The Behringer MS-1 MKII is available now. Many were eagerly awaiting the return of Behringer’s SH-101 clone. That day has now arrived!
Behringer MS-1 MKII
The Behringer MS-1 is back! After the manufacturer had quietly discontinued the first edition of the SH-101 clone, many were waiting for its return. The MS-1 even became the first Behringer synth to fetch higher-than-new prices on the used market. Well, it’s finally back – and it’s available now.
The bright red MS-1 MKII looks just like its predecessor. The monophonic analog synth is a close replica of the SH-101, from the classic oscillator and filter circuits to the step sequencer to the unique modulation handle.
The oscillator delivers pulse, sawtooth and triangle waves, all of which can be used simultaneously. There’s also PWM, as well as a sub-oscillator that sounds one or two octaves below. In addition to this, the MS-1 MKII offers noise as another sound and modulation source.
The filter can be frequency modulated by the VCO for a wide variety of gritty sounds. For modulation, there’s an ADSR envelope and an LFO with triangle, square and random waves, as well as noise. The bender can control the VCO, VCF, and LFO depth.
The sequencer was one of the most beloved features of the original. In addition to a programmable step sequencer, the MS-1 MKII also has an arpeggiator.
Thanks to the included shoulder strap and modulation handle, the MS-1 MKII makes for a perfect accessory for 80s revival bands! But of course it’s also a studio tool – it can even talk to modular systems through CV/gate inputs and outputs.
Price and availability
The Behringer MS-1 MKII is available now* for $259 /£239 / €279.
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