The UB-1 Micro is a pocket-sized analog synth that recreates the sound of a classic 1980s two-oscillator polysynth. It packs two DCOs, a four-pole filter, VCF and VCA envelopes, two LFOs and a 3-pattern arpeggiator into a chassis small enough for a gig bag. Its 16 touch-sensitive keys and USB/MIDI connectivity make it a sketchpad for travel and a sound source for a studio desk. Against full-size clones it trades keys and knobs for portability, and its touch keyboard is the main point of debate among players.
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Owners treat the UB-1 Micro as a cheap way to get a genuine analog two-DCO voice in a tiny box. Most praise the sound and portability; the touch keyboard and small controls draw the most complaints.
The Behringer UB-1 Micro is a compact, programmable analog synthesizer with 2 DCOs and a classic 4-pole filter. Its analog chip design is based on the 3396/3397 found in the Oberheim Matrix 6/1000. It is small enough to fit in a backpack or gig bag.
It has an electro-capacitive keyboard with 16 touch-sensitive keys. The VCF and VCA each have their own envelope, and 2 LFOs control filter and oscillator tuning. Six function buttons and an OLED display allow quick parameter editing.
It comes loaded with 32 Ultimate Patches presets (Ultimate Patches Volume 4). The presets can be expanded and programmed with the SynthTribe app. A 3-pattern arpeggiator with a hold function is built in. Power and MIDI run over a USB Type-C connector, so it can be powered from a smartphone, power bank or computer. The Behringer SWING MIDI controller can be connected for added control.
