The New Behringer Mini-Synths And The Synth Snob Mob
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- Today, we discuss the new @behringer mini synths recently announced and what we know about them so far. I'll also share some of my thoughts.
The synth snobs are always quick to attack and judge. Let's also read what they have to say for fun!
This video isn’t a definitive source for info on these products and I’m sure I missed some information. I invite you to check out Behringer’s website or Facebook for more. I’m newer to the synth community and synthesizers. I wanted a place to discuss and talk about their recent releases.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:33 The New Behringer Mini-Synths
2:35 Release Dates?
3:07 The Synth Snobs
4:02 Synth Snob Comments
7:03 JP-4000 Spirit (Micro)
11:34 JP-4000 Spirit (Micro) - Thoughts
12:00 Saturn Soul (Mini)
14:52 Saturn Soul (Mini) - Thoughts
16:42 Pro VS Soul (Mini)
19:40 Pro VS Soul (Mini) - Thoughts
20:39 Outro - Final Thoughts - เพลง
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Thanks for watching everyone! Since recording Behringer has already announced more mini synths! What do you guys think about them? Do you have one you’re wanting?
I don’t have an opinion on these yet, but the voice acting when you read those nasty internet comments was hilarious
"Gotta catch 'em all!"
Seriously, I can't wait for these puppies to hit the stores.
One of each, at least eventually. 🤘🏻
@@MonsieurMosca 😂thanks I had a lot of fun! I’m the same with I’ll withhold any final decision until I hear them.
@@joopjansen9102 same!
If it wasn't for Behringer I would never have been able to afford to own a 2600 so I'm a big fan. For me, it's about making affordable equipment for EVERYONE!
Agreed!
@@SlaserX and it costs three times more...
The real negative thing you can say about Behringer is that they're bullies, suing (or threatening to sue) bloggers who critique their synths and so on, and their boss is a jerk. The comments dissing on the synths for being "cheap" and not from a "major brand" are just BS comments from people trying to appear superior...
Behringer is doing amazing work by lowering the starting point to get into hardware synths!
Wow! So glad I came across this channel! I love anything Behringer because how else could you own a 4 voice minimoog for under a grand! All I can say to Uli is, bring it on!!
Thanks man! I agree!
Is it definitely 4 voices?
Yes my son, it's definitely 4 voices even though it's paraphonic.
@@tadams1227 yeah thats definitely gonna be my first synth I'll probably mount it to my keylab
First vid I’ve watched of yours, really dig it. Subscribed. Looking forward to digging through your old vids and what comes out next!!
Thank you Nat! That means a lot! Always open to suggestions for video ideas! Let me know if you have any requests or questions and welcome!
I think the Soul series will be more useful to the common user with how it integrates with other gear in a studio. I wouldn’t mind one of those.
Thanks for covering this. Saves me looking it up, i can just listen to this while i work. Good talk! 👍
Thank you this comment means a lot! I do the same at work. Hope the chapters helped navigate too since I know not everyone wants to hear the whole thing.
Great objective look at what could be a fun line of new synths… I’m excited for the Saturn! The best part is when you shared comments!! Love the self-righteous condescension of the synth snob set.
Thanks! I appreciate that! I’ll probably share some more synth snob remarks in the future since they’re everywhere. 😂
if snobbery is so bad, why does everyone want knock-offs of the 70s synths that 'gatekeepers' have, instead of original new synths?
Compared to most of the electronics we use every day, analog synthesizers are stone-age technology.
Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of finely crafted machines out there, that deserves their price tag because they are built by innovators, in small series.
However, the extreme prices on some vintage synthesizers are because they were built long ago. They have since become legendary, and there aren't that many of them left.
It is a supply-demand thing.
I recently saw a tr 909 advertised on auction, starting on about 7000$.
If Behringer can build, advertise and sell an equivalent product for 400$. Well let's go!
Yeah, it is a rather distasteful knock-off but they are using 40 years old technology for crying out loud!
You can stick to Levi's if you want, but don't get upset when people choose to wear other brands of jeans.
Good point JH, thanks for sharing!
