Behringer Poly D - playing with the Poly (full length)

The 3rd in the 'Synth For A Day' series features the Behringer Poly D, an impressive recreation of the famous MiniMoog with additional features that bring it up to date for easy integration within your synth studio and live performance setups.
Within is a one-shot but lengthy improvisation with the Poly D from single oscillator on up to all 4, through it's control and modulation, filtering, plus the additional features such as the arpeggiator and sequencer, the Juno chorus, internal distortion (as well as the original overdrive in routing the headphone out into external input). No talking/bloviating, no social commentary nor near pointless unboxing, etc. Just Poly D/MiniMoog usage.
Personally I feel the latest Behringer synth offerings are absolutely fantastic given these wonderful vintage classics are near non-existent and priced accordingly. Behringer is one of few giving proper attention to detail and allowing new young synth hands and minds a chance to get hands on with it's synthesis again (and all at a more than fair price point).
I've had the Behringer Model D next to a near-mint '71 MiniMoog and the differences were minutia at best. The latest Poly D expands on their Model D module with a larger user interface, extended patching ability, additional fx such as the Juno 60/106 chorus and internal distortion, It's well-built in construction (complete with wood encasing and flip-up interface), and most importantly accurate in sound.
*reverb and delay by 'Meris' products
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[@Danilo8208SS]

A rare video of an actual musican playing a synth. Thank you. I’ve seen more than enough knob turners to last me the rest of my life.

[@haderlumpi]

And I think this demonstrates why you want to get a hardware synth. If you only ever feed midi notes from your DAW and sweep the filter … you might be better of with a VST. But if you actually play it like an instrument then it‘s a completely different story. Like, who want‘s to play a guitar with the mouse ;)

[@matthewcragg3607]

I call them "knob twisters".

[@KingCrimson82]

@@matthewcragg3607 again not factual ! the most noodle on those instruments, thats a fact or play lame wave or techno shit and i am into sounds and like this video because he actually knows the sweet spots. its obvious that you either troll or should watch piano videos.

[@matthewcragg3607]

@@KingCrimson82 It's not clear what you are saying is "…not factual…" in my comment nor is it clear why you are saying "…again…" I don't remember any prior conversation to which you may be referring. It's not even really clear what your point is. Please clarify then I may respond.

[@brandonlbartlett]

I got one recently. Im still just really learning all the possibilities. It is better than i could possibly have imagined for the price.

[@Joedoriamusic]

Totally agree

[@sergeyermolenko6034]

Возможности Poly D впечатляют, похоже, они ещё богаче, чем у классического Minimoog. Но освоить их, воспользоваться ими, не заблудиться в них, подчинить себе и управлять ими так, чтобы заворожить всех слушателей с бесконечным многообразием вкусов, дано лишь немногим клавишникам. И это однозначно гениальные, единичные художники. Этот инструмент, истинная стоимость которого бесконечно выше его цены, бесполезен и недоступен для конюхов и коновалов, сапожников и всяких популярных кумиров😂 Спасибо за видео, лайк! Привет из России/Советского Союза

[@Joedoriamusic]

Wow, thanks much!

[@guitarkev77]

Set the controls for the heart of the sun! Awesome video and playing!

[@Joedoriamusic]

Thank you!

[@jimgoodman3778]

That a great sound something e. L. P.

[@LucianoCattarin]

In my opinion this poly d has an incredibile cost/quality ratio

[@Joedoriamusic]

Agreed!

[@davidgoode7416]

Excellent, I want one!

[@NicolasMelis]

Sounds great!!

[@nemo4393]

Niesamowity dźwiek i nareszcie ktoś wykorzystuje możliwości tego sprzętu

[@Joedoriamusic]

Nice, thanks!

[@YouJayBeats]

So beautiful

[@Joedoriamusic]

Thank you

[@0tf850]

Some good old honest noodling. Superb!

[@KingCrimson82]

here you go, "noodling" also pretty sure they never called it "shredding" before the internet.

[@BlisterHiker]

Great instrument, fantastic demo! 19:35 is my favorite part :-) Thanks!

[@hotfirecaster]

Very interesting video. Great sonic possibilities with this instrument. Here, with your demo we could understand it’s a great tool to get wonderful sounds to create and play music. Not only to turn knobs… :-)

[@Joedoriamusic]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mariuszduda2260]

Pierwsza od niepamiętnych czasów profesjonalna prezentacja Brawo!!!

[@Joedoriamusic]

Thank you

[@Pennygame]

Wowww this is so cool love IT

[@Joedoriamusic]

@@Pennygame right on, thanks. Yer gonna hafta grab one, good used is what I look for first (pretty dang cheap but not cheap sounding)

[@Pennygame]

@@Joedoriamusic yea already waiting , i ordered two weaks before

[@KirklandWilliamsWorkout3000]

Love the vibe 🎶💯✊🏾

[@ChromosomeSyndicate]

I love your Jazzy playing

[@ChromosomeSyndicate]

What do you think about the Poly D Joe ?

[@Intensomusic]

Tg

[@Joedoriamusic]

@@ChromosomeSyndicate Years later and still love it. Same with the original.

[@leolansbergen7013]

So impressive, the sounds you create! Getting more into synths since a year now, what did you do at 28.53 to create the modulating sound? Can you try to explain please? Thanks in advance

[@Joedoriamusic]

@@leolansbergen7013 Right on, thank you. I think I know what you're talking about. I was using OSC 4 to be the modulator (rather than the basic switched saw/square modulator). There you can select the different OSCs as a modulator (ramp down or up, saw, triangle, etc). The vintage has 3 OSC, so you would use OSC3 to be the modulator.

