Behringer 1601 Eurorack Sequencer

The Behringer 1601 Eurorack Sequencer is a classic 16-step analogue sequencer reimagined for modern modular rigs. Based on a legendary unit from the 1970s, it drops straight into your Eurorack system and gives you immediate, hands-on control over pitch, rhythm and modulation, with full CV, MIDI and USB connectivity to keep the rest of your studio locked in time.

Whether you are crafting evolving techno patterns, Berlin school lines or experimental modulation sequences, the 1601 lets you run a single 16-step pattern or split it into two 8-step sequences for more variation. Three independent gate buses, a built-in quantiser, flexible clock controls and extensive CV routing make it easy to move from simple loops to complex, performance-ready sequences without ever diving into menus.

With a quantised 2-octave pitch range for tight melodic work and a wide 10-octave CV range for non-pitched modulation, the 1601 can be the melodic heart of your patch or a powerful modulation brain. Skip and Reset functions with CV inputs invite live interaction, while 42 front-panel controls keep every key parameter under your fingertips.

Finished with comprehensive MIDI and USB implementation, plus the ability to move the main module into a standard Eurorack case, the 1601 is a complete sequencing solution for anyone who wants classic analogue behaviour with modern workflow and connectivity.

Classic Analogue Workflow

The 1601 is inspired by a much-loved 1970s sequencer, retaining the immediacy and musicality of the original. Each of the 16 steps has its own control, so you can see and shape your pattern at a glance. No scrolling, no paging, just direct access to pitch, gates and performance functions that keep you focused on the music.

Flexible Step and Gate Control

Run one 16-step sequence or split into two 8-step patterns to create call-and-response lines or alternating phrases. Three separate gate buses with individual step switches let you send different rhythmic accents to multiple destinations at once, ideal for driving drums, envelopes or filter hits from a single pattern.

Deep CV Modulation and Quantising

A quantised 2-octave pitch range keeps melodic sequences in tune, while the free 10-octave CV range is perfect for sweeping filter cutoffs, PWM or other modulation targets. Separate quantise inputs allow you to run external CV through the internal quantiser, turning the 1601 into a powerful pitch-processing hub for the rest of your system.

Performance-Focused Clock and Transport

Clock FM and pulse-width controls, each with their own CV input, let you shape tempo and gate length in real time, from tight, percussive stabs to long, legato lines. Skip and Reset buttons with CV inputs give you live control over pattern length and direction, while Position 1 CV out is ideal for triggering events at the start of each loop or chaining sequences together. MIDI and USB with transport sync keep everything locked to your DAW or external clock.

• Single 16-Step or Dual 8-Step Operation - Switch between one long 16-step pattern or two independent 8-step sequences to add variation, call-and-response phrases or alternating lines, all from a single module.
• Three Independent Gate Buses - Use the three gate buses with per-step switches to send different rhythmic patterns to multiple destinations, letting you create accents, trigger envelopes or fire drum hits without extra modules.
• Integrated Quantiser with Wide CV Range - The built-in quantiser offers a precise 2-octave melodic range, while the unquantised 10-octave CV range excels at modulation, so you can handle tuned sequences and wild control voltages from one sequencer.
• Comprehensive Clock, CV and MIDI Control - Clock FM, clock pulse-width CV, transpose input, Position 1 CV out, four multiples and full MIDI/USB with transport sync give you multiple ways to integrate the 1601 into any hybrid or modular setup.

Sequencer

• Type: Analogue step sequencer
• Steps: 16
• Sequence Modes: Single 16-step or dual 8-step
• Gate Buses: 3 independent buses with individual step switches
• Controls: 42 front-panel controls for real-time access

CV and Gate

• Pitch Range (Quantised): 2 octaves for melodic sequencing
• Pitch Range (Free CV): 10 octaves for non-pitched modulation
• Skip and Reset: Front-panel buttons with CV inputs
• Step Switch Modes: Skip or Reset for creative performance options
• Clock FM: Control and CV input for tempo modulation
• Clock Pulse Width: Control and CV input for gate length (staccato to legato)
• Clocked Gate 1 Out: For creating accents using Gate Bus 1 switches
• Transpose CV Input: For transposing sequences via keyboard or controller
• Position 1 CV Out: Triggers events at pattern start
• Quantise Inputs: Separate inputs for quantising external CV signals
• Multiples: 4 additional multiples for convenient patching

Connectivity

• MIDI: Comprehensive implementation with MIDI channel selection
• MIDI Transport: Start, stop and sync control
• USB: USB connectivity for MIDI and sync

Format

• Form Factor: Eurorack-compatible module
• Mounting: Main module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack case