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DeepMind 12
True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer with
4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice, 3 ADSR Generators,
8-Channel Modulation Matrix, 32-Step Sequencer,
Tablet Remote Control and Built-In WiFi

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  • Page 1 User Manual DeepMind 12 True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice, 3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation Matrix, 32-Step Sequencer, Tablet Remote Control and Built-In WiFi...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    25. Appendix 2 - ARP/SEQ/LFO Sync Timing ... 133 Thank you Thank you very much for expressing your confi dence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the DeepMind 12 analog polyphonic synthesizer—our True Analog 12-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer with 4 FX Engines, 2 OSCs and LFOs per Voice, 3 ADSR Generators, 8-Channel Modulation Matrix, 32-Step Sequencer, Tablet Remote Control and Built-In Wi-Fi.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, TC ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON, the apparatus. When a cart alerts you to the presence of uninsulated BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are trademarks is used, use caution when dangerous voltage inside the or registered trademarks of MUSIC Group IP Ltd.

  • Page 4: About The Deepmind 12

    ELECTRONIC / KLARK TEKNIK FX and iPad Remote Control. parameters and bulk load/save). The DeepMind 12 was created to serve the creative needs of players, performers, • • Integrated and confi gurable Wi-Fi client / Access point allows easy and artists, sound designers, engineers and producers.

  • Page 5: Initial Operation

    • • Sine, Triangle, Square, Ramp Up, Ramp Down, Sample and Hold, The product manual is designed to give you both an overview of the DeepMind 12 Sample and Glide. analog polyphonic synthesizer, as well as detailed information on each of the •...

  • Page 6: Eff Ects

    Over 30 high grade studio quality chainable eff ects. • • Master clock with tap tempo. • • Eff ects from TC Electronic, Behringer X32 and Midas Consoles. • • BPM control and display. • • 4 Eff ects per Program.

  • Page 7: Controls

    DeepMind 12 User Manual 3. Controls 3.1 Top Controls (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (4) (8) (10) (11) (12) (13) (20)
  • Page 8 DeepMind 12 User Manual (1) DISPLAY - this large backlit LCD screen shows the synthesizer status, OSC 1 SQUAREWAVE- this switch turns the square wave output for parameters, and the fi ve main menus. The contrast and brightness are OSC 1 on/off .

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    DeepMind 12 User Manual (16) VCF - selects the envelope used to control the voltage controlled fi lter. VOLUME - controls the output level of the synthesizer. (17) MOD - selects the envelope used for user specifi c modulation. OCTAVE UP/DOWN - raise or lower the keyboard’s pitch range in steps of an octave.
  • Page 10 USB PORT - this USB type B jack allows connection to a computer. The DeepMind 12 will show up as a class-compliant USB MIDI device, capable of supporting MIDI in and out. The DeepMind 12 does not require any additional drivers to work with Windows, Android, MacOS and iOS devices.

  • Page 11: Selecting Programs

    Editing Memory Pressing -NO or +YES will load the previous/next program in the bank. The DeepMind 12 contains a total of 1,024 programs. There are 8 Banks (A-H) Pressing BANK/UP to BANK/DOWN will change banks. of 128 programs. All programs can be overwritten as required, please consult the chapter on restoring factory defaults if you need to return the DeepMind 12 4.2.2 Using the Program Browser...
  • Page 12 • • AMBIENT - Used for ambient or texture sounds. When you load a program, all the physical controls on the DeepMind 12 may not MODULAR -Used for programs with modular type programming. match the position stored in memory. In order to send all the physical positions •...
  • Page 13 DeepMind 12 User Manual 4.7 Restoring Program Data The third section is REPLACED BY which allows you to name the program to be written. You can use the -NO/+YES switches to step through each character of the If you edit a program and forget to write it before selecting a new program - name and use the UP/DOWN switches, the rotary knob, or the faders to change don't panic - a backup of the program is stored in memory.

  • Page 14: The Compare Function

    Page 3 shows the UNISON, VCF, HPF and VCA faders: page shown will be the last page you used. If you have never used the COMPARE function since turning the DeepMind 12 on, it will default to page 1. Page 4 shows the ENVELOPE faders: Each page of the COMPARE menu shows a section of the faders.

  • Page 15: Playing Guide

    5. Playing Guide 5.2 Keyboard (Velocity/Aftertouch) This section describes the use of the DeepMind 12 for playing and performance. It covers all the main aspects of the synthesizer. There are 64 physical controls on the DeepMind 12 made up of illuminated switches, faders, rotary knobs and wheels.
  • Page 16 The operation of this pedal can be customized using the GLOBAL / PEDAL SETTINGS menu. The DeepMind 12 has 12 independent voices. There are 12 LEDs above the For more detail on controlling advanced parameters relating to the pedal input keyboard showing the status of each voice.

