key is pressed.
D-DECAY – this adjusts the time to decay down to the SUSTAIN level after the attack time is over.
S-SUSTAIN – this sets the sustain level reached after the attack and decay time are over.
R-RELEASE – this adjusts the time it takes for the signal to decay once the key is released.
Control Section
VOLUME – adjust the volume level of the main output and headphones output. Turn this down before turning the power on, or before putting on headphones.
GLIDE – adjust the amount of Glide time (Portamento) between notes on the keyboard.
GLIDE ON/OFF – turn the GLIDE on or off.
TRANSPOSE – adjust the keyboard in one octave steps, from Low, Medium, and High.
VCO FADER – adjust the effect of the bender controls on the VCO.
VCF FADER – adjust the effect of the bender controls on the VCF.
LFO MOD FADER – adjust the amount of LFO modulation added when the MOD switch on the grip is pressed, or the BENDER (38) is moved up.
BENDER – move left or right to adjust the frequency of the VCO and/or the cut-off frequency of the VCF. The level of the effect depends on the setting of the nearby VCO and VCF faders. Move it up to add LFO modulation. The modulation effect depends upon the setting of the LFO MOD fader and other LFO controls.
Rear Panel
DC INPUT – connect the supplied DC power adapter here. The power adapter can be plugged into an AC outlet capable of supplying from 100V to 240V at 50 Hz/60 Hz. Use only the power adapter supplied.
MAIN OUTPUT – connect this output to the line-level inputs of mixers, keyboard amplifiers, or powered speakers for example.
PHONES – connect your headphones to this output. Make sure the volume is turned down before putting on headphones.
EXT AUDIO INPUT – this input can be connected to the line level audio output from an external audio device. Adjust the level using the EXT AUDIO fader in the SOURCE
MIXER section.
HOLD – an optional footswitch can be connected here, to hold or release any pattern playing in the Sequencer, and in normal performance.
VCF CV INPUT – the VCF can be controlled by an external control voltage connected here.
EXT CLK INPUT – an external clock signal can be applied here.
CV/GATE INPUT – these inputs allow the connection of control voltage and gate signals from compatible external devices such as modular synthesizer equipment.
CV/GATE OUTPUT – these outputs allow the connection of control voltage and gate signals to compatible external devices such as modular synthesizer equipment.
VELOCITY OUT – outputs a variable control voltage based on the key velocity.
MIDI Connections – these 3 standard 5-pin DIN Jacks allow connections to other MIDI equipment in your system.
MIDI IN – receives MIDI data from an external source. This will commonly be another MIDI keyboard, an external hardware sequencer, a computer equipped with a MIDI interface, etc.
MIDI THRU – passes through MIDI data received at the MIDI INPUT.
MIDI OUT – sends MIDI data to an application
USB PORT – This USB type B jack allows connection to a computer. The MS-1 will show up as a class-compliant USB MIDI device, capable of supporting MIDI in and out.
USB MIDI IN – accepts incoming MIDI data from an application.
USB MIDI OUT – sends MIDI data to an application.
GRIP/ MOD – the connector of the live performance grip attaches here. Live Performance Kit
BENDER – adjusts the frequency of the VCO and/or the cut-off frequency of the VCF. The level of the effect depends on the setting of the VCO and VCF Bender faders. This control only increases the frequency. The main unit bender can also be used at the same time.
MOD – press and hold to add LFO modulation. The level of effect depends upon the setting of the LFO mod fader, and the other LFO controls.
CONNECTOR – fit into the GRIP and MOD connectors in the main unit rear panel.
MOUNTING HOLES – fit the supplied screws in these holes to secure the handle to the left side of the main unit.
STRAP POINT 1 – connect one end of the supplied strap here.
STRAP POINT 2 – secure this to the right side of the main unit with the supplied screws.
STRAP – the supplied strap attaches to the 2 strap points.

