Creating Patches With The Behringer K-2

In this video from YouTuber loopop, we take a close look at the Behringer K-2, a $388 clone of the classic Korg MS-20 semi-modular synthesizer that synth lovers continue to cherish.

Video Index

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:00 Overview
• 2:40 Filters
• 4:40 Layout
• 5:30 Oscillators
• 8:15 LFO/Mod gen
• 10:05 Envelopes
• 14:15 Hz/v, v/oct
• 15:45 S-trig, v-trig
• 16:30 Patch bay
• 18:05 ESP & guitar
• 20:50 Track & hold
• 22:20 PATCH IDEAS
• 22:25 TIP #1: Controlled noise thru ESP
• 23:30 TIP #2: Controller noise thru VCA
• 23:55 TIP #3: Using the modwheel to attenuate signals
• 24:20 TIP #4: How to create a Random LFO
• 26:35 TIP #5: How to control oscillator pitch with a v/oct signal without a hz/v to v/oct converter
• 28:15 TIP #6: Using the high pass filter for a bass boost
• 28:30 TIP #7: Drone mode patch
• 28:50 TIP #8: Creating distortion using the ESP VCA and a feedback loop
• 29:40 TIP #9: How to make Filter 2 more aggressive than Filter 1
• 30:10 TIP #10: The hidden oscillator: Creating and controlling oscillator using ESP feedback
• 31:20 TIP #11: ESP osc as drone oscillator
• 31:40 TIP #12: ESP osc as a high-frequency modulator
• 32:20 TIP #13: Analog bitcrush: Using the new ESP osc and the Sample and Hold to create a downsampling/bitcrush effect.
• 33:30 TIP #14: Playing K-2/MS-20 duophonically using the Track & Hold (sample and hold) circuit and the trick switch
• 34:50 TIP #15: Playing K-2/MS-20 duophonically using the keyboard trigger and playing legato
• 35:50 TIP #16: Using KeyStep for a full duophonic experience
• 37:15 TIP #17: Applying portamento in duophonic
• 37:45 TIP #18: Using the filters to give each oscillator its own articulation
• 38:35 Pros & cons

If you feel like comparing the Behringer K-2 with the original from which its cloned, this video provides a thorough side-by-side comparison: Korg MS-20 vs. Behringer K-2