Behringer BDS-3 Analog Drum Synthesizer (BDS-3)

While its spiritual predecessor was something of a unicorn that dreamed a little too big for the late 1970s, the Behringer BDS-3 reimagines an innovative instrument for the modern musician. The BDS-3 seamlessly blends era-accurate analog circuitry with contemporary versatility, resulting in a drum synthesizer unlike anything you’ve seen or heard. This 4-channel fire starter boasts 57 total controls, with each of its four channels featuring an individual suite of drum-sound design, LFO, Sample & Hold, Pitch, Effect Range, Bend, Decay, and microphone-sensitivity controls, alongside per-channel analog audio outs, microphone I/O pairs, and channel level sliders. While this is enough to make anybody’s head spin with the creative potential waiting to be unearthed, Music Bliss sound designers are enamored by the versatility of the BDS-3’s master-output modulation effects and interoperative possibilities, finding the Eurorack-compatible 70HP chassis especially liberating. Onboard velocity sensitivity is joined by Pitch Pedal and Decay Kill 1/4-inch inputs, giving you extensive dominion over how your sound behaves, reacts, and soars, making the Behringer BDS-3 an unrivaled drum-design instrument that transforms nearly anything into a distinct drum sound — microphone, optional!

FEATURES

• Masterful reimagining of a classic ‘70s drum-synth merges historic innovation with modern malleability
  
• Meticulous engineering results in an authentic reproduction of the original true-analog circuitry
  
• 4-ch. architecture supplies 4 individually managed mono-voices for detailed signal-processing and sound-shaping capabilities
  
• Dedicated Master/FX suite includes dual-waveform and speed-variable LFO, S&H, and Pitch controls for monstrous modulation
  
• Per-channel Mic I/O pairs and audio outputs expand sound-design and interoperative mixing possibilities with external hardware and software
  
• Independent Decay, Impact Click, Bend Level, Run, Effect Range, Noise/Tone balance, and Mic sensitivity parameters for each channel ensure limitless sonic contouring

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type : SDS-3 Drum Synthesizer
  
• Analog/Digital : Analog
  
• Other Controllers : 4 x Channel Sliders, 1 x Output Slider, 1 x Pitch Slider
  
• Polyphony : 4 x Monophonic
  
• Oscillators : 4 x Self-oscillating Diode Ladder Filters, 4 x White Noise
  
• LFO : 1 x LFO
  
• Analog Inputs : 4 x 1/8" TS (mic), 1 x 1/4" TS (decay kill)
  
• Analog Outputs : 1 x 1/4" TS (main), 1 x 1/8" TS (mix), 4 x 1/8" TS (channels), 4 x 1/8" TS (mic)
  
• MIDI I/O : 2 x 5-pin DIN (in, thru), USB
  
• Pedal Inputs : 1 x 1/4" TRS (pitch), 1 x 1/8" TRS (pitch)
  
• USB : 1 x Type B 2.0
  
• OS Requirements - Mac : macOS X 10.10 or Later
  
• OS Requirements - PC : Windows 7 or Later
  
• Power Supply : 12V DC Power Adapter
  
• Power Usage : 800mA
  
• HP Size : 70HP
  
• Height : 3.74"
  
• Width : 14.76"
  
• Depth : 5.35"
  
• Weight : 3.32 lbs