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Vintage-inspired Frequency Shifter in Compact Eurorack Form





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Based on a legendary frequency shifter from the 1970s, the Behringer 1630 Frequency Shifter packs an immensely sought-after design into a compact Eurorack box. Similar to the original, this analog frequency shifter is designed for one powerful purpose: to raise or lower the entire frequency spectrum of any signal by 5kHz. And much to the pleasure of Sweetwater’s vintage synth whizzes, the 1630 Frequency Shifter’s vintage-meets-modern circuitry ? complete with a voltage-controlled beat frequency quadrature oscillator ? perfectly captures the expressive feel and rich analog sound of the original. Moreover, you get a comprehensive set of controls, including Squelch threshold, Zero Adjust, Mixture, and Scale, to choose between exponential linear control. Finally, the 1630 comes with a host of CV inputs that allow offer endless control options for modular synth mad scientists. Truly, the Behringer 1630 Frequency Shifter proves that the future bodes well for modular synth enthusiasts everywhere.





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Comprehensive controls to tweak your sound





Besides the chunky front-and-center frequency knob, the Behringer 1630 Frequency Shifter boasts a host of controls to shift your sound precisely. Fittingly, the Scale knob allows you to adjust the scale of your frequency shifting, but it also allows you to choose between both exponential and linear control. Next, a Squelch Threshold knob makes it a breeze to cut down on carrier bleed. One of our personal favorites is the Mixture knob. This powerful control allows you to balance mix outputs A (the shifted frequency) and B (the same shifted frequency inverted) for wild and experimental stereo textures. And if you’re tired of manual control, patch into the 1630 Frequency Shifter’s extensive CV section, sporting up to three control voltage inputs and four outputs.





Behringer 1630 Frequency Shifter Eurorack Module Features:


Captures all the analog magic of a legendary frequency shifter unit from the 1970s in a 26HP Eurorack module


Precisely shifts the entire frequency spectrum of any signal ±5kHz


Cutting-edge circuitry, including a voltage-controlled beat frequency oscillator that captures the vibe of the original with all the benefits of modern technology


Scale knob to adjust the scale of frequency shift, allowing you to swap between linear and exponential scale


Squelch Threshold knob minimizes carrier bleed


Mixture knob allows you to balance dedicated A output (frequency shifted) and B output (inverted frequency shifted) to explore wild and experimental studio textures


Comprehensive CV section, including up to 3 input control voltages and 4 output signals


Sub 1% total unwanted modulation and distortion