  • Page 17: Signal Path / Voice Structure

    DeepMind 12 User Manual 6. Signal Path / Voice Structure The signal path / voice structure from the OSCs to the main outputs is completely analog. The DSP eff ects can be bypassed completely to maintain the analog path. When routed through the DSP eff ects all sampling is done at 24-Bit 48 kHz. All internal DSP eff ects are processed at 32/40-Bit fl oating point resolution.

  • Page 18: Midi Routing

    LFO1&2 MOD Env 22,880 Possible Modulations (All Automatable) MIDI Routing The DeepMind 12 off ers extreme MIDI routing possibilities, allowing you to integrate the synthesizer with many diff erent pieces of hardware and software. Keyboard Data Control Data SOFT-THRU MIDI-CTRL...

  • Page 19: Menu System

    Note: The DeepMind 12 will always return you to the last page within a menu The available categories are listed here: that was accessed.
  • Page 20 (9) ("DETUNE +/-50.0cents" in the example diagram) - In this area you will see If the letters appear as normal text the external source is not present and the DeepMind 12 will use its internal Master BPM until the external source is more detailed information on the parameter being adjusted.
  • Page 21 FX ROUTING - At the top of the FX OVERVIEW menu you will see the FX ROUTING shown as a series of 4 boxes representing the individual eff ects. In order to expand the sonic possibilities of the DSP FX inside the DeepMind 12 there are several routing options for the four slots.
  • Page 22 DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.2.3 SELECTING FX MODE When you stop on an eff ect it is automatically loaded into the chosen slot. To select an eff ects MODE make sure that the ' < ' symbol is highlighted next to...
  • Page 23 DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.2.9 COPY/PASTE FX SETTINGS 7.2.10 MOVING EFFECTS If you need to copy eff ects settings from a previously stored eff ect, please follow If you need to move an eff ect to a diff erent slot, please follow this procedure.
  • Page 24 There is a help message on the bottom of each screen for the DeepMind 12 MIDI sockets on the rear of the synthesizer. You can to show you what the next menu will be if you press the GLOBAL switch again.
  • Page 25 • • • • the DeepMind 12 USB port on the rear of the synthesizer. You can choose Off for the DeepMind 12 WIFI connection. You can choose Off (No controller (No controller messages will be sent), Cc (Continuous Controller) or NRPN messages will be sent), Cc (Continuous Controller) or NRPN (Non-Registered (Non-Registered Parameters.
  • Page 26 • • Client - This mode allows the DeepMind 12 to act as a client so that it can To navigate the options in Access Point mode, use the UP and DOWN switches. connect to an access point.

  • Page 27: Keyboard Settings

    Note: Backing up your data is an important factor when working with the cycle through the pages. DeepMind 12. It allows you to keep a safe copy of your programming, manage In this menu there are all the settings relating to keyboard.

  • Page 28: Pedal Settings

    The PEDAL/CV input can work with a typical foot pedal, where the voltage is supplied by the DeepMind 12 and fed back at a level which is dependant on the Soft position of the pedal. The further the pedal is pressed, the higher the voltage.
  • Page 29 GATE input from a CV & GATE interface, or a modular messages which are designed to aid you while learning how the DeepMind 12 synthesizer is connected, the gate signal will move though the steps of the operates.

  • Page 30: System Settings

    If the local temperature is high, please make sure after a fi rmware upgrade or when being requested to do so by an authorised that the fans are not turned off . The DeepMind 12 is equipped with 2 fans, one Behringer support technician.
  • Page 31 DeepMind 12 User Manual CALIBRATE VOICES CAL MOD WHEEL To calibrate the MOD WHEEL, please use the following process: Note: During the calibration the GLOBAL, -NO and +/YES switches will be fl ashing. If at any time you want to cancel the calibration routine, you can press the -/NO switch.
  • Page 32 DeepMind 12 User Manual Then move the PITCH WHEEL to its maximum position (shown on the panel). CAL AFTERTOUCH You will see the following display showing the maximum position of the PITCH To calibrate the KEYBOARD AFTERTOUCH please use the following process:...
  • Page 33 DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.2.17 BACKUP (backup Menu) CALIBRATE PEDAL To calibrate the PEDAL please use the following process: The last item in the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu is BACKUP. Note: During the calibration the GLOBAL, -NO and +/YES switches will be fl ashing.
  • Page 34 You will then see a page of the COMPARE menu (page 1 is displayed below). The page shown will be the last page you used. If you have never used the COMPARE function since turning the DeepMind 12 on, it will default to page 1. Page 4 shows the ENVELOPE faders: Each page of the COMPARE menu shows a section of the faders .
  • Page 35 DeepMind 12 User Manual 7.4 WRITE (Write Menu) To compare the current program with the intended program location you can press the COMPARE switch to listen to the diff erence. To return to the current To write a program to memory press the WRITE switch to open the WRITE program, press the compare switch again.

