Behringer is known for creating flattering alternatives to popular gear at a budget price.
Amazona.de – an online German electronic music magazine – suggests that it should be possible for a company like Behringer, using current mass-market manufacturing technology, to create a synth “inspired” by a vintage polyphonic synth and sell it for approx 500 euros.
Current analog synths are made primarily by boutique manufacturers – so it’s not hard to imagine that a company like Behringer could sell analog gear at revolutionary price points.
What do you think? Do you think analog synths still offer superior sound compared to digital synths?
And, if a company like Behringer could create a vintage-style polyphonic analog synthesizer for 500 euros/$700, would you want to buy it?
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As someone who is getting into home studio gear AND happens to be pretty much super-limited on the budget I am often looking at Behringer gear then being scared away by all of the hate and negative comments online. What I want to know is why don't the websites and magazines long-term review Behringer's stuff and tell us exactly why it is or isn't worth buying. Everybody says they make cheap junk and then I see nothing but love for those BCF MIDI controllers…did they somehow get lucky with those? Very confusing. Their newer small monitors and new mixers with USB interface built-in (shown at NAMM) look very tempting but I can't afford to spend what little money I DO have on junk!
Regardless of what the previous comments, I have a 24/48 channel mixer, over 20 compressors/gates, feedback busters, rack FX, a mastering rack… ALL Behringer. I use them live when I do live sound and get great results – even with 11-piece bands. Suffice to say I use quality mics (AKG, Oktava, EV, Shure) but never had a problem, and probably never will.
Some of the gear I bought second hand because the owners said they didn't like the audio quality, but they did me a favour to sell them at a lower price. Remember, it's only the mediocre worker who blames his tools. Give an expensive compressor to a noob, and he'll sound like ass. Give a Behringer comp to somebody who's got experience with compression and you'll enjoy the results.
Anyways, YES I WOULD buy an analog Behringer synth. Maybe not at Eur500 cos that's quite a steep price. I mean, what's the point in spending Eur500 when I can buy a midi keyboard controller and hook it up to my rack Quadcore PC (ALL my PCs are racked so I can use them live with a simple TFT monitor) and use my VSTs? Granted, I don't know many people who rack their PCs, so that's just me.
However a totally analog synth for Eur500 is really really tempting. There's a different feel from using a midi controller, and it would be a very welcome addition to the other gear in my studio (I wouldn't gig with it, it'll probably be too big and heavy – which I hope it will in a way!).
Would be much cooler if they made it look vintage, rather than like the usual brushed aluminium for their rack gear, or the usual grey/silver. Browns and yellows, baby!
Please note that I'm NOT paid by Behringer to write this reply/opinion – I'm just a student trying to help out the local music scene, and my budget it is low. I'm a bit of a tech head, and Behringer gear usually works for me. I get compliments for my live sound cos I don't rely of the equipment to work for me, but I'm the one to make it work – and that's the way it should be.
The quality & usefulness of my behringer omni-mic is very high. But I think they should attempt a mini-digital synth & hard disk recorder combo or seperates- like the alesis fusion (which is a piece of junk btw), because there is nothing cheap in that market segment right now. If they are making instruments they should go all in one. As for analog, I don't see it as profitable for them. There is still a reason the top keyboard manufacturers don't bother…too many components that will fail.
Absolutely. Unlike the issue with mixers and whatnot, the sound from an analogue synth is bound to have some character to it anyway, and I think if there is any lack to the build quality of their synths, it would just become part of that synth.
I'd give it some loving. I think they should make an MS-20 clone as well.
Nothing wrong with Behringer if that's all you can afford for now. You can expect a bit more line noise than better equipment, but you can't beat it for price. Most of my studio stuff was Behringer (mixer, compressors, DI boxes, effects) when I was starting out, and they worked a treat. I eventually traded up my Behringer mixer for a Mackie and can tell the difference, but it definitely wasn't a waste of money.
I'm with you on that 100%
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeell no, i'd flush $700 down the toilet before i'd spend it on a Behringer product. Their quality reflects their price in the worst way.
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeell no, i'd flush $700 down the toilet before i'd spend it on a Behringer product. Their quality reflects their price in the worst way.
If it sounded good and wasnt built like crap…yeah, I might buy.
