Behringer previews the Vocoder VC16, a new 16-band multi-voice vocoder module for Eurorack with XLR input, two carrier banks, and more.
In May 2023, Behringer introduced the Perfect Pitch PP1, an audio-to-CV pitch converter module with an all-red front panel. The first batch was already delivered in July. Unlike the previous B modules, this module covers a very niche, special field mainly because there aren’t that many modules that can do that.
Also, there are just as few modules that can be a vocoder. Behringer probably thought so, too, and has now announced a vocoder module.
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We’d like to share an exciting new project. We designed the first iteration of our powerful 16-band Vocoder for Eurorack.This is a prototype only but we can hopefully deliver this product within the year.For all who believe we can only do clones – this is not one of them:-) Fully developed in-house by our marvelous and passionate engineers. What’s your level of interest?
Behringer Vocoder VC16
For example, there is the AnalogFX VXC-2220 or the Flame Vocoder Analog Spectral Looper. That’s almost all there is currently in the field. With the new Vocoder VC16 module, Behringer is expanding this with a new module.
The official features are currently not available. According to Behringer, the module is a prototype and they emphasizes that the module is not a clone/replica but a new in-house development.
On the front panel, two carrier banks give you various vocoder sounds. Then, you get three main parameters: a carrier shaper with a gate in and attenuverter, a format, and the envelope sense.
There is also resonance, modulator, positive/negative FM, frequency, and carrier control on small pots.
Connection side, the Vocoder VC16 has a gate and CV input, carrier input, audio output, a MIDI input, USB-C port, and an XLR/line combo in.
First Impression
At first glance an interesting module. One that is not part of a bread-and-butter standard Eurorack synth setup but certainly worth a closer look if you want to design, for example, a modular vocoder.
Behringer Vocoder VC16 availability and price TBA. They try to deliver this product within the year.
More information here: Behringer
Also the new Nonlinearcircuits MUN vocoder module – not many in the wild yet.
no mention of digital vs analog. probably digital.
Sounds promising! Nice to see something remotely novel from them. If it sounds good maybe I’ll pick one up, but not from them.
No 48V 🙁