BEHRINGER MODEL D REVIEW and 15-minute manual

[@Sarge62436]

Thank you. I’m a first-time Model D owner and I sincerely appreciate the level of detail.

[@jerryrush892]

First time synth owner?

[@stephenjames4937]

Thank you for this tutorial. For many Model D Owners, this will be their first synth, and such a clear explanation of its various functions will be a great boon.

[@ttroyscarrlett]

The Korg Monologue for the same price was my first.

[@flann5802]

@@ttroyscarrlett I wish we can have minilogue xd at the same price :")

[@chickynuggy7371]

Question for you. Does this synth need a keyboard to create sound. I can’t play piano. I was wondering if I just plug into a computer will I be able to produce sound?

[@withmygoodeyeclosed]

I just bought this synth with this exact midi keyboard and it should arrive tomorrow, this video is great.

[@Bartolucci711]

@@chickynuggy7371 Yeah, you can send MIDI notes from your DAW straight to it :)

[@marsmediapro]

This is my go-to refresher course on using this synth. I work full time, and sometimes must wait sev months to fire up my two D's. Your guidance ALWAYS gets me back on course! Thanks.

[@hogglewart]

I needed to read this. In the same situation here, and I carried regret fearing I was lazily ignoring my musical outlets. Being reminded I'm not alone in this is the happy swift kick I didn't know I needed.

[@PerryCodes]

Behringer is just KILLING it right now with these analog synths. god bless them!

[@JaquesDeLaGrosse]

This is probably one of the best tutorials I’ve ever seen. Brilliant work.

[@longfade]

This is a post that has helped me immeasurably. It moves fast, but I learned so much about this instrument watching each ‘chapter’, then applying the tips to my own D in real time. It’s made realize what a marvel the model D was. Thanks so much for posting this.

[@tony113000]

just watched this again - and still learning from it - Thanks for all the work you put in

[@filipeventura2729]

These videos are truly gold for anyone who buys these synths!! Specially given that due to low price alot of people (including myself) who never had analog synths are able to buy them now, really enjoyed it! thanks man

[@ArhipelagGoogla]

Yep, if I had to buy synthesizers at the price stated by Moog, I would have accumulated the necessary amount except by the age of 90) It's good that monopolies have not yet captured our Earth ball to dictate their prices freely and there are companies like Beringer.

[@Tee-mq2zn]

Just got my D today (26-Apr) and your video is just what I’ve been looking for! I’m a classic rock guitarist that knows very little about synths and midi but you’ve given me a great head start.Cheers!

[@loopop]

Tee 6120 my pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to write this ;)

[@texacomann]

Die Art und Weise wie du alles erklärst ist toll auch wenn es in englisch ist, ist mir recht. The way you explain everything is very good.

[@rolux4853]

Englisch wird nur noch wichtiger werden mein Freund, KZbin Videos auf englisch anzuschauen ist ein guter Einstieg um das eigene Sprachniveau auf ein höheres Level zu bringen! Dass das Lernen auf diese Art und Weise in den meisten Fällen informativ ist und Spaß macht muss ich wahrscheinlich nicht extra erwähnen.

[@jimtroeltsch5998]

I bought a model d second hand like a year ago as I was hoping to get into synthesizing (I'm a guitar player). Anyway, fast forward a year later and In finally figuring out the model D. I figured out how to get some amazing sounds on my own after messing around with it for an afternoon, but this video is incredibly informative. Yes, although the model D is pretty intuitive, such that some nob like myself can figure some things out, this video is amazing. Thank you so much! Fantastic job, homie!

[@graxjpg]

This channel is like the gospel for beginner synths. I use this exact setup (Black keystep haha), and have got a deepmind12 coming tomorrow. I’m a guitar player so having a resource like this is absolutely invaluable.

[@gorankrmac]

This is one of the most comprehensive tutorials I've come across. Thank you! I've subscribed to your channel and now I'm going to browse your videos. I'm sure I'll find much more great stuff there.

[@loopop]

Thanks!

[@girlinagale]

That ELP intro is great! And what a fine synth it is.

[@jeffc1753]

girl in a gale What song is it?