In my opinion Behringer gets away with cloning a 909 by making a better 909 than the Roland "reissue" at a better price.
I think they are kickass. At $50-$99, I can afford to buy several. I can put one of these on my pedalboard to use with my Roland PK-5. Totally stoked!
Same man!!! Thanks for watching.
Synth snobs are the broken knobs of the synth community...I currently own an Arturia Polybrute & Microfreak, Hydrasynth Deluxe, Behringer Deepmind 6 (which is I absolutely love) and will be picking up a couple of these mini synths as they look a lot of fun
Only have a Microfreak myself so far, but these might very well expand my collection, so long as I like the sound when demo'd... and they don't burst into flame or something.
Deffinitly preffer small synths so I can just grab them and go wherever I feel like to experiment, enjoy, and just relax
Exactly! And less desk space allowing for more sonic creations.
I first read that as "polyfreak" and my jaw almost dropped, as I hoped they'd released an even better follow up to the microfreak, since there were a couple aspects I never really jived with
Looks like with presets and a bunch of 4-voice polies, Uli is going straight for the throat of Roland Boutique and I love it!
Digging the channel, really appreciate the offbeat vintage cable access vibes. I keep thinking about returning to my neglected channel and it’s inspiring to see cool new channels in the synth game.
P.S. you might like my last video The People VS Behringer… we seem to have a number intersecting views on Behringer.
Thanks Vitaphone! I really appreciate that! Let me know if there's any videos you'd like to see me do in the upcoming future. I get it. Running a channel can be cumbersome. You can always start off with just posting some jam videos or do a product review!
@@Tiger.Arcade that 2020 depressmode hang over is finally starting to lift.
I actually work in video production and work has been picking up so I’m back behind a camera and edit bay often enough to feel like I should be doing some of it for fun again.
My favorite channel noir et blanc vie just came out of Tarmi retirement too… so I’ll follow suit.
@@Vitaphone That's good to hear man! Yeah, I enjoy his channel as well! Go get it!
I've got their vocoder/string machine. I love everything about it.
😎 I don’t own anything Behringer but have considered.
I'd be curious if the JP-4000's usb slot could be used with a splitter. Run a usb keyboard controller and a power cable to the same slot. I've done that with other devices in the past.
I was reading that you can but that’s out of my experience field. The splitter makes sense.
Extremely unlikely to be possible.
If these have Midi In, then what's the problem? Just use a Midi keyboard or some other synth to use these. Treat them like desktop units.
Yes! That’s probably what I will do and utilize their keyboard as just a means of more controls.
I really enjoyed this. I subscribed. Great talk. The engineer of the Monotribe did an “evolved” version with Behringer and it’s called the Hirotribe. Btw, I still love my MS-1 monosynth. 🎹. I was excited for their Edge , FM drum synth. I hope that it ships with all these.
I heard about that today!! I might be stoked about that one the most now since I own an MS-20! And thanks man, I appreciate that!
I am a long time musician, took up guitar when the Beatles were still together, later bass, piano, harmonica etc. I always thought synthesizors sounded really cool but they were always too expensive. Times have changed. Here I am in my 60s and have taken up a whole new amazing set of instruments. I bought a Behringer TD-3 when I saw how cheap they were, was amazed, and have since acquired 3 Korg Volcas, an FM, a Sample, and a Bass and an IK UNO, a Behringer Pro VS Mini, a Monotron Duo and a Monotron Delay. Not only have these inexpensive synths opened new doors, but they have shown me new uses for my digital pianos. I have no idea what the synth snobs are going on about and care even less. This is a whole new musical world for me.
Funny, i have a project in my task list to add that same mini-Oled screen to my Volca Keys. It's so cheap to add them and so much functionality can be added with just a tiny amout of extra cost... Nice to see it here.
Thank you this Tiger! Do they have a date for realease?
Not yet unfortunately! They’ve announced the chip shortage ease up so stay tuned!
What Behringer started with reeditions and modif of great old synths is quite amazing , now evolving with this mini synths is also cool for little budget, the ability to manipulate analogic sound is more extended now after monotron and volcas... much better than Anything for that range, feel excited and curious about them...it’s a promise of a big fun !