  • Page 36: Programming

    DeepMind 12 User Manual 8. Programming 8.1.1 CHORD SWITCH The DeepMind 12 CHORD switch allows you to program a chord to memory. That 8.1 CHORDS/ARP/SEQ/SYNC SETTINGS chord is then transposed across the full range of the keyboard. The ARP/SEQ section controls all parameters relating to the internal CHORD SCREEN UPPER SECTION ARPEGGIATOR, CONTROL SEQUENCER and PATTERN editing.
  • Page 37 When the trigger notes are received the FLASHING SLOW DeepMind 12 will play respective chords based on incoming trigger notes. Now press the root note key for the chord to be transposed up or down from.
  • Page 38 (or the RECORD switch if replacing or adding an existing chord). The POLY The DeepMind 12 POLY CHORD switch allows you to program multiple chords to CHORD switch will begin double fl ashing and you will then see the screen with memory.
  • Page 39 HOLD=ON The TAP/HOLD switch has two functions: TAP - When you strike the TAP switch successively the DeepMind 12 will calculate the Master BPM value from the tempo of your tapping. After 5 taps the BPM will update to the tempo of your tapping.
  • Page 40 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.1.5 ARP RATE FADER 8.1.6 ARP GATE TIME FADER The RATE fader controls the Master BPM RATE of the ARPEGGIATOR. The Master The GATE TIME fader controls the length of the note as shown below. BPM is used by the ARPEGGIATOR, CONTROL SEQUENCER and is also used in any...
  • Page 41 The OCTAVE range is from 1 to 6. If you only choose one OCTAVE The DeepMind 12 ARPEGGIATOR allows you to play a pattern of notes based on the ARPEGGIATOR will simply cycle the notes based on the root note and the the individual keys being held.
  • Page 42 DeepMind 12 User Manual • • UP-INV - Notes are played from the lowest to the highest, then the chord is • • UP-ALT - Notes are played as lowest, then highest, then next lowest, then inverted and the notes are played from the lowest to the highest. This is then next highest and so on until the notes have all been played.
  • Page 43 DeepMind 12 User Manual • • CHORD -The notes are played together for each step of the ARPEGGIATOR. SWING - This option allows you to adjust the swing (or groove) of the ARPEGGIATOR. ARPEGGIATOR MODE - CHORD When applying SWING, every other step is delayed by an amount set by the swing value.
  • Page 44 DeepMind 12 User Manual (2) STEP INDICATORS - The STEP values are shown at the top of the screen. The ARP PATTERN EDITING - To use the PATTERN EDITOR make sure that the ' < ' symbol on the PATTERN line is highlighted. Then press the +/YES switch and the current step can be selected using the rotary knob, each click will move the PATTERN EDITOR will then be displayed.
  • Page 45 DeepMind 12 User Manual (7) SAVE/IMPORT -This switch allows you to SAVE the current PATTERN, or The GATE TIME for each step can then be changed by using the UP/DOWN switches or using the data entry fader. IMPORT a PATTERN. When you press the WRITE switch (under the SAVE/...
  • Page 46 DeepMind 12 User Manual Note: If you have edited a PATTERN and then go to select another PATTERN CLOCK DIVIDER - This option allows you divide the Master BPM in a number without saving your changes you will be presented with a warning message that of ways to produce the CONTROL SEQUENCER CLOCK.
  • Page 47 DeepMind 12 User Manual SLEW-RATE - This option allows you to adjust the SLEW RATE of the CONTROL The controls for the SEQUENCE EDITOR are as follows: SEQUENCER. The SLEW RATE is the rate at which the value changes from one step to the next.
  • Page 48 RATE fader to control the CLOCK DIVIDER. If no MIDI clock is present switches or using the data entry fader. at the MIDI IN socket, the DeepMind 12 will AUTO revert to the internally generated clock. (5) COMP - This switch allows you to COMPARE the current status of the SEQUENCE being edited against the stored SEQUENCE.
  • Page 49 Master BPM RATE as described in the by modulating the fi lter cut off frequency. The DeepMind 12 LFO uses traditional EDIT LFO section.

  • Page 50: Lfo Edit Menu

    DeepMind 12 User Manual The fader position, current value and stored value for the LFO DELAY TIME fader is The LFO EDIT switch will then start fl ashing and the LFO EDIT menu is then shown: shown on the PROG screen. There is also a visualization of the waveform as shown below: To navigate the options in the LFO EDIT menu, use the UP, DOWN, switches.
  • Page 51 DeepMind 12 User Manual RATE - This option is the same as the LFO RATE fader on the surface. Any changes ARP SYNC - This option allows you to turn ARP-SYNC (Arpeggiator on the surface will be refl ected here.
  • Page 52 PITCH MODULATION is preferred in this instance. Fader Position Note: Because the DeepMind 12 LFO can reach well into the audio range (1280 Hz) it is possible to create traditional frequency modulation (FM) when the LFO is used as the source for PITCH MODULATION of the OSCs.
  • Page 53 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.3.2 OSC 1 PWM FADER The fader position, current value and stored value for the OSC 1 PITCH MOD fader is shown on the PROG screen. There is also a visualization of the modulation as shown below. The arrows indicate the polarity of the modulation..
  • Page 54 DeepMind 12 User Manual The characteristics of the PULSE waveform are shown below: Note: When an ENVELOPE is used as a PWM source, the arrows indicate the range of modulation as shown below. In this mode the PWM fader is used to adjust the PULSE WAVE amount of modulation from 0 to +/- 49%:.
  • Page 55 LFO signal the term PITCH MODULATION is preferred in this instance. SQUARE WAVE Note: Because the DeepMind 12 LFO can reach well into the audio range (1280 Hz) it is possible to create traditional frequency modulation (FM) when the OSC (SQR) LFO is used as the source for PITCH MODULATION of the OSCs The diagram below shows the waveforms obtained with LFO control of OSC 2.
  • Page 56 DeepMind 12 User Manual As you increase the amount of PITCH MODULATION the variance in the pitch of Note: for ENVELOPE sources the arrow will only point in the UP direction oscillator will increase resulting in larger increases and decreases as indicating that the base modulation will be positive from the base pitch.
  • Page 57 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.3.7 OSC 2 PITCH FADER As you increase the amount of TONE MODULATION the positive and negative parts of the cycle are split by a pulse. The further you increase the fader, the width of the pulse increases.
  • Page 58 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.3.8 OSC 2 LEVEL FADER 8.3.9 OSC SYNC SWITCH ON=SYNC ACTIVE This switch controls the synchronisation of the OSCs. The OSC 1 pitch is set by the keys that you play, and the OSC 2 pitch may be tuned to (or detuned from) this frequency.
  • Page 59 The noise generator is implemented using analog circuitry and creates pink to set the source for the respective parameter noise with a low frequency roll-off designed specifi cally for the DeepMind 12. The noise generator is commonly used with non-pitched sounds or non-pitched 8.3.12 OSC 1 MENU...
  • Page 60 DeepMind 12 User Manual P.MOD-SRC - This option allows you to select the source for the amount of PITCH • • LFO-1(Uni) - Unipolar use of the LFO 1 waveform. MODULATION from the following: • • LFO-2(Uni) - Unipolar use of the LFO 1 waveform.
  • Page 61 DeepMind 12 User Manual • • LFO-1 - Bipolar use of the LFO 1 waveform. In this mode the PWM fader is P.MOD MODE - This option allows you to select which oscillators are controlled used to adjust the amount of modulation from 0 to +/- 49%.
  • Page 62 DeepMind 12 User Manual P.MOD-SRC - This option allows you to select the source for the amount of PITCH • • LFO-1(Uni) - Unipolar use of the LFO 1 waveform. MODULATION from the following: • • LFO-2(Uni) - Unipolar use of the LFO 1 waveform.
  • Page 63 The POLY section is where you can control all settings related to the POLYPHONY of the DeepMind 12. The options allow you to be highly creative in your use of the polyphonic, unison and monophonic capabilities of the voice structure.
  • Page 64 The fader position, current value and stored value for the UNISON DETUNE fader is POLYPHONY - This allows you to choose how the DeepMind 12 voices are shown on the PROG screen. There is also a visualization of the detuning amount...
  • Page 65 DeepMind 12 User Manual • • Unison-6 - The next available six voices are allocated to each note played. PRIORITY - When in monophonic mode, or when more notes are played than Detuning is applied as shown below: there are voices available (due to polyphonic/unison settings), this mode controls which notes are prioritized.
  • Page 66 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.4.4 PITCH PARAMETERS MENU PORTA-MODE - This option allows you to confi gure the PORTAMENTO function to operate in diff erent ways depending on your requirements. The options are as To access the PITCH PARAMETERS menu press the POLY EDIT switch.
  • Page 67 When a positive setting is chosen, the OSC 1 PORTA-TIME will decrease. At its for the DeepMind 12. The VCF fi lter changes the tone color created by the OSCs maximum value (127) the OSC 1 PORTA-TIME will be zero and the pitch change and NOISE generator by cutting off , or emphasizing frequencies/harmonics.
  • Page 68 DeepMind 12 User Manual The diagram below shows the results from high, medium and low settings of the The DeepMind 12 fi lter is capable of being driven into self oscillation. Unlike many cut-off frequency when applied to the SAWTOOTH and SQUARE waveforms.
  • Page 69 DeepMind 12 User Manual This can be useful to control the sonic character of the fi lter as the 2-pole mode P.BEND-FREQ - This option controls how much the PITCH BEND WHEEL position will allow more of the signal above the cut-off frequency to pass and sound will aff ect the cut-off frequency.
  • Page 70 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.5.7 VCF LFO FADER This is also true for negative values when the VCF ENVELOPE is inverted. The VCF ENV range is from 0.0% to 100.0%. The default VCF ENV setting is 0.0%(Off ). The fader position, current value and stored value for the VCF ENV fader is shown on the PROG screen.
  • Page 71 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.6 VCA 8.5.8 VCF KYBD FADER The VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER (VCA) is split into two stages. The fi rst is a per voice stereo VCA which can be modulated by the VCA ENVELOPE, the PAN-SPREAD setting, the VELOCITY SENSITIVITY of the keyboard and the Pan Destination in the Mod Matrix.
  • Page 72 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.7 HPF 8.6.2 VCA EDIT MENU To access the VCA PARAMETERS menu press the VCA EDIT switch. The HIGH PASS FILTER (HPF) is applied to the output of the VCA. Because the VCA has summed all the voices the HPF will aff ect all voice simultaneously by design.
  • Page 73 The fader position, current value and stored value for the HPF FREQ fader is shown on the PROG screen. There is also a visualization of the fi lter curve as The DeepMind 12 has three envelope generators. Each of these generates a shown below.
  • Page 74 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.8.1 VCA ENVELOPE SWITCH 8.8.2 VCF ENVELOPE SWITCH To access the VCA ENVELOPE page press the VCA Envelope switch. To access the VCF ENVELOPE page press the VCF ENVELOPE switch. FLASHING=EDIT FLASHING=EDIT The VCA ENVELOPE switch will then start fl ashing and the VCA ENVELOPE menu is...
  • Page 75 DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.8.3 CURVES SWITCH MOD ENVELOPE SWITCH To access the MOD ENVELOPE page press the MOD ENVELOPE switch. ON=CURVES FLASHING=EDIT This switch changes the operation of the ADSR faders from adjusting the ADSR stages to adjusting the curve of each stage.
  • Page 76 Using a source to modulate the depth of another modulation Decay/Release Curve Settings Taking the concept further the DeepMind 12 off ers a huge amount of sources and destinations. For a full list please consult the tables at the end of this section.

