In this video, synthesist Starsky Carr takes a look at the new Behringer Model 15, a Euro format knockoff of the Moog Grandmother.

The Model 15 has the same synth architecture and controls as the Grandmother, but moves drops the keyboard and moves the patch points to the right side of the panel.

“For all intents and purposes,” Carr says, “it’s a smaller and cheaper version of the Moog Grandmother.”

Behringer introduced the Model 15 in 2022, but said at the time that they weren’t putting it into production yet because of parts constraints.

Features:

• Analog synthesizer with dual VCO design
• Semi-modular design requires no patching for immediate performance
• Analog signal path
• Dual oscillators with 4 waveforms, oscillator sync, pulse width modulation and sub-oscillator
• 24 dB ladder filter with resonance
• Step sequencer with 3 separate 256-step memory slots, key transpose and multiple playback modes
• Arpeggiator, featuring hold function and multiple playback modes for recording and playing patterns
• Analog LFO with 4 waveforms and dedicated controls for pitch, filter and pulse width modulation
• Spring reverb emulation
• 48 patch points for modular connectivity
• 37 controls
• Eurorack format – module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack case
• MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection

Pricing and Availability:

The Behringer Model 15 is starting to show up for pre-order at retailers, priced at about $300 USD.

via Andreas