Same!
Surely at the end of the day it’s how someone can use this to make great music right? I’m new to this world (a year in) and I love it - but I got into synths/DAW/electro because I love music, I love sound, and who gives a fuck if it’s expensive gear or not? We are here to make brilliant music right? so lets do that & if we use cheaper products so be it. Great artists will always find a way and if the gear is accessible to all then I think we are going to hear some great new music made by talented folk. Crack on music lovers & fuck the synth snobs.
You can make some crazy music using free software i swear . When it comes to analog synths you would like it to be of good quality in terms of components because it's electricity and these components tend to break if they are bad
A work around for the no midi in wud be controlling it thru daw, for instance if i put it in reason thru the usb as an “external midi device” track, i can control it with my main controller linked to reason, n for 50$ if the sounds/engine were worth it, id be fine with that compromise
Yes sir good point! You could also use a splitter. The more realistic solution has been addressed recently. They’ve discussed creating a midi mixer hub just like the volcas!
I'd like to hear a comparison between these and the Sculpt SE.
I recently got a Korg Monotron Delay and am hoping to get the mini VCS3 for similar purposes. So fun. Good on the side of bigger keyboards for additional effects and noisemaking.
Love these and they will be worth waiting for 👍
Good vid thanks. Good luck with the channel. What mic you using?
It’s the Scarlett studio mic by focusrite I think it’s called something like the mkII or something?
@@Tiger.Arcade 🙏🙏🙏
I want the pro vs and the saturn one for my mini synth collection.
Same. I think I'd be cool with only 3 voices on the Saturn. I'll get the model D one too if it's polyphonic. But if it's monophonic I think I'll just get a model d used. I wouldn't want the spirits because they don't have midi. I want to hook these up to a keylab
These look good! I will definitely take a look at them.
Great review. I have trusted Behringer for years for my sound gear. For the price alone ithe Pro-VS caugt my attention. The brand Behringer had me buying one. I have a good controller and will make the Pro-VS a nice little synth to sit on my EP. Synth Snobs? They're the ones missing out. Great share. Thank you.
These look very cool, i always loved the idea of affordable little mix and match synths like volcas that are fairly inexpensive because u can make basically a pseudo modular setup for literally a fraction of the price of a real fully fledged modular system, its a nice way to get easy access to great sounding synths without having to spend a fortune, as long as you run little synths like these thru guitar pedals or a DAW with fx vsts, these should sound great
Toni, I totally agree man!
I'm excited about these. I have a similar setup with the Modal SKULPT. It has so many different levels to it. The 1st synth I bought, was a Behringer Model D, about 2019. Behringer made it affordable for me to get into analog synths, instead of using soft synths. I now have the K2, and Wasp, and put a mixer extension on the Model D. Chaining them all together is awesome! Think about getting all these Souls Series synths and chaining them all together! I just heard you say there is no Midi In on the JP-4000. I'm sure there will be Mods almost as soon as they come out. There is a Midi Out mod for the Volca series synths from Korg. So hopefully, Midi In won't be a problem.
You’re right about the JP-4000. I was wrong in saying no midi. They’re already creating a midi mixer. You could probably also use a splitter on that jack. Thanks for watching! Thursday I’m putting out a video on another mini synth Behringer announced. Probably the one I’m looking forward to the most!
@@Tiger.Arcade Awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing it!
Seems like I heard the saturn is 3 voice polyphonic (or paraphonic) but I hope it's 4. I really want that Mini D soul if it's 3 or for voices tho. A polyphonic minimoog for 99$ I'd honestly get that over the model d as my first actual synth. Especially since there is a midi hookup foe my keylab. The pro vs sounds awesome too fr
As a JP owner, Once that Behringer is out, i will do a SMG ish review of it to compare it with the real deal. it'll be either to smash it into pieces or give it away for being ok even tho they are a bunch of copycats
Nice vid! Totally getting the JP 4000 :)
Thank you!
I'd like to see a live set performed only on these things. Playschool meets Kraftwerk.