  • Page 77: Modulation Destinations

    DeepMind 12 User Manual 8.9.1 MODULATION SOURCES MODULATION SOURCE - To add a modulation source navigate to the source on the bus you wish to use and select the required source. The following modulation sources are available: Name Description Pitch Bend...
  • Page 78 DeepMind 12 User Manual Name Description Name Description TMod Depth OSC 2 Tone Modulation Depth Env3 RelCur Envelope 3 Release Time Curve OSC2 PM Dep OSC 2 Pitch Modulation Depth VCA All** VCA Gain for All Voices Porta Time Portamento Time...

  • Page 79: Eff Ects Reference Guide

    ROOM SIZE adjusts the size of the room eff ect being created Here is a list and brief description of the eff ects available on the DeepMind 12 incrementally from small to large. HIGH CUT sets the frequency above which synthesizer.

  • Page 80: Gated Reverb

    DeepMind 12 User Manual Plate Reverb Reverse Reverb A plate reverb was originally created by sending a signal through a transducer Reverse Reverb takes the trail of a reverb, turns it around, and places it in front to create vibrations on a plate of sheet metal which were then picked up as an of the sound source.
  • Page 81 DeepMind 12 User Manual Delay + Chamber Enhancer These Enhancers are so called “Psycho EQs”. They can enhance the signal spectrum in bass, midrange and high frequencies but they diff er from traditional Here we have combined Delay and Chamber reverb, so a single device can provide equalizers.

  • Page 82: Tap Delay

    DeepMind 12 User Manual Rack Amplifi er NoiseGate Modelled after the Tech 21 SansAmp, the Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp simulates the The Noise Gate not only handles the duties of a traditional version, but also off ers sound of plugging into a real guitar amp. From shimmering cleans to saturated enhanced "Transient Accenting"...
  • Page 83 DeepMind 12 User Manual 4-Tap Delay Modulation Delay + Reverb The 4-Tap Delay provides 4 stages of delay with independently adjustable gain Modulation Delay combines three of the most used time modulation eff ects and rate, allowing unique syncopation to be created in the layered repeats.