I definitely think more manufacturers should offer an analog synthesizer. I'm not sure Behringer would be my first or even 10th choice for one of these but it is a good idea. Ahem, Roland, Yamaha…
I definitely think more manufacturers should offer an analog synthesizer. I'm not sure Behringer would be my first or even 10th choice for one of these but it is a good idea. Ahem, Roland, Yamaha…
i like the midi product like bcf2000 e fcb1010 they are grate, but the audio stuff like mixer or stomboxes, sucks, so … no i'm don't want to buy it
i like the midi product like bcf2000 e fcb1010 they are grate, but the audio stuff like mixer or stomboxes, sucks, so … no i'm don't want to buy it
at that price point I'd still get a Tetra from DSI
at that price point I'd still get a Tetra from DSI
I'd love to see more affordable analog synths, but I'd hate to see Behringer do their usual thing on a company like Dave Smith Instruments.
I'd love to see more affordable analog synths, but I'd hate to see Behringer do their usual thing on a company like Dave Smith Instruments.
Their newer stuff sounds good to my ears, but you still cant go throwing it about and jumping on their pedals. If they did a cheap analog polysynth I'd buy it no matter what, just because I like behringer, they have a market and I'm in it. Although I would nail it into a flightcase so it didnt get broken.
Their newer stuff sounds good to my ears, but you still cant go throwing it about and jumping on their pedals. If they did a cheap analog polysynth I'd buy it no matter what, just because I like behringer, they have a market and I'm in it. Although I would nail it into a flightcase so it didnt get broken.
I agree…I have a Behringer mixer that is TOTAL shiiiiiit!!!!
Very surprising coming from a German company.
I'm so sorry I didn't but the real deal-Mackie!!!!!
Never again will I buy one of their products!!!
I agree…I have a Behringer mixer that is TOTAL shiiiiiit!!!!
Very surprising coming from a German company.
I'm so sorry I didn't but the real deal-Mackie!!!!!
Never again will I buy one of their products!!!
…I drive an Audi Quatro that his given me a LOT of greif as wll-shit!!!
As someone who is getting into home studio gear AND happens to be pretty much super-limited on the budget I am often looking at Behringer gear then being scared away by all of the hate and negative comments online. What I want to know is why don't the websites and magazines long-term review Behringer's stuff and tell us exactly why it is or isn't worth buying. Everybody says they make cheap junk and then I see nothing but love for those BCF MIDI controllers…did they somehow get lucky with those? Very confusing. Their newer small monitors and new mixers with USB interface built-in (shown at NAMM) look very tempting but I can't afford to spend what little money I DO have on junk!
As someone who is getting into home studio gear AND happens to be pretty much super-limited on the budget I am often looking at Behringer gear then being scared away by all of the hate and negative comments online. What I want to know is why don't the websites and magazines long-term review Behringer's stuff and tell us exactly why it is or isn't worth buying. Everybody says they make cheap junk and then I see nothing but love for those BCF MIDI controllers…did they somehow get lucky with those? Very confusing. Their newer small monitors and new mixers with USB interface built-in (shown at NAMM) look very tempting but I can't afford to spend what little money I DO have on junk!
my idea of a behringer synth is mis-mapped keys and a failing midi-out.
hell no.
It's interesting hearing people knocking Behringer products, but I have two of their mics, a mixer and a USB interface, and I cannot fault any of them at all. Yes, they're budget product by comparison to certain other ones, but for the money the quality is excellent!!
It's interesting hearing people knocking Behringer products, but I have two of their mics, a mixer and a USB interface, and I cannot fault any of them at all. Yes, they're budget product by comparison to certain other ones, but for the money the quality is excellent!!
Regardless of what the previous comments, I have a 24/48 channel mixer, over 20 compressors/gates, feedback busters, rack FX, a mastering rack… ALL Behringer. I use them live when I do live sound and get great results – even with 11-piece bands. Suffice to say I use quality mics (AKG, Oktava, EV, Shure) but never had a problem, and probably never will.
Some of the gear I bought second hand because the owners said they didn't like the audio quality, but they did me a favour to sell them at a lower price. Remember, it's only the mediocre worker who blames his tools. Give an expensive compressor to a noob, and he'll sound like ass. Give a Behringer comp to somebody who's got experience with compression and you'll enjoy the results.
