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Behringer 000-E5N00-00010 2600 VCO Eurorack Module

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The ARP 2600's iconic VCO architecture in Eurorack format — four simultaneous waveforms, authentic vintage circuitry, and CV control precision that earns its rack space.

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Overview

The Behringer 2600-VCO brings the oscillator section of one of synthesis history's most revered instruments into the Eurorack ecosystem in a form that is authentic by design, not approximation. Based on the original ARP 2600's VCO circuitry, the module generates sine, triangle, sawtooth, and pulse waveforms simultaneously — each with its own output jack, reflecting the 2600's philosophy of open, semi-modular signal routing. The frequency range spans from infrasonic LFO rates (0.03 Hz) through full audio rate (10 kHz), covering the full territory from slow evolving modulation through harmonically rich audio. That range, combined with simultaneous CV and manual pulse width control, gives a single module the expressive depth of two or three simpler oscillators combined.

In a rack, the module occupies 16HP — compact enough to pair with the corresponding 2600-series filter and VCA modules for a coherent vintage-voiced signal chain, or to slot into a contemporary system as a character oscillator alongside more clinical modern VCOs. The analog circuit construction means every patch has the slight thermal breath and harmonic density the original 2600 was known for, the kind of quality that distinguishes a modular patch from a preset. It is purpose-built for sound designers, electronic composers, and synthesists who want that specific ARP voice in a modular context, with the control granularity that hardware patching affords.

Key Features

Amazing sounding VCO module from the ’70s

Authentic reproduction of original ARP* 2600 circuitry

VCO features 4 simultaneous waveforms: sine, triangle, saw and pulse

VCO offers wide frequency control from 10 Hz to 10 kHz or 0.03 Hz to 30 Hz in LF mode

PWM can be simultaneously controlled manually and via external CV input

Specifications

Module Type
Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO)
Format
16HP Eurorack
Waveforms
Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Pulse (simultaneous)
Frequency Range (Audio)
10 Hz – 10 kHz
Frequency Range (LF Mode)
0.03 Hz – 30 Hz
PWM Control
Manual and external CV (simultaneous)
Circuit Design
Authentic ARP 2600 VCO reproduction

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Four simultaneous waveform outputs mean a single module can feed multiple signal paths or mixers at once, multiplying your patch possibilities without adding oscillators.
  • Authentic analog ARP 2600 circuit topology delivers the harmonic warmth and character of the original hardware — audible in the grit of the saw and the roundness of the sine.
  • Wide frequency range from sub-Hz LFO territory (0.03 Hz) to audio rate (10 kHz) means this one module serves as both a primary oscillator and a modulation source.
  • Simultaneous manual and CV pulse width modulation allows layered, evolving timbres that purely manual control cannot achieve.
  • 16HP format is efficient for a full analog VCO — comparable vintage-accurate oscillators often consume more rack space.

👎 Cons

  • At 16HP, the module is a substantial real estate commitment in smaller cases — paired with VCF and VCA modules from the same series, rack space fills quickly.
  • Analog oscillator calibration may drift with temperature changes, requiring periodic tuning checks in live environments or uncontrolled studio spaces.
  • No built-in sync input is documented in the listed features, which limits hard-sync timbres common in modern analog oscillator design.
  • Power draw of authentic analog circuitry can strain smaller Eurorack power supplies — users with budget cases may need to upgrade their bus boards.
  • The module targets the specific ARP 2600 character rather than offering a neutral utility oscillator — those wanting a clean, modern waveform source may find the vintage voicing too colored.

Frequently Asked Questions

Behringer's 2600-VCO uses an authentic circuit recreation of the original ARP 2600 oscillator topology, not a digital model. The result is the characteristic warmth and slight harmonic complexity of the original — audible in the saw and pulse waveforms especially.
Yes — sine, triangle, saw, and pulse each have their own output, and all four are active simultaneously. You can mix them externally or route each to a different destination, which dramatically expands the tonal palette of a single oscillator.
PWM is controllable both manually via the front panel knob and simultaneously via an external CV input. You can set a static pulse width and modulate it dynamically with an LFO or envelope — both sources sum together for compound modulation behavior.
In LF mode, the frequency range drops to 0.03–30 Hz, turning the VCO into a low-frequency modulation source. This lets the same module serve as a precision LFO for slow filter sweeps, vibrato, or rhythmic CV patterns without requiring a separate dedicated module.
The module occupies 16HP in a standard Eurorack enclosure. Confirm your case's power supply capacity against Behringer's published current draw specs before installing — vintage-accurate analog circuitry can draw more current than comparably sized digital modules.