[@girlinagale]

Dark Horseman Don't remember, that was in the 70s!

[@loopop]

It’s called Lucky Man

[@TooSlowTube]

Yep. "Lucky Man" synth bit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ_CYpeVebp4Zpom19s

[@davidryle]

Got pretty close here even though Lucky Man was originally played on the Moog modular by Emerson. The OG Mini had the same 901 oscillator circuitry though so that is a commonality.

[@felnorak1]

I own a model D for a few months now. Mine turned out to be a semitone out of tune as well. As a first-time synth owner I was a bit scared to do it myself but after watching Behringer's tutorial video 15 times to be sure that i'm doing it right, it actually turned out to be very easy to do it. I didn't use a voltmeter or anything. I just used a screwdriver and Ableton's tuner to fix it. It was actually pretty easy. It's a pretty good learning synth. 3 osc, noise, and the nice filter allow you to do a lot of things already. Eventually the need for a polyphonic synth arisen and when I heard about Poly D, I actually got pretty excited. But when I heard the price I changed my mind and ordered a deepmind 12 instead.

[@morrisgabo8585]

how did you learn how to calibrate and tune it?

[@felnorak1]

@@morrisgabo8585 I watched this video a few times kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4HahHyJhteEe68

[@morrisgabo8585]

@@felnorak1 thanks

[@zacharymorin5696]

Smart move because the Poly-D, contrary to it’s name, isn’t polyphonic. Probably the worst part about an otherwise great synth

[@waltjones40]

Great intro. I played the D back in the 1970's and miss my twins. I'm thinking this might be a fun trip down memory lane. Now to find my patches!

[@GuitarManiac1975]

Thanks for that. I bought this little beast two months ago and did not have enough time to dive deeper into it. So, this helps a lot! As always, a fantastic video!

[@davidkaplan4893]

Just discovered I can patch the LFO into the Ext. in to create a 4th oscillator, and then disconnect Osc 3 control to create two drone oscillators.

[@pearlgrays]

Holy WOW! I just tried this. Awesome!

[@BobCorraro]

Any tutorial about this?

[@Renzsu]

Great synth, I love how it's juuust easy enough to get to grips with if you're new and the fact that there aren't any presets make this a really good learning tool I think. I'm still on the fence whether to put an overlay on it with more universal/modern terms though.

[@ghostman6693]

This was sooooo helpful man thanks a million . You took me from looking at me module and scratching my head ....to a complete foundation understanding by the end of the vid . Many thanks

[@tablameister]

Love the intro - ELP's Lucky Man, in which the synth solo is an homage to Dick Hyman's Minotaur.

[@charlesrochfort1228]

Dick Hyman was the first LP I bought in 1970. On the live ELP Welcome Back ...Aquatarkus is definitely an homage to The Minotaur ....on steroids!! Still have the LP !!

[@gnerd99]

Thanks for such a great demo. As a synth noob this is the first video that helps me understand and make decisions about possible directions to go in.

[@burtayzulaloglu9284]

best model d tutorial ever! clear, to the point , full of information... not a second wasted. thank you !

[@asalvi]

03:23 - I changed the buttons as suggested !!! What a difference !!! Awesome idea !!! Thx for the videos !

[@TPsynth]

Excellent tutorial on the model D and synthesis in general. Mine is warming up for the first time right now! Thank you.

[@distortimus7631]

today I got the model D. This thing is AMAZING! Best 300€ ever spent!

[@stevekubica6281]

I've had my "D" for several months but this video has taught me a lot I didn't know. Thank you.

[@alexjones4219]

How are you doing with your D now? Still playing with it?

[@pavle988]

U my man, have the best, but i mean the best synth tutorials and previews on the internet. U have the knowledge and tutor skills that really helps with this kind of videos! Any synth that im interested in i fist come to your channel. Stay cool man!

[@mthomsmith]

Thanks so much for a really fantastic overview of this incredibly fun synth. A great explanation of basic synthesis concepts too; I'll definitely be sharing it with people who are new to the synth game just for that purpose. Nice take on Lucky Man at the end there too!

[@loopop]

Thanks!

[@montageproductions]

I have watched many of your videos. I love the index on the left in every video.

[@tootsscaf]

thanks again for all your helpfull information! it's really making me climb up the learning curve of all the gear i bought throughout the years. playing synthesizers for me means 50procent study technics, 40procent fooling around plugging and unplugging gear, 10procent actually make music

[@crowsynth]

Thanks a lot for the video. I know I'm late, but your videos helped me a lot understand synthesis. All the gear I bought I did after watching your tutorials and I come back several times!

[@Raku777]

Thanks for this tutorial. I liked the walk through a lot. I vote "yes" on seeing you do a vid on linking the Model D with a Eurorack module. If possible, the Eurorack "Clouds" module or a clone module that does the same.

[@AdamTheAd-vanc3d]

Great instructional coverage . I bet even beginners grasped this. The layout of this synth is very intuitive and mainly straight foward.

[@maka1510]

Best explanation of the Model D I have seen so far.

[@georgecarlin5047]

Nice walk-thru. I've played with synths for years but still learned a couple of things from you about modulation. Thanks.

[@MartinDoudoroffLLC]

Slick demo and a decent concise intro to subtractive synthesis. That’s a lot of value for $300 bucks.

[@seancraig5373]

wonderful, extensive explanations of different sections of this synth-VERY nice job!

[@DefconUnicorn]

This is my first synth and as such this video is invaluable. I have watched it all the way though, next I will be nob by nob, and testing each one as we go to make sure I get a really good understanding. Thanks

[@michaelhoelzen5324]

Very well done, got a Model D today and after watching your video had a good understanding how things work, great, THX!

[@fnersch3367]

Thanks so much for displaying both time domain & frequency domain info. This helps clarify what's going on physically. I need to find a spectrum analyzer app for this.

[@Alchemyrecordingstudioatl]

Love the Emerson Lake and Palmer intro !!!

[@tom22333]

Wow amazing learning experience seeing the waveforms. Thank you!

[@zachary963]

Immediate Rush vibes from your intro/outro jams. Love it! Lol

[@gusgarcia4461]

I haven’t got one, but whilst watching this excellent video I feel equipped with enough info to delve into buying one.

[@BenMolinaro]

This is SUPER helpful and well told/explained!! Thank you VERY much loopop!

[@TheWorld_2099]

I was grateful for this video within the first 10 minutes, but I was so moved by your teaching generosity by the end. Thank you for sharing all you do!

[@asdrofllmao]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, it's so much great information, and you made it available for free, despite the great production quality.

[@JulianeWolfMusic]

Great demonstration, would love to see and hear more :)

[@loopop]

Juliane Wolf thanks - just put out another one / check out the channel

[@AlainHubert]

Great review. I've had the chance to compare the Model D to my 1975 vintage Minimoog D, and was thoroughly impressed. Great job Behringer. Only very very slight differences between the two, and only on very specific things like the behavior of the feedback trick. But that might even be like that between two genuine Minis anyway. In a blind test, nobody could tell which was which (we were four musicians doing the comparison). And the added LFO is really helpful. Nice Lucky Man patch, although missing some reverb... ;-)

[@loopop]

Thanks very much! Re reverb - yeah, people complain when I add reverb because it doesn't let them hear the synth...

[@zachary963]

That’s pretty sick, and it makes me want one even more! Also, people who freak out about reverb make me laugh..

[@technodrone313]

I got one and it was great. Then i got a keystep(black) and it's mesmerizingly fun. Fit's right on the desk with my other 4 synths. And patching mix out to the external input is just greasy fun :D

[@HotelEdenMusic]

This is a brilliant video, thank you so much for the tutorial. I especially loved the ending covering creative use of the patches.

[@Trig242]

I like how your "cons" were just facts of life with owning an analog mono synth

[@loopop]

Trig242 just in case someone reads your comment and indeed thinks these are facts of analog synth life - while this synth is a breakthrough in terms of price and value, I’ve seen quite a few analog monosynths, and none where you might need a voltmeter to get its pitch right. I’ve seen quite a few that save patches too.