Anyways, YES I WOULD buy an analog Behringer synth. Maybe not at Eur500 cos that's quite a steep price. I mean, what's the point in spending Eur500 when I can buy a midi keyboard controller and hook it up to my rack Quadcore PC (ALL my PCs are racked so I can use them live with a simple TFT monitor) and use my VSTs? Granted, I don't know many people who rack their PCs, so that's just me.
However a totally analog synth for Eur500 is really really tempting. There's a different feel from using a midi controller, and it would be a very welcome addition to the other gear in my studio (I wouldn't gig with it, it'll probably be too big and heavy – which I hope it will in a way!).
Would be much cooler if they made it look vintage, rather than like the usual brushed aluminium for their rack gear, or the usual grey/silver. Browns and yellows, baby!
Please note that I'm NOT paid by Behringer to write this reply/opinion – I'm just a student trying to help out the local music scene, and my budget it is low. I'm a bit of a tech head, and Behringer gear usually works for me. I get compliments for my live sound cos I don't rely of the equipment to work for me, but I'm the one to make it work – and that's the way it should be.
Regardless of what the previous comments, I have a 24/48 channel mixer, over 20 compressors/gates, feedback busters, rack FX, a mastering rack… ALL Behringer. I use them live when I do live sound and get great results – even with 11-piece bands. Suffice to say I use quality mics (AKG, Oktava, EV, Shure) but never had a problem, and probably never will.
Some of the gear I bought second hand because the owners said they didn't like the audio quality, but they did me a favour to sell them at a lower price. Remember, it's only the mediocre worker who blames his tools. Give an expensive compressor to a noob, and he'll sound like ass. Give a Behringer comp to somebody who's got experience with compression and you'll enjoy the results.
Anyways, YES I WOULD buy an analog Behringer synth. Maybe not at Eur500 cos that's quite a steep price. I mean, what's the point in spending Eur500 when I can buy a midi keyboard controller and hook it up to my rack Quadcore PC (ALL my PCs are racked so I can use them live with a simple TFT monitor) and use my VSTs? Granted, I don't know many people who rack their PCs, so that's just me.
However a totally analog synth for Eur500 is really really tempting. There's a different feel from using a midi controller, and it would be a very welcome addition to the other gear in my studio (I wouldn't gig with it, it'll probably be too big and heavy – which I hope it will in a way!).
Would be much cooler if they made it look vintage, rather than like the usual brushed aluminium for their rack gear, or the usual grey/silver. Browns and yellows, baby!
Please note that I'm NOT paid by Behringer to write this reply/opinion – I'm just a student trying to help out the local music scene, and my budget it is low. I'm a bit of a tech head, and Behringer gear usually works for me. I get compliments for my live sound cos I don't rely of the equipment to work for me, but I'm the one to make it work – and that's the way it should be.
The quality & usefulness of my behringer omni-mic is very high. But I think they should attempt a mini-digital synth & hard disk recorder combo or seperates- like the alesis fusion (which is a piece of junk btw), because there is nothing cheap in that market segment right now. If they are making instruments they should go all in one. As for analog, I don't see it as profitable for them. There is still a reason the top keyboard manufacturers don't bother…too many components that will fail.
The quality & usefulness of my behringer omni-mic is very high. But I think they should attempt a mini-digital synth & hard disk recorder combo or seperates- like the alesis fusion (which is a piece of junk btw), because there is nothing cheap in that market segment right now. If they are making instruments they should go all in one. As for analog, I don't see it as profitable for them. There is still a reason the top keyboard manufacturers don't bother…too many components that will fail.
Absolutely. Unlike the issue with mixers and whatnot, the sound from an analogue synth is bound to have some character to it anyway, and I think if there is any lack to the build quality of their synths, it would just become part of that synth.
I'd give it some loving. I think they should make an MS-20 clone as well.
Absolutely. Unlike the issue with mixers and whatnot, the sound from an analogue synth is bound to have some character to it anyway, and I think if there is any lack to the build quality of their synths, it would just become part of that synth.
I'd give it some loving. I think they should make an MS-20 clone as well.
Nothing wrong with Behringer if that's all you can afford for now. You can expect a bit more line noise than better equipment, but you can't beat it for price. Most of my studio stuff was Behringer (mixer, compressors, DI boxes, effects) when I was starting out, and they worked a treat. I eventually traded up my Behringer mixer for a Mackie and can tell the difference, but it definitely wasn't a waste of money.
Nothing wrong with Behringer if that's all you can afford for now. You can expect a bit more line noise than better equipment, but you can't beat it for price. Most of my studio stuff was Behringer (mixer, compressors, DI boxes, effects) when I was starting out, and they worked a treat. I eventually traded up my Behringer mixer for a Mackie and can tell the difference, but it definitely wasn't a waste of money.
I'm with you on that 100%
I'm with you on that 100%
http://musicthing.blogspot.com/2005/04/next-up-from-behringer-real-analog.html
Isn’t it a little early for April Fools?
I am sort of surprised that they haven't already done this. They make everything else.
http://atomicshadow.bandcamp.com/
I am sort of surprised that they haven't already done this. They make everything else.
http://atomicshadow.bandcamp.com/
Id rather see Casio make the synth than berhinger.
I had 2 of behr. products and both made humming noise!
They copy the look of other companies !
Oh c'mon if it sounds good , you'd buy it, if not you wouldn't ….do you think all those old vintage synths were "well made" …..well then why is Analog Heaven so full of sob stories about broken ones??????……get a life
Mackie sucks! I have tried two of their newest small vlz3 mixers and they have noise problems and problems with faulty pots…also their general quality isn't a lot different from my old Behringer mixer.
i think it would be cool… with the buying power these guys have they should, in theory, be able to make a sturdy synth at a competitive price. Due to their ability to purchase in bulk… I wouldn't be shocked if Behringer's gear was better than the iffy quality stuff coming out of DSI…
i think it would be cool… with the buying power these guys have they should, in theory, be able to make a sturdy synth at a competitive price. Due to their ability to purchase in bulk… I wouldn't be shocked if Behringer's gear was better than the iffy quality stuff coming out of DSI…
…. the only people who say this are either deaf or just don't know any different. There is a huge difference.
I think the issue is that their products are notoriously hit-and-miss, and the general consensus is that the ones that get in the audio chain are more miss than the ones that don't. I wouldn't have any qualms about a BCF2000, but preamp/mixer/mic/monitors? No thanks!
I think the issue is that their products are notoriously hit-and-miss, and the general consensus is that the ones that get in the audio chain are more miss than the ones that don't. I wouldn't have any qualms about a BCF2000, but preamp/mixer/mic/monitors? No thanks!
Mackie sucks! I have tried two of their newest small vlz3 mixers and they have noise problems and problems with faulty pots…also their general quality isn't a lot different from my old Behringer mixer.
Mackie sucks! I have tried two of their newest small vlz3 mixers and they have noise problems and problems with faulty pots…also their general quality isn't a lot different from my old Behringer mixer.
Hmm, not me. I'm well aware of the overall opinion regarding Behringer but I know as no other how many people only base such opinions on hear-say without ever even bothering to take a look at the gear themselves because "Why bother?". Note; I have no opinion on Behringer myself, but still wonder if I'm not seeing a such a tendency here.
As for me.. I wouldn't buy one. I'm very happy with the gear I have now (soft synths) but should I ever want to expand I'd first be looking at the Roland sh201, because I consider this to be a very good starter synth with some perspective. Then perhaps followed up by the Yamaha mm6 but I'm starting to get some second doubts about that one. I'd probably start looking at some higher end models at that time.
Hmm, not me. I'm well aware of the overall opinion regarding Behringer but I know as no other how many people only base such opinions on hear-say without ever even bothering to take a look at the gear themselves because "Why bother?". Note; I have no opinion on Behringer myself, but still wonder if I'm not seeing a such a tendency here.
As for me.. I wouldn't buy one. I'm very happy with the gear I have now (soft synths) but should I ever want to expand I'd first be looking at the Roland sh201, because I consider this to be a very good starter synth with some perspective. Then perhaps followed up by the Yamaha mm6 but I'm starting to get some second doubts about that one. I'd probably start looking at some higher end models at that time.
…. the only people who say this are either deaf or just don't know any different. There is a huge difference.
…. the only people who say this are either deaf or just don't know any different. There is a huge difference.
Music to the masses and economy of scale. Behringer was great for me when I was starting my musical career. I have owned a hundred or more of their products and it definitely helped me begin a very satisfying career. But none of their products were road worthy and in the end I have a pile of "need fixin'" gear cluttering my space. I do not use a single piece of Behringer equipment, anymore. Nor do I ride my tricycle, use my swing set or wear diapers. But I enjoyed them when I was younger. Behringer is a "training wheel" manufacturer.
