I think behringer deserves credit for building this synth.Only $300.00 and the ability to polychain.

Terrific video - wish others did open-device videos to such high standards. Well-done!

This guy is just great. Its heart warming to know good people populate the Earth.

Mine arrived today. Feels really solid and sounds great. Thanks a million, Behringer.

What a great damn video! I'm looking at buying 4 of these, so was soooo happy to get a look inside...it looks really solid! A million thanks, man.

Really interesting, thanks for the look inside. Quality at a great price. Love my Boog D :-) Apparently, the calibration and tuning is more stable on the later Model D's because they changed the trim pots for continuous rotary type pots, so they are more stable. Good move Behringer.

Thanks for the tear down. Love that you're using the Polymoog as a table. My old Polymoog also spent its last days as a work bench... :-)

Wow, thanks for doing this. This is really excellent. It's so cool to know what I'm buying. (Yes, I'm totally sold on this unit, a Model D for everbody!)

great video, nice to see after the A/B test you did with the Moog model D. What a spectacular achievement for Behringer! Slam Dunk! Just bought one after your last video, it it really is great, adds something to my sub37

Received mine 2 days ago, it is awesome. it goes really well with the Neutron, it's like they were made for each other!

Fantastic background and insight. Thanks for this.

Hey SynthPro! Thanks for showing us what's under the Behringer D's dress! This teardown and walkthrough was very informative and should calm some peoples nerves about this thing.

Great video! I look forward to all your videos.

Thanks for sharing this Jareth. It's great you took the time to explain some of the basic tech terms. You did that so well without being insulting or over-complicated. If you ever have time you should consider doing a basic electronic music tutorial series. There are plenty of us out here that can just handle a soldering iron well enough to blob up a short circuit. :(

Great info, and wonderful presentation. Thank YOu

Great video. I love seeing the inner workings of synths and things, but don't want to take the risk of opening mine up unnecessarily.

They went over and above with the D. Can't wait till December!

Great video, thanks for taking the time

We appreciate you too Jareth.

Thanks for satisfying my curiosity of what was inside.

Excellent series of videos on this new synth, which on the face of it offers great sound, for not a lot of cash. Not going through all the comments, so pardon me if i repeat, SMD stands for Surface Mount Device. Explained in the video. Just waiting for the comments that say "I can hear the difference between SMD components and through-hole components!!! :-)

Thank you very much. I just got one, finally, & love it. I also have the Pro 1 & 2 of the Wasps, all solid & excellent, plus a ton of Behringer signal processing rack gear. Not a single problem with any of them. Roland? not so much. I have 5 pieces of theirs, & every single one came with a problem.

Thanks synthpro; much appreciated :D

Thank you great synth!

im getting this for sure.

really an excellent video, thanks!!

Thank you synthpro, for pointing out the difference between integrated and discrete! (Parts of the synth world have declared ICs to be discrete electronics in their pursuit of ignorance...)

Very very helpful video.....thxs!

I wondered if it'd be possible to create a Minimoog "shell" that the Model D sits inside? If the knob and button contacts could be wired from the D to the new faceplate I make? I hope I'm making sense. I want the full sized Minimoog but can't afford one, so I wondered if it could essentially be a brain inside a wooden cabinet I construct.

Well how about that. Well done Behringer. Great video! Thank you

Thanks, great video!

fascinating. thank you!

hugely informative. thank you

I subbed just for the sound of your voice alone.

thank you for this.

Thanks for the walk through and close up's. The Uli B stuff is so cheap its splendid source for one owns hacks...

Thanks for sharing. Looks really solid. Only the price seems to be over 500 euros in the Netherlands which is a lot more than 300 dollars.

Thank you so much!

Very nice. Many thx :)

I have a question for you MR SYNTHPRO!!!! I HOPE YOU CAN ANSWER IT FOR ME On the original Moog Model D's (as well as the newer reissues), the Noise switch does 2 different things: 1) When the NOISE SWITCH is in the "WHITE" position, WHITE NOISE is sent to the audio mixer (which then supplies WHITE NOISE to the audio input of the VCF). Despite the fact that the NOISE SWITCH is in the "WHITE" position and WHITE NOISE is sent to the audio mixer, PINK NOISE (instead of WHITE NOISE) is sent to the MODULATION MIX POT as the selected modulation source.. 2) When the same noise switch is moved to the "PINK" position, PINK NOISE is now sent to the audio mixer, while RED* NOISE (instead of PINK NOISE) is sent to the MODULATION MIX POT as the selected modulation source. This I am sure of because it states it in the Moog Model D manual as well as the block/functional diagram of the Minimoog Model D.. However, the Behringer Model D APPEARS to work differently. (It is also less confusing.) 1) When the NOISE SWITCH is in the "WHITE" position, WHITE NOISE is sent to both the audio mixer and the MODULATION MIX POT. 2) When the NOISE SWITCH is in the "PINK" position, PINK NOISE is sent to both the audio mixer and the MODULATION MIX POT. This conclusion is based solely upon my Ears. If my Ears are correct, this means that the NOISE SWITCH on the Behringer Model D behaves like the NOISE SWITCH on an ARP ODYSSEY as opposed to the NOISE SWITCH on an actual MOOG MODEL D. The Behringer Model D instruction manual is rather vague on this matter. It simply states that the noise switch selects either "WHITE NOISE" and "PINK NOISE" as the internal noise source. It has nothing more to say on the matter. MY QUESTION: Are my ears right or wrong? Can you confirm the above for me???????? Personally, I prefer RED and PINK noise over (White & Pink) as modulation sources and white and pink as audio sources. However, there are a few applications where white noise makes a good mod source. (I can immediately think of an "Applause Patch" I use on my Odyssey where white noise modulation makes a close approximation of an audience clapping. On the other hand, I much prefer Red Noise modulation when playing Lunar Sea by Camel.) In addition to a Model D, I also have a Moog Voyager. Surprisingly, the Voyager lacks a NOISE SWITCH. Instead of supplying White or Pink noise, the Voyager offers a compromise. It supplies a hybrid of WHITE/PINK NOISE TO THE AUDIO MIXER and a hybrid of PINK/RED to the mod busses. (The info on the white/pink hybrid came from the Voyager manual. I got the info about the pink/red hybrid from an old SOS mag review, but I was never able to substantiate it). The Voyager is simpler, but I prefer additional options over simplicity. FWIW, The ARP Axxe only offers Pink Noise, but the Axxe, Odyssey, and 2600 are also capable of processing pink noise into random S&H modulation!! The Prophet-5 only offers white noise. Of course, if you have white noise, you can use the LPF or even the EQ on your mixer, to approximate pink noise if you really need it) As far as monosynths go, I prefer the semi-modular EMS VCS3 and ARP 2600. Both of these offer white noise along with a special noise filter that one can use to dial in white/pink/red (or low freq) noise as well as various in-between shades. (And the 2600 also offers random S&H). You can also route the noise outputs to numerous audio and modulation inputs. My Buchla 200 system has the incredible Source of Uncertainty module that offers +3dB (white noise), flat (pink noise), and -3dB (red or integrated white noise). I use it with my Buchla 294 comb filter module (or my Moog fixed filter bank) which is capable of boosting the high frequencies. This allows me to produce an assortment of rather unusual noise colors including blue and violet noises (differentiated white noise). Blue and Violet noise are great for simulating "steamy showers", misty rain, steam, and mechanical boiler rooms.

Excellent explanation! stumbled upon this video because my current unit has a faulty MIDI IN input. I know this might be not super interesting to answer but does anyone have any clue what's the first thing to look at when trying to repair that input? Thanks SynthPro!!

Thanx for in the insights :) Since you have it, what is the depth for a Eurorack mount ? Is it width 71HP? What are the power requirements for a Eurorack mount ?

Hi Jaret it is nice to look inside a bit less than the minimoog

Can you show us how you do your special tuning calibration that you do for the low frequencies

Really nice job dude ....keep it up do all the behringer reissues ...as I’m buying them alll !

Behringer ,please make a replica of Linndrum LM2.You did it with 909 and 808,so I guess it won't be difficult for your talanted engineers to come up with a killer Linndrum machine.

I hope you do a quick recap when you have a production unit. thanks

So I have taken the moog model d manual and compared the features and they are the same except some switch colors/orientation and patch points...If you can confirm this synth pro this would be awesome.Also if you hook up your prototype does it transmit midi data into abelton and if so what are the cc# numbers ..(hoping lfo will be able to be assigned to mod wheel)

Oh my analog indeed... I am astonished. There's absolutely no reason not to buy this synth, well done Behringer

Looks badass

i have one of these broken pots and rotaries. i need to identify them any suggestions? big thanks !

im curious what your take on the poly d is. ive read that the gain staging is different and they dont really overdrive like the model d. do you know if thats true and if so is that something thats mod-able?

Thanks for the insight into the electronic components and explaining the difference between discrete and integrated and through hole. With that in mine should a discrete SMT sound identical to a discrete through hole in your opinion (assuming the same circuit design) or are there a lot more variables in the tolerances etc in through hole design than SMT? It's easy to think looking at through hole that it sounds more chaotic, raw and analog just looking at it, whereas the SMT is all neat and pretty and manufactured and people seem to say modern analog sounds sterile, too stable and lacks warmth. Seems to make sense even though it may not hold any truth. Does discrete really just refer to it being a custom design rather than an off the shelf design? Have you compared the internals of other Behringer synths and noticed significant differences in circuit design contributing to a different sound or are they mostly the same layout with a few tweaks to change the sound a bit? Thanks

Great, informative video !! If the unit is to be moved into a Eurorack, how is the midi addressing and 2 analog outputs dealt with ?

I wonder if this thing would fit inside a kb37?

Excellent walkthrough. I'm one of those tech-savvy guys but I plan to leave the Behringer Model D stock just for the vintage Minimoog sound. Just curious, have you tried calibrating the Behringer like you do your vintage Model D to see how she behaves?

I honestly want one for the eurorack compatibility alone. Even if I were to save and set aside the cash for a real D (which admittedly, sounds slightly better) that feature alone makes this worth having separately.

Best my fave monosynth,just wish I could fix that low note priority ordeal

Just ordered a Model D -- this has a balanced TRS output, correct?

Can you do a piece on a tear down of a re-issue genuine Moog Model D for a comparison? I come from aerospace like you in electronics and I’m interested in how Moog is building their modern version of the Model D. Thanks in advance.

What is your feeling regarding the quality and potential longevity of those single turn calibration trimpots? Behringer already changed them to multiturn trimpots in V2 but I am concerned about the single turn ones since that is what I am (stuck) with unless I return it.

about using the case for other Eurorack modules,does it deliver both +12V and -12V?

Do you know if uses the transistor oven method for temp control. Or a tempco resistor ? . Anyway thankyou so much for showing us inside. I think the digital a440 ref is great at least you can safely say your a440 is going to be spot on :-)

thanks for this video wanna ask about the back of board , what that mean VCF Range VCF scale ?

Hey, Jareth! Cool review, thank you! Would like to know more about PSU part of this thing. I don't see a transformer, so is it hidden somewhere or this thing works from some sort of a negative rail generator IC? Actually there must be a transformer or a PSU box somewhere, isn't it?

Are the pots threaded or not? Can't tell. Want to bolt them to the panel. Why are they using plastic 3,5mm connectors? I'd desolder those and use metal ones but there might be a grounding design issue there? Also I'd like to switch out all the toggle caps to all black. Behringers got to have spares, right? Basically I wish to trick it out a bit and make it last as I think it sounds fantastic!

Hi. How long do you think this synthesizer will last with regular care and studio use? (2-3 hours a day, 4-5 days a week) Thanks for this rundown!

So if this is polychained, would that simply allow note information? In other words, all of the Envelopes, Osc settings, Filter position, Resonance position....etc would need to be set on each synth individually right?

Interesting. What's the CPU and DAC model?

Cool, thanks for showing this. How wide is the case?

Can you swap the toggle switches to match the original mini Moog?

There you go people, keep paying $300-$500 for a single eurorack VCO! 😂

will you get achance to look into the new Roland SE 02? Do you know if its as analogue as this behringer d?

Hey, Synthpro--the operating voltages in the Behringer D are the same is in the vintage Model D? You mention a 10v rail--that's identical to the operating voltage of a vintage Model D? Thanks a ton! If that's correct, that's excellent news!

Behringer, we wait for more synth dinosaurs! :) Really hope you'll make an Arp 2600 modular clone with some extras! Or Jupiter 8 clone... well... this will be even more awesome if you'll dare! I'm ready to buy these things! Your prices are really good, keep in this way, please. (not the whole World can buy Model D for 300$ still... and IMHO the prices are well balanced)

Hi I'm Darryl this is my Mini Moog and this is my mini Mini Moog.

hi, synthpro. I've heard a saying if you replace all capacitor into audio class capacitor (such as, elna silmic or nichicon audio grade capacitors), the sound will get improved directly. Is that true? If so, perhaps buy a synth and DIY with audio grade capacitor will be a wise way to go. And does this work on Behringer Model D?

Let's say you have 4 of them (which I am considering strongly...) With the polychain capability, can you set one of them as master and the other slave for *all* of the parameters/knobs? Can you do that at all? Can you at LEAST do it to the filter?

Hi Mr Synthpro, I cant wait for this clone to be released. It was supposed to be coming out this month but apparently has been delayed and is gonna be more like December :( BUMMER. Anyway, do you think there is any way of detuning the DAC to 432Hz as I'm trying to create all my music in the the more harmonious and natural frequency music is supposed to be in before it was hijacked by eugenisists. Sorry for the depressing digression there. Would it be possible do you think? By the way I've realy enjoyed your information regarding this synth it has been most informative.

Wish Behringer or Korg or someone would do a Polymoog!

Nice one. Thanks for taking the time. What are you using for a camera? It's pretty decent. Are you manually focusing or is it auto-focusing?

You will still have to range and scale like on the original?

Won't be long to my birthday 😬

Hi synthpro, does Behringer Model D uses a heated 3046 in VCOs?

is it 100% analog (besides midi)? I know some of the new budget analog synths lower costs by using digital envelopes/modulation/etc., just wondering if that's the case here.

Great video! Tripod? ;)

what game arevyou playing on playstation one ?

Would you say that repairing a Behringer synth would be hard or not for an electronic technician?.

As a semi conductor technician my experience is that smd components "last" longer than the average trough hole component. So other than the pots and switches this thing should last a very long time np.

The extreme use of SMD electronics is actually quite worrysome. Especially with SMD fuses and SMD caps. That shit is VERY difficult to replace if something goes bad after some time. So a lot of these will probably end up as electronic waste sooner or later and people won't bother spending money to repair them, unlike you would with restoring a vintage Mini Moog. So yeah the mass of SMD parts on the board is quite a huuuuge issue.

The osc range knobs feel very loose.

Yes damn right #13.00 you definitly wont drink any extra gas/petrol in when travelling with it either.

btw here's an update of dealing w/Behringer on repair issues: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8hhfNWAp6rLin0.html

lots of comments here about how Behringer is evil etc. This isn't made for Moog fans, nor it is made for professional recording artists, nor is it made actually for anyone who ever heard of Moog. The target market is the one that was created by Korg from the Volca series, the one that was created by Roland from the Boutique series (whose prices actually oscillate around the $300 mark) and obviously the rising Eurorack fandom. Personally, I wouldn't have bought a Moog D. That's because there are tons of filters for Eurorack that 'recreate' the Moog sound, and for $3k, I'd prefer to use my $$$ for a few modules. Now for $300, I might or might not buy it the Behringer (it's actually bulky considering I'm a Euro player). I actually bought a couple of Roland Boutique's, but they're underused because they don't fit well in my Euro workflow. I love my Volca Bass however and I'll never part from it. And last but not the least, with Moog, I'd be only interested in their bigger, full modular systems. In terms of keyboards, I'm more of a Sequential Circuits guy, but then again, Korg and Behringer (DM12) have great offerings these days. Bottomline, this thing is a gadget for most of the people who're going to buy it. Expect a mass of them to be put on eBay within 3/6 months of the purchase date. It won't lower the value of the Moogs, as long as there's a continued interest / revival in vintage analogue synthesizers.

What is the hp width?

Surface mount is all good, more compact and an overall cleaner finish, however, a DIY surface mount component replacement is murder to even attempt, unlike old school through-hole components.

The design is “retro” in that it’s a heap of op-amps and transistors.

I wish someone would sell me their empty model D case so I can turn in to an effects rack to fit with my model D and Cat I’ve been looking everywhere for the empty 60HP case to fit the behringer rack stand

When do they start using normal components again, i hate smd and strange surface ic's. I want to know whats in there and want to measure easily without to have fiddling around those small crazy smd components.

When I first saw these I thought they looked "cheap" but now I'm going to upgrade that opinion to "inexpensive"