Behringer 2600 Gray Meanie Special Edition Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer

The legendary ARP 2600 synthesizer captured the hearts of music icons like Edgar Winter, Pete Townshend, Herbie Hancock and Jean-Michel Jarre, establishing itself as one of the most influential instruments in electronic music history. Originally released with a bright blue faceplate dubbed the “Blue Marvin” after ARP CFO Marvin Cohen, the design evolved in mid-1971 to feature a grey plate, earning the nickname “Gray Meanie.”

The Behringer 2600 GRAY MEANIE pays homage to this iconic instrument as a limited edition, ultra-affordable recreation packed with enhanced features. This special version includes mechanical spring reverb, carefully selected components, uni-colour LEDs on each fader, and a striking paint finish that will make your studio setup stand out. The pure-analog signal path faithfully recreates the authentic ARP 2600 circuitry from the 1970s, complete with matched transistors and JFETs.

Meticulous engineering has gone into recreating the original’s analog circuitry, semi-modular architecture and triple VCO design, all working together to produce those classic electronic music tones. This attention to detail provides the GRAY MEANIE with remarkable sound-shaping flexibility, allowing you to craft everything from super-fat bass lines and tasty leads through to expansive ambient soundscapes limited only by your imagination.