Behringer shared this overview of the Polyeight, an unofficial copy of the Korg Polysix, expanded with two additional voices and expanded modulation options.

The signal path combines analog oscillators and a 2044 low-pass filter with BBD-based chorus, phaser and ensemble effects. Additional features include multiple voice modes, an arpeggiator, chord memory and 256 user-program memories.

Features:

• Analog signal path based on VCO, VCF and VCA designs
• 8 polyphonic voices with discrete VCOs featuring saw, square and pulse width waveforms
• 2044 lowpass filter with resonance and positive/negative envelope control
• Unison, double or poly modes for 8 VCO lead, massive bass, 4-voice double or 8-voice single VCO sounds
• Multi-stage chorus, phaser and ensemble BBD effects
• 49 semi-weighted full-size keys featuring channel aftertouch and velocity sensitivity
• Sub-oscillator with up to 2 octaves down adds depth and bass to your patches
• Pulse width modulation with multi-waveform LFO for full and rich sound
• Global noise generator inspired by MS-20 expands sound creation
• Arpeggiator with manual and external tempo control plus up, down and up-down modes
• LFO with multiple waveforms to control pitch, filter cutoff and loudness
• Eight-slot modulation matrix
• LCD display with encoder
• Assignable preset recall switches for immediate program selection
• 256 user program memories with “compare and match” feature to quickly match all analog controls to values stored in program
• Chord memory allows you to save chords and trigger them with a single key
• Polyphonic portamento

Pricing and Availability:

The Behringer Polyeight is available to preorder for $699 USD.