Behringer - 2600 Gray Meanie

The 1970s was a time when synthesizers really came into their own as more and more musicians embraced the instrument and made music that no one had ever heard before.
Earlier synthesizers were massive, sophisticated devices that cost thousands of dollars, but in 1971 Alan R. Pearlman and Dennis Colin set out to create a more portable version of their huge ARP 2500 modular synth that they could market more widely to musicians.

From this concept came the semi-modular ARP 2600 synthesiser, which became an instant hit and was quickly adopted by many famous musicians, including Edgar Winter, Pete Townshend, Herbie Hancock and Jean-Michel Jarre, to name but a few.
Shortly after the release of the first models, ARP created a bright blue version of the 2600 called 'Blue Marvin', named after ARP's CFO, Marvin Cohen.
Then, in mid-1971, the blue faceplate was replaced by a grey one, and this new unit was nicknamed the 'Gray Meanie'.


Compared to the original Behringer 2600, the GREY MEANIE features mechanical spring reverb, hand-picked components, single-colour LEDs on each fader and a super-smooth paint job that will make your setup stand out!
Evoke virtually any sound imaginable with incredible finesse and ease.
The pure analogue signal path is based on the authentic ARP 2600 circuit from the 70s with adapted transistors and JFETs.
Owning a GREY MEANIE is like having your own piece of history, allowing you to recreate timeless classics or forge your own musical path.