Step 2: Controls

Sequencer Section

TEMPO/GATE LENGTH – this knob controls the sequencer and ARP tempo when using the internal clock source. During USB or MIDI clock use, it also controls the value of clock division. During step editing, it controls the gate length. If SHIFT is held and the sequencer played, then it also adjusts the swing. If SHIFT is held and ARP played, then it also adjusts the ARP gate length.
HOLD/REST – during keyboard play, this allows you to hold the last note played. In sequencer playback, this allows you to hold the current step. During step editing, it allows you to enter a rest. Press HOLD and ARP to hold an arpeggio.
RESET/ACCENT – during playback, this allows you to reset the pattern back to step 1. During step editing, you can add an accent to a step.
ARP (SET END) – in ARP mode, an arpeggio will play, based on the held notes on the keyboard. Press it twice, or press HOLD and ARP, to hold the arpeggio. In Sequencer mode, pressing SHIFT and SET END together, followed by a STEP switch, will allow that step to become the end of the current pattern.
PATTERN (BANK) – This switch is used to access either the current pattern, or bank number, as follows: PATTERN: Press PATTERN, and one of the 8 LOCATION LEDs will show the current pattern number (from 1 to 8). To change to a different pattern number, keep the PATTERN switch held down and press any of the STEP switches (1 to 8), or press <KYBD to decrease, or STEP> to increase the pattern number. BANK: Press SHIFT and PATTERN, and one of the 8 LOCATION LEDs will show the current bank number (from 1 to 8). To change to a different bank number, keep both SHIFT and BANK held down, and press any of the STEP switches (1 to 8), or press <KYBD to decrease, or STEP> to increase the bank number.
SHIFT – This is used to access the secondary features of some of the other sequencer controls, such as SET END, BANK, SWING, KYDB, and STEP. Hold down SHIFT and the other switch at the same time. For example SHIFT + PATTERN (BANK) will show the current BANK number in the LOCATOR LEDs.
PAGE – each pattern can be up to 32 steps in length. This switch allows you to show each of the 4 pages of 8 steps each. The LOCATION LEDs 1 to 4, show which page you are on. If a pattern is playing, the STEP LEDs will show the steps in use on the current page.
PLAY/STOP – starts or stops the playback of the pattern. If SHIFT is held at the same time, then this is the start of the pattern saving procedure, described below.
REC – press this to begin the recording of a new pattern. This is also used with SHIFT during the pattern saving procedure.
LOCATION – these multi-colored LEDS show various details, such as the current PATTERN number, current BANK number, current PAGE, and GATE LENGTH.
KYBD – press SHIFT + KYBD to change the sequencer to keyboard mode.
STEP – press SHIFT + STEP to change the sequencer to STEP mode.
STEP SWITCHES – these multi-function switches allow you to view and select individual pattern steps, select a pattern number, select a pattern bank. They are used during recording of a pattern to show the current step. Active steps are illuminated with a steady red LED, and the current step flashes red.
GLIDE – during step editing, this knob can be used to add a Ratchet by splitting the current step into 1, 2, 3, or 4 parts. Hold down SHIFT and turn the knob to split the current step into the number of parts shown by the LOCATOR LEDs (yellow) 1 to 4. The GLIDE switch (33) does not have to be on for the Ratchet to work.

MS-1 Getting started

Step 3: Getting started

OVERVIEW
This “getting started” guide will help you set up the MS-1 analog synthesizer and briefly introduce its capabilities.
CONNECTION
To connect the MS-1 to your system, please consult the connection guide earlier in this document.
Caution: Do not overload the 3.5 mm inputs. They can only accept the correct level of voltages as shown in the specification tables. The 3.5 mm outputs should only be connected to inputs capable of receiving the output voltages. Failure to follow these instructions may damage the MS-1 or external units.
SOFTWARE SETUP
The MS-1 is a USB Class Compliant MIDI device, and so no driver installation is required. The MS-1 does not require any additional drivers to work with Windows and MacOS.
HARDWARE SETUP
Make all the connections in your system. Apply power to the MS-1 using the supplied power adapter only. Ensure your sound system is turned down. Turn on the MS-1 power switch.
WARM UP TIME
We recommend leaving 15 minutes or more time for the MS-1 to warm up before recording or live performance. (Longer if it has been brought in from the cold.) This will allow the precision analog circuits time to reach their normal operating temperature and tuned performance.
INITIAL SETUP
The following steps will help you get started making sound with the MS-1.