[@DOMINIQUEHERROD]

this is nice

[@Wanderlinse]

Thanks, very inspiring.

[@Joedoriamusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LucianoCattarin]

Only a question: are there external effects or not? However this Is a very ,very good demonstration,my compliments from Treviso Italy Cattarin Luciano

[@Joedoriamusic]

Yes. Meris outboard fx here.

[@omarbonifacino3381]

Fantastic Poly d the sound is beatifull . Behringher number one . No moog . Qualty price . Inbattible . Is fantatasic poly D and 600 euro

[@Joedoriamusic]

Well, Moog's MiniMoog is absolute pleasure alongside it being the Poly D's target. Playing a vintage working MM is an experience too. The excitement is in the imperfections. Combine it with select outboard and ya might not leave the studio. But yes, super glad these exist and with useful bonus features within.

[@russellcoco2830]

Could you please show all your knob settings and rocker switch positions and tell us what reverb unit you’re using..... this is a great video..... the knob settings would be great starting point for all us beginners.

[@KirklandWilliamsWorkout3000]

Too beginners if you are interested in what he is doing, you need to watch the video at least 50 x’s! You must train your ears and explore…that is All, welcome to synthesis

[@hurricane6014]

The one thing that helped me 40 years ago, buying a model D and, by extension of ease of use, just start twisting knobs and flicking the switches. You’ll soon see how fun and easy it becomes to create and soar with patch design. I sold mine 25 years ago and can’t wait to get back in now that Behringer is around. What a save and close enough clone!

[@Joedoriamusic]

The reverb here is the Meris Mercury I believe. There are so many tutorials out there to guide you through this synth.

[@patriciaoudart1508]

👍🙏💚🧡Excellent! Your video drives my love for this synth.

[@Joedoriamusic]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jimgoodman3778]

It is a brilliant sym. I have got one I play war of the world's

[@cartertakesatrain7108]

What Reverb are you using? My guess is Valhalla am i right

[@Joedoriamusic]

Meris Polymoon

[@jonathanfrieze8497]

hey joe can i ask if you would reccommend this synth to another musician ive alrewdy got the korg minilogue but this seems alot fatter and warmer might sell the korg unless they complimemt each other but i was wanting to get either the poly d or a deepmind 12 i know id probably get more with the deeomind but i enjoy playing with knobs and am not afraid of no presets and i have to say i want the new behringer 2600 probably get that last unless hey have some big release news just wondering if you held onto yours and if you are fully satisfied by it mamy thanks for taking the time to make this demo

[@Joedoriamusic]

Well the Minilogue is certainly cool too, but yes the Model D/Poly-D is a different tone and weight (you will certainly dig it, it's essentially a minimoog+. There a way to keep it and add a DeepMind12 first (so you have a Juno+ poly) and save and add in a Poly-D (or vice versa)? The Mini will add a different tone to these.

[@georgegeez8708]

@Jonathan Frieze Keep the Korg on hand. I have both the Poly D and Deepmind 12 and recommend getting either one or both if you can. In my opinion, you won't regret it. They are both great synths.

[@AsunderSoft]

Very nice sound and demo. Are you using any kind of reverb? Thanks for sharing.

[@Joedoriamusic]

(correction!) Thanks! Yes, a Meris Mercury and PolyMoon used here.

[@dk6343]

Meris Mercury. Which version?

[@Joedoriamusic]

@@dk6343 The smaller Meris Mercury 7, like this. www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Mercury7Rev--meris-mercury7-reverb-pedal?mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=1&mrkgcat=amps&effects&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=&lid=58700008695999524&dsproductgroupid=&product_id=Mercury7Rev&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=c&network=x&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9033339&creative=&targetid=&campaignid=21161059802&awsearchcpc=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1p28BhCBARIsADP9HrMoBKa9hUqoRgdqsAb0Xi2IMatwZ0ClXcCPwfl1RQmQwcS8a63squIaAgu3EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@rareform6747]

I too get latency on Poly mode ? Learning a lot about sick Terminator music ; ^)

[@BossDrSample]

Try turning your attack knob up. If that doesn't work try turning your decay knob down. I dunno trying to help

[@rareform6747]

@@BossDrSample Thank you . Better monster and paired it up with Grandmother wow..

[@rsvp9816]

heard there is an issue with very low output, is that true?

[@Joedoriamusic]

@@rsvp9816 no, didn't notice that.

[@eldaviplays4gsus]

Can you add a sustain pedal to this synth?

[@Joedoriamusic]

No, with a synth like this the sustain is controlled by setting the. 'release'.

[@pinocarella_00]

che effetto hai usato per il riverbero e il delay?

[@Joedoriamusic]

That's a Meris Polymoon (delay +)

[@MediaScheme]

Nice verb.

[@Joedoriamusic]

I ♥️ Meris!!

[@jasonmartinez7667]

Better than Moog 25

[@Joedoriamusic]

I did NOT expect to dig it as I've sat with vintage MMs years prior but it quickly became apparent this a keeper.

[@martinbosch8022]

Mal eine künstlerische Demonstration, keine technische.... Danke... 🎶⭐☀️

[@Joedoriamusic]

Thank you! Very nice to hear.

[@jobstludwig6197]

Klingt im Vergleich zu Moog dünn und leblos 😢😢

[@Joedoriamusic]

Not really but thanks

[@RJ-pu6nc]

terrible demo

[@Joedoriamusic]

well thank you