Music to the masses and economy of scale. Behringer was great for me when I was starting my musical career. I have owned a hundred or more of their products and it definitely helped me begin a very satisfying career. But none of their products were road worthy and in the end I have a pile of "need fixin'" gear cluttering my space. I do not use a single piece of Behringer equipment, anymore. Nor do I ride my tricycle, use my swing set or wear diapers. But I enjoyed them when I was younger. Behringer is a "training wheel" manufacturer.
You are all missing the point. A company can spend its time designing and developing high end products or low end products. They both have their place in the market and its great that beginners and those of us with less expendable income can still make music with affordable gear. Behringer, however, does something very different. They do not participate in the market by designing and developing new products. They buy units off the shelf and copy them. This is stealing. I don't mean a new spin on a product or a different flavor, I mean an exact copy. They have been sued for this several times and lost. Their whole business model is based around the hope that most manufacturers won't bother to sue them . This only hurts manufacturers that make products we all love and is wrong no matter what you think about their gear. I suggest not supporting that company in any way.
You are all missing the point. A company can spend its time designing and developing high end products or low end products. They both have their place in the market and its great that beginners and those of us with less expendable income can still make music with affordable gear. Behringer, however, does something very different. They do not participate in the market by designing and developing new products. They buy units off the shelf and copy them. This is stealing. I don't mean a new spin on a product or a different flavor, I mean an exact copy. They have been sued for this several times and lost. Their whole business model is based around the hope that most manufacturers won't bother to sue them . This only hurts manufacturers that make products we all love and is wrong no matter what you think about their gear. I suggest not supporting that company in any way.
I've heard too many poor opinions of Behringer without firsthand experience (I've a BCF2000, it was a good price and worked fine — to echo Ry-Fi — but I needed a smaller footprint so I switched to a nanoKONTROL), so they're not useful. It's easy to take swipes at them due to past dubiousness.
I would likely not buy a Behringer ana-synth unless it offered something impeccably unique I couldn't achieve with Ableton Live + plugins, but as Behringer has repeatedly shown in various musical segments, if they're going to enter, there's likely a target market.
I've heard too many poor opinions of Behringer without firsthand experience (I've a BCF2000, it was a good price and worked fine — to echo Ry-Fi — but I needed a smaller footprint so I switched to a nanoKONTROL), so they're not useful. It's easy to take swipes at them due to past dubiousness.
I would likely not buy a Behringer ana-synth unless it offered something impeccably unique I couldn't achieve with Ableton Live + plugins, but as Behringer has repeatedly shown in various musical segments, if they're going to enter, there's likely a target market.
I've heard too many poor opinions of Behringer without firsthand experience (I've a BCF2000, it was a good price and worked fine — to echo Ry-Fi — but I needed a smaller footprint so I switched to a nanoKONTROL), so they're not useful. It's easy to take swipes at them due to past dubiousness.
I would likely not buy a Behringer ana-synth unless it offered something impeccably unique I couldn't achieve with Ableton Live + plugins, but as Behringer has repeatedly shown in various musical segments, if they're going to enter, there's likely a target market.
Never had problems with Behringer products. I bought and use about ten different pieces of equipment from them, they all work fine and i'm satisfied. Sure, if i could afford something more expensive, i might not choose Behringer, but, for their price, they are more than good. If they make a synth i'll decide to buy it (or not) based only on features and sound, not reliability fear. On the other hand, one of my Korg Z1 buttons doesn't work anymore, the joystick of my Korg MicroX gets stuck when i move it to the right and TWO nanopads have stopped working … should i blame Korg for low build quality, or myself? Should i treat Behringer differently?
Never had problems with Behringer products. I bought and use about ten different pieces of equipment from them, they all work fine and i'm satisfied. Sure, if i could afford something more expensive, i might not choose Behringer, but, for their price, they are more than good. If they make a synth i'll decide to buy it (or not) based only on features and sound, not reliability fear. On the other hand, one of my Korg Z1 buttons doesn't work anymore, the joystick of my Korg MicroX gets stuck when i move it to the right and TWO nanopads have stopped working … should i blame Korg for low build quality, or myself? Should i treat Behringer differently?