[@Trig242]

loopop I'm picking up what you're laying down

[@TooSlowTube]

It seems the volt meter is optional: BEHRINGER MODEL D OSCILLATOR TUNING GUIDE Behringer KnowledgeBase kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4HahHyJhteEe68 How To Tune A Behringer Model D Marshal Arnold kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKO9la2vgt6lbKs

[@damonbennett5911]

This is the first time I’ve seen a synth of any kind that you’d need tools and an operations guide just for tuning. The original Model D has a button that plays A-440 and a Tuning knob. No assembly required!

[@arjenzeeman2590]

I think you are missing the point, the Boog has those as well. This is about calibrating the tracking.

[@distortimus7631]

I just ordered this little beauty!

[@RodLevitonMusic]

Just got mine and this was so helpful. Subbed and thank you!

[@NickSBailey]

Good demonstration the semi-modular side is more powerful than I realised great. Look forward to getting mine.

[@ingver13]

Love the 'Lucky Man' intro. Now thinking I've to get one as well

[@JayTheBarber603]

I come back to this video time and again to refresh myself. Great job, I appreciate it.

[@gauravmalaker3454]

Great video man! thanks for taking the time and the effort to make this.

[@CyberWanderer101]

That intro. Pure awesomeness.

[@vinkerdoodles]

You have the best reviews out there, you need more Subs, you should have well over 100k with the quality of these tutorials/reviews. You rock man! Thank you!

[@24kpure]

The knob switch is a great idea!

[@Topsy_Krett]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial. I've been playing synths for almost 30 years but never learned how to edit patches. Why? Because the units I've owned were all digital and almost impossible to do manually. I recently got a Behringer Model D and it's a new world for me, but I am determined to learn analog synthesis. All this stuff is not extremely easy to learn but worth the effort. Cheers!

[@fantasyproduct1042]

Topsy Krett you'll get into it in no time:)

[@girlinagale]

Two Mother32s for two years kept me off another mono analogue but just ordered a D for the benefits, three osc, overdrive, greater range of timbres. The D is going to be excellent with two Mothers, that's five osc to hand.

[@vinnymarotta9669]

I love how he explains what each thing does and he puts it in simple terms for even dummies like me can understand

[@7Skiestv]

Just bought it and sounds great however note retrig doesn’t seem to work, only way to play another note is by releasing the note you are holding and play the other one, I m using the usb for midi in tho, maybe that’s the problem?

[@alexdelarge5800]

intro song: Lucky man - Emerson Lake & Palmer

[@LazyCat010]

Immediate reaction: SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

[@jazzjeffjazzjeff]

OH YEAH!

[@sudosden3567]

Définitive Moog modular Solo !

[@MCRoadk1ll]

great video. I always enjoy watching your in depth and clear videos.

[@last808]

Thanks for the video, I won a Model D in a drawing and this is a great intro!

[@regmonmusic]

It would be great to see a video from you on calibrating the Behringer Model D

[@jeffkay1977]

You talk about knob swap for filter CO. the tune knob in controllers is perfect for this and they really pop off and on very easily. I changed mine, works great.

[@MrSmotrelkin]

Watching this in November 2020, it's eerie to see Behringer next to Arturia Keystep

[@thomasaustin8477]

it's crazy lol

[@kimdiez2681]

Why is that?

[@MrSmotrelkin]

@@kimdiez2681 Later Behringer cloned the Keystep

[@bal289]

I love your tutorials.They are a huge help.

[@loopop]

Thanks for the comment ;)

[@Allomerus]

Excellent. Thanks for sharing this. I like your way of describing how things work. e.g. LFO is automatic knob movement... Well done!

[@dizco4life]

best review indeed, big thanks! can't wait for mine to arrive in 2 weeks :)

[@gearpunk9632]

thanks for the great vid. got my D today and your vid was very helpful.

[@soujorgeferreira]

Not just a Model D review, is a full miniboog classroom. Congrats. In 8:43 you made Ballad form Vangelis intro. :D

[@VolcaRock]

GREAT TUTORIAL! focused and to the point! And although I own the Behringer Model D since a while, I still learned something new (Patching ideas...!) THANKS A LOT!

[@berberland76]

Thank you for the very informative introduction to the Model D.