  • Page 84: Rotary Speaker

    DeepMind 12 User Manual Flanger Stereo / Dual Pitch The Flanger emulates the phase-shifting sound (comb-fi ltering) originally Pitch shifting is often used in two diff erent ways. One is to set the Mix knob lower created by applying pressure against the fl ange of the reel on a tape recorder.
  • Page 85 DeepMind 12 User Manual 9.3 Eff ects Parameters Note: Eff ects parameters which appear as modulation destinations are marked with a '*'. TC-DeepVRB (TC DEEP REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Preset — — — Options: Ambience, Church, Gate, Hall, Lo Fi, Modulated, Plate, Room, Spring, Tile, Default.
  • Page 86 DeepMind 12 User Manual RoomRev (ROOM REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION PreDelay 200.0 ms Controls the amount of time before the reverb is heard following the source signal. Decay 0.3 s 28.9 s Controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate.
  • Page 87 DeepMind 12 User Manual HallRev (HALL REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION PreDelay 200.0 ms Controls the amount of time before the reverb is heard following the source signal. Decay 0.2 s 4.9 s Controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate.
  • Page 88 DeepMind 12 User Manual PlateRev (PLATE REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION PreDelay 200.0 ms Controls the amount of time before the reverb is heard following the source signal. Decay 0.5 s 10.0 s Controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate.
  • Page 89 DeepMind 12 User Manual GatedRev (GATED REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION PreDelay 200.0 ms Controls the amount of time before the reverb is heard following the source signal. Decay 140.0 ms 1000.0 ms Controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate.
  • Page 90 DeepMind 12 User Manual ChorusVerb (CHORUS & REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Speed 0.0 Hz 4.0 Hz Adjusts the rate of the chorus. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. Depth 0.0% 100% Adjusts the modulation depth of the chorus.
  • Page 91 DeepMind 12 User Manual FlangeVerb (FLANGER & REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Speed 0.0 Hz 4.0 Hz Adjusts the rate of the fl anger. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. Depth 0.0% 100% Adjusts the modulation depth of the fl anger.
  • Page 92 DeepMind 12 User Manual Enhancer (ENHANCING EQ) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION OutGain -12.0 dB 12.0 dB Compensates for changes in level resulting from the eff ect. Spread 0.0% 100% Emphasizes the stereo content for a wider mix. BassGain 0.0% 100% Adjusts the gain of the bass band.
  • Page 93 DeepMind 12 User Manual MulBndDist (MULTIBAND DISTORTION) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION InputGain -24.0 dB 24.0 dB Controls the amount of input gain applied to the signal. Dist Types — — — Distortion Type: VAL(Valve), SAT(Saturation), TUB (Tube), & Post Filter variants (PFV/PFS/PFT).
  • Page 94 DeepMind 12 User Manual EdisonEX1 (STEREO IMAGING) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION — Allows the eff ect to be turned On or Off . InMode — Controls the input mode (Stereo or Mid/Side). OutMode — Controls the output mode (Stereo or Mid/Side).
  • Page 95 DeepMind 12 User Manual NoiseGate (NOISE GATE) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Threshold -50.0 Sets signal level at which gate opens. Range -100.0 Control adjusts the amount of gain reduction applied to the signal below threshold. Attack 20.0 Adjusts time taken for gate to open after an over-threshold signal.
  • Page 96 DeepMind 12 User Manual 3TapDelay (3-TAP DELAY) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Time 1.0 ms 1500.0 ms Sets the master delay time, and the fi rst stage. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. GainT 0.0% 100% Sets the gain level of the fi rst stage of the delay.
  • Page 97 DeepMind 12 User Manual T-RayDelay (TEL-RAY DELAY) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION 0.0% 100% Controls the mix (or ratio) of wet (processed) and dry (unprocessed) signals. Delay 0.0% 100% Adjusts the master delay time. Sustain 0.0% 100% Controls how long the delay is sustained for. Warning at 100% build up will occur.
  • Page 98 DeepMind 12 User Manual ModDlyRev (MODULATION/DELAY/REVERB) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Time 1.0 ms 1500.0 ms Sets the master delay time. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. Factor — — — Sets the delay to rhythmic fractions (1, 1/2, 2/3, 3/2).
  • Page 99 DeepMind 12 User Manual Chorus-D (DIMENSIONAL CHORUS) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION — Allows the eff ect to be turned On or Off . Mode — Switches the operation between Mono and Stereo modes. 0.0% 100% Controls the mix (or ratio) of wet (processed) and dry (unprocessed) signals.
  • Page 100 100 DeepMind 12 User Manual Phaser (STEREO PHASER) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Speed 0.0 Hz 5 Hz Sets the modulation speed. Time synchronised options from 4 to 1/64 bars. Depth 0.0% 100% Controls the depth (amount) of modulation. Reso 0.0%...
  • Page 101 101 DeepMind 12 User Manual Dual Pitch (DUAL PITCH SHIFTER) DM12 REF PARAMETER UNITS DESCRIPTION Semi1 — -12.0 12.0 Adjusts the pitch of the fi rst channel in semi-tones. Cent1 — -50.0 50.0 Adjusts the pitch of the fi rst channel in cents.

  • Page 102: Short-Cuts

    In order to speed up programming tasks there are several short-cuts To change any of the OSC Modulation sources press and hold the OSC EDIT switch. implemented on the DeepMind 12 as listed below. While holding the switch you can use any of the following faders to set the...

  • Page 103: Applications

    103 DeepMind 12 User Manual 11. Applications On the following pages we present the most useful applications for your DeepMind 12 analog polyphonic synthesizer, using a few practical examples. 11.1 Studio Confi guration Example Wi-Fi Connection DeepMind iOS App Footswitch...
  • Page 104 104 DeepMind 12 User Manual 11.2 Live Confi guration Example Footswitch Expression Pedal Laptop Computer Mixing console Headphones MIDI Controller Active Loudspeakers...
  • Page 105 105 DeepMind 12 User Manual 11.3 Band/Practice Confi guration Example DeepMind iOS App DeepMind iOS App Footswitch Expression Pedal Headphones...
  • Page 106 106 DeepMind 12 User Manual 11.4 Interfacing with Other Hardware Example Gate Modular Synthesizer Mixing console Headphones Active Loudspeakers...
  • Page 107 107 DeepMind 12 User Manual 11.5 Interfacing with Modular Synthesizer Example Sync to another Player Footswitch External Sound Module Expression Pedal Mixing console Headphones MIDI Controller Active Loudspeakers...

  • Page 108: Daw Midi Confi Guration

    Ensure that the relevant interface (MIDI/USB/Wi-Fi) is confi gured correctly in the GLOBAL-CONNECTIVITY menu. Ensure that the DeepMind 12 is an active input and output in your DAW / Application MIDI setup. Ensure that the your DAW is setup to receive MIDI on the same channel as the DeepMind 12 Transmit channel.

  • Page 109: System Block Diagram

    109 DeepMind 12 User Manual 13. System Block Diagram...
  • Page 110 110 DeepMind 12 User Manual...

  • Page 111: Connection Wiring Diagrams

    111 DeepMind 12 User Manual 14. Connection Wiring Diagrams The DeepMind 12 analog polyphonic synthesizer uses servo-balanced outputs. Headphones Connection Cable Wiring The circuit design has an automatic hum suppression with balanced signals and strain relief clam is able to operate, without problem, even at highest levels. Externally-induced sleeve mains hum etc, is thus effi ciently suppressed.

  • Page 112: Technical Specifi Cations

    112 DeepMind 12 User Manual 15. Technical Specifi cations Global Display Backlit LCD Type Class compliant USB 2.0, type B Main Menus PROG, FX, GLOBAL, COMPARE, WRITE Supported operating systems Windows 7 or higher** Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher...

  • Page 113: Midi Implementation Chart

    113 DeepMind 12 User Manual 16. MIDI Commands MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a messaging protocol used to transfer or communicate information between devices and/or host computers. 16.1 MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 Manufacturer: Behringer Model: DeepMind 12 Version:1.0...
  • Page 114 114 DeepMind 12 User Manual 16.2 Continuous Controller Messages MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 Control Number Information Page 1 of 3 Manufacturer: Behringer Model: DeepMind 12 Version:1.0 Date: 01 September 2016 1. Basic Information Control # Function Transmitted (Y/N) Recognized (Y/N) Remarks Bank Select (MSB) —...
  • Page 115 115 DeepMind 12 User Manual MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 Control Number Information Page 2 of 3 Manufacturer: Behringer Model: DeepMind 12 Version:1.0 Date: 01 September 2016 1. Basic Information Control # Function Transmitted (Y/N) Recognized (Y/N) Remarks VCA Envelope Decay Curve...
  • Page 116 116 DeepMind 12 User Manual MIDI Implementation Chart v. 2.0 Control Number Information Page 3 of 3 Manufacturer: Behringer Model: DeepMind 12 Version:1.0 Date: 01 September 2016 1. Basic Information Control # Function Transmitted (Y/N) Recognized (Y/N) Remarks Registered Parameter Number(MSB) —...

  • Page 117: Midi Nrpn Commands

    Data Entry LSB & MSB messages. Note : The DeepMind 12 treats NPRNs from USB, Wi-Fi & the physical MIDI ports separately i.e. it has a 'selected NPRN parameter' for each interface.
  • Page 118 118 DeepMind 12 User Manual 14-bit Parameter Name Range Notes VCF LFO Depth 0-255 VCF LFO Select LFO 1 (0), LFO 2 (1) VCF Aftertouch > LFO Depth 0-255 VCF Mod Wheel > LFO Depth 0-255 VCF Keyboard Tracking 0-255...
  • Page 119 119 DeepMind 12 User Manual 14-bit Parameter Name Range Notes Mod 5 Destination 0-129 See Modulation Matrix Destination List Mod 5 Depth 0-255 -128 (0) to +127 (255) Mod 6 Source 0-22 See Modulation Matrix Source List Mod 6 Destination...

  • Page 120: Global Commands

    120 DeepMind 12 User Manual 14-bit Parameter Name Range Notes 39 - 50 167 - 178 FX 1 Params 0-255 FX Slot 1 Parameters FX 2 Type 0-33 See FX Type list 52 - 63 180 - 191 FX 2 Params 0-255 FX Slot 2 Parameters...

  • Page 121: Midi Sysex Commands

    SysEx and its implementation please consult the MIDI Manufacturers Association at www.midi.org. For specifi c information regarding the support of SysEx data within any third party Audio/MIDI applications please consult the manufacturer. The SysEx implementation of the DeepMind 12 is described in the following sections: 19.2.1 Universal System Exclusive Message (Device Inquiry) This message can be used to detect the presence of the synth and to get the current global MIDI channel setting (also used as a Sysex Device ID when addressing the synth).
  • Page 122 122 DeepMind 12 User Manual APP NOTIFY RESPONSE MIDI Bytes Description System Exclusive Status Byte 00, 20, 32 Behringer Manufacturers ID Phat12 Model ID Device ID 0-15 Control App Notify Response Midi Receive Ch 0-16 (All, 1-16) Midi Transmit Ch 0-15 (1-16)
  • Page 123 123 DeepMind 12 User Manual 19.2.4 Dump Messages These messages can be used to request a data dump and are shown with their responses. Each parameter is stored in its own byte and the data format is documented in the NRPN table.
  • Page 124 124 DeepMind 12 User Manual GLOBAL PARAMETER DUMP RESPONSE MIDI Bytes Description System Exclusive Start 00, 20, 32 Behringer Manufacturers ID DeepMind12 Model ID Device ID ( 0-15 )  Global Parameter Dump Response Comms Protocol Version — 45 Bytes of Global Data packed into 56 7-bit message bytes.
  • Page 125 125 DeepMind 12 User Manual PROGRAM BANK DUMP REQUEST (Response is individual program dump responses in a sequence) MIDI Bytes Description System Exclusive Start 00, 20, 32 Behringer Manufacturers ID DeepMind12 Model ID Device ID ( 0-15 )  Bank Durmp Request...
  • Page 126 126 DeepMind 12 User Manual CALIBRATION DATA DUMP REQUEST MIDI Bytes Description System Exclusive Start 00, 20, 32 Behringer Manufacturers ID DeepMind12 Model ID Device ID ( 0-15 )  Calibration Data Dump Request End of System Exclusive CALIBRATION DATA DUMP RESPONSE...

  • Page 127: Firmware Update

    GLOBAL-SYSTEM SETTINGS-CALIBRATE menu Turn on the POWER switch located on the rear panel. 21.8 The pitch and/or mod wheel is not The DeepMind 12 operating system will start and you should see the Behringer responding as expected. logo. This can be resolved by running the pitch wheel or mod wheel calibration routine Once the PROG menu is visible you can then turn on power to the connected found in the GLOBAL-SYSTEM SETTINGS-CALIBRATE menu.

  • Page 128: Bootloader Menu

    This option will reset the global settings. 22.7 7- Reset ALL This option will perform all formatting resetting covered in options 1-5 settings. 22.8 8- EXIT This option will exit the bootloader menu and return the DeepMind 12 to normal operation.

  • Page 129: Defi Nition Of Terms

    129 DeepMind 12 User Manual 23. Defi nition of Terms Chorus An eff ect which uses multiple copies of a signal played together and slightly out of time, to create a shimmering eff ect. Sometimes referred to as This glossary provides an explanation of the symbols, terms and abbreviations “Ensemble”.
  • Page 130 130 DeepMind 12 User Manual Digitally Controlled Oscillator An analog oscillator circuit controlled and Fundamental Frequency The lowest frequency of a periodic waveform. monitored by a digital processor. The advantages over a VCO is increased stability Gain The amount of signal level increase provided by an amplifi er stage.
  • Page 131 131 DeepMind 12 User Manual Meter: Visual device to indicate the level of a signal. Parametric EQ A type of EQ that allows all of the parameters of equalisation to be changed, including centre frequency, boost/cut in gain and bandwidth.
  • Page 132 132 DeepMind 12 User Manual Resonance The emphasis of frequencies around the cut-off point just before Sync (Arp/Seq) A function where an arpeggiator or sequencer is synchronised to attenuation starts to occur. As resonance increases it will reach a point where the a tempo value.

  • Page 133: Appendix 1 - Octave Shifting

    133 DeepMind 12 User Manual 24. Appendix 1 - Octave Shifting +2 OCTAVES +1 OCTAVE DEFAULT -1 OCTAVE -2 OCTAVES (Middle C) DeepMind 12 Keyboard 25. Appendix 2 - ARP/SEQ/LFO Sync Timing ARP/SEQ/LFO SYNC TIMING RATIO DESCRIPTION One bar Half note...
  • Page 134 134 DeepMind 12 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION DeepMind 12 Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group Services NV Inc. Address: 5270 Procyon Street Las Vegas, NV 89118 Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290 DeepMind 12 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B...
  • Page 135 135 DeepMind 12 User Manual Dedicate Your Life to MUSIC...

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