A video tutorial that goes over all the settings and buttons. Way better than the terse instruction manual than the Behringer came with.

https://youtu.be/_V9OT1vzjUM?si=6GObB1iP3Wh4R1wG

The PRO-800 Deep-Dive — quick-use outline + action recipes

  1. Intro & setup

  • What you’re hearing, how the panel maps to the signal flow (VCO → VCF → VCA), and why tuning matters on an 8-voice analog.

  • Action recipe – quick health check

  • Load/init a blank patch.

  • VCO1 only (saw), Amp ENV sustain full, filter open, res low.

  • Run auto-tune after a few minutes warm-up; verify octaves track cleanly.

  1. Presets, Banks & “Init”

  • Navigating factory vs. user banks; saving, comparing, and re-calling patches reliably.

  • Action recipe – safe save flow

  • Design → press Save → choose slot → confirm.

  • Use Preset as a “compare” toggle (saved vs. edited) before committing.

  1. Performance Mode (PERF)

-The fast-access layer for live tweaks (macro-style controls mapped per patch).

  • Action recipe – gig-ready patch

  • Pick your go-to parameters (cutoff, env amt, detune).

  • Store them in PERF so they’re always under your fingers.

  • Practice: switch patches, tweak PERF only, no menu diving.

  1. Keyboard/Unison Modes & Detune

  • Mono, poly, unison, spread; how to stack voices without mud.

  • Action recipe – “wide but tight”

  • Unison 4–8 voices, small detune.

  • Filter slightly closed, modest env amt.

  • Add a hair of glide for lead lines.

  1. Oscillators (VCOs)

  • Two per voice; waveshapes, sync tricks, level staging into the filter.

  • Action recipe – weight without wool

  • VCO1 saw ~80%, VCO2 pulse ~60% with a tiny detune.

  • Keep oscillator levels shy of max to preserve punch after the filter.

  1. Filter (VCF)

  • Musical 24 dB/Oct low-pass behavior; resonance sweet spots.

  • Action recipe – moving tone bed

  • Cutoff ~1–2 o’clock, res ~9–10 o’clock.

  • Env amt modest; slow attack/decay on Filter ENV for drift.

  1. Envelopes (AMP vs. FILTER)

  • How ADSR shapes plucks, pads, basses; matching curves to roles.

  • Action recipe – three envelope snapshots

  • Pluck: A 5–15 ms / D 150–250 ms / S ~0–10% / R short

  • Bass: A fast / D short-medium / S 30–50% / R short

  • Pad: A 200–600 ms / D long / S 70–90% / R long

  1. LFO & Modulation

  • Vibrato, filter wobble, subtle animation that survives a mix.

  • Action recipe – alive, not seasick

  • LFO→PWM tiny amount, slow rate.

  • LFO→Pitch very small for vibrato via mod wheel.

  • Optional: LFO→Cutoff barely audible to keep pads breathing.

  1. Arpeggiator & Sequencer

  • Setting tempo, latch, patterns; sketching ideas DAW-free.

  • Action recipe – insta-idea

  • Hold a chord; latch arp with up/down pattern.

  • Record a 1–2 bar sequencer riff; vary filter env per step if available.

  • Store patch + sequence together for instant recall.

  1. Putting it all together — sound design workflows

  • A repeatable order: Init → VCO balance → Filter tone → Envelopes → Mod/LFO/Arp → Save.

  • Action recipe – “studio template”

  • Start from Init every time.

  • Commit a named save at each major milestone (VCO set, filter set, final).

  • Tag your user bank by role: BAS, PAD, LD, SEQ.

  • Ready-to-play patch recipes (copy/paste into your PRO-800)

  • Fat Poly Pad (lush but mix-friendly)

  • VCOs: VCO1 saw 80%; VCO2 triangle or pulse 50%, detune tiny.

  • Filter: Cutoff ~1–2 o’clock, res low; Env Amt small-medium.

Envs:

  • Filter: A 300–500 ms / D 1–2 s / S ~70% / R long

  • Amp: A 300–600 ms / D long / S ~80–100% / R long

  • LFO: Slow to PWM or cutoff (very small).

  • Mode: Poly; Detune/Spread small for stereo width.

  • Save: PERF mapping to cutoff, env amt, and detune for live swells.

  • Solid Analog Bass (tight, non-flabby)

  • VCOs: VCO1 saw; VCO2 square a few cents down.

  • Filter: Cutoff low-mid; a touch of res; medium Env Amt.

Envs:

  • Filter: A fast / D 150–250 ms / S 25–40% / R short

  • Amp: A very fast / D short / S 40–60% / R short

  • Mode: Mono or Unison 2–4 voices; tiny glide optional.

  • Tip: Keep oscillator levels moderate for punch through the VCF/VCA.

  • Expressive Lead (singing, cuts through)

  • VCOs: Pulse + saw; micro-detune only.

  • Filter: Mid-open with low resonance; Env Amt medium.

Envs:

  • Filter: A ~15–30 ms / D 300–500 ms / S ~40–60% / R medium

  • Amp: A ~10–20 ms / D medium / S 60–80% / R medium

  • Mod: Wheel→vibrato (LFO→Pitch very small).

  • Mode: Mono/Unison; a touch of glide for phrasing.

  • Arp/Seq Pluck (rhythmic)

  • VCOs: Single saw or narrow pulse for clarity.

  • Filter: Cutoff mid; res a touch; Env Amt enough to “ping.”

Envs:

  • Pluck settings (short decay, low sustain).

  • Arp/Seq: 1–2 bars; latch; experiment with up/down patterns.

  • Save: Store with tempo and PERF macro to cutoff for live filter rides.

Troubleshooting & pro tips

Pitch drift after moving the unit? Warm up a few minutes, then run auto-tune and re-save.

Patch sounds dull/loud? Back off oscillator levels before the filter; add a bit of resonance instead of maxing VCOs.

Live reliability: Treat PERF as your “macro layer,” and Preset as a quick compare toggle while editing, then save.

Organization: Reserve one user bank per role (BAS/PAD/LD/SEQ) so set-building is painless later.