[@apollosillen509]

Lovely! Saves me from reading the manual. Would love to see you hooking up some other modules

[@fantasyproduct1042]

Apollo Sillen the manual doesn't come anywhere near this!

[@vincebu6441]

It's a great synth.. I use it for bass tones all the time.. Very versatile for leads too..

[@ruadeil_zabelin]

Awesome Lucky man outro! Loved it!

[@SZebS]

the build of the D feels very solid

[@Cobalt985]

Wow this is great! I also just figured out the the Triple Oscillator in LMMS is meant as a clone of this.

[@eightcoins4401]

The triple osc got some extra features like fm modulation

[@ovestegan]

You have learned me a lot. How much the ADS(R) and amount of contour work together. I think that is the big wonder for me. Thank you.very much!

[@suanshine]

The same for me

[@soulieobelissevan]

@9:10 - I'm liking the bass notes I am hearing from just the filter (pure sine wave). Could one use this filter as a sub bass generator? ie midi in to play the filter?

[@loopop]

Yes

[@soulieobelissevan]

@@loopop - thanks. Is this something most synths can also do? or is it on a per synth basis?

[@lecliche8849]

Your videos are always excellent. Thanks a million.

[@johnlarue2087]

Great video. I’m new to this because I could never afford a Moog. I’m a song writer and I thought this would be a great intro synth for sampling. Thanks for the video. I’d love to see more or you doing this with Eurorack gear or the Neutron. Thanks!

[@loopop]

Thanks! Yes there’s plenty more of me messing around with eurorack on the channel and I do want to get to neutron at some point

[@ginociancio1]

I watch all your videos you are a Guinness on synthesisers thanks 👍

[@loopop]

Glad you like them!

[@lecliche8849]

And yes, more suggestions for external patching would be great too.

[@alexstone5408]

You sound like a younger Neil deGrasse Tyson but your expertise being this kind of music and it's amazing to listen to

[@Tutorius]

I am planning to buy a Model D (perhaps a Neutron). I want to use some self made controllers ro control Filter-Frequency b.e., perhaps use some CVs to control the Oscillators. I have not found any useful informations about the voltage-range of the CV-voltages. Its 1V per Octave, but does it go from 0V to b.e. 10 or 12V or does it go from -5V to 5V? Thanks for your answer...

[@jimmywheelo]

Thankyou I got a lot of learning out of that video but do admit i got a bit lost on the controllers section. The Mod mix switch/knob seems quite complicated. I could do with some more help on understanding this section

[@tbltjrd3918]

Hello ! I cant make the resonance self oscilate like you do at 9:00

[@loopop]

there may be a problem with your unit. Most likely though just crank resonance way high and move the filter cutoff left or right a bit and you'll hear it.

[@wolfpackpresets]

Great demo as usual! Thank you 👍

[@Jimantronic]

Totally brilliant tutorial, thank you. Comprehensively technical, but also explained so that anyone can benefit :)

[@davidsimons1377]

Amazing value! It has the physical beauty of the original. Though its semi modular feautures are great, I was torn in 2 because I longed for a Voyager RME with expansion boxes.Still would love that but they're now rare & expensive! I then opted for the fully modular AJH, which can be as much or more for 1 module as the Berry. At least with that I might buy bit by bit as I can afford. When I realised that there were options on AJH not found elsewhere I gave up on the Berry. HOWEVER!---- I just looked on modular grid & it looks like Behringer are planning on a Boogermod expansion euro module. It has 30 sockets, just over twice that of their model D alone. The only slight downer for me is even that still has no CV res in socket, which the AJH does. Mind you its in mock up stage so perhaps if enough of us talk nicely to Uli on gearslutz, he'll see if another socket can be squeezed in, or panel widened a bit?

[@caseyking8394]

Love the drums in the intro

[@angelosindaco5937]

Thanks for your tutorials. You’re the best!

[@kuldeepgohel29]

When we shut of all the audio, (9:04) where do we get the SIN WAVE sound from? In the video you said, "Resonance will self oscillate" what does that mean? Thank you.

[@loopop]

It means the sine wave is coming from the filter, not the oscillator