With the power off, connect a pair of headphones, and turn down the volume knob.
In the Source Mixer section, turn up the sawtooth fader and turn down all the others. (If all these faders are down, then there will be no sources to listen to.)
In the VCF section, turn up the FREQ fader. (If the fader is down, then the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter may be too low.)
In the VCA section, set the switch to Gate. (If it is set to Envelope, then make sure to turn up the D (decay) fader or the S (sustain) fader.)
Turn on the MS-1 and play notes on the keyboard as you adjust the volume level to a comfortable listening level.
If you hear no sound, hold SHIFT + <KYBD to make sure you are in Keyboard mode and not Step mode. Check the REC switch LED is Off.
SOURCE MIXER SECTION
The MS-1 has three waveforms, a sub oscillator, an internal noise generator, and an external source input. Each of these, and any combination, are used by the MS-1 to generate sound. The Source Mixer faders allow you to adjust the volume of each to create an overall mix.
VCO SECTION
Adjust the Range knob and you will hear the sound of the various octaves. The MOD fader allows the VCO to be modulated by the LFO. Turn up the MOD fader, and then adjust the modulator controls such as the Rate fader, and the Waveform selector. The pulse width fader will adjust the pulse width if the switch is set to MANUAL. Turn up the Pulse fader in the Source Mixer section to hear the oscillator. If the switch is set to LFO (or envelope) then the pulse width is modulated by the LFO and its controls, (or the envelope controls) and the pulse width fader varies the amount of effect.
VCF SECTION
Play with the Frequency fader, and Resonance, and listen to their effect on the sound. The ENV fader will adjust the amount of effect the ADSR envelope controls have on the VCF. The MOD fader adjusts the amount of modulation on the VCF. Vary the fader, and adjust the Modulator LFO rate fader and the waveform. The KYBD fader adjusts how much the VCF is affected by the pitch of notes played. Select an FM Source and then turn up the FM Amount knob to suit. Listen to the various FM sources and their effect.
VCA SECTION
The VCA switch allows you to select if the VCA is affected by the envelope controls, or the keyboard gate signal.

ENVELOPE SECTION
These faders adjust the VCA if the VCA switch is set to ENV. In this case, their effect is on the volume level, and its variation with time. These faders also adjust the VCF if the VCF’s ENV fader is above minimum. In this case, their effect is on the cutoff frequency and its variation with time. The VCO pulse width can also be affected by the envelope controls, if the switch in the VCO section is set to ENV.
CONTROLLERS SECTION
The GLIDE knob and on/off switch allow you to adjust the glide time between different played notes. In order for the Bender and handle Bender to work, the nearby VCO and/or VCF bender faders have to be above minimum. The main Bender will change the VCO pitch and VCF in both directions, while the handle Bender wheel will only increase. Both Benders can be used at the same time. Press the MOD switch on the end of the handle, or move the main unit BENDER up, to add LF modulation. The modulation effect depends upon the setting of the LFO MOD fader and other LFO controls.
ARPEGGIATOR
To use the arpeggiator, press the ARP switch in the sequencer section:

Press it once to play the arpeggiator. (It stops when notes are released.)
Press it twice, or press HOLD and ARP, to hold the arpeggio. (It continues when notes are released.) The arpeggiator rate is set by the TEMPO/GATE LENGTH knob. The order in which the arpeggiator notes are played has 8 options, and this can be changed by pressing either when the arpeggiator is playing. The LOCATION LED shows the current order

