Behringer Model D Review (EB.TV Tech) 

Great review! I received mine five days ago and I'm VERY impressed. Not having a firmware updater that will function with a Mac and many versions of Windows is rather bizarre I think. I bought a new Mini Moog Model D in 1977 for right at $2K. It was highly problematic as MANY were but if you wanted that tone and functionality one had to try and find workarounds. My VCO2 drifted out of tune farther and more frequently over time (this was a known issue for the VCO's). I regulated the temperature with a heating pad stuck in the back and that helped tremendously for about three years and then it was done. The mod wheel pot died within the first three years as did the key contacts. They started being problematic within 2 years. Getting repairs that actually worked was nearly impossible and was not acceptable for the mod wheel pot. I used it 4-5 nights a week live for several years so it got plenty of use. Fender Rhodes' keybeds became stiff in a short period so it wasn't only Moog. Crumar T1B's were junk after about a year ('81- '82ish) etc. but Hammonds and Leslies were indestructible. I sold it on the cheap in '83 figuring I'd simply buy another. I didn't know that would be impossible and that Moog would go out of business or I would have kept it. I'm currently on my third Moog Sub37 Tribute as the first two were problematic and not acceptable and I know two others that are on their third as well. My point is when you talk about the quality of Moog, they have had plenty of quality control issues in the past and they continue. That said, this is my first Behringer purchase in 20 years because back then and dating up to IDK when the quality for most all of their gear was not up to professional grade standards. I've been told they've come a long so we'll see. Honestly, I couldn't currently be happier with the overall tone, sound and functionality of the VCO potentiometers and I like them better than the ones on my Moog S37TE. I foresee a B-D polychain in my future. If you play your B-D enough not having presets won't be that big of an issue. I had seconds to change patches between songs live and if you do it enough it becomes 2nd nature. You simply have to become VERY familiar with it. If these units hold up well, Behringer will indeed have created affordable magic for the masses. :-)

When evaluating a purchase, this was the most helpful video I found on this device. Thank you!

Wonderful piece of equipment! Back in the 70's I used the micromoog which got trashed in a flood. Never thought I'd be able to get a minimoog. But I just got this model D and I am completely satisfied! Got my moog back, or at least an affordable clone. Good work Behringer!

I really love this review format on here. Some of the best reviews for hardware period.

this guys on another level of consciousness lol

What a great and thorough review. I'm new to synthesis, so your demonstration of all the switching options, and how different settings alter and open up the synth, is very useful. Also, I now know what all those little inputs/outputs are for!

I really like how Peter gets digging into this, especially some of the FM tricks.

This is the best overview and explanation of the Model D I have seen. Thank you 👍

The crazy thing is how Behringer is making hardware synths almost as affordable as software synths, and you never need to pay for software updates for them.

Lovely pace to this review and great to hear someone who obviously has true experience in original model D, really enjoying this video.. this seems to be amzing for the price.. I am really interested

Fantastic review, very balanced and honest. We need more of these for sure.

Great video man,,,i learnt loads from this one video,…your review was so helpful.

One of the best synth reviews I've seen

Many of these videos are pop in out all over but I like this interview a lot

His arms tattoo is amazing!　「諸行無常」 = "Nothing is permanent"

Nice honest review , some super tones displayed too

I just got the D and Dark Time because of this video. Excellent use of the gear mate. Cheers.

This is how a review is done. great job

Thanks a lot. I already have this synth, but I really enjoyed your video. Thumbs up!

Is it just me or does he have a enigmatic/murderous looking stare? ;)

simply, an owesome review, thanks

super honest review by one of the best electronica artists around

Good review. Guy knows his stuff.

Excellent Review - thank you Peter. Próst

Great review, cheers!

Excellent review!

Holly shit! The detuning segment starting at 12-ish developed into some great phasey polyrhythms. Perfect timing for this video! I’ve got one heading my way right now. :-)

Awesome review

amazing in depth review! I need this in my arsenal. Was there a ghost behind you at 8:44?

Sounds great - everyone should be able to own classic sounds at a decent price.

Thanks for this, very helpful. Have a Sub Phatty but looks like I'll get one of these too. Might actually give more of what I had with my old Model D than the SP does.

Great demo...I bought the Neutron and Deep Mind 12 and may have to add this little beauty...it sounds chunky!...thanks!

Peter thnx for awesome presentation, the best on youtube for model D.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR GREAT DEMO! I love mine :-)

Peter Van Hoesen, thank you for the very informative review. I have seen/heard several reviews of this machine so far, and none of them sounded like what I remember from the 1970s. Is there an explanation for this? Thanks.

I do not own a Moog, but considering this as an economy substitute just to get that sound. Great review, appreciate your opinion.

How are you getting 4 notes with 16 Gate trigs per note on a dark time? Are there 2 sequencers being used?

