Behringer RD-8

previewlounge · 2018-05-03T23:49:17.267Z

nfim:

Hahaha the guy is so nonchalant about showing off the first proper full-analog full-size non-kit 808 clone. Well done Behringer.

lol yes, quite a likeable amount of nonchalance.

DimensionsTomorrow · 2018-05-04T02:09:17.471Z

I’m tempted by the 808 clone as it is so iconic, but I really wish that Roland would come out with a revamped analog one in the Boutique format. Like you I just don’t have the space, so the Boutiques are perfect for me. I love that SE-02 just got an update, a computer editor, and SE is making nice wood panels and a cool breakout box as well. The designer Boutique line has such great potential.

ektoplazm · 2018-05-04T04:02:09.629Z

Funny, I had just brought up sends for compressors on drum machines and synths, why there never seems to be any for machines with multiple parts.

This has the option to send or not, no amount, but thats pretty awesome.

BossDoggington · 2018-05-04T04:24:05.206Z

they will if people buy this one.

stutech · 2018-05-06T09:29:13.896Z

Huh, just lost two hours of my life popcorning thru the RD808 GS thread.

I dunno if this rumour was factual intel, but if it is, Behringer is planning to release this on 808 day, TROLLOLOLOLOLOL

Not sure if I’m feeling the Behringer UI tbh. I think Imma use my TR-08 for sequencing this one to get the A/Bs, intro/fills etc. Or just use my MPC live to sequence it. Hoping the accent will be trigged with velocity when MIDI slaved.

massornament · 2018-07-03T05:24:37.446Z

Does it make sense to get a TR-808 today?

I mean Behringer is re-releaseing this beast in ‘faithful’ and full analog form, but it isn’t going to have the exact workflow with toggles for fills/variations & A/B, etc.

darenager · 2018-07-11T17:04:21.480Z

Based on how the Behringer model d seems to be sticking to the shelves, and how many have already been quickly flipped on ebay, I think Behringer may have over estimated the demand for cheap copies of classic gear. Haha, what a shame.

I think it is a niche market, just like cheap copies of nike shoes have no interest to most of nikes customers, only cheap asses, who inevitably quickly lose interest.

Ryan · 2018-07-11T17:05:34.995Z

Nooooooo! I want their 808 and SH-101!

Unifono · 2018-07-11T17:09:19.789Z

darenager:

Based on how the Behringer model d seems to be sticking to the shelves, and how many have already been quickly flipped on ebay

Really?

darenager · 2018-07-11T17:17:31.845Z

Seems to be the case, at least here in the UK based on ebay sales. Maybe it is due to the recent negative publicity or maybe it is just because in 2018 copies of old gear isn’t that interesting, or maybe it is because peoples expectations were not met.

darenager · 2018-07-11T17:21:48.711Z

Ryan:

Nooooooo! I want their 808 and SH-101!

I don’t think they will be very good, but I’d say wait 6 months till after they are released and you will have the pick of them for 50% of the launch price. I guess time will tell if I called it right, I’ll happily eat my words though if found to be wrong.

rotallytuined · 2018-07-11T17:24:12.105Z

Behringer Acid doesn’t really trip off the tongue…

Unifono · 2018-07-11T17:31:23.713Z

Surprising. In most forums everybody seemed to hype the boog. And first reviews say it sounds close to the real deal. I’m not interested in it. But I was sure it was going to be a big seller

lemons · 2018-07-11T17:44:20.378Z

Unifono:

But I was sure it was going to be a big seller

I am pretty sure it has sold well. Musicstore.de is calling it the ”best selling synth of all time” and until very recently it has been constantly out of stock everywhere - and still is in the US.

darenager · 2018-07-11T18:16:02.858Z

Possibly initially a big seller for sure, cheap stuff is easy to sell lots of, it will be the fidget spinner of synths I reckon

jb · 2018-07-11T18:25:45.371Z

I dunno man, I think its because people who buy cheaper gear are significantly more likely to have to flip it for financial reasons. most of the population is made up of broke people. I think its like how people who pirate software often aren’t lost sales cause they wouldn’t have had the money to buy it in the first place. if you’ve got grands to spend on the real deal and only the real deal will do then chances are you’re less likely to flip your gear than someone living paycheck to paycheck, and thats the market the boog filled

rotallytuined · 2018-07-11T18:26:44.881Z

darenager · 2018-07-11T19:06:27.812Z

I love cheap gear, always have and like most people starting out it was all I could afford, but I don’t even think £300 is particularly cheap until you compare it to a moog original, £300 in the case of a struggling artist would be much better spent elsewhere.

I think it is more a case of wanting a moog without paying for all the work that went into bringing a moog to the market, then ultimately realising that the money would be spent better elsewhere. I have always been of the belief to pay people fairly for the work they have done, and if we all do that then things tend to look after themselves, and as far as I am concerned companies like Behringer have no such concerns.

I should also say that I would never try to imply that my views are anything other than how I see it, if other people don’t agree then I’m fine with it.

flocked · 2018-07-12T00:04:36.958Z

darenager:

I think Behringer may have over estimated the demand for cheap copies of classic gear. Haha, what a shame.

Behringers Model D is one of the best selling synths of all time. They already shipped 10,000 and plan to produce at least 15,000 more… With that many sold of course you find a higher amount of them on the used market. But at least here in Germany I can only find two used Model Ds and both get offered for more than their Initial price. I wouldn’t call that a low demand…

Housecliche · 2018-07-12T00:16:17.246Z

Not really even close
For context the M1 sold about 250k units and the DX7 around 200k and the lowly but popular MicroKorg 100k plus. So no, the Boog is categorically not one of the best selling synths of all time unless this is based on velocity rather than volume?