Behringer Model D Legendary Analog Synthesizer

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Own a classic-style synthesizer for a reasonable price with the Behringer Model D synth module -- its vintage VCO design creates amazingly fat analog sounds.

Legendary Analog Synthesizer with 3 VCOs, Ladder Filters, LFO and Eurorack Format.

Features:

- Legendary analog synthesizer with triple VCO design allows for insanely fat music creation
- Authentic reproduction of original "D Type" circuitry with matched transistors and JFETs
- Ultra-high precision 0.1% Thin Film resistors and Polyphenylene Sulphide capacitors
- Pure analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF and VCA designs
- 5 variable oscillator shapes with variable pulse widths for ultimate sounds
- Classic 24 dB ladder filter with resonance for legendary sound performance
- Switchable low/high pass filter mode for enhanced sound creation
- Dedicated and fully analog triangle/square wave LFO
- 16-voice Poly Chain allows combining multiple synthesizers for up to 16 voice polyphony
- Semi-modular design requires no patching for immediate performance
- Overdrive circuit adds insane spice and edge to your sounds
- Noise generator dramatically expands waveform generation
- Complete Eurorack solution - main module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack case
- 48 controls give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
- External audio input for processing external sound sources
- Low and high level outputs featuring highest signal integrity signal stages
- Comprehensive MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection
- 3-Year Warranty Program*
- Designed and engineered in the U.K.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://www.behringer.com/service.html

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted January 22, 2021 by Wayne Grauel in union bridge, MD

"Behringer Model D - with some Disappointments"

Overall: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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It's close to a real Model D but crammed in half the real estate. Wave forms are nearly impossible to change without brushing up against the tuning knob and throwing an oscillator out of tune.My biggest gripe is the pitch bend. It is set at a whopping full octave either way. I've discovered they sent a firmware fix already and this was their idea of a solution. Sorry guys.... a perfect 5th either way would have worked fine. This may be enough for me to send it back unless Behringer responds with some positive news. Hope this helps

Sound
The sound is close to a real Moog. Filter section is not as "edgy"

Features
Most And Least Useful: Most is the price.Now for the negative: It looks like the real deal in photos, it should be called the "Micro D"A real Mini Moog measures just over 23 inches from knob to knob. How do I know this? My original Model D from 1973 is sitting right here.The "Micro D" measure 12 1/2 inches. End Result is you will need really small fingers to change the wave forms without knocking the thing out of tune - live performance is questionable unless you set it up and leave it alone.Now by Biggest Negative is the pitch bend. It is a Whopping Octave. WHAT ARE THEY THINKING? You breath on your pitch bender and you've already cleared +2 which is unacceptable. They need to send a firmware update and set it at a 5th maxed out.

Value
If you want something to tinker with, this read more is great - or if you don't really play solo work.As a live rig - I'm on the fence about sending it back unless Behringer has something positive to say in terms of a fix.

Manufacturer Support
Have I dealt with Behringer? Not yet but I plan to send them an email about the pitch bend.It's almost a deal breaker for me. I can live with the tiny knobs millimeters apart, but the pitch bend is horrible.

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