Behringer - News and Rumours
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First proper look at the Behringer K-2 clone of the Korg MS-20
11 Sep · Behringer has released a video introducing the K-2 analogue synthesizer and share a handful of patches to give us a good demonstration of the sound - and it sounds pretty good to me.
Is Native Instruments in trouble?
03 Sep · According to disgruntled employees, Native Instruments is haemorrhaging staff and closing down parts of its business - while Behringer throws out a safety net. It's all a bit nuts, to be honest.
Behringer Synth Tool app edits sequences and settings of Behringer synths – who knew?
02 Sep · Apparently there's a Synth Tool settings app for all Behringer's synths that includes a piano roll editor for the sequencer on the MS-1 and Odyssey to set rachet, glide, length and accent per note.
Behringer bags a synth legend to lead their Synthesizer Innovation Center
31 Aug · Hiroaki Nishijima, the Japanese synthesizer legend who built the original Korg MS-20, has joined Behringer to lead their new hi-tech R&D centre in Tokyo and he's looking for people to join his team.
Behringer K-2 available for preorder at €331
29 Aug · The first shipment of the Behringer's Korg MS-20 clone known as the K-2 is on its way to the Thomann Music Store and they have just opened preorders for delivery in 2-3 weeks.
Behringer Crave found alive after vanishing for 6 months
27 Aug · A photo posted on Facebook by Behringer shows that the Crave monosynth that surprised us at NAMM is still alive and well and will be in your local store sooner rather than later
Behringer K-2 semi-modular analog synthesizer inspired by Korg MS-20 ready to ship
23 Aug · The renamed K-2 is here, it appears to be a direct 1-to-1 clone of the Korg MS-20 Dual VCO Analog Synthesizer but with MIDI, Eurorack compatibility and 16-voice polychain.
Behringer modular is underway and it’s a bit Moogy
22 Aug · Behringer posts some images of what looks like a modular module they are working on. It bears some resemblance to the Moog 921B oscillator which is rather unexpected.
Behringer RD-8: EUR 299 TR-808 clone available for pre-order from Thomann
14 Aug · European retailer Thomann has listed the highly anticipated Behringer RD-8 analog drum machine for pre-order. The price is EUR 299 and shipping may take up to 4-5 weeks.
Behringer teases a LinnDrum clone in a video recreating Michael Jackson’s Thriller
29 Jul · Patrick from Behringer drops a huge hint that Behringer is working on a LinnDrum clone while talking about Michael Jackson's Thriller which, we all know, actually uses the LM-1.
Behringer Odyssey synthesizer sets sail for music shops
24 Jul · No news on the Behringer Odyssey for months and then suddenly it's in a box and on its way to your local store. Here comes the first batch of another classic synthesizer.
Behringer renames the MS-101 the MS-1: Bowing to pressure from Roland?
23 Jul · We saw recently how the forthcoming RD-808 has become the RD-8, now the MS-101 has followed to become the MS-1. Has Roland sent the heavies round to Uli Behringer's place?
Behringer might have leaked a Maths, Prophet 5 and Virus clone in behind-the-scenes video
17 Jul · Music Tribe's creative leader for industrial design, Jason, takes on a tour of the synthesizer design department and we think we caught a glimpse of some very interesting products.
Behringer “Les Uli” single cut hybrid guitar with built-in synth: Could it be real?!?
21 Jun · Images that are almost too bizarre to be true (!) have popped up on the net - showing a Behringer-branded single cut guitar with a built-in synth! Couldn't be someone having a laugh, could it?