Excellent review, ty for avoiding the BS, and reviewing an instrument rather than a lifestyle choice.

Excellent video. The fine tune in you to compliment the clone yet respect the original. Difficult job but very well done. 👍 For the price it’s amazing Close ur eyes and may not be able to tell the original. But as a true Moog follower and I love the clone, I still feel apprehensive buying it for my greatest respect to a gentleman and genius Dr. Robert Moog. If Moog gives me permission to experiment with the clone I’m getting it.

What made me get the Behringer D was handling it in a music store and it's quite heavy and just feels like it has substance. I've played with actual minimoogs and they're just bigger and definitely have better controls. If I had the money and room I'd get the actual moog but this machine is great... again for the price you can't beat it if you want that sound.

How would you compare this to the new Behringer neutron?

@thumb-downers: which don't you like, the model d oder the video?

Mine arrived yesterday and it is amazing!

good job! thank you

How are you making the tempo go faster?

Very good review, thanks for doing it! BTW what's the big eurorack case there in the background?

Hello Peter, thanks a lot for this informative review! Could you please say a bit regarding oscillator tuning stability. As you probably know there are some sources on the web, where unintended (de)tuning of the Model D oscillators is mentioned. Did you make the same experience?

the highpass cuts bass only if you keep the resonance low! at zero resonance its a perfect highpass, at full resonance its a notch filter. its has to do with the ladder filter and is explained here: www.gearslutz.com/board/electronic-music-instruments-and-electronic-music-production/1164623-behringer-model-d-136.html

Great demo ! Is the lfo synchronizable in MIDI with a daw like cubase ? Thanks

8:42 someone was shooting at you 😂

Thank you for the review. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

Would love to see this guy with the behringer td-3. I think he would tickle the best out of it... Would that be possible?

verry educational

OMG! it sounds awesome!

Excellent demonstration and well balanced assessment. The Model D does sound good and affordable but I'm not sure it's worth it to me now that I have the Neutron, which is very good.

Jealous, mine’s still on pre-order from Sweetwater. Nice review sir!

reminds me of daft punk in their live sets, they had 4 moog voyager desktop models. I imagine you could run 4 of these in a similar fasion if thats what your going for its good to know clear straight foward intention is hard to find in electronic instrument world lol

Thank you Jean-Michel Jarre for this review.

thanks

TECHNOON FOR LIFE

think the hi pass was probably implimented for poly chaining

This is one of the best overviews of the Model D. Question about output: can I play it by connecting it to a speaker (or amp)? Does it need to go through a computer or keyboard?

Buy it Now = yes

Whoa! the eyes are so telling.

welp, I'm sold

Nice gear! 😃

so nice... and I have to wait till april :(

Just bought a Model D -- just to clarify -- does this have a balanced TRS output?

Like how do you make the rhythms on synths (I am very new to synthesizers)

Probably a -6db High Pass Filter if you still have more low end than your wanting....... You know filters come -6, -12, -18, -24 and so on. Just a thought....

Cool. 14.20 Possible new tune for a Terminator movie... Regards from Denmark :-)

It sounds better than the Moog Voyager, incredible!

'Hello world'?! That's funny...

Where can I buy a similar stand for the Behringer Model D?

lapsus at 1:50 : 5 volt/octave - One can do that but your instrument's note range goes well below and above human ears

13:04 Nice :D

He nailed the Jeff Bezos stare

Do the Robot more. love how he talks with his robot arms.

groovy

The model d much better size as the roland boutiques they regretfully look like toys, like it. Good video, just subscribed. I am curious which modular modules and case you have. I am thinking about modular in the near future, and than especially for things you can’t do with normal synths. Greetz 👍✌️

Nice review. Thanks. Super value for the price. Even if the Model D from Behringer gives you the sound of the Moog, psychologically the human brain will remind you it’s not a Moog. 😜😜 Enjoy the machine and you will hear the Moog.

all the fun that the kids won't even notice with money left over for plug ins!!

Sold!

I would call the model D the P-Bass of synths.lol

this will be a vintage synth until Behringer release this one to stores

Hello...... World !! 😁

And it can morph his look ! Sometimes it has wooden side panels and sometimes not !

#Snappy

is this sponsored by t mobile ?

Does this have user memories?

Wow, right now my favourite part starts at 13:03 . See, if I just turn up the volume of chanel 2, the beating between the oscillators matches the sequence´s rhythm perfectly. But wait, I only have to turn this one knob, and it sounds like shit instantaneously. So cool!

I haven't heard that thing give that much low end!

Good demo, sounds super fat!

i like his socks!

Put a DONK on it

Ben Ufo?

more sounds, less words!

eeeh, eeeeh, eeeeehh....

martin freeman with a longer nose