Behringer Model D 5-stars Reviews

Moment of truth

A classic minimoog comes to your home in a compact package. Behringer fulfills the dream of many musicians and fans of the classic minimug who previously could not afford to buy this instrument because of the high cost. Nothing extra. Turned on and flew into space. If you connect a delay or reverb to it, then there is a chance of flying into distant galaxies.

In addition to the classical controls, it is possible to connect the synthesizer to the computer and send notes to it from the DAW.

The sound is amazing. And given the low price compared to the original, this tool is beyond competition.

the sound is just wow

good sound very good song simple to take hand

A BEAST in a small package

Excellent little synth.

Sounds exaclty as advertised. It's a very capable and fun synth.

Very well built and appealing.

Only con is that I had to open it and calibrate the tuning since it was flat by nearly half a step at a 4 octave range. It was a bit of a hastle but the instructions are clear on how to get it done. Just be sure you have the necessary tools before you venture yourself into it.

I really like this synth!

One of the best value synths at this price range.

Good build quality. Nothing wobbles or rattles. It's lighter than I expected but not in a way that makes it feel flimsy. quite the opposite. It feels like a solid, but largely empty metal box....that then makes amazing sounds with very little effort.

As a synth this can do everything from bass to leads and effect sounds using the noise filter and filter cutoff in some clever ways.

Really pleased with it

Sounds amazing

Knobs are too tightly spaced, but besides that it's great, sounds like everything You want :) Beautiful! And it's seems robust.

Model D

This is a fat sounding beast.

The sound is just great. And offers a lot.

Great synth and I am very happy with it.

Little Beast

For anyone that is pondering buying one, just do it! For me, having never had the pleasure of playing an original Model D it really doesn't make a difference how close it may or not be to the original, however everything I have heard makes this out to be as close as you can get. It is very well made, sturdy and easy to use. It is so much fun and you can spend hours just fiddling and not feel like you've wasted any time at all! With three oscillators going it truly is a beast and makes some wonderful sounds. Enjoy!

A great sounding synth, built well and affordable.

Pros: good sound, build quality, affordable

Cons: it does require a bit of tuning, but Behringer explains the whole process. If you can fix an electrical switch you can also do the tuning yourself. Other then that I couldn't really find anything wrong with it.

Excellent synthesizer...Excellent sound and the USB port is sure extremely convenient

Behringer made me break an oath I made almost 18 years ago, of never going back to hardware again. I was very skeptical at first, of leaving my comfort zone, producing 100% in the box, however it really was worth it!

This thing sounds AMAZING! The sound is crisp, full and rich, plus the additions that Behringer added to the original design (the CV sockets, the high pass filter, the LFO, The Env Decay switches) are very useful, and take things to a whole new level. In fact I must say that this synth, although a clone, has its own personality - to the point that I gave it a name, almost 2 hours after I started fiddling with it :)

The cons? I'd say the power button is a bit fiddly. Also -although I have no idea how the original synth behaved- I'd like the range of the Env Decay knobs, to be a bit more exponential, so that I could fine tune short decays more precisely - It was hard f.e. to dial a steep decay for a kick.

All and all, I'm very excited with the Model D, and I think... perhaps I can break my "no hardware" rule a bit more :)

Awesome replica of a classic

I'm very happy with my Behringer Model D. The sound is so full, warm, versatile and I really understand now why this design is still relevant almost 50 years after the original's introduction.

Pros:

- It's very well and solidly built, all metal with wooden (I think real wood?) side panels

- All knobs all smooth and it feels quite easy to adjust them accurately

- It sounds like a Moog

- The sound quality is amazing

- Very little noise

- The added signal inputs and outputs are a very nice bonus! It works great together with e.g. a Crave as both a sequencer and modulation source

- MIDI

- LFO in addition to 3rd oscillator

Cons:

- I tried really hard, but I can't think of any cons yet... Maybe the power lead could be a little longer?

Grew up wanting to buy an original!

these are the sounds i always wanted growing up - my plan in life was to get a job save up and then purchase a raft of vintage synths to play with well now i dont need to use my savings ;D - i have never owned an original and now i do not need to , Behringer are knocking it out the park !

You will love this synthesizer

Model D Sound Presets (Techno, Trance, House) + Preset Editor + Ableton Template

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I use Model D in my home studio. Today it is my favorite synthesizer.

I liked the look and sound, but there are some weak elements on the back of the synthesizer. But in general, my opinion is that there are much more pluses than minuses.

Behringer made a really interesting product worthy of your attention.

There is really powerful, greasy bass here. I love him for that.

I recommend using it with Arturia KeyStep. This is really a killer combination.

Have a good sound!

I <3 Behringer

Note that my ratings take into account the product's price.

I loved MiniMoog's sound but couldn't afford it given that I'm just a hobbyist. And even if I could afford it I'd probably not spend all that money on a vintage machine with no midi support that would cost me a fortune to maintain in the future. So, when I saw this clone from Behringer it was an instant buy. And heck I'm not regretting it. The sound is simply amazing, pretty much 100% like the original thing. Plus the guys at Behringer were cool enough to add an extra LFO and proper Midi support. The only downside is that the knobs are too close to each other and turning certain knobs becomes a tedious process. But for the price and the sound... Who cares?

As far as the comments about whether it's unethical or not that Behringer is cloning other people's circuits: Hardware and VST company giants are doing that for ages. I don't see why there's a difference in an analog modeling software based synth that is literally acting the same way a Moog circuit is and an equal analog circuit.

Thank you, Behringer. I can't wait for your new synth products.

Behringer Model D

I use it in my little home studio. And he has come to complete that space that I had yet to cover. I could talk about the technical characteristics of Behringer Model D, but I think that will not be necessary. There are already many people doing it.

Magnificent construction with quality finishes and materials. An impeccable sound, which can go from the warmest sounds, to much fatter and more aggressive ones. No doubt Behringer is doing an incredible job, bringing quality technology at very affordable prices. Thus opening the range of analog synths to a greater number of people who could not otherwise afford to pay the prices of the original devices that outnumber these synths in a lot of money.

Really delighted with the Model D. And hoping to have already in my hands also the Neutron

A highly recommended purchase, whether you are a professional musician or want to start in music production.

Pros: Construction with quality finishes and materials.

Contras: I do not find any.

Amazing quality for the buck.

Incredible value

I love my Model D. It sounds great and and it's a pleasure to use. I've compared it to software emulations and the hardware unit just sounds better. It has warmth and character in spades.

I use it for bass parts and pad sounds and it just gets the job done. The three oscillator design gives you more flexibility than you'd probably expect.

The knobs may take a while getting used to, since their travel is quite sensitive. It's better to make small turns when fine-tuning sounds in search of sweet spots.

In my opinion, the build quality is very good, and I haven't had any problems with it. I also appreciate the added USB Midi capability. Overall, it's a bargain at this price point, so pick it up if you're on the fence.

juke808

Its awesome synthesizer! fat, punchy and better made (buildquality) than any of new Korg Mini / Mono or Roland boutique line. Its liek a T-34 tank. Thank you Behringer! You saved me money on a new car instead of buying MOOG :)))))))

great Synth

the behringer model D is a mean bass and lead machine.

it's really a must have unit in home studios.

Can't go Wrong At This Pricepoint!

Build quality is great unlike other behringer products from the past.Soundwise this thing is pretty close to the real deal,If you want that 70s funky bass sounds go for it!It is much more versatile than other low price line of moog products.