1. UP 1 5. UP 2 (+ 1 Oct)
2. DOWN 1 6. DOWN 2 (+ 1 Oct)
3. DOWN and UP 7. UP 3 (- 1 Oct)
4. RANDOM 8. DOWN 3 (- 1 Oct)

ACCENT
If you are playing the keyboard, the accent is automatically triggered when the velocity exceeds the threshold. (This accent velocity threshold can be adjusted, or this feature disabled, using the Synth Tool APP).
To use accent while playing, press the ACCENT switch:

Press and hold to play the note with accent status. (It stops when the switch is released.)
Press it twice to play and hold the accent status. (The LED flashes slowly.)
NOTE PRIORITY
If more than one note is played at the same time, the note which is played (the note priority) depends on the setting of the slide switch in the ENVELOPE section:
GATE+TRIG: the Last note is played
GATE or LFO: the Lowest note is played.
SEQUENCER
The sequencer allows you to program up to 32 steps of notes and rests, and to save them as a pattern. Up to 64 patterns can be recorded, saved, and recalled in 8 banks of 8 patterns. The sequencer has two modes of operation:
KEYBOARD mode, where you can create and store a pattern, and STEP mode, where you can interact while composing a pattern.
Details of the Sequencer operation are shown on page 16 and 36.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
The Synth Tool App is available as a free download from the MS-1 product page of our website: behringer.com.
The latest file can be downloaded and stored on your computer, and then used to update the MS-1 if required.
HAVE FUN
The MS-1 has various Gate and CV inputs and outputs that allow for further experimentation and expansion to other MS-1 units and modular synthesizer equipment. With all these controls, the possibilities for musical creativity are endless. We hope that you will enjoy your new MS-1.

OVERVIEW

The following details show some of the basic operation of the sequencer. You can create a short pattern of 2 or 3 steps, before trying more complex patterns. Adjust a single parameter at a time, such as gate length, ratchet, accent, glide, rest, tie, or swing, and then listen to its effect during playback.
It will help to choose a simple setting for the synthesizer, such as only one source, and no modulation of the VCO or VCF.
The length of the step notes can be adjusted using the procedure shown on page 24.

RECORDING A SIMPLE PATTERN

Press SHIFT and <KYBD to select the keyboard
Initialise the current pattern by pressing SHIFT, RESET, and PATTERN at the same This will delete any previous steps of the current pattern.
Press REC, and the STEP 1 switch LED will begin flashing, indicating this is the current step about to be added and (If you cannot select REC, then repeat step 1.)
Press any note on the keyboard, or a rest as shown
To enter a rest instead of a note, press the HOLD/REST When a rest is added, the LOCATOR LED 8 will light.
Press further The next STEP switch LED will be flashing after each note or rest has been added.
The gate length of a step can be adjusted using the TEMPO/GATE LENGTH The LOCATOR LEDs will turn red, showing the gate length from 1 to 8. If set to 8, this creates a tie with the next step. If the next step is the same note, this creates a longer note, as the 2 steps are tied.
To create a “Ratchet,” hold SHIFT, and turn the GLIDE control. The locator LEDs will show the number of ratchets from 1 to 4, in yellow. For example, with a setting of 4, the single step is split into 4 equal parts. When a ratchet is applied, the LOCATION LED 6 will light.
To turn the GLIDE on for a step, turn up the GLIDE To turn off, turn it all the way down. When GLIDE is on for a step, the LOCATION LED 5 will light.
To increase the brightness or accent, press the RESET/ACCENT When an accent is applied, the LOCATION LED 7 will light.
Press REC when you have finished creating the pattern. It is not saved yet, but it can be played back. Caution: Do not turn off the unit, or create a new pattern, or the current unsaved pattern will be lost.