I'm down for that!
There's a Gameboy/8-bit album of Kraftwerk covers that came out in 2007 called "We're the Operators" (its probably floating around TH-cam somewhere..)
I think there's a midi in connection in the upper right hand corner... (there's a midi cable plugged into it)
Yes the soul series will have a midi in. The spirit series looks like you may need to use a splitter for the usb. Don’t quote me on that.
We need a Berhinger Fizmo. Even if it's this size and form, I'd buy it.
Plzzzzz. Same color too!
Nice coverage 👍
Thanks I appreciate that!
Behringer has always walked the line. These days, of course, they have lawyers, they know exactly what they can and cannot afford, but one has to remember that Behringer started as a guy building cheap copies of good gear in his basement.
And personally, I'm torn on Behringer.
Their self-developed gear? Great. I love my Neutron.
Them offering cheaper alternatives to models released by big name companies?
Yeah, also good. I have a Crave, it's okay... Looking forward to the edge.
Them trying to muscle in on small innovative synth companies?
uhm... maybe not that great? The Beatstep-clone made me uncomfortable, because the original is like 300 bucks and made by a tiny company in france.
I felt the same way about the arturia beatstep keyboard. I also agree with them being innovative. In reality, most synth companies are borrowing or sharing ideas for creating new synths. Cloning synths that aren’t made anymore is cool with me too. Patents expire and not everyone has $2,000 for an original. Behringer has always been controversial and that may always keep them in the spotlight. They shouldn’t rip off or take things from smaller companies current products though. That’s messed up, whether it’s legal or not.
@@Tiger.Arcade Precisely that. Let them revive the dead, let them rival the living giants, keep them away from the newcomers.
The one exception that came to mind since is that of open source. Behringer has a VCO module based on the open source multi-oscillator engine that Arturia uses as well.
That is fine. It's non-viral open source, so they're both in their legal and moral right to use that.
I have the keystep and the Behringer clone and actually like the Behringer more. Behringer changed the design and improved on the original in a number of ways. That’s competition not stealing.
@@geofff6671 interesting! 🤔
@@geofff6671 I get the sentiment, I really do. I'm not calling it stealing either, it's legally all perfectly fine.
But it still feels like a gut punch, to some extend.
Super psyched to add VS Soul to my outdoor busking rig...
I do not like lack of internal battery, probably the only reason I haven't bought a korg nts-1 yet.
Yeah I was hoping for that as well. At least you can power it with an external power bank. 🤷♂️
As an avid synth lover for forty years I gave in and went DAW two years ago. I have zero regrets. I will always be a fan of all hardware synthesizers old and new. Unfortunately electronics age and can be costly to maintain. The newer small, inexpensive ones can sound impressive but I feel they are disposable and not collectables
It's all about the experience, right? A DAW has plug-ins and VSTs but your computer will eventually need repairs and wear down too. I love my DAW and find more creativity using it alongside my hardware synths. Thanks for sharing Andrew. Cheers.
Looking forward to Hirotribe .
The VS is wild too
I think there actually bigger then the korg morotrone one of these in a midi controller and you got a great synth...and they do have midi in i saw a video of a guy using one with a controller
Vector synthesis is fun. Ive got the old Wavestation and the Wavestate and thats one of the features in those. You can make some superb evolving pad type sounds. Really unique.
Id recommend a Wavestate to anyone who loves programming. Ive never played anything quite as deep.
I'm so stoked. I had just heard about them this week, I'd probably trade them for my Volca if I could.
Def should be loads of fun! We’ll have to be patient on these unfortunately.
i wonder how they compare to the korg volca keys and fm.
They’ve already started sharing sound demos of a few of them. They sound pretty great!
I think some of them, like the roland clones, will be great with decent midi keyboard to pump out those superstrings and more.
I agree. Midi and clock sync will really unlock their full potential.
