Behringer today shared this official intro to their new BMX drum machine, an updated take on the classic Oberheim DMX.
The Behringer BMX is an original design, but copies its look and some features from the Oberheim DMX, like its retro 8/12-bit sample rates.
Features:
- Drum machine with 8/12-bit sampling sound engine
- Line input allows for live recording and storage of your own samples
- Analog circuitry including ‘original’ lowpass filters
- 8 DAC’s with variable sample rate and 8/12-bit resolution
- 8-voice architecture with independent level and pan controls for each voice
- 64-step drum sequencer supports poly-meter, step-repeat, note-repeat, real-time triggering, track-mute and track-solo
- 8 independent analog outputs for external processing or recording your rhythms as multi-track audio
- Integrated FX bus features Wave Designer and dual-mode Analog Filter with per voice assignment
- 24 velocity-sensitive drum pads with after touch
- Live recording, editing and playback of analog filter cutoff via automation
- Storage of up to 16 songs and 256 patterns, all of which can be imported/exported during playback for unlimited songs and patterns
- Pattern Mode allows arrangement of patterns into full songs and setting number of repeats per song part
- Song Mode allows chaining songs together for live sets and expanded compositions
- Unique Auto Scroll feature enables improvisation in all modes
- Comprehensive MIDI In/Out/Thru plus USB implementation for synchronization and connection to external devices
- Sync options include USB, MIDI, Clock and Internal for maximum versatility
- Encoder for editing parameters such as Tempo, Swing, Probability, Flam and Random
- High-visibility 128×64 LCD graphic display for easy editing of program parameters
- Powerful headphone and main outputs on 1/4″ connectors
Pricing and Availability:
The Behringer BMX is priced at $459 USD outside the US. Behringer does not list a US price, but at least some US vendors are listing it for pre-order at the same price.
How does this differ from Behringer’s Lm-Drum?
This. They look different in layout but same in everything else. Both even say “hybrid 8/12bit sampling drum machine” right next to the product name on the contraption.
I could ask Gemini but it would invent some crazy story.
apparently LM drum had filters added to certain sound channels, and this one doesnt have that. Plus they claim the way it handles bit reduction is apparently different and more in line with the DMX. But thats what they say, i wonder if it is really true and converts to any noticiable sound difference
More practical looking than the Linndrum… looks easy to use too! 🙂
Can’t stand looking at those wobbly knobs…
Is it possible that there was no way to better stabilise their base on the plate?
Anyway, I like the custom sampling feature.
the reason why they are wobbly is because the stalk of the pot is plastic. Ive gone down this rabbit hole, you need to replace the pots with metal stalk ones to really reduce the wobbly factor. its not the body of the pot wobbling on the PCB its the cheap plastic pot itself. real shame
Sounds like a freely available sample pack.
Im sure that you can also load your own samples to this one?
Yes. You can live sample directly into it as well.
Uli for President.
What’s wrong? A year ago a post about a new product launch from Behringer would result in 30 comments the first day, but now just a few the next day?
It’s a meh drum machine with a pinstriped front panel to make people think it’s somehow related to the Oberheim DMX.
Yeah I know…. You’ve gotta love those original blue pinstripes. But you know what?this week, I thought I’d pay my electricity bill and put food on the table instead of blowing it on a genuine DMX. Call me cheap, but I’d be more that’s happy with this piece of kit.
Its outrage burnout. Outside of politics or religion, all but the craziest people eventually run out of steam and move back towards a relative center. I “hate” Wal-Mart, but that’s where the most of the Stuff is. B has a huge share of the world market due to cheapness. Many can’t afford a synth above the cheapo level and bad world politics won’t stop people from looking for some relief/fun.
I wouldn’t go for a B over dubious build issues and bad corporate manners, but last time I looked, nobody elected me the A$$hole Whisperer. Life is short, so buy what you like, have fun and learn how to have better fun as you go.
Besides, B has made some good mixers people swear by, their Wave has a serious build and the JN-80 has poly AT. Maybe they’re learning something…
Dave, it’s okay for people to say they won’t support the company because of their business practices. What you’re witnessing is a sign that their onslaught of cheap copies has altered the social norm. What once caused outrage is now simply another cheap instrument that nobody really asked for.
I guess Beringa lost the mojo
Came here for the comments and was disappointed. I guess people eventually do burn out. At least I can still open news portals on the daily and see a crazy man do crazy things – then read those comments.
So…..you feed on anger? I myself prefer love, and this machine could be a lovemachine in the right hands (minds….eh Deepminds)