So, one minute people are saying they do poor products, then the next saying they copy exactly the good products, cant be both. If its the latter I dont give a crap if they copied it, thats between them and the other company if its good and its cheap of course you should buy it. If its crap then why would you. The name on it is not relavent
There are two types of behringer haters: Rich Haters and Poor Haters.
Rich Haters moan about why their Behringer doesnt sound like their other expensive equipment. Poor haters bought a Behringer product thinking that its a bargain and get dissapointed when it breaks or malfunctions.
The ones that love their behringer products dont spend their time bitching about it online – they make music!
Take Behringer products for what they are: cheap tools. They do the job, and some are pretty damn good.
* ENGLISH: People say a lot and knows little, In the U.S. the standard is no good if it's cheap. Behringer products are of very high warm, perhaps for an audience with a certain degree of professional training, not gross. Consider that it is German technology, and manufacturing all the criteria is the same.
Today, Behringer is one of the world's largest companies for the production of musical instruments and equipment. Compare your reviews or appraisals passing with the result that they have achieved in such a short time. ?
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* ESPAÑOL: La gente opina mucho y conoce poco, En US el criterio es, si es barato no sirve. Los productos Behringer son de muy alta calida, quizas para un público con un cierto grado de preparación profesional, no para brutos. Consideren que es tecnología Alemana, y que todo el criterio de fabricación es el mismo.
Hoy día, Behringer es una de las companías mas grandes del mundo de producción de instrumentos y equipos musicales. Comparen sus criticas o apreciaciones pasajeras con el resultado que ellos han logrado en tan corto tiempo. ?
I would happily buy one. The Behringer hate is amusing, I think the majority of comes from people who have read too many forums like this one or have had one bad experiences. I've owned many Behringer products, and never had a problem with any of them. I've sold hundreds of Behringer products, and had no more issues than with any other pro audio company. Is it high quality stuff? No, it's budget gear. It's also suprisingly good considering the price point it comes in at. Some people just need something to hate.
I'd buy one instantly. Nuff said 🙂
Outlaw is right, Behringer is a terrible name for audio tools. They do outright steal designs and rebrand them, but build them with incredibly low quality components. It’s like trying to build a Prophet ’08 out of components you might by off the rack at Radio Shack or something. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the idea, until you try and use it in a practical environment, and all your rotary knobs refuse to click into position, and you’re stuck without two of the eight positions, or a slider has too much friction on the motion, and you can’t get the attack sweep you need for a piece that you recorded in studio. It’s bad business, bad quality, and bad for the companies who spend all the time designing nice synthesizers. It muddles down a market that, with all due respect, should be a little boutique and expensive.
I certainly wouldn’t buy one. The quality control on Behringer items is incredibly low, at least with their guitar oriented musical devices, and this goes without mentioning the incredibly poor quality of the audio that comes from those items. Essentially every guitar pedal they’ve ever produced is a low quality knock-off of a Boss pedal, which is also not the top of the line in terms of audio quality. I shiver in anticipation of what a Behringer analog synth would sound like, and how difficult it would be to try and get accurate pitch with their interfaces, judging by the low quality components on the guitar related items.
I’ve written Behringer more than once to suggest an Odyssey or Juno clone. Still waiting. The fact that they “recently” released a drum synth gives me hope.
Shure. Behringer is way better than all these non-professional esotheric rumors. Behringer nowadays constructs highly Professional gear and still suffers from its old days. A new Juno 106 for 500€ is dope. Unfortunately i already habe one! So please Build a Jupiter 8! Or convert a polysix into a polyeight. With midi and cv/Gate!
I would want to play with it first, but yeah, if I liked how it sounded, I would buy it.. a $500 US price point would be more comfortable for me, though. I am not a brand snob. They are still a well known brand, and if they can get the right people on it, then they can succeed.
Here in 2016 we have so many options for affordable synths that a new Behringer keyboard will have to have an outstanding price-to-value ratio for it to get my dollars. Over the last couple years I’ve acquired a Volca Bass, Volca Keys, Microbrute, and a vintage Alpha Juno all for less than $200 a piece. If a Behringer synth is going to get my attention it will either have to be dirt cheap and funky or stunningly cool with an outstanding build quality. I’ve looked at the new Korg Minilogue but for $800 I would expect real analogue envelopes and bigger keys. For the same price I can get some pretty nice vintage gear or make a nice start to a modular system.
Looking forward to the Behringer release….