I have Roland FA8 Korg Oasys 88 and tons more of this most robust synths. I am not saying this to brag I just want Behringer and others know that this snobs can go straight to recycle bins. As soon as this little things came out I bought it and I am not sorry at all. This are wonderful little cute synths with pro power sounds. Behringer please keep coming out with more I want to collect them all. This is future of electronic music composition. I can't tell you enough how I fell in love with this little beauties as soon as I opened the box! They are a treat to work with. Thank you thank you Behringer. Please keep them coming!!! 🤗🤗🤗😃😃😃😁
The fist one's soo tiny, a literal backpack synth. The soul does look pretty neat.
I agree. The spirit series are the size of Korg Monotrons. Maybe good for a first timer like kids or used as a lead? Not for me though.
@@Tiger.Arcade Agreed, even then one might grow out of it pretty quickly, though I would not relegate it to just toy status. I can see playing around with it on trains etc while backpacking around Europe or something, or carrying it around a party or festival to play along to the music, like a drum, or an Otamatone but less silly, and being cheap and replaceable, not having to worry much about it getting damaged or lost, or caring so much if it happens.
I mean, I'm guilty of keeping my Microfreak in a laptop bag occasionally, So I can't help but love small portable synths, might grab the Saturn and VS
Great vid. Agree the VS one is most exciting. BTW, random observation, you have almost exact same eyes as Phil Mitchell from EastEnders.
Thank you! Maybe it’s the luck of the Irish in me! 👀🍀
Couldn’t you connect to your daw with usb and then be able to use your midi controller? That’s how I control most of my external gear
Yes. Some of the info in this video is already outdated with new and updated features. MIDI issue is resolved. I prefer usb for midi with my daw.
I have a cv to midi converter and a usb plug in my eurorack so I think I can daisy chain something if I want to buy any of these
Is it summer yet? Any day now...
I would LOVE a modular Banjo. will grab a vs though. Looks amazing.
That second one looks pretty sweet
I’m excited for those releases and even more synth group DRAMA lollllllllll. The Saturn looks neat, I was hoping it’d be a poly, but that’s ok.
haha always drama. The VCS 3 and hiro tribe sound pretty cool imo.
@@Tiger.Arcade It's wild to see everything that they announced. You mentioned this one but Proton looks really rad! and Also their model-15 looks super cool and a good way to stick it to moog unless they clean up their act lol!
I seriously expect to purchase about half of the whole Soul/Spirit range they've teased thus far.
Heck, i ended up getting those three Roland AIRA Compacts that came out while we've been waiting on the Behringers, lol. But yeah, we're really fortunate to live in a time when all this wonderful gear is out there. Like littlegee said, we could only dream of being able to have such gear back in the 80's!
Given that this video was made in March 2022 and none of the three synths covered has yet appeared, your expectations would do well to be lowered. Perhaps much of the Behringer range of synths is just a dream.
Just found your vids. Subbed. :)
Thanks man!
Synth snobs in the 70s talked crap about synths like the Synthi AKS, VCS3, EDP Wasp, Korg MS20, etc. Now, people (with the money) would break their neck trying snatch one up.
Doesn’t it make more sense to wait until something is actually released before commenting on how it compares to something already available on the market?
I'm getting at LEAST 4 or 5 of these little guys
There's also a cute little Behringer mixer/usb hub for these boxes too
Yes! And they’ve announced more too!
any update on the bcr32?
Hi Mo Zo, unfortunately no. Not since last years news release. :/ It will probably be some time with this chip shortage.
Now they need to clone the Yamaha QY sequencers!! That form factor would work so well with these c:
Let them know! They’re always open to suggestions.
I am hoping hardware midi sequences like the ones from 80s and 90s are next. The only companies making them are smaller ones.
@@lancepage1914 agreed!!
With a paino-roll sequencer and a touch display, but with a 2 octave micro-keyboard...I would buy it. Tried to "compose" with Cubase 3 on the mobile and it just doesn't work.
