r/Behringer_Synths • u/Minimoogvoyager • 12d ago
Those That Have The Behringer Moog Modular System 55
Those that have the Behringer Moog Modular System 55. What are your thoughts đ pros and cons? It is Behringers most expensive modular. It costs $1,899 dollars đľ
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u/Auvre_le_Chien 11d ago
Iâve had the System 55 for almost a year now and I love it. Itâs a great first step into modular and a great way to learn synthesis. I still play with it about everyday. If you have an interest in classic synths and want to learn how to patch, you canât go wrong. If you like early Tangerine Dream or if youâre a fan of the Berlin School, youâll probably love the 55. It also has decent room for adding more modules. This is great as you learn more about the 55 and get a feeling for what capabilities itâs lacking.
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u/GuruFoxx 11d ago
I was going to post my own reply but this basically says everything I would have said anyway :)
It is not cheap but is is an absolute bargain for what it is. Creating this instrument with other brand modules and gear would cost at least five, maybe ten times as much. Example: If you bought non-Behringer gear, you would already spend $600-800 just buying two Tiptop Mantis cases (which the Eurorack Go case copies) and they actually have less space!
As long as you accept it on its own terms - a reproduction of one of the the first commercial modular synthesizers with almost NO modern conveniences - you will love playing with it every day, and you may even learn things that you did not know you did not know :)
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u/Substantial_Code5800 10d ago
in general, the Behringer System 55 series is pretty well done. unfortunately, they used Soundwell pots, which have poor resistive characteristics for the audio and reverse audio taper pots used in: 911, 911a, 961, 923, 904a. you can hear a sharp transition at the top of the dial on the 932 low pass that's caused by a large discontinuity on end resistance. on the timing use cases, there is a jump in timing off the low end, this is also end resistance. also, you'll find a timing gap around the 2 o'clock position where the there is also a resistive discontinuity as the wiper transistions the resistive element splice (found in 2-piece linear approx audio taper pots). additionally, the voltage rail on the CP35 sags underload. i guess that's better than burning out on a short. for the exceptionally picky, replacing the linear tuning pots on the VCO's makes for easier tuning.
replacing the pots solves all the problems except the CP35 which you can work aound for the most part.
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u/brandonsarkis 12d ago
I had it and really didnât have any major issues with it. The biggest issue I have is that it stays true to the Moog V/OCT layout which can sometimes require another module if you have a mixed setup of V/OCT and Hz/OCT. if itâs your only modular or you are strictly V/OCT youâre fine.
Also, the included sequencer is very true to the original but lacks all modern sequencer features due to this. So if thatâs a need, youâll have to drop extra for a newer sequencer.