How to make AMBIENT ARPS: Behringer Model D vs Pro 1

Published 2024-04-04
How to make dreamy, beautiful, mesmerising, hypnotic arps on your analog mono synth. I use the same MIDI clip to compare and contrast the Behringer Model D against the Behringer Pro 1. I do live performances on both and explain not only the oscillator setup but also every move I make to the filter, glide, envelopes, and so on. Finally I compare the sounds of the famous ladder filter to the Curtis filter, say which I think sounds better for this kind of hypnotic sound, and explain why. Lastly I include the full performance from the winning analog synth without my voiceover so you can hear it in all its dreamy glory!

Here is the MIDI clip!: bit.ly/49wsuIg

00:00 Start
00:11 Introduction
01:13 Model D setup
01:49 Model D live performance
06:19 An important message
07:09 Pro 1 setup
07:36 Pro 1 live performance
11:45 My thoughts
15:48 And the winner is...
17:01 Full winning performance (with no voiceover)

#behringerpro1
#behringermodeld
#ambientarps

All Comments (21)
  • @corelur
    This was great!! I'd say the best video I've seen on these two synths and I have seen a lot. I can't wait to see more from you. I subbed!!
  • You took two synths and made an incredibly engaging video. Your passions and knowledge and storytelling ability fused it all brilliantly. Outstanding, thank you
  • Really enjoyed this. You mentioned, "The right kind of ARPs played through it." I'd love a video on creating interesting arps. And how we create the right kind.
  • @myNoiseDotNet
    You did it again! You have the ears, which is the prerequisite to make great live knob tweaking. I like you keep it slow. It gives your channel a feel that you don’t find elsewhere. Content providers may be afraid that slowness could be detrimental to views, people skipping. But in your case, it encourages me to view your videos when I have time, and not skip a beat! You found a great format.
  • @encrust1
    Up there with the very best end of synth tutorials! Thoughtful and useful explanations, with no gear snobbery. I wish you the best of luck racing from 1k to 100k subscribers and beyond
  • @dougmg8272
    The algorithm worked, YouTube put this in front of me and very glad it did. Subscribed!
  • Great comparison, and yes I agree that the Moog ladder filter type as incorporated to the Behringer is much sweeter in sound than that on the Pro 1. Wonderful improvisation on both! More please, and thank you.
  • @chadjconger
    "Authority and intensity" YES. These are the exact right words for the sound of oscillators through a ladder filter. Thanks for this comparison!
  • Just dropping a note on here to say how much I am enjoying your content. The algorithm matched us at the perfect time as I am just starting out on my hardware synth journey after many years of playing around with vsts. My music background is growing up in the 80's, started DJ'ing around 1996 a did that for around 20 years on and off and have been learning the Piano for the last 2 years, so now is the time to start applying the theory to the styles of music that i am most passionate about. I have just bought the Pro-800 and the Model D is next on my list. Looking forward to your next video. I would love some further content on ambient and particular complex arps. Thanks Pete
  • @pamdemonia
    Wow! Your still very new channel is very impressive. The depth of the knowledge you're sharing and the serious replies from us lucky viewers reminds me of my favorite youtube genre, machining videos. Nerdy, niche knowledge, shared via a very well produced video. Plus midi files! Keep it up! 😊
  • @brettmarlar4154
    They both sound incredible! I'd bet that they'd sound even better layered together!
  • @2112jonr
    Superb, someone making music with synths and showing others how to do it !! You and Synth Seeker Luke are top of my synth YouTuber list. Keep up the good work, really enjoying your videos - and LOVE the sound of that Model D. 🙂
  • So smooth! Really nice set up there and top quality commentary. Thanks.
  • @sabamacx
    I think I need a cigarette after that.
  • @Tosoruth
    Haven’t heard the Model D this LUSH before. Brilliant! Liked and subbed. Looking forward to more. Love your music.
  • @steveccase
    What a great new channel of yours! Thanks for sharing your expertise
  • @mathumphreys
    Thanks for the great explanation of the sound design. Hearing your thoughts (and reading the text) as you design the sound is incredibly valuable because it means the principles can be applied to other synths. So glad I found your channel!
  • @thomp9054
    Appreciate all your hard work. Another great breakdown!