Behringer Announces $400 Minimoog Model D Synth

We didn't expect such a quick turntaround from Behringer since last week's announcement they were looking to clone the iconic MiniMoog Model D Synth. But time waits for no man in synth land it seems.

Today Uli Behringer revealed the first draft of their version of the Minimoog Model D on Gearslutz. Here's all we know right now. And, the incredible price of $400 is what they are quoting. If I may say so myself, this looks really, really nice and if they can manufacture these at that price point will be a big, big seller!

This is a first draft of our "D" Synth with a proposed feature set below. 

"Our goal is to design in a Poly Chain feature that allows combining up to 16 synths through MIDI. Depending on the feedback we will then decide if we move further and build a first prototype. Our targeted retail price is around US$ 400.

Rear view of Behringer Mini Model D.

Analog Synthesizer with 3 VCOs, 24 dB Ladder Filter, LFO, 16-Voice Poly Chain and Eurorack Format

• Analog synthesizer with triple VCO design
• Reproduction of original “D Type” with matched transistors and JFETs
• 0.1% Thin Film resistors and Polyphenyline Sulphide capacitors for frequency stability
• Analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF and VCA designs
• 5 variable oscillator shapes with pulse width variation
• Classic 24 dB ladder filter with resonance
• Fully analog triangle/square wave LFO
• Switchable low/high pass filter mode
• 16-voice Midi Poly Chain allows combining multiple synthesizers for up to 16-voice polyphony
• Overdrive circuit
• Noise generator
• Complete Eurorack solution – main module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack case
• 46 controls for real-time access of all important parameters
• External audio input for processing external sound sources
• Low and high level outputs 
• Comprehensive MIDI implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection 
• 3-Year Warranty Program

Behringer Mini Model D.