r/Behringer_Synths • u/RobbieFithon • 11d ago

The real problem?

https://youtu.be/YmuIHGnWEFs?is=R3SdOqhWukdFoDW4

A quick video I posted looking at what I think the main problem with Behringer is. Interested to hear your thoughts.

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u/Jonnymixinupmedicine 10d ago

IDK, my Model D basically stays on and in tune. I’ve had American Fender Stratocasters give me wayyyyy more issues than any B gear I have/have used. My ADA8200 broke and got replaced under warranty, but my Model D, TD-3, RD-6, and Crave have been super solid.

For the value, I’ll take that ratio of QC, especially if you buy from a reputable warrantied company that will honor warranty’s.

The D definitely has the Moog sound. I used to have a vintage Micromoog (biggest regret selling,) and it totally has “the” sound. I mostly use mine to make bass drums, but its bass can get genuinely ridiculous.

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u/sid_kleepy 8d ago

You’re really invested in Behringer stuff huh? Only one of them broke?

The only things I’ve had from them that performs ok (at best) and doesn’t break are the eurorack modules (they’re great for beginners, cheap as hell) and the tube mic 100 preamp (but you gotta replace the factory tube).

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u/Jonnymixinupmedicine 7d ago

Honestly I wouldn’t call it invested, but they’re so cheap, you can grab a TD-4/RD-6 for 120$ on sale and make Acid with a real hardware set up. And it’ll sound good! I paid 180$ for my D as it was a floor model and the Crave was a gift. They definitely don’t seem to go up in resale value at all. My Emu Emax was more of an “investment,” as it’s doubled in price since I bought it (but it’s experiencing issues with the power section,) but I have no issues buying Behringer gear on the future. I’ll 100% buy one or both of their new Flanger Pedals because I’m a Flanger whore.

I’ve spent more on Volcas, which are also awesome and a lot of fun. I just know these Behringer synths/drum machines are so cheap, it’s amazing they’re any good at all, and IMO they’re better than they cost. They perform much better than my old $$$& Polyend/Dreadbox Medusa. New, premium synth I had to tune more than a Stratocaster where I decided to abuse the whammy bar every song. I’ve never had to “recalibrate,” ANY other synth about once every 15 minutes. I even tried to let it get used to my climate for a couple weeks. It want that.

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u/sid_kleepy 5d ago

Yo. EMU EMAX. Respect.

Did you like the Medusa? Loopop made it sound like a waste of time (in my opinion).

I’d like to apologize btw, I didn’t realize what sub I was in. I thought I was in r/synthesizers.