Behringer Poly DvsBehringer UB-Xa
Summary
Behringer Poly D and Behringer UB-Xa: 2 Behringer synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 19 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Behringer Poly DCurrentView details → | Behringer UB-XaCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Behringer | Behringer |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Analogue |
| Voices | 4 | 16 |
| Polyphony | 4 analogue voices (mono, unison or poly) | 16 analogue voices |
| Oscillators | 4 VCOs with 5 variable shapes, plus noise | 2 VCOs per voice (3340-based) with sync; saw, triangle and variable-width pulse |
| Filter | 24 dB ladder filter, switchable low-pass or high-pass | 12/24 dB analogue low-pass (3320-based) per voice |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 2 |
| Sequencer | 32-step sequencer with 64 sequence memories, plus arpeggiator | Dual-layer arpeggiator and sequencer with real-time transpose |
| Effects | Chorus, Distortion | — |
| Models | Moog Minimoog Model D | Oberheim OB-Xa |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 61 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | Channel | Polyphonic |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Mono, unison and poly modes, Analogue BBD stereo chorus, CV and V-trig I/O, External audio input, Tilting control panel | Split and layer, 8 vintage voice modes, Polyphonic aftertouch, 8-slot mod matrix, 512 program memories, MPE support, Original OB-Xa factory patches |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 647 × 360 × 89 mm | 1045 × 350 × 109 mm |
| Weight | — | 11.7 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: Poly D – 37 UB-Xa – 61
- Voices: Poly D – 4 UB-Xa – 16
- Released: Poly D – 2019 UB-Xa – 2023
- Polyphony: Poly D – 4 analogue voices (mono, unison or poly) UB-Xa – 16 analogue voices
- Oscillators: Poly D – 4 VCOs with 5 variable shapes, plus noise UB-Xa – 2 VCOs per voice (3340-based) with sync; saw, triangle and variable-width pulse
- Filter: Poly D – 24 dB ladder filter, switchable low-pass or high-pass UB-Xa – 12/24 dB analogue low-pass (3320-based) per voice
Both are the same on engine (Analogue) and key action (Semi-weighted).