PLAYING A PATTERN

Press PLAY/STOP to listen to the current
If you decide not to save it, you can repeat the recording steps above to record a new Alternatively, press PATTERN and RESET to recall the currently saved pattern, and discard any changes.
If you decide to save the pattern, you must follow the “SAVING A PATTERN” procedure shown below, or it will not remain in memory if a new pattern is begun, or the power is turned
To create a SWING for this pattern, hold SHIFT and adjust the TEMPO/GATE LENGTH In the center position, no swing is applied, if turned down, only the off-beats will play, and if all the way up, only the on-beats will play. The SWING setting for the pattern is saved when the pattern is saved as shown below.
Press SHIFT and PAGE to return to automatic page turning. While playing a pattern: Press HOLD/REST to hold the current step. Press RESET/ACCENT to return to step 1. Press SHIFT and any STEP, and you can edit the gate length, rest, accent, ratchet, glide but not note. Press SHIFT and the same STEP again to exit step edit. (If playback is paused, the same operation can edit the note as well. Press PAGE to view the pattern page from 1 to Press SHIFT and ARP/SETEND and a STEP to change the sequence end step. PLAY/STOP to pause playback.
Press PLAY/STOP.

SAVING A PATTERN

Press and hold SHIFT + PLAY/STOP for 2 seconds until the LOCATOR LED of the current pattern number begins to flash green
Press a STEP switch 1 to 8 to select the new desired pattern
Press PATTERN + STEP switch 1 to 8 to select the desired bank
Press SHIFT + REC to save the pattern and exit the save mode.

MS-1 Parameters Select

CHANGING THE PARAMETERS

The parameters may be changed using the following procedure:

Press SHIFT+ HOLD/REST + 8 to enter the setting mode. The LOCATION LED 1 will blink yellow.
Press to select pages 1 to 5. The yellow LOCATION LED, shows the current page:
Page 1 allows you to select the MIDI input channel, 1 to 16.
Page 2 allows you to select the MIDI output channel, 1 to 16.
Page 3 allows you to select the clock source mode from 1 to 5: (INTERNAL / MIDI DIN / MIDI USB / TRIG / AUTO). When using AUTO, the clock priority is: TRIG > MIDI USB > MIDI DIN > INTERNAL
Page 4 allows you to select the clock type mode, 1 to 4: (1PPS / 2PPQ / 24PPQN / 48PPQN)
Page 5 allows you to select the clock edge mode, 1 to 2: (Fall / Rise)
Press STEP switches 1 to 8 to select numeric values from 1 to 8. The current value is indicated by a green LOCATION LED.
To access values 9 to 16, press SHIFT + STEP switch 1 to 8. The current value is shown by a red LOCATION LED.
Note: If a setting is on the same LED number as the current page LED, then the LED will flash alternately between the yellow page color and the green or red parameter color.
Press SHIFT + HOLD/REST + 8 to exit the setting mode, and save any parameter changes.
More parameters can be changed using the Synthtool App.

ADSR Envelope

The stages of the ADSR envelope are shown in this simplified diagram below. The envelope can control the VCA level, the VCF cut-off frequency, and Pulse Width modulation of the VCO.

MIDI SysEx Messages

The following data format is used when creating a SysEx message, and the various items in this SysEx data string are described below:

