Analogue synthesiser Behringer MS-5 — 32-voice polyphony, 37 keys

Behringer MS-5 analogue synthesiser delivers classic analogue sound with a modern 32-voice polyphony and a 37-key keyboard. Designed for sound design, studio workflows and live performance, the instrument combines hands-on analogue-style controls with expanded voice count to produce dense pads, evolving textures and powerful leads. The compact keyboard layout and clear front panel make it practical for stage use and desktop setups, while connectivity options support integration with MIDI controllers and external gear.

Advantages

The Behringer MS-5 provides true analogue-style synthesis with an increased polyphony of 32 voices, enabling complex chords and layered sounds without voice-stealing. The 37-key keyboard balances portability and playability for stage or studio, and the tactile control surface offers immediate access to oscillators, filters and envelope parameters. Built with common connectivity for MIDI and audio, it integrates smoothly into existing rigs. Noise performance and tuning stability are optimised for consistent results during long sessions.

Suitable for

• Creating pads, atmospheres and evolving textures
• Performing live with tangible control over timbres
• Studio sound design and layering in productions
• Practising and composing with a compact keyboard

Key specifications

• Synthesis type: analogue-style subtractive synthesis
• Polyphony: 32 voices
• Keyboard: 37 full-size keys
• Controls: front panel knobs and sliders for oscillators, filter, envelopes and LFO
• Connectivity: MIDI input/output and standard audio outputs for integration with external equipment
• Performance features: real-time parameter control suitable for live modulation and automation

How to use

Connect the Behringer MS-5 to your audio interface or mixer via the main outputs and to your MIDI host or controller using the MIDI ports. Use the oscillators to set basic waveforms and detune for thicker sounds, then shape the tone with the filter cutoff and resonance controls. Apply the envelope generators to control the amplitude and filter behaviour, and use the LFO to add modulation to pitch, filter or amplitude for movement. The 37-key keyboard allows you to play melodies, chords and perform live adjustments by hand.

Recommendations

For best results, calibrate tuning periodically if you use long sessions or temperature changes, and route the synth through a quality audio interface for low-latency monitoring. When designing multi-layered sounds, start with simple oscillator settings and progressively add filter and envelope modulation to preserve clarity. Use external effects for additional space and depth when recording or performing.