Coupling with midi audio. Via powered USB hub...soo great...my mpc one is waiting for all these small beasts
Tiger. Thanks. For. Your. Input. On. These. Machines I. Also. Laughed. 😂😂. When. You. Read. The. Comments. With. The. Different. Voices! You. Gotta. Do. More. Lol
😂thanks! I had fun. The content never ends lmao
I'm curious what they would do with a small form factor sampler, similar to korg, bastl, and other "desktop synth" companies. Given they don't have a "legacy" of making samplers, and given their tendency to feel totally comfortable with borrowing/copying tech from past favorites, and lack of adherence to "traditional ethics", i could actually see behringer coming out with a cool sampling tool/instrument/workstation, that is competitive with volca sample, the pocket operater 33, bastl microgranny, roland sp sampler....maybe a Mashup franken-sampler, with all of the best things from each...lol
They are working on one or two that I’m aware of.
You can't boil down the gripes people have with Behringer only to "synth snobbery." The company does some shady stuff and has for a long time. Some of us started taking notice of that long before they ever announced their first synthesizer. And I actually own a DM12 but that brand can be problematic. That isn't just snobs reacting.
You're absolutely right Matt! I was highlighting how people were attacking the products themselves not necessarily the company. Thanks for your comment! You are right how there is more to peoples sentiments towards Behringer than just the products.
And the cycle continues. Company makes new affordable music making devices, moog-humping snobs protest, call them "toys", said new devices proceed to sell very well and be used in tons of music.
People always forget that Roland was the Behringer of it's day- the TB-303 was designed as the exact same type of product as these: a tiny plasticy bare-bones box for amateur musicians.
They look like toys, and likely will feel as such with those price tags and whatever corners were cut to achieve them, and I don't care about Moog and own two Neutrons and a Crave and plan to get a Cat, Proton, and Blue Marvin 2600, and I am eagerly awaiting the full-sized Saturn they said is in development. You can only go so cheap before stuff just sucks.
@@Jason75913 MF really going out and buying $2k worth of basic monosynths that all do the same thing lmao
Love the synth snobs. I just love them so much.
❤️❤️❤️
I have a little bit of Uli's finest, but I don't really advertise that (mixer and an overdrive). My problem with Behringer, is that they sell a lot of them, and that means there's a lot of videos. You really, really need to be able to play well to stand out, where you can sneak around with C- piano skills with old gear. (Same is true of Volcas)
Or have a nice guitar fx pedal 😂
@@Tiger.Arcade big muff fixes everything!
ProVS looks cool. Its kinda low on my list and more excited for other upcoming Behringer gear.
I’m buying all of them 🕺🕺👌🏻
They need to be battery powered with sync and usb midi and of course an audio in like the boutiques to compete.
I wanna see this dude's studio.
Check out my other vids. I got some synth jams and you can see some of my studio! Thanks for the support.
First time viewer! Honestly I think the biggest issue is that there isn't originality in the manufacturing. Sure who doesn't want a prophet vs or a Saturn, but this definitely isn't gunna be the same. I think they all need the two octave keyboards I always hate seeing the solo black keys. It's cool for beginners for sure though. I think they need to stop developing synths until they can release em like the ubxa and such.
Thanks for watching Wilson! Appreciate your comment man. That is the controversy right now is announcing synths but not being able to deliver. They love coming up with products to release. The issue they say is due to the chip shortage.
I have a MicroFreak. I love it. Do I need to even bother with one of these Behringer synths?
Different sound engine 🤷♂️
Microfreak couldn't be more unrelated.
I recommend skipping these and get a full-sized Behringer Model D or whatever seems interesting to you to go with your MF. They said that they have a full-sized Saturn in development, that's worth waiting for. That will be a highly versatile analogue poly, it should even best the Deepmind, and make a fine partner for your MF.
One of these with a Zoom MS-70 cdr and I'm set to annoy the neighbors. ( assuming they actually come out at these price points and are somewhat decent sounding)
haha right?! Should be fun stuff.
How many of these synths have appeared for sale? It's 14 months since this video was produced and I don't think any of the three synths described here are available. It's fine to decry 'synth snobs' but to advertise hardware that is really vapourware is not so great.
Not interested but I'm looking forward to hearing what the people who get all 3 and sync them together come up with
I'll wait for the full-sized Saturn they say is in the works. Hopefully should be killer.
It reminds me of a minibrute the way it’s set up.
Interesting! You’re the first I’ve heard say that!