Frame start
F0| Manu ID
00 2032| Device ID
aa bb cc| PKT
dd| SPKT
ee| Parameter
D0 … Dn-1| Frame end
F7
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Item (Hex)| Description
---|---
00 20 32| Manufacturer SysEX ID number (Behringer GmbH)
aa bb cc| Device ID: 00 01 20 for MS-1
dd| It is a main packet type (abbr. PKT).
ee| It is a sub packet type (abbr. SPKT). SPKT is absent for some packets.
D0 … Dn-1| Parameter value.
Name| Command| Para range(D0 … D n)
---|---|---
Set MIDI Channel| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20 0E D0~D2 F7| D0: Fixed value 0x01
D1: The value of MIDI out channel is 0x00~0x0F → Channel 1~16 Default Value: 0x00
D2: The value of MIDI in channel is 0x00~0x0F → Channel 1~16 Default Value: 0x00
Set Velocity Information| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20 10 D0~D2 F7| D0: The value of note on velocity is 0x00~0x7F → 1~127 is a fixed value of velocity, 0 is dynamic velocity. Default Value: 0x00
D1: The value of note off velocity is 0x00~0x7F → 1~127 is a fixed value of velocity, 0 is dynamic velocity. Default Value: 0x00
D2: The value of velocity curve is 0x00~0x02 → 0-Soft, 1-Med, 2-Hard Default Value: 0x00
Set Pitch Bend Range| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20 11 D0 D1 F7| D0: The value of pitch bend range is 0x00~0x0C → Semitones 0~12 Default Value: 0x0C
D1: Fixed value 0x00
Set MIDI Clock| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20 17 D0 F7| D0: 0x00 → Disable / 0x01 → Enable Default Value: 0x00
Set Sequencer Auto Play| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20 1D D0 F7| D0: 0x00 → Disable / 0x01 → Enable Default Value: 0x01
Set Clock Source| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20 1B D0 F7| D0: The value of clock source is 0x00~0x04 →
0x00: INT
0x01: MIDI
0x02: USB
0x03: EXT
0x04: AUTO
Default Value: 0x00
Set Clock Type| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20
1A D0 F7| D0: The value of clock type is 0x00~0x03 →
0x00: 1PPS
0x01: 2PPQ
0x02: 24PPQN
0x03: 48PPQN
Default Value: 0x00
Set Clock Edge| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20 19 D0 F7| D0: The value of clock edge is 0x00~0x01 →
0x00: FALL
0x01: RISE
Default Value: 0x00
Set Accent Threshold| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20 1C D0 F7| D0: Enable value 00~7E Disable value 7F Default Value: 0x60
Get Sequencer Data| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20 77 D0 D1 F7| D0: The value of bank number is 0x00~0x07 → Bank 1~8
D1: The value of pattern number is 0x00~0x07 → Pattern 1~8
Set Sequencer Data| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20 78 D0~Dn F7| D0: The value of bank number is 0x00~0x07 → Bank 1~8
D1: The value of pattern number is 0x00~0x07 → Pattern 1~8 D2~Dn: Sequencer data.
Get Configurate Parameters| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20 75 F7| NA
Set Configurate Parameters| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20 76 D0~D13 F7| D0~D2: MIDI channel select D3~D5: Velocity select D6~D7: Pitch bend select
D8: MIDI clock enable control
D9: Sequencer auto play enable control D10: Clock source select
D11: Clock type select D12: Clock edge select
D13: Accent threshold select
Restore Factory Setting| F0 00 20 32 00 01 20 7D F7| NA

MS-1 MIDI

MIDI Channel Messages

Item	MIDI command	Remark
Note off	8n kk vv	kk=0x00~0x78 vv=0x00~0x7F
Note on	9n kk vv	kk=0x00~0x78 vv=0x00~0x7F
All notes off	Bn 7B 00	\
Pitch bend	En kk vv	kk=0x00~0x7F vv=0x00~0x7F

Note: MIDI input channel n [0x0, 0xF]

MIDI System Real-Time Messages

Item	MIDI command	Remark
SysRT clock	F8	Timing Clock
SysRT start	FA	Start
SysRT continue	FB	Continue
SysRT stop	FC	Stop

SynthTool

The SynthTool App is available as a free download from the MS-1 product page of our website.

Connect your host computer to the MS-1 using the USB connection.
Run the latest SynthTool, and the main menu will appear.
Various parameters can be selected and adjusted.
SynthTool also has a sequencer section, and a system firmware update section.

MS-1 Patch Sheet

MS-1 Default Patch

Specifications

Synthesizer Architecture
Implementation Analog
Keyboard
Keys 32 semi-weighted, full size keys
Keyboard sensing Note on/off, velocity
VCO Section
Knobs Tune (±50 cent) Range selector (16′, 8′, 4′, 2′)
Faders Modulation depth Pulse width modulation (50% to minimum)
Switches PWM mode (LFO, manual, envelope)
Modulator Section
Knobs Waveform selector (triangular, square, random, noise)
Faders LFO/CLK rate
Switches LFO/CLK rate selector: low (0.1 Hz to 30 Hz), medium (0.2 Hz to 60 Hz), high (0.3 Hz to 120 Hz)
LED Rate indicator
Source Mixer Section
Fader Pulse level
Sawtooth level
Triangular level
Sub oscillator level
Noise level
External audio level
Switches Sub oscillator waveform selector (1 octave down, 2 octave down, narrow 2 octave down)
VCF Section
Faders Cutoff frequency (10 Hz to 20 kHz)
Resonance (0 to self-oscillation)
Envelope depth
Modulation depth
Keyboard follow (0 to 100%)
Knob FM source selector (pulse, saw, sub osc 1 octave down, 2 octave down, narrow 2 octave down, noise)
FM depth
VCA Section
Switches Envelope, gate selector
Envelope Section
Faders Attack time (2 ms to 4 s)
Decay time (2 ms to 10 s)
Sustain level (0 to 100%)
Release time (2 ms to 10 s)
Switches Gate-trigger selector (gate + trigger, gate, LFO)
Controllers Section
Knobs Volume
Glide time (0 to 5 s)
Switches Glide (on, off)
Transpose (low, medium, high)
Faders VCO bender sensitivity
VCF bender sensitivity
LFO modulation
Wheel/lever Bender (with LFO MOD switch)
Handle Controls LFO on/off switch
Bender thumbwheel (increase pitch only)
Sequencer/Arpeggiator Section
Steps 32 steps maximum per pattern
Number of patterns 64 patterns maximum
Memory storage 8 banks with 8 patterns each
Switches Hold/rest, reset/accent, arp/set end, pattern/
bank, shift, page, play/stop, record, keyboard mode, step mode, steps 1-8
Knob Tempo/gate length
Connectivity
DC Input Jack 9 VDC, 600 mA
MIDI In/Out/Thru 5-pin DIN / 16 channels
USB (MIDI) USB 2.0, type B
Output 1/4″ TS, max. +10 dBu
Headphones 1/4″ TRS, max. +2 dBu @32 Ohm
External audio input 1/4″ TS, max. +20 dBu
Footswitch (optional) Sequencer hold (1/4″ TS)
3.5 mm TS inputs VCF control voltage (0 to 7 V) External clock (+2.5 V or more) Control voltage (1 V/octave, 0 to 7 V) Gate (+2.5 V or more)
3.5 mm TS outputs Control voltage (1V/octave, 0.417 to 5 V) Gate (off= 0 V, on= 10 V)
Velocity (0 to 5 V)
3.5 mm Handle connectors Mod, grip
USB
Type Class compliant USB 2.0, type B
Supported operating systems Windows 7 or higher Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher
Power Requirements
External power adapter 9 VDC, 1700 mA
Power consumption 5.4 W maximum
Environmental
Operating temperature range 5°C – 40°C (41°F – 104°F)
Physical
Dimensions (H x W x D) 85 x 569 x 267 mm (3.4 x 22.4 x 10.5″)
Weight 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs)
Shipping weight 6.3 kg (13.9 lbs)

Other important information

Important information

Register online. Please register your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 5270 Procyon Street,
Las Vegas NV 89118,
United States
Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290

MS-1

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important information: Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU,Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/ EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive
1907/2006/EC. Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/ EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/SAddress: Ib Spang Olsens Gade 17, DK – 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark

behringer MS-1 Analog Synthesizer with 32 Full-Size Keys, 3340 VCO User Guide

behringer MS-1 Analog Synthesizer with 32 Full-Size Keys, 3340 VCO User

MS-1

Important Safety Instructions

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

LIMITED WARRANTY

MS-1 Hook-up

MS-1 Controls

Rear Panel

MS-1 Controls

Step 2: Controls

Sequencer Section

MS-1 Getting started

OVERVIEW

RECORDING A SIMPLE PATTERN

PLAYING A PATTERN

SAVING A PATTERN

MS-1 Parameters Select

CHANGING THE PARAMETERS

ADSR Envelope

MIDI SysEx Messages

MS-1 MIDI

SynthTool

MS-1 Patch Sheet

Specifications

Other important information

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

MS-1

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