Behringer Model D

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.

This was highly recommended to me by 2 different teachers at my sound and music university as a great starting synth by a budget price and well, it answered my expectations.

The sound is really great and there are many sonic possibilities here, from some smooth atmospheric ambient soundscapes to acid bass and harsh noise. I really like the finishing and for someone with small hands, the knobs are quite alright. I really like what I managed to make with it so far and it is really a great synth to own if you're getting started in this world, I think if I went to a complete modular synth it would be a bit too much to grasp in the beginning and could be overwhelming.

My only problem is that sometimes the tuning is a little off, sometimes is just right, depends on how long it's working and getting hotter.

For the price, this synth is really worth it and I strongly recommend it!

I have both the Neutron and the Boog (nickname for Moog clone Model D) that I purchased recently at Thomann who did excellent handling. I wish Behringer would use the industry standards for CV and GATE. I had to use MIDI in to play this Boog because I did not know that you'd need three patch points instead of two, involving a Y-splitter or spider-multiplier. This is a real disappointment for me. I was used to the standard CV/GATE ports but now I need work-arounds. Also the AUDIO IN only works when a (drone) key is pressed, so to play only the filters won't work well. Probably there's a workaround too, but why making things so complicated or limited? If this Boog had at least a hold function of some sort, for drone style play, I would be double happy. Of course I have not had yet enough experience to go deep into soundpeeping, but my first impression is that I am dealing with a machine that can produce real Moogy sound, and that's why I bought one. This is for me a keeper.

PEople may hate behnringer as much as they like, and the work ehics of the company might be questionable, but they do deilver when it comes to the new, ever expanding, synth range.

The Model D is a very nice, well built mono synth. It sounds great and comes very close to a classic original which this was inspired by.

The synth has all expected features, and handling feels good. The knobs are a bit msall, but this is something we see commonly nowadays with the small sized devices and modular equipment.

Aside from the expected features the addition of daisy poly chaining multiple Model D's makes it also tempting to build your own analog poly synth.

It works as a desktop or eurorack device, with a minor downside being the loose bolts used to fix it in its case, instead of a full bar. Once you have dismounted it from the case to put it in a rack, you will have a struggle to mount it back with all screws in the original case.

All in all, for the price tag it has, this is an irresistable offer, that offers you the real classic power in a compact and afforable format.

I don't see why you would not give it a try.