They are all tasty...but it would be koowl to see a micro tempest sampler
Yes a sampler!
...Blade Runner.... Visit your local synthesizer kiosk, to write your track of the day.
Nice feature, and the reddit trashing was great. I think these synths will be great for taking to work. Whenever I have a little down time, just bust out the micro-synth.
Thanks! I’m honestly tempted right now to take a small synth to work 😂
While others are busy being snobs, I'll be enjoying these amazing synths, with more $$ in my bank account!
The Behringer swing midi controller similar to the Arturia key step controls and powers the 4000 via midi usb
I want a modular Banjo!!🤪
I was looking at the microfreak; but now I might hold off until I check out ciro...
Hiro...
You may still benefit from getting the microfreak honestly. The Hiro seems more drum machine groovebox and the microfreak seems to be a well rounded synth with the ability to save patches. Huge sound too. I’ve always wanted one. We don’t know when this Hiro Tribe will be available with this chip shortage :/. Obviously, your call in the end.
Thumbs up for acting out the Synth Snob comments. Very funny. 😄 Looking at these mini synths, how about some Stylophone jokes? lol
I'm not harping on Uli Behringer, I like what he's doing. I got my Behringer Model D. 🙂👍
I find that there is only one reason why people hate Behringer for only one reason: Money. More specifically, the owners of the original synths OVERPAID for it and are mad that the price of entering the synth/pedal game is significantly lower.
They will justify this by either pointing to the low prices (which is not an indicator of quality itself, just look at Gibson), the fact that its made in China (literally everything is, cuz the cost of US labor does not indicate quality and would have been exorbitantly more expensive to produce, not to mention MIUSA does not indicate quality, again look at Gibson), and Behringer's practices as a corporation (which... Don't even get me started on Tesla).
These guys who hate on Behringer are mad that they overspent and are looking for a justification. Like literally, do you remember how much making music used to cost? I would be VERY EXCITED if a talented artist was able to make quality music for even a fraction of the price I paid for. It means more talent is coming because the cost of entry is much lower.
May 2023: Still waiting!
Love your voice acting.
haha thanks!
Shade aside,
Behringer makes good equipment, I prefer when they run with their own ideas, DM12 and Neutron case in point.
Beyond that they make great entry level kit at reasonable price.
Won’t get that from Buchla, Moog or Sequential, I own their instruments to.
But that top shelf gear really is the bee’s knee’s.
And I really think that’s what these can be good for aside from that. I’ll enjoy playing with these with my children and on my own!
@@Tiger.Arcade
Exactly!
It’s about the experience and possibilities.
Behringer figured that out before anyone else. I say good on them👍
Imagine complaining about 4 voices when the Volcas max out at 3. I'm foaming at the mouth to get my hands on all of em.
As they say, haters gonna hate; it's one thing the internet does very well. Tools are tools, and what gets done with them is always more important than the tools themselves.
Meanwhile, there are a lot of people with time on their hands, ready to voice opinions. Know who isn't on the internet criticizing gear? Jean-Michel Jarre, The Chemical Brothers, Portishead, Boards of Canada, Jordan Rudess, etc etc
Good point! It’s more about the user than the instrument and limitations can be fun.
@@Tiger.Arcade -- yup; all it takes is one successful (and widely heard) application, and even a cheap toy can become a hot item (e.g., the penny whistle in Irish music)
Someday I'll actually see a video of one being played. Everybody just wants to talk about them
Same. Until that day when they’re available…
that can be a factor!
the vs interest me I hope they have better sound resolution than the Volcas that are almost unrecordable except for them.
Interesting! I’ve never owned a volca. This is a common concern I’m hearing though is how good the audio quality will be for recording purposes. That’s something I’d be doing with it. Looking forward to how these actually sound.
I have demoed Volcas at the music shop. I am the guy that saves up my money a little longer to get the better things.
@@Tiger.Arcade Volca FM, Nubass, and Drum are good stuff and not "lo-res" or unrecordable. The earlier Volcas are noisy, I'm told. They all sound great over the internet, though